July 2006 - Baseball Wiretap

Indians Pound Yankees On George's 76th Birthday

AP

Contreras Pitches 17th Straight Win
Jose Contreras continues to win games, he recently won his 17th straight.

Associated Press

MLB: Canseco's Comments Once Again 'Complete Nonsense'

AP

Sosa Hints At Comeback
Sammy Sosa broke his silence and told a Korean newspaper he's not retired and might return to action next season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yankees Outbid Mets, Red Sox For 16-Year Old Venezuelan Catcher
The Yankees have signed 16-year-old Venezuelan catcher Jesus Montero to a $2 million deal, according to published reports Tuesday.

AP

Griffey Hits 554th HR In Loss To Brewers

AP

Guillen Really Does Love To Talk

AP

Giants Manager Alou Reaches Milestone With Win

ESPN.com

Chipper To See Foot Specialist

Associated Press

The Mouth Roars: Canseco Likens MLB To 'Mafia'

Associated Press

Clemens Gets First 2006 Victory

ESPN.com

Pedro Could Be Out Until All-Star Break
Pedro Martinez may be sidelined until All-Star Weekend as he seeks treatment for a sore hip.

ESPN.com

Astros Manager Garner To Serve One-Game Suspension
Phil Garner will serve a one-game suspension tonight after throwing a chair on June 26.

Associated Press

Lee Opts Out Of Home Run Derby
Carlos Lee will sit out for this year's home run derby.

MLB.com

Cubs' Hendry Says No To Fire Sale
Kerry Wood's spot on the Cubs should be safe for now.

Chicago Tribune

Ortiz And Howard To Headline Home Run Derby

MLB.com

Casey Expected To Begin Extension Talks After All-Star Break

Tribune-Review

Williams Deny Figgins And Jones Rumors
Rumors have popped up that the White Sox are interested in acquiring Andruw Jones or Chone Figgins.

Chicago Sun-Times

Millwood Leaves Start With Strained Bicep Tendon

MLB

NL Happy That Interleague Play Is Over For 2006

ESPN.com

The All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Announced
The rosters for the All-Star Game have been announced. Is your favorite MLB star shining bright?

ESPN.com

Pedro To Miss Pirates On Monday Night

Yahoo.com

White Sox, Mets Will Be Well-Represented In All-Star Game

Yahoo.com

Piniella Keeps Distance From Cubs' Rumor
Lou Piniella said on Saturday that there was nothing to the rumor that he would become the next manager of the Cubs.

Chicago Tribune

Belliard And Boone Available?

Denver Post

Brewers Unlikely To Re-Sign Lee
All signs point toward the Brewers not being able to sign Carlos Lee as a free agent at season's end.

Denver Post

Giants Place Worrell On 15-Day DL

Associated Press

Wrigley's Friendly Confines Not So Friendly On Saturday
The Cubs-White Sox game on Saturday was delayed nearly five minutes as security and grounds crew came out to pick up litter.

AP

Manny Ramirez, Garret Anderson Reach 2,000 Hits On Saturday

ESPN.com

Phillies Club President: Team Made A
"The decision to allow Brett to pitch was wrong," Montgomery told The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Associated Press