Braves' legend John Smoltz is open to the idea of pitching elsewhere if he most recent rehab works out.
June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Smoltz Open To Pitching Elsewhere
Can Mets Afford K-Rod?
With closer Billy Wagner already out for 2009, there appears to be a possibility that the Mets could make a play for Francisco Rodriguez.
Sheffield Hits Majors' 250,000th Homer
Tigers' slugger Gary Sheffield hit the 250,000th home run in Major League history on Monday night.
Penny Could Return To Dodgers Soon
Brad Penny could return to the Dodgers by the end of the week after throwing a 30-pitch simulated game on Monday.
Yankees Brawl With Angels, Still Lose
The Yankees showed some serious fight against the Angels on Monday night, but they still lost 12-1 in Los Angeles.
Pujols Considering Elbow Surgery
Cardinals' first baseman Albert Pujols is considering offseason surgery on his elbow.
H. Steinbrenner: Girardi Will Return Next Season
The New York Yankees plan to retain Joe Girardi as their manager in 2009.
A-Rod Slips, Implies Yanks Are Done
Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez was asked about being passed by the Blue Jays in the standings on Sunday and ended up implying that New York is done.
McGwire Helped Mold Cards' Schumaker
Legendary Cardinals' slugger Mark McGwire has helped Skip Schumaker work on his game.
Could Bobby Cox Retire?
There have been rumors that Braves' Manager Bobby Cox could end up retiring at the end of the season.
Millar Wants To Return To Orioles
Veteran first baseman Kevin Millar would prefer to return to the Orioles next season.
Carpenter Could Become Cardinals' Closer
Cardinals' pitcher Chris Carpenter could be asked to close games for the team as he returns to the mound in limited relief duty.
Wagner Out For One Year
Billy Wagner will undergo surgery this week on his left elbow, and will miss one year, a Mets official confirmed early Monday afternoon.
Phillies' Howard Hits 40th Home Run
Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard hit his 40th home run of the season on Sunday against the Mets, becoming the first player in team history to reach the mark in three-straight years.
Ortiz: 'My Hand Is Not OK'
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz hit a home run on Sunday for the first time in twenty games, but admitted that his hand is far from one-hundred percent.
Wagner Probably Out For Season
Mets' closer Billy Wagner is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a tender pitching elbow.
K-Rod Records 55th Save, Three Shy Of Record
Angels' closer Francisco Rodriguez recorded his 55th save of the season on Sunday against the White Sox and is now just three shy of the Major League record.
Vin Scully Will Call Games In 2009
Legendary Dodgers' broadcaster Vin Scully will call games for the team in 2009, his 60th season with the club.
Jays Shut Down Rays, Complete Sweep
The Blue Jays defeated the Rays 1-0 on Sunday thanks to a tremendous pitching performance by David Purcey to complete a three-game sweep.
Mets, Yankees Tell Fans To Keep Hands Off Souvenirs
The Mets and Yankees have told fans to keep their hands off souvenirs at their stadiums with less than a month left before both Shea and Yankee Stadium close up shop.
Yankees Won't Wave White Flag Yet
The Yankees may be 7 1/2 games behind the Red Sox for the AL Wild Card, but they refuse to give up just yet.
Thome Homers In 15th To Surpass Mantle
White Sox slugger Jim Thome homered in the 15th inning on Saturday night to give Chicago a 7-6 win over the Angels and surpass Mickey Mantle on the all-time list.
Matsui Hopes To Stay With Yankees
Outfielder Hideki Matsui hopes to return to the Yankees next season after he undergoes offseason surgery to repair an injured left knee.
Giants Promote 2008 Draft Pick 3B Conor Gillaspie
Conor Gillaspie was called up the the Giants on Saturday, the first player from this year's draft class to reach the majors.
Hanna Postpones Phils-Mets Battle
Tropical Storm Hanna washed away the second game of this weekend's three-game battle between the Phillies and Mets at Shea Stadium.
Arizona's Johnson Scratched From Start
Diamondbacks' starter Randy Johnson has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday against the Reds.
Rays Activate Longoria From Disabled List
The Rays activated third baseman Evan Longoria from the disabled list on Saturday.
Indians Can Choose 'Player To Be Named' If Brewers Make Postseason
The Indians will be able choose the 'player to be named' that they receive from the Brewers if Milwaukee makes the postseason.
Aceves Replaces Rasner In Yankees' Rotation
Alfredo Aceves is taking over Darrell Rasner's spot in the Yankees' starting rotation.
K-Rod Says Leaving Angels Isn't A Done Deal
Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez said on Friday that leaving the team this winter isn't a forgone conclusion.
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