Ben Sheets is set to start for the Brewers on Saturday against the Cubs despite his sore elbow as the team looks to clinch the NL Wild Card.
June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Sheets Hoping For Willis Reed-Like Performance?
Giants' Lowry To Have Elbow Surgery
Giants' LHP Noah Lowry will undergo surgery on Tuesday on the back of his elbow to remove bone spurs.
M's Hint They Could Hire Female GM
Dodgers' assistant GM Kim Ng is considered a potential candidate for the vacant GM position in Seattle.
Agent: Pedro 'Absolutely' Will Pitch In 2009
Agent Fern Cuza said Pedro Martinez will "absolutely" pitch again next year.
Rays Activate Crawford, Postseason A Possibility?
The Rays activated outfielder Carl Crawford from the disabled list on Friday, igniting hope that he could make the team's postseason roster.
Pavano Earned $4.4M Per Win In New York
Pitcher Carl Pavano earned $4.4 million per victory during his time with the Yankees.
Dye: Sox Are Treated Like Outsiders
White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye doesn't believe that the team gets a fair shake in the Windy City.
Dusty: Reds Need Better Defense
Reds' Manager Dusty Baker believes that the team needs to play better defensively in 2009.
White Sox, Williams Nearing Extension
The White Sox are nearing a contract extension with general manager Ken Williams despite their recent slide.
Penny Disappears From Dodgers
"I didn't get a chance to say hello or goodbye," Joe Torre said. "He was here yesterday, and he disappeared. I didn't ask him to leave."
Source: Toronto Could Be Interested In Giambi
One potential suitor for Jason Giambi could be the Blue Jays, according to a source.
Cashman Interested In Bringing Giambi Back
The Yankees have not ruled out a return from Jason Giambi in 2009, and GM Brian Cashman has already reached out to him to gauge his interest.
Twins Edge Sox For First Place With Win
The Twins leapfrogged the White Sox for first place in the American League Central on Thursday with a walk-off victory in the tenth inning.
Rockies Want 'Tighter Ship' In Colorado
After becoming the darling of the major leagues last fall, many Rockies aren't happy with the acceptance of losing this season.
Mets' Maine Will Miss Rest Of Season
Mets' pitcher John Maine will likely miss the rest of the season because of a bone spur.
Report: Mariners Player Threatened To 'Knock Out' Ichiro
Things got so bad for the Seattle Mariners this season, that one player reportedly threatened to "knock out" Ichiro Suzuki, according to a Thursday report in the Seattle Times.
Piniella: Dempster To Start Cubs' Playoff Opener
Cubs manager Lou Piniella has named Ryan Dempster to start Game 1 in the NL divison series beginning next Wednesday.
D-Backs' Reynolds Sets Record With 200th K
Arizona third baseman Mark Reynolds set a major league record on Thursday when he struck out for the 200th time this season.
Burnett Hasn't Thought About Free Agency
A.J. Burnett claims that he hasn't yet thought about where he will pitch next season.
Gaston Signs Up With Jays Through 2010
The Toronto Blue Jays announced Thursday afternoon that Cito Gaston has agreed to a new contract as manager of the American League baseball club.
Gardner To Be Everyday Center Fielder For Yanks In 2009?
The sense in the eyes of some is that they will give Brett Gardner every chance to be the everyday man in center field in 2009.
Dusty Denies Rumors Patterson Is Dating His Daughter
Dusty Baker brought up a persistent rumor floating around the Reds that Baker's 28-year-old daughter Natosha is dating and/or engaged to outfielder Corey Patterson.
Pettitte: Yankees Want Me Back
Andy Pettitte will become a free agent after the season and claims that the Yankees have indicated that they want him back.
Piniella: I'll Honor My Contract
Cubs' Manager Lou Piniella claims that he'll honor his contract and remain with the team next season even if they win the World Series this fall.
Bomb Squad Blows Up Hot Dogs In Philly
The Philadelphia bomb squad detonated three suspicious packages outside Citizens Bank Park Wednesday night that turned out to be hot dogs.
Rays' Crawford Unlikely For ALDS
Rays' outfielder Carl Crawford is unlikely to return in time for the ALDS as he enters the sixth week of his eight-week rehabilitation period.
Penny Done For Season
The Dodgers placed Brad Penny on the 60-day disabled list on Wednesday, which will end his season.
Manny Leads Dodgers To Share Of NL West Title
The Dodgers beat the Padres 12-4 on Wednesday night to clinch a tie for the NL West title.
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