June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Cano Fires Back At Critics After Latest Error
Yankees' second baseman Robinson Cano fired back at critics on Monday night who have been ripping him apart for a string of errors.

New York Daily News

Royals To Trade Guillen This Winter?
The Royals are expected to shop Jose Guillen on the trade market this winter after a disappointing season with the team.

Kansas City Star

Ricciardi Expects Jays To Stand Pat
Blue Jays' GM J.P. Ricciardi expects the team to stand pat this winter.

Toronto Star

Sox Expect Beckett To Start Friday
The Red Sox expect Josh Beckett to start against the Rangers on Friday in Texas.

Providence Journal

Farnsworth Hated To Leave Yankees
Pitcher Kyle Farnsworth admitted on Monday that he hated to leave the Yankees in this summer's trade that sent Ivan Rodriguez to New York.

Hartford Courant

Hamels May Make Start Against Mets
Two weeks ago the Phillies gave Cole Hamels an extra day off rather than have him face the Mets on regular rest, but he could face New York on regular rest this Sunday night.

News Journal

Maddux Ties Clemens, Wins No. 354
Greg Maddux recorded victory No. 354 on Monday against the Padres, tying Roger Clemens on the all-time win list.

Sports Illustrated

Beltran Hurts Knee In Collison With Ump
Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran hurt his knee on Sunday in a freak collison with home plate umpire Ed Rapuano.

New York Post

M's Beltre Hits For Rare Second Cycle Of The Day
Adrian Beltre of the Mariners and Scott Drew of the Arizona D-Backs each hit for the cycle on Monday, which was the first time two players hit for the cycle on the same day since Sept. 17, 1920.

AP

Lee Wins No. 20
Cliff Lee (20-2) is the first Indian pitcher to reach 20 wins since Gaylord Perry went 21-13 in 1974.

AP

Brewers' Sheets Leaves With Tightness In Groin
Milwaukee starter Ben Sheets allowed just two hits in five innings against the Mets on Monday before leaving the game with tightness in his groin.

MLB.com

D-Backs' Drew Hits For Cycle
Diamondbacks' shortstop Stephen Drew hit for the cycle on Monday against the Cardinals.

MLB.com

Clemens' Son, Others Arrested In Virginia
Koby Clemens and two teammates, Mark Ori and Jimmy Goethals, were arrested after police were called to the parking lot of a restaurant early Sunday morning in Virginia.

ESPN

Carpenter Joins Cardinals' Bullpen
Pitcher Chris Carpenter has shifted into the bullpen of the Cardinals as he approaches his return to the mound.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Padres Release Iguchi, Tomko
The Padres released second baseman Tadahito Iguchi and pitcher Brett Tomko on Sunday to make room for a pair of prospects.

San Diego Union-Tribune

Kent To Have Knee Surgery
Dodgers second baseman Jeff Kent will have surgery on his left knee Tuesday to repair torn cartilage, but his season is not necessarily over.

ESPN

Jays Send Eckstein To D'Backs
Toronto traded shortstop David Eckstein to Arizona on Sunday night in exchange for minor league pitcher Chad Beck.

ESPN

Dodgers Deny Webb His 20th Win
Brandon Webb was denied his 20th win of the season on Sunday night when the Dodgers knocked him around during an 8-1 victory.

ESPN

Rothschild: Zambrano Isn't Injured
Cubs' pitching coach Larry Rothschild has downplayed any injury concerns surrounding starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sabathia, Brewers Dispute No-Hitter?
CC Sabathia one-hit the Pirates on Sunday, a fifth-inning single by Andy LaRoche, which has become a point of debate around baseball.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette