June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Schilling Begins Rehab, Uncertain On Return
Red Sox hurler Curt Schilling began the rehabilitation process on Monday less than two weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery but has yet to decide whether or not he'll return to the game.

ESPN

Braves Recall 'Betrayed' OF Francoeur
The Braves have recalled outfielder Jeff Francoeur after a weekend stay with Double-A Mississippi.

ESPN

HR Leader Utley Tops Current Field For Derby
Chase Utley, Josh Hamilton, Dan Uggla, Lance Berkman and Grady Sizemore are five of the eight players that will participate in the State Farm Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium next Monday night.

ESPN

Will The Cubs Pry Away Harden From Oakland?
The Cubs have been reported to be spending a lot of time on the phone recently with the A's trying to pry away RHP Rich Harden.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hardy's Spectacular Week Earns NL Honors
Milwaukee Brewers' SS J.J. Hardy was named the NL Player of the Week on Monday.

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Orioles' Huff Named AL Player Of The Week
Baltimore Orioles' DH Aubrey Huff on Monday was named AL Player of the Week.

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Team USA Holds Off Cuba
Team USA improved to 9-0 after defeating Cuba 1-0 on Sunday.

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Cynthia Rodrigez Files For Divorce
Alex Rodriguez's wife filed for divorce Monday, calling her husband an adulterer who "emotionally abandoned his wife and children."

San Francisco Chronicle

Marlins' Volstad Wins In Debut
Marlins' pitcher Chris Volstad earned a victory in his first Major League appearance on Sunday against the Rockies.

The Miami Herald

Damon Goes On DL For First Time
Yankees' outfielder Johnny Damon has been placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career because of an injured shoulder.

The New York Times

Rookie Wins It For Yanks Over Sox
Rookie outfielder Brett Gardner singled home the winning run for the Yankees against the Red Sox on Sunday night in the tenth inning.

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Reports: A-Rod's Wife Will File For Divorce Monday
According to various media reports, Cynthia Rodriguez, A-Rod's wife, will file for divorce on Monday.

AP

Sabathia To Milwaukee
The Indians and Brewers have agreed to a trade that will send Cy Young winner C.C. Sabathia to Milwaukee for a group of minor leaguers.

ESPN

Knee To Sideline Nats' Dukes 4-6 Weeks
Nationals' outfielder Elijah Dukes will miss 4-6 weeks of action after suffering a knee injury on Saturday night.

USA Today

Mulder Will Start For Cards On Wednesday
Starting pitcher Mark Mulder will start for the Cardinals on Wednesday against the Phillies for the first time since last September.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch

NL Final Vote: Wright, Burrell, Rowand, Hart, C. Lee
Pat Burrell, Corey Hart, Carlos Lee, Aaron Rowand, and David Wright are the five candidates for the final NL roster spot.

RealGM Staff Report

AL Final Vote: Giambi, Dye, Longoria, Guillen, Roberts
Jermaine Dye, Jason Giambi, Jose Guillen, Evan Longoria and Brian Roberts are the five candidates for the final AL roster spot.

RealGM Staff Report

Bradley Will Start At DH For AL
Milton Bradley will start for the AL at designated hitter during the 2008 MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium next week because of an injury to David Ortiz.

RealGM Staff Report

National League All-Stars Revealed
RealGM has the recently released All-Star roster for the National League in next week's historic game at Yankee Stadium.

RealGM Staff Report

AL Roster Announced For All-Star Game
RealGM has the recently released All-Star roster for the American League in next week's historic game at Yankee Stadium.

RealGM Staff Report

Marlins Call Up Top Prospect Volstad
The Marlins have called up top pitching prospect Chris Volstad, and he will be available to pitch out of the bullpen initially.

MLB.com

Beltran Might Move To No. 2 In Mets' Order
Cleanup hitter Carlos Beltran could move to the number two slot in the Mets' batting order soon.

The New York Daily News

Wright Won't Participate In HR Derby
Mets' third baseman David Wright isn't likely to participate in the home run derby next week.

The New York Post

Report: Webb Will Start For NL
Brandon Webb will start for the National League at the 2008 MLB All-Star Game next week.

The East Valley Tribune

Guillen Gets Into Heated Exchange With Coach
Royals' outfielder Jos? Guillen initiated a near-brawl with pitching coach Bob McClure in the team's clubhouse before their game against the Rays on Saturday.

The Kansas City Star

Oswalt Gets Next Start Pushed Back Again
Astros' starter Roy Oswalt has had his next scheduled start pushed back once again because of an ailing left hip.

The Houston Chronicle

Lidge Signs Extension With Phillies
Phillies closer Brad Lidge signed a $37.5M, three-year contract extension on Sunday.

AP

M's Riggleman: Bedard May Not Be 100 Percent
M's Manager Jim Rigglemman hinted on Saturday night that pitcher Erik Bedard might not be fully healthy.

AP

A's Place Crosby On 15-Day DL
The Oakland A's placed SS Bobby Crsoby on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a strained left hamstring.

AP

Rockies Place Tulowitzki On 15-Day DL
The Rockies have placed SS Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day disabled list with a cut on his right hand.

AP