June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Royals Trade Angel Berroa To Dodgers
The Kansas City Royals have traded shortstop Angel Berroa and cash to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league infielder Juan Rivera.

RealGM Staff Report

Fantasy Report: Kent Sees Power Surge
Second baseman Jeff Kent has hit four home runs in the last seven games.

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Red Sox, Rays Suspended Total Of 38 Games
A total of eight members of the Rays and Red Sox have been suspended for their roles in the incidents that occurred on Wednesday and Thursday at Fenway Park.

RealGM Staff Report

Could Wells Return Next Week?
The Blue Jays could have outfielder Vernon Wells back in the lineup as early as next week.

The Toronto Sun

No Talks Between Cashman And Yanks
The Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman have yet to discuss a new contract.

The New York Daily News

Bonds Pleads Not Guilty To Refiled Federal Charges
Barry Bonds pleaded not guilty to fifteen federal charges of lying to a grand jury about his use of performance-enhancing drugs.

ESPN

Chipper Hits HR No. 400 In Win
Braves' third basemen Chipper Jones hit the 400th home run of his career in the team's win over the Marlins on Thursday night.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Manny Homers, Argues With Youkilis In Red Sox Win
Manny Ramirez got into a shouting match with teammate Kevin Youkilis on Thursday night, as the Red Sox defeated the Rays 7-1.

AP

Damon Questions Joba's Move Out Of Bullpen
Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon has questioned the team's decision to move Joba Chamberlain out of the bullpen and into the starting rotation.

The New York Daily News

Boston Interested In Brian Giles?
People are paying extra attention to outfielder Brian Giles as numerous teams could be interested in him.

The San Diego Union-Tribune

MLB Draft Results: Tim Beckham Goes No. 1
The Tampa Bay Rays picked shortstop Tim Beckham with the No. 1 pick.

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Kemp, Torrealba Suspended For Fight
Matt Kemp and Yorvit Torrealba have been suspended by MLB for their involvement in a fight earlier this week.

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Posey Or Beckham To Go No. 1
The Rays are expected to take either Florida State catcher Buster Posey or Georgia high school shortstop Tim Beckham with the first overall pick in Thursday's MLB Draft.

The Tampa Tribune

Draft Rumor: Pirates Set To Pick Alvarez
Multiple sources indicate that the Pirates will draft Vanderbilt third baseman Pedro Alvarez with the second overall pick in Thursday's MLB Draft.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tulowitzki Sensing Return Is Near
After a month on the sidelines, Rockies' shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is sensing that his return to the field is close to occurring.

The Denver Post

Rays Place Pena On 15-Day DL
The Rays placed first baseman Carlos Pena on the disabled list on Wednesday after he fractured his finger against the Red Sox on Tuesday night.

The Tampa Tribune

Boston's Schilling Throws From The Mound
Curt Schilling threw 25 pitches on Wednesday during his first mound session since he started feeling shoulder pain last winter.

The Boston Herald

Jeter Passes Mantle On Yankees' Hit List
Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter passed Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the team's all-time hit list on Wednesday night against Toronto.

The New York Daily News

Loaiza Returns To White Sox
Pitcher Esteban Loaiza returned to the White Sox on Wednesday as a free agent, signing a one-year deal.

AP

Mets Won't Pull Perez From Rotation
The Mets will not pull starter Oliver Perez from the rotation despite his struggles on the mound, just yet.

The Press & Sun Bulletin

Kotsay: No Timetable For Return
Braves' outfielder Mark Kotsay says that his back spasms haven't improved over the last nine days and that there is no timetable for his return.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Detroit's Zumaya Hits 100 MPH In Single-A
Tigers' reliever Joel Zumaya took a huge step towards returning to the Major Leagues on Tuesday night as he threw 24 pitches and hit 100 miles per hour twice.

ESPN

Fantasy Report: Soriano Regains Closer Role
Rafael Soriano will get the majority of save situations for Atlanta the rest of the season.

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Smoltz To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
John Smoltz will have season-ending surgery on his shoulder but hopes to return for the 2009 season.

AP

Rumor Mill: Eve Of The MLB Draft
With the draft coming up on Thursday, here are some rumors from some around baseball and a few last thoughts heading up to the two-day draft.

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Chipper Hits HR No. 399
Chipper Jones hit the 399th home run of his career on Tuesday night against the Marlins.

ESPN

Posada Could Play Wednesday Or Thursday
Jorge Posada could return to the lineup for the Yankees on either Wednesday or Thursday.

The New York Post

Smoltz 'Pretty Sore' After First Appearance
Braves' reliever John Smoltz was "pretty sore" after returning to the mound against the Marlins on Monday.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Joba Lasts Less Than Three Innings
Joba Chamberlain made his debut as a starter for the Yankees against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night, lasting just 2 1/3 innings as he allowed two runs on one hit and four walks.

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DeRosa: Cubs Expect To Win
Chicago second baseman Mark DeRosa said on Sunday that his team expects to be winning on a regular basis.

The Daily Herald