June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Yankees Notch Seventh Consecutive Victory
The New York Yankees won their seven-straight game on Thursday afternoon after defeating the San Diego Padres 2-1 at home.

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Dodgers Place Kuroda On 15-Day DL
The Dodgers on Thursday placed RHP Hiroki Kuroda on the 15-day DL with tendinitis in his right shoulder.

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Rays Sign First Overall Pick Tim Beckham
The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday signed SS Tim Beckham, the first overall pick in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft.

Press Release

M's Fire McLaren
The Seattle Mariners have fired Manager John McLaren and replaced him with bench coach Jim Riggleman.

AP

Yankees Sign Right-Hander Ponson
The Yankees signed right-hander Sidney Ponson to a minor league contract on Wednesday.

ESPN

Randolph Says He's Ready For Next Job
Willie Randolph claims that he's ready for his next managerial job just a few days after being fired by the Mets.

The New York Post

Renteria Becomes First Colombian To Reach 2,000 Hits
Shortstop Edgar Renteria became the first Colombian-born player to reach the 2,000 hit plateau.

The Detroit Free Press

MRI Shows Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda Has Tendinitis
Dodgers' starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda was diagnosed with tendinitis in his right shoulder on Wednesday after an MRI revealed the injury.

The Los Angeles Times

Zambrano Leaves With Shoulder Discomfort
Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano left his start against the Rays on Wednesday night with shoulder discomfort.

The Chicago Tribune

Fantasy Report: Duncan Struggling To Fill Pujols Void
Chris Duncan is 3-24 since taking over for Albert Pujols in St. Louis.

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Soriano To Be Re-Examined, Eyes Return
Cubs' outfielder Alfonso Soriano will have his broken left hand re-examined Friday as he hopes to return to the team before the All-Star game.

ESPN

Hafner To Get Second Opinion On Shoulder
Cleveland designated hitter Travis Hafner is getting a second opinion on his sore right shoulder.

ESPN

Yankees Claim Oneli Perez Off Waivers
The Yankees have claimed right-handed pitcher Oneli Perez off waivers from the Cleveland Indians and optioned him to Double-A Trenton.

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Cleveland's Barfield Will Miss 6-8 Weeks
Indians' infielder Josh Barfield will miss six to eight weeks of action after having surgery to repair a ligament in the middle finger of his left hand.

The Sports Network

Report: Zumaya To Join Tigers In San Diego
Tigers' reliever Joel Zumaya will reportedly join the team in San Diego on Friday.

The Detroit News

Yankees Not Likely To Trade For Sabathia
Despite the serious injury suffered by starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang, the Yankees are not likely to trade for Cleveland's C.C. Sabathia.

Newsday

Furcal Not Expected Back Before All-Star Break
The Dodgers do not expect shortstop Rafael Furcal to return before the All-Star break in July.

The Los Angeles Times

Randolph Says He Paid Price For Minaya?s Closure
Former Mets' Manager Willie Randolph says he paid the price for General Manager Omar Minaya's closure following the team's season-ending collapse in 2007.

The New York Times

Dodgers Place Penny On DL With Sore Shoulder
The Dodgers placed RHP Brad Penny on the 15-day DL on Tuesday with a sore shoulder.

AP

Red Sox Place Colon On DL; Recall Smith From Pawtucket
The Red Sox have placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 15-day DL with back stiffness, and have recalled reliever Chris Smith from Class AAA Pawtucket.

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Baldelli 'Feels Good' As Rehab Continues
Rocco Baldelli began his potential Major League comeback on Monday night in a Florida State League game.

The Tampa Tribune

M's Sexson And Vidro Could Be Released
Richie Sexson and Jose Vidro are top candidates to be released by the Mariners in the wake of the firing of GM Bill Bavasi.

The Seattle Times

D-Backs, Haren Close On Extension?
The Diamondbacks and pitcher Dan Haren are still trying to agree on a long-term extension to keep the hurler in town past 2009.

The Arizona Republic

Cardinals' Molina Released From Hospital
St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina was released from the hospital on Monday and could be at the stadium for the team's game on Tuesday night.

ESPN

White Sox Place Konerko On 15-Day DL
Paul Konerko was placed on the disabled Tuesday after straining his left side over the weekend.

AP

Indians Sign Ensberg To Minor-League Deal
Infielder Morgan Ensberg signed a minor-league deal with the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday.

AP

Beane Trying To Sign 16-Year-Old Dominican Pitcher
Michel Inoa is a 6-foot-7 right-hander out of the Dominican Republic.

San Francisco Chronicle

Detroit's Sheffield: 'I'm Ready Now'
Gary Sheffield could be days away from his return to the field for the Tigers.

The Detroit Free Press

Cast Comes Off: David Ortiz Making Progress
Red Sox' designated hitter David Ortiz is making progress towards returning to the field as he had the cast removed from his left wrist.

The Boston Herald

Griffey Jr. Hangs Onto OF Spot In Latest All-Star Returns
Griffey has collected 1,081,665 votes, trailing only Cubs teammates Alfonso Soriano (1,444,153) and Kosuke Fukudome (1,188,459) among NL outfielders.

RealGM Staff Report