June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Sheffield's Injury More Than Just A Cramp?
The Mets claim that Gary Sheffield suffered just a cramp in his right hamstring on Friday, but he hasn't played since.

New York Post

White Sox Place Clayton Richard On Notice
The White Sox aren't willing to keep using Clayton Richard as their fifth starter if he continues to struggle.

Chicago Tribune

Angels To Use Vlad As DH For Rest Of Season
The Angels are going to keep Vladimir Guerrero out of the outfield in an attempt to minimize the possibility of injuries.

Los Angeles Times

Gonzalez Remains Hospitalized, No Fractures
Padres second baseman Edgar Gonzalez remained hospitalized Sunday night after he was hit in the head with a pitch on Saturday.

ESPN

Halladay Dominates Boston In Reprieve From Rumors
Roy Halladay dazzled on Sunday, pitching a complete game six-hitter against the Red Sox.

Yahoo! Sports

Tim Hudson To Start Rehab Stint
Tim Hudson was scheduled to pitch two innings Sunday for Class A Myrtle Beach.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Twins Sign Veteran Infielder Grudzielanek
The Twins have signed veteran second baseman Mark Grudzielanek to a minor league deal.

ESPN

Brewers Trade For Felipe Lopez
The Brewers have acquired second baseman Felipe Lopez from the Diamondbacks for two minor leaguers.

ESPN

Pirates Cut Off Talks With Sanchez, Wilson
The Pirates have cut off talks with Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson after the duo didn't respond to multiyear offers.

ESPN

Baseball Mourns Passing Of Giants Owner Sue Burns
Sue Burns, a part owner of the Giants has died at the age of 58.

AP

Cashman: July 31st Trade Deadline 'Fictitious'
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn't believe that the July 31 trade deadline is as important as it has been in the past.

Newsday

Schmidt Will Return To Dodgers Monday
Jason Schmidt will return to the mound for the Dodgers on Monday.

MLBlogs Network

Sheets Focused On 2010
Ben Sheets continues to make progress in his rehabilitation from surgery and remains focused on 2010.

ESPN

Pedro Throws 1st Bullpen Session With Phils
Pedro Martinez threw his first bullpen session as a member of the Phillies on Saturday.

Yahoo! Sports

Catcher Montero On Rapid Rise To Bronx
Yankees catching prospect Jesus Montero is currently playing with Double-A Trenton as he rises quickly in the team's system.

New York Post

Adenhart Crash Survivor Throws 1st Pitch
The sole survivor of the crash that killed Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others threw out the first pitch in Oakland on Saturday.

ESPN

Edgar Gonzalez Hit In Head, Hospitalized
Edgar Gonzalez was hit in the head with a pitch in the sixth inning of San Diego's win over Colorado on Saturday.

ESPN

Davis Wants Extension, Not Trade From D-Backs
Doug Davis hopes that he doesn't change teams prior to the July 31 non-waiver trading deadline.

Arizona Republic

Mets Deny Claims Reyes Suffered Setback
The Mets are denying reports that shortstop Jose Reyes may have suffered a setback while rehabbing down in Florida.

New York Daily News

Bay, Boston Again Put Talks On Hold
The Red Sox and outfielder Jason Bay have again broken off talks on a contract extension.

Boston Globe

Lowrie Returns To Boston's Lineup
The Red Sox have recalled shortstop Jed Lowrie from Triple-A Pawtucket.

ESPN

Byrnes-For-Lugo Deal Revisited
A deal between the Diamondbacks and Red Sox involving Eric Byrnes and Julio Lugo could be revisited.

Arizona Republic

Guillen: White Sox Won't Get Halladay
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen doesn't expect the team to get help in the form of Roy Halladay.

Chicago Tribune

Brewers Make Inquiries About Halladay
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin has spoken to the Blue Jays about pitcher Roy Halladay.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Lackey, Figgins Will Hit Market
Angels general manager Tony Reagins says that negotiations with potential free agents John Lackey and Chone Figgins won't come until after the season.

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers Enter Race For Halladay
The Dodgers are now believed to be showing serious interest in Roy Halladay.

Sports Illustrated

El Duque's Latest Comeback Bid Ends
The Rangers released Orlando Hernandez from his minor league contract on Friday.

ESPN

Mitre Replaces Wang In Yanks' Rotation
Sergio Mitre will be the Yankees' fifth starter while Chien-Ming Wang is on the disabled list.

ESPN

Jackson: Bonds, Sosa And A-Rod Don't Belong In HOF
Reggie Jackson doesn't believe that players linked to steroid use should be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Bloomberg

MLB Kept Fuentes Out Of All-Star Game
Angels closer Brian Fuentes claims that the commissioner's office kept him from pitching in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.

Los Angeles Times