July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Delgado Set For Hip Surgery
Carlos Delgado will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone spur and repair a torn labrum in his right hip, the team announced Monday.

MLB.com

Weeks Out For Season With Wrist Injury
Rickie Weeks is out for the season with the wrist injury he suffered Sunday.

Journal Sentinel

Pirates Claim Steven Jackson From Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed minor league right-handed pitcher Steven Jackson off waivers

RealGM Staff Report

Jays Finally Take Top Slot, Yankees Make Huge Jump In Team Rankings
After four weeks of being second or third, the Jays finally are ranked first in Opsera.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Scully Nearly Became Voice Of The Yankees
Legendary Los Angeles broadcaster Vin Scully nearly became the voice of the Yankees in the 1960s.

MLB.com

Yankees New Park Doesn't Impress Perkins
Glen Perkins is scheduled to start for the Twins against the Yankees in New York on Monday night.

Pioneer Press

Jim Rice Uninterested In Coaching?
Legendary Red Sox hitter Jim Rice says that he is unlikely to consider another job as a hitting coach in the major leagues.

Boston Globe

Mets, Phils Would Pounce On Cliff Lee?
The Indians are struggling, but aren't ready to deal last year's AL Cy Young winner Cliff Lee just yet.

New York Post

Red Sox Interested In Nick Johnson?
The Red Sox have been watching Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson, according to a number of team scouts.

Boston Globe

Ortiz May Not Bat Third In Return
David Ortiz will return to the lineup for the Red Sox on Tuesday against the Blue Jays after a weekend off.

ESPN

Hamilton Is Day-To-Day With Groin Strain
Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton is day-to-day after straining his groin against the Angels on Sunday.

ESPN

David Wells: Steroid Stats Shouldn't Count
David Wells ripped Roger Clemens and Alex Rodriguez on Sunday, saying that steroid stats shouldn't count.

New York Daily News

World Series Games Will Start Earlier
World Series games will start about 40 minutes earlier this fall, as MLB and FOX have responded to the concern of fans.

MLB.com

I-Rod Hits 300th HR Against Cubs
Astros catcher Ivan Rodriguez hit the 300th home run of his career on Sunday against the Cubs.

ESPN

Yanks Could Get Wang, Bruney Back Soon
The Yankees are expected to get pitchers Chien Ming-Wang and Brian Bruney back in the coming days.

New York Daily News

Tatis Plays SS For First Time In 11 Years
Fernando Tatis played shortstop for the first time in 11 years on Sunday night.

New York Daily News

Rays Place Burrell On DL With Neck Pain
The Rays have placed designated hitter Pat Burrell on the disabled list because of lingering neck pain.

St. Petersburg Times

Zambrano Ready To Start On Friday
Carlos Zambrano is ready to make his return to the mound for the Cubs on Friday against the Padres.

Chicago Sun-Times

Giants Farm Report: Bumgarner Pitches Six Nearly Perfect Innings
Madison Bumgarner pitched six scoreless innings, striking out nine batters, walking three and giving up one hit.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Kershaw's No-Hit Bid Ends In 8th Inning
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitched seven innings of no-hit baseball against the Marlins on Sunday afternoon.

ESPN

Lackey Could Pitch Again On Monday
John Lackey could return to the mound for the Angels on Monday following an early exit in his season debut on Saturday.

Yahoo! Sports

D-Backs' Ex-Pitching Coach Rips Manager Hiring
Former Diamondbacks pitching coach Bryan Price, who resigned upon Bob Melvin's firing, has ripped the hiring of A.J. Hinch.

ESPN

Error Forces Tampa Bay Pitcher To Hit
An error on the Rays' lineup card forced pitcher Andy Sonnanstine to bat against the Indians on Sunday.

ESPN

Teixeira: Wrist Has Made A Difference
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has been hitting well the last few days, and has credited the improved strength in his troublesome right wrist.

Star-Ledger

Youkilis Will Rehab With PawSox
Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis will make a pair of rehab starts at Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday and Tuesday.

MLB.com

Wang Has Another Scoreless Rehab Start
Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang threw seven innings of shutout baseball for Scranton-Wilkes Barre on Sunday.

MILB.com

Manny Hit .362 With Suspension Looming
You can say what you want in the wake of his suspension, but you can't knock Manny for his ability to hit through adversity.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Mark Lowe Might Close Some Games For M's
Mark Lowe could close some games for the Mariners this week, a job he was hoping to secure during spring training.

News Tribune

Despite Strong Start, Damon Doesn't Expect To Be Back
Johnny Damon has been hitting very well this season, but he still doesn't expect the Yankees to bring him back next year.

Buffalo News

Lackey Gets Tossed After Two Pitches In Debut
Angels pitcher John Lackey was ejected after throwing just two pitches against the Rangers on Saturday.

Los Angeles Times