May 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Piazza Homers In First AB After Coming Off DL
Mike Piazza homered Saturday night in his first at-bat after the New York Mets activated him from the disabled list.
Bonds Back On Monday
Barry Bonds will be activated from the DL on Monday when the Padres open a three-game series against the Padres. The Giants will have to sweep first-place San Diego to make a race of it.
Baker Wants Maddux Back
It was reported Friday that manager Dusty Baker wants Greg Maddux, who last month said he'd consider retiring this offseason, to return to the Cubs next season.
Lohse Goes Mad
Kyle Lohse dented manager Ron Gardenhire's office door, apparently with a bat, injured his finger and might have permanently fractured his already strained relationship with the Twins.
Pavano Doubts He'll Return In Regular Season
Carl Pavano doesn't believe that he'll be ready to return before the end of the regular season and he has stated that he wouldn't want to displace another pitcher in the postseason.
Bonds Will 'Definitely' Return This Season
Barry Bonds said Wednesday he "definitely" will play this season, although he doesn't know when. Bonds had been scheduled for a simulated game, but that was pushed back to Thursday.
Bonds Checking His Knee On All Baseball-Related Tasks
There are no guarantees Barry Bonds will come off the disabled for Thursday night's game against the Cubs.
Griffey's Comeback Season Done?
While Ken Griffey Jr. is offically listed as day-to-day with a strained right foot, the injury could be more serious, the Dayton Daily News reported in its Wednesday edition.
McClendon Gets The Axe
According to a report on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's web site, Pirates manager Lloyd McClendon has been fired. The news is expected to become official Tuesday afternoon.
A Legend Returns
Barry Bonds took batting practice with his teammates on Monday before their 3-1 win over the Dodgers. Bonds' activation will be as early as Tuesday and the club is now just 5 games out of first.
Raffy The Liar Sent Home
Rafael Palmeiro was sent home to Texas to rehabilitate knee and ankle injuries, leaving his baseball future unclear during a season in which he was suspended for a positive steroids test.
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