March 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Giants Pull Within Four Going Into Four-Game San Diego Set
The Giants scored four runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Rockies while the Padres lost 4-3 to Arizona.
Baker Wants Patterson To See A Sports Psychologist
Dusty Baker says he's interested in how a sports psychologist might help struggling center fielder Corey Patterson during the offseason.
Harden Could Pitch Out Of The Bullpen
Rich Harden could be available to pitch for the Oakland Athletics out of the bullpen as soon as Sunday after being sidelined more than a month.
Sosa 'Doubtful' To Return To Team This Season
Orioles vice president Jim Beattie said Saturday that it's "doubtful" Sammy Sosa will return to the team from his Miami home.
Orioles Tell Raffy He Is No Longer Welcome On The Club
The abrupt end to Palmeiro's season came one day after it was learned that he cited a vitamin he received from teammate Miguel Tejada as possibly causing the positive steroid test.
Pedro Probably Shut Down For Season
A "banged up" Pedro Martinez will probably be shut down for the rest of the season, New York Mets manager Willie Randolph said Friday.
Palmeiro Blames Vitamin Tejada Gave Him
Rafael Palmeiro cited a vitamin he received from teammate Miguel Tejada as possibly causing the positive test for steroid use that led to the first baseman's suspension.
Red Sox Out Of First And Without Their Closer
Boston Red Sox right-hander Keith Foulke will not pitch again this season, ESPN's Peter Gammons has confirmed. Foulke had a 5.91 ERA this season as he struggled through injuries.
Griffey To End Comeback Season With Surgery
Ken Griffey Jr. will have surgery on his left knee and right hamstring on Monday. The hamstring injury threatened his career last season.
Did A Teammate Give Palmeiro The Banned Substance?
A congressional committee is investigating whether another Orioles player gave Rafael Palmeiro a substance that might be linked to the first baseman's positive steroid test.
Report: Piniella Will Not Return As Manager In Tampa
Two sources speaking on condition of anonymity told The Tampa Tribune that Piniella will not return as the Devil Rays manager next season.
Roberts Dislocates Left Elbow
Brian Roberts left Baltimore's loss to the New York Yankees in the second inning Tuesday night with a dislocated left elbow, ending a breakout season for the All-Star second baseman.
Mussina Plans To Pitch On Thursday
Mike Mussina plans to pitch Thursday, giving the Yankees one of their top starters back as they chase a playoff spot.
Morris Or Marquis In Game 4?
Chris Carpenter, Mark Mulder and Jeff Suppan for the first three games of the playoffs. It will be between Matt Morris and Jason Marquis to determine their fifth starter.