June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Dodgers Interested In Jack Wilson
The Dodgers are reportedly interested in the services of Pirates' shortstop Jack Wilson

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pujols Hits 300th HR Of Career
Albert Pujols hit the 300th home run of his career on Friday against the Cubs, becoming the fifth-youngest player in Major League history to reach the milestone.

ESPN

Helton Goes On DL With Ailing Back
The Rockies have placed first baseman Todd Helton on the disabled list with an ailing back.

The Rocky Mountain News

Damon Likely Headed To DL
Johnny Damon is likely headed to the disabled list with a bruised and sprained left shoulder.

The Star-Ledger

Griffey Hits No. 604 As Reds Win
Ken Griffey Jr. hit the 604th home run of his career on Friday night as the Reds downed the Nationals 3-0.

ESPN

Indians Designate Borowski For Assignment
The Indians' Joe Borowski was designated for assignment on Friday after blowing his fourth save in 10 chances on Wednesday against the White Sox.

AP

Matsui Out Until After All-Star Break
Hideki Matsui will not return to the lineup for the Yankees until after the All-Star break as he continues to deal with knee issues.

The New York Daily News

Dodgers' Furcal Done For Rest Of Season?
The Dodgers could be without shortstop Rafael Furcal for the rest of the season after he underwent back surgery on Thursday.

The Los Angeles Times

Leyland Considers Starting Zumaya
Tigers manager Jim Leyland has considering moving reliever Joel Zumaya into the team's starting rotation.

The Detroit News

D-Backs' Byrnes Could Miss Season
Diamondbacks' outfielder Eric Byrnes could miss the rest of the season because of a left hamstring injury.

The East Valley Tribune

Luis Castillo Lands On DL
Mets' second baseman Luis Castillo has landed on the disabled list with a strained left hip flexor.

The New York Daily News

Giants' Lincecum Improves To 10-1
The Giants' Tim Lincecum increased his NL-leading 'K' total to 122 on Thursday, helping San Francisco beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3.

AP

Royals Name J.J. Picollo Assistant GM
The Kansas City Royals on Thursday named J.J. Picollo to assistant GM/scouting and player development

Press Release

Yanks' Girardi Holds Team Meeting After Loss To Red Sox
Yankees manager Joe Girardi closed the clubhouse for a 30-minute team meeting after New York lost to the Boston Red Sox 7-0 on Thursday night.

AP

Dodgers To Activate Nomar, Jones
The Dodgers plan to activate Nomar Garciaparra and Andruw Jones from the disabled list on Friday.

yahoo.com

Pedro: I Won't Quit
Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez claims that he will not quit despite enduring one of the roughest stretches of his career.

The New York Post

A's Place Chavez On Disabled List
The Athletics have placed third baseman Eric Chavez on the disabled list with a sore right shoulder.

ESPN

Pirates Place Capps On 15-Day DL
The Pirates on Wednesday placed RHP Matt Capps on the 15-day DL with bursitis in his right shoulder and internal rotation deficit.

Press Release

Report: A-Rod Splits From Wife
Yankees' 3B Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split, according to a report in the New York Daily News web site on Wednesday.

New York Daily News

Longoria: Rays Are Best In AL East
Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria believes that the Rays are the best team in the AL East.

The Ledger

Houston's Oswalt Hopes To Make Next Start
Astros' pitcher Roy Oswalt hopes to make his next scheduled start despite a strained left hip.

ESPN

Hank: Yankees Hitters Need To 'Wake Up'
Hank Steinbrenner wants Yankees hitters to "wake up" as they enter a key stretch of the season.

ESPN

Lackey, Haren Named Pitchers Of Month
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim righthander John Lackey and Arizona Diamondbacks' hurler Dan Haren have been named the MLB Pitchers of the Month for June.

RealGM Staff Report

Drew, Ramirez Named Players Of Month
Right fielder J.D. Drew of the Boston Red Sox and shortstop Hanley Ramirez of the Florida Marlins have been named the MLB Players of the Month for June.

RealGM Staff Report

A-Rod Denies Madonna Rumors
There have been reports and speculation that Alex Rodriguez has been seeing Madonna.

New York Daily News

Jeter Sits Out Loss On Tuesday Night
Derek Jeter got some rare rest on Tuesday night during the Yankees' loss to the Rangers.

The Hartford Courant

Phillies' Myers Accepts Assignment
Phillies' starter Brett Myers has accepted a demotion to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The Philadelphia Daily News

Angels' Escobar Probably Out For Season
Kelvim Escobar will probably miss the rest of the season for the Angels.

The Los Angeles Times

Rays Place Percival On 15-Day DL
The Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night placed closer Troy Percival on the 15-day DL with a strained left hamstring.

AP

Union Grievance: Chacon 'Unlawfully Terminated'
The MLB Players' Association has filed a grievance over the release of pitcher Shawn Chacon claiming that Houston's decision to terminate his contract was without just cause.

ESPN