Tampa Bay outfielder B.J. Upton has apologized for a "mental lapse" in recent weeks, claiming that he doesn't want to distract the first-place Rays.
June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Upton Apologizes For 'Mental Lapse'
Wagner's Season Could Be Over In New York
Mets, closer Billy Wagner has more pain and swelling in his pitching elbow, and he is out indefinitely.
Isringhausen Likely Done For Season
Jason Isringhausen is likely out for the rest of the season with an elbow injury.
Yaz Undergoes Successful Triple Bypass Surgery
Carl Yastrzemski is resting comfortably in a Boston hospital after having triple bypass heart surgery on Tuesday.
Rays' Percival Decides Against Surgery
Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival has decided not to have surgery and hopes to resume throwing off the mound in four or five days.
Orioles Hopeful That Adam Jones Will Return
The Orioles are hopeful that outfielder Adam Jones will return to baseball activity by the end of the week as he returns from a fractured left foot.
Quentin Almost Began Season In Minors
White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin, among the candidates to win the AL MVP award, almost began the season in the minor leagues.
Lo Duca: Success Wasn't Because Of PEDs
Catcher Paul Lo Duca has apologized multiple times for using human growth hormone earlier in his career, and claims that his success on the field has nothing to do with the drugs he took.
Johan Paying Off For Mets In RGM's New Team Rankings?
Johan Santana has a 2.50 ERA since the break, but a very ordinary 6.08 K/9 rate and has helped the Mets climb to 4th in our rankings.
Yaz Hospitalized In Boston
Carl Yastrzemski was hospitalized for tests Tuesday after experiencing what his spokesman called chest pains.
Royals Sign Kip Wells
The Royals have signed RHP Kip Wells to a Major League deal for the remainder of the season.
Sabathia Improves To 8-0 With Brewers
C.C. Sabathia improved to 8-0 with the Brewers on Monday night after pitching yet another complete game against the Astros.
Yankees Could Call On Pavano This Weekend
Carl Pavano is in the running to make a spot start for the Yankees this weekend.
Rangers' Kinsler Could Be Out For Season
Texas Rangers' second baseman Ian Kinsler could be out for the season if he needs surgery to repair a sports hernia.
Report: Dodgers Acquire Maddux
The Los Angeles Times reported on Monday night that the team had completed a deal with the Padres for veteran right-hander Greg Maddux.
Long-Term Deal Unlikely For Uggla
The Marlins aren't likely to offer second baseman Dan Uggla a long-term deal after his poor second-half.
Dodgers Still Looking At Maddux
The Dodgers are still expressing interest in Padres starting pitcher Greg Maddux.
Hurricane Places Rays-Angels Series In Doubt
Tropical Storm Fay, which was expected to continue gaining momentum on Monday afternoon, could reach hurricane force when it reaches Florida's Golf Coast on Tuesday.
Schilling Hints At Retirement In Latest Blog
Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling hinted about retirement in a recent blog post on his website.
RGM Player Rankings: Pujols And Quentin Looking Like MVPs
Like Josh Hamilton, Carlos Quentin was traded during the offseason but is in line to win the AL MVP award.
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Mets' Ayala Was Shot In Arm During Offseason
Luis Ayala went through a divorce and was shot in the arm while hunting during the offseason.
Giants' Posey: I Can't Wait
Buster Posey, the fifth overall pick in this June's draft by the Giants, can't wait to make a splash in the Major Leagues.
White Sox Consider Promoting Poreda
The White Sox could promote last year's first-round pick, Aaron Poreda, from Double-A Birmingham to pitch Tuesday against the Mariners.
Girardi: Matsui On Track For Tuesday
Yankees manager Joe Girardi admitted on Sunday that Hideki Matsui is on track to return to the club on Tuesday in their series-opener against the Blue Jays.
Harang: 'Trust Me, It Ain't Fun...'
Reds' pitcher Aaron Harang admitted on Sunday that he hasn't been having very much fun on the mound recently.
Leyland Won't Bail On Struggling Tigers
Tigers' Manager Jim Leyland says that he won't bail on the team in the midst of their struggles.
Maddon, Upton: Let's Move On
Rays' Manager Joe Maddon and B.J. Upton would like to move past a recent incident that involved the manager benching the outfielder for a lack of hustle.
Sabean: This Is An Exciting Time For The Giants
The Giants have struggled in their first season without Barry Bonds, but Brian Sabean is encouraged.
Ayala Traded To The Mets
The Nationals traded Luis Ayala to the Mets on Sunday morning for a player to be named later, but that player is expected to be infielder Anderson Hernandez.
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