May 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Peavy Leaves Rehab Start Early
Jake Peavy lasted just 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday night.

ESPN

Guillen Embarrassed By Loss To Yanks
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was embarrassed after the team's 10-0 loss to the Yankees on Saturday.

ESPN

Gonzalez Will Join Arizona's Front Office
Luis Gonzalez will join the front office of the Diamondbacks.

Arizona Republic

Bumgarner Won't Take Fifth Spot In Giants' Rotation
The Giants are in need of a fifth starter.

San Francisco Chronicle

Twins Sign Left-Hander Mahay
The Twins have signed left-hander Ron Mahay.

ESPN

Soriano To Have MRI, Cortisone Possible
Alfonso Soriano went for an MRI on his left knee Saturday after having problems in the field on Friday.

ESPN

Lincecum's Velocity Down Again
Tim Lincecum struck out eight batters in eight scoreless innings in San Francisco's 2-0 win over the Rockies on Friday.

San Francisco Chronicle

McCann On Citizens Bank Park: This Is A High School Field
Ryan Howard hit two homers off Atlanta on Friday evening at Citizens Bank Park.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kazmir Will Make Debut Against Mariners
Scott Kazmir will make his debut for the Angels against the Mariners.

ESPN

Inge Delivers On Child's Wish With HR
Brandon Inge spends a lot of time visiting sick children, and one asked him to hit a home run on Friday.

Yahoo! Sports

Kazmir Likely Means End For Lackey In L.A.
The acquisition of Scott Kazmir likely means the end for John Lackey with the Angels.

Los Angeles Times

Franklin, Cardinals Talking Extension
The Cardinals are negotiating a two-year extension with closer Ryan Franklin.

ESPN

Yanks Will Pull Joba Early To Limit Innings
Rather than give Joba Chamberlain extra rest between starts, the Yankees won't allow him to pitch deep into games.

ESPN

Scioscia: Morales Always Had Potential
Angels manager Mike Scioscia isn't overly surprised with the emergence of Kendry Morales.

ESPN

Rays Trade Kazmir To Angels For Prospects
Pitcher Scott Kazmir has been traded from the Rays to the Angels for two prospects and a player to be named later.

AP

Kazmir Still Expected To Be Dealt To Angels
Scott Kazmir is expected to be dealt to the Angels following Friday's game.

St. Petersburg Times

Rays Sticking With Howell As Closer
The Rays are sticking with J.P. Howell as their closer despite his recent struggles.

St. Petersburg Times

Wright Will Take It Easy Upon Return
David Wright won't play everyday when he returns to the Mets.

New York Post

Dusty Baker Appears Safe In Cincinnati
The Reds are struggling, but manager Dusty Baker's job still appears to be safe.

Columbus Dispatch

Report: Wilpons Will Sell Mets
The owners of the Mets will be forced to sell the club after incurring huge financial losses in the Madoff scandal.

Reuters

Kazmir Deal Falls Through?
The trade that was expected to send Scott Kazmir to the Angels for two minor league prospects appears to have fallen through.

MLB.com

Royals Discussing Extension For Moore
Royals ownership is discussing a contract extension for general manager Dayton Moore, baseball sources told ESPN.

ESPN

Giants Claim Trevor Hoffman On Waivers
Trevor Hoffman has been claimed on waivers by the San Francisco Giants.

SI.com

Angels Pull Off Trade For Scott Kazmir
The Angels have acquired Scott Kazmir from the Tampa Bay Rays for two minor leaguers.

Los Angeles Times

Angels Close To Deal For Kazmir
The Angels are closing in on a deal for Scott Kazmir, according to sources.

ESPN

Twins Get Rauch From D-Backs
The Twins on Friday acquired RHP Jon Rauch from the Diamondbacks for a player to be named later.

AP

Reyes May Need Surgery
Mets SS Jose Reyes may need surgery to repair his torn right hamstring tendon.

AP

Bradley Doesn't Regret 'Hatred' Remarks
Milton Bradley doesn't regret comments made earlier this week about the "hatred" he faces at Wrigley Field.

MLB.com

Drug Case Could Head To Supreme Court
Solicitor General Dean Elena Kagan will decide whether to take the baseball drug list case to the Supreme Court.

Yahoo! Sports

Hudson To Pitch For Braves In Florida
Tim Hudson will start for the Braves on Monday in Florida.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution