June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Angels Establish Award In Adenhart's Name
The Angels have set up an award in memory of pitcher Nick Adenhart, who was killed by a suspected drunk driver in April.

ESPN

Sabathia Leaves With Biceps Injury
CC Sabathia left his start against the Marlins on Sunday after throwing just 28 pitches.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Konerko Drives In 1,000th Career Run
White Sox slugger Paul Konerko drove in the 1,000th RBI of his career on Sunday against the Reds.

MLB.com

Yankees Unlikely To Deal Swisher, Nady
The Yankees are unlikely to deal either Nick Swisher or Xavier Nady after the latter returns in the beginning of July.

ESPN

Burnett Regrets How He Left Marlins
A.J. Burnett regrets how he left the Marlins in 2005.

Palm Beach Post

Jones, Cox Ejected In Atlanta Loss
Braves manager Bobby Cox and third baseman Chipper Jones were ejected in the team's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox on Sunday.

Yahoo! Sports

Halladay Will Throw Off The Mound Tuesday
Roy Halladay is scheduled to throw off a mound on Tuesday, the first step in his return from a strained groin.

MLB.com

Mets Still Unsure About Reyes' Return
The Mets still don't know when shortstop Jose Reyes will be able to take the field again.

New York Post

Howard Out Of Hospital After Flu Scare
Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was released from the hospital on Sunday.

ESPN

Shoulder Strain Sends Dice-K To DL
The Red Sox on Sunday placed RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka on the 15-day disabled list with a minor right shoulder strain.

AP / Newsday

Angels, Grichuk Come To Terms
The Angels have agreed to terms with outfielder Randal Grichuk, one of their first-round selections.

Miami Herald

Fatigued A-Rod Out Late With Kate Hudson
The Yankees haven't started Alex Rodriguez in their last two games because of fatigue, but he found energy to party.

New York Post

Holliday Clueless Regarding Possible Deals
There is speculation that the Athletics will look to trade Matt Holliday as the deadline approaches.

Los Angeles Times

Cashman: Sitting A-Rod Was 'Medical Decision'
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that the team's decision to rest Alex Rodriguez against the Marlins was "medical."

New York Post

Santana: 'People Were Panicking'
Mets ace Johan Santana says people "were panicking" about his recent struggles heading into his start on Saturday.

ESPN

Damon: I've Been Messing Up A Lot This Year
Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon was slow to read a ball hit by Jorge Cantu on Saturday night, which allowed the Marlins to score what would be the deciding run.

ESPN

Source: Yanks Sign Dominican Catcher
The Yankees have signed 16-year-old Dominican catcher Gary Sanchez to a $2.5 million deal, according to sources.

New York Post

Royals Are Interested In Francoeur
The Royals have been scouting Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur this weekend.

MLB.com

Collision Puts M's Chavez Out For Season
Mariners outfielder Endy Chavez is done for the season after sustaining a right knee injury in a collision on Friday night.

Yahoo! Sports

Howard Hospitalized With Flu Symptoms
Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard's consecutive games streak is in jeopardy.

ESPN

Red Sox To Skip Matsuzaka In Rotation
The Red Sox will skip Daisuke Matsuzaka's next turn in the rotation as they try to figure out what is wrong with him.

ESPN

Wood Blows Another Save Against Cubs
Indians closer Kerry Wood failed in a save situation against the Cubs on Saturday for the second straight night.

ESPN

Arizona Signs First-Rounder Pollock
The Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with center fielder A.J. Pollock, one of their two first-round picks.

Arizona Republic

Red Sox Expected To Keep Penny
A number of teams have scouted Brad Penny, but the Red Sox are expected to hold onto him.

ESPN

A-Rod: If It Were September, I'd Be Playing
Alex Rodriguez has been given two games off to recharge his batteries, something he says he wouldn't think about doing in September.

New York Daily News

Papelbon Clarifies Comments On Future
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon clarified comments made earlier this week about the possibility of pitching elsewhere in the future.

Boston Herald

Webb Could Require Shoulder Surgery
Brandon Webb's troublesome shoulder could eventually require surgery.

Arizona Republic

A-Rod Sits With Fatigue
Alex Rodriguez is out of the lineup with fatigue.

MLB.com

Wood Blows Save In Return To Wrigley
Kerry Wood blew a save opportunity in his first return to Wrigley Field on Friday.

Brian Reynolds/RealGM

Scout: Red Sox Are Best In MLB
An American League scout feels as though the Red Sox are the best team in baseball.

Boston Globe