Kevin Gregg has beat out Carlos Marmol for the right to close games for the Cubs this season.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Cubs Name Gregg Their Closer
Pirates' Wilson Wants To Renegotiate Contract
Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson has approached the team about renegotiating the option year on his contract.
Tigers Place Willis On DL With Anxiety Disorder
The Tigers have placed starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis on the disabled list with an anxiety disorder.
Shapiro Won't Discuss Lee's Lack Of Extension
Indians general manager Mark Shapiro would not comment on Saturday about the lack of contract extension negotiations with pitcher Cliff Lee.
Newhan Released By Houston
The Astros released infielder David Newhan and reassigned right-hander Chad Paronto to Minor League camp on Saturday.
Yanks To Begin Season Without A Long Reliever?
The Yankees could start the 2009 season without a long reliever.
Manuel: Delgado Will Be As Great As Late '08
Mets manager Jerry Manuel believes that Carlos Delgado will carry over the success he had late in 2008 into the new season.
Marquis Holds No Grudge Against Cubs
Pitcher Jason Marquis, who the Cubs traded to the Rockies this offseason, claims that he holds no grudge against his former team.
Madoff's Mets Tickets Could Soon Hit Market
Coveted seats at Citi Field will soon hit the market as Bernard Madoff's company could re-sell their season tickets right behind home plate.
Valentine Interested In Team USA Job
Former Mets and Rangers manager Bobby Valentine has expressed interest in leading Team USA in future World Baseball Classics.
Boone Out Of Intensive Care After Heart Surgery
Astros third baseman Aaron Boone has been taken out of the intensive care unit after open heart surgery performed Thursday at Stanford Medical Center in California.
Zumaya Might Miss Another Month
Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya could miss another month of action because of a muscle cramp that has set him back in his recovery from discomfort in his shoulder.
Nationals Place Pena On Waivers; Keep Young
The Nationals have placed outfielder Wily Mo Pena on waivers, and decided to keep the contract of first baseman Dmitri Young.
Red Sox Name Beckett Opening Day Starter
The Red Sox have named Josh Beckett their starter for Opening Day, while it appears as though Brad Penny will be their fifth starter.
Tejada Homers One Day After Sentencing
Astros infielder Miguel Tejada homered during a spring game on Saturday, one day after he was sentenced to one year of probation for misleading Congress.
Bernie Williams Mulling MLB Return
Bernie Williams is considering a return to the Major Leagues after getting another taste of competitive baseball during the World Baseball Classic.
Zambrano: I'm Ready To 'Rock And Roll'
Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano is excited for the 2009 season to get under way, and claims that his right arm is ready to "rock and roll."
Mets' Castillo: I'm A Different Guy This Season
Mets second baseman Luis Castillo, who struggled last season, claims that he will be a different player this year.
Do Rangers Need To Extend Hamilton Now?
Josh Hamilton won't hit the free agent market for another four years, but many in Texas believe it's in the team's best interest to sign him to a long-term extension now.
Cashman: 'All Is Going Good' For A-Rod
Alex Rodriguez's rehabilitation from hip surgery is going well, but he won't return to the Yankees' spring training complex until after the team leaves to play a pair of exhibition games in New Yor
A's Duchscherer To Have Elbow Surgery
Oakland starter Justin Duchscherer will have arthroscopic surgery early next week on his right elbow, which should sideline him at least six weeks.
Yanks Near Decision On Center Field
With spring training nears its end, the Yankees are expecting to soon announce who has won the starting job in center field, Melky Cabrera or Brett Gardner.
Giants Acquire, Then Trade Paulino
Just hours after acquiring catcher Ronny Paulino from the Phillies, the Giants traded him to the Marlins for Minor League right-hander Hector Correa.
Phillies Acquire LHP Taschner From Giants For C Paulino
The Phillies acquired LHP Jack Taschner from the Giants on Friday for C Ronny Paulino.
Brash Levine Protects Yankee Interests
As Yankee president, Randy Levine serves the Steinbrenner family.
Reds' Owings In Line To Start, Pinch Hit
Micah Owings is the leading candidate to be Cincinnati's fifth starter, and will be available to pinch-hit on off days.
MLB Orders Players To Keep Pants Shorter
Major League Baseball wants players to avoid wearing long pants that are a threat to get sliced by the player's own cleats.
Tigers Planning Midsummer Fire Sale?
The Tigers have experienced a steep decline in their season-ticket sales, which could prompt the team to hold a midseason fire sale.
Nationals Unsuccessfully Shopping Johnson
The Nationals have been shopping first baseman Nick Johnson this offseason, but haven't had any team express serious interest.
Hanley Wanted To Be Dealt After Having To Cut Cornrows
Hanley Ramirez was enraged in the clubhouse on Thursday after the Marlins asked their players to wear short hair and stop wearing jewelry on the field.
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