Diamondbacks' starter Brandon Webb became the first pitcher in the Major Leagues to win sixteen games on Tuesday night in a victory over the Pirates.
June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Webb Becomes First To Win 16 Games
Fielder Apologizes For Pushing Parra
Brewers' first baseman Prince Fielder apologized on Tuesday night for pushing teammate Manny Parra twice in the dugout during a loss to the Reds on Monday night.
Rockies Claim Livan Hernandez
The Rockies have claimed pitcher Livan Hernandez off the trade waivers rather than wait for him to become a free agent.
Kennedy Likely To Rejoin Yankee Rotation
Ian Kennedy is likely to rejoin the starting rotation of the Yankees with Joba Chamberlain headed to Alabama to see a specialist about his ailing shoulder.
Vintage Hampton Earns First Win In Nearly Three Years
Braves LHP Mike Hampton earned his first victory in nearly three years on Tuesday night, defeating the Giants 11-4 in San Francisco.
D'Backs, Haren Agree To Extension
The Arizona Diamondbacks and RHP Dan Haren came to terms on a four-year contract extension on Tuesday.
Mets Place Wagner On 15-Day DL
The New York Mets have placed closer Billy Wagner on the 15-day disabled list after an MRI revealed that he has a strained left forearm.
Manny Has Made Dodgers More Than $125K
Manny Ramirez has made the Dodgers more than $125,000 since he was acquired from the Red Sox last week.
Mets In Running For Garcia
The Mets are in the running for free agent starting pitcher Freddy Garcia.
Waters To Make MLB Debut For Orioles
Starter Chris Waters will make his Major League debut for the Orioles on Tuesday night against the Angels.
White Sox-Royals Disciplined For Brawl
Discipline has been issued to two players and the managers of both Clubs as the result of on-field incidents in Sunday?s game between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadi
Mets And Rockies Interested In Livan?
Livan Hernandez, designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins on Friday, should learn Tuesday whether he has cleared waivers.
Helton Has MRI On Ailing Back
Rockies' first baseman Todd Helton will undergo an MRI on his injured back on Tuesday to determine whether or not he will return to the team this season.
Cubs, Red Sox, Phillies In RealGM's Top-3
Jason Bay and the Red Sox are ranked second in RealGM's latest team rankings.
Report: Bonds Sent Invite To Giants Celebration
Barry Bonds has reportedly been invited to Saturday's pregame ceremony that will honor five decades of Giants' outfielders.
Cubs' Wood Could Rejoin Bullpen Tuesday
Kerry Wood could rejoin the bullpen of the Cubs as early as Tuesday night.
Chavez To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Oakland third baseman Eric Chavez will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder next week.
Ortiz Feels 'Click' In Injured Wrist
Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz tweaked his ailing left wrist in the ninth inning of the team's loss to the Royals on Monday night.
Joba Hurts Shoulder In Loss To Rangers
Joba Chamberlain left during the fifth inning with right shoulder stiffness as the Yankees lost to the Rangers 9-5 on Monday night.
Prince, Parra In Dugout Shoving Match
Brewers pitcher Manny Parra and 1B Prince Fielder were involved in an dugout altercation during Monday night's 6-3 loss to the Reds.
Rays' Baldelli Says He's Ready To Return
Rocco Baldelli claims that he's ready to return to the major leagues for the Rays after a 20-game rehabilitation stint in Double-A.
Red Sox Waiting To Hear From Borowski
The Red Sox are waiting to hear whether or not former Indians' closer Joe Borowski will accept a minor league contract in their system.
Maddux Content To Remain In San Diego
Padres' pitcher Greg Maddux is content to remain playing in San Diego despite rumors hinting at a trade earlier this offseason.
Lester, Sabathia Named Pitchers Of Month
Boston's Jon Lester and Milwaukee's C.C. Sabathia, pair of lefty hurlers, were named the Pitchers of the Month for July on Monday.
Cabrera, Braun Take Home Monthly Awards
Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers and Ryan Braun of the Brewers were named the Players of the Month in the American and National Leagues respectively on Monday.
Aviles, Nady, Ludwick Named Players Of Week
Kansas City infielder Mike Aviles, New York outfielder Xavier Nady and St. Louis outfielder Ryan Ludwick were named the Players of the Week for the period ending August 3rd.
Giambi Shaves Off Mustache
Jason Giambi, 12-for-66 (.182) since July 3 after going 0-for-3 on Sunday, shaved off the mustache after the Yankees' 14-9 win over the Angels.
Rockies Interested In Livan
Manager Clint Hurdle planned to talk with GM Dan O'Dowd about Livan Hernandez after Saturday's game.
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