The Astros have placed reliever LaTroy Hawkins on trade waivers.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Astros Place Hawkins On Trade Waivers
Harden Could Command $50-$60 Million
Rich Harden has been the Cubs best pitcher in the second half of the season.
Byrd Wants To End Career With Rangers
Marlon Byrd was slotted as a fourth outfielder entering the season.
Strasburg To Pitch In Arizona Fall League
Stephen Strasburg will pitch for the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League.
Johan To Undergo Surgery On Elbow
Johan Santana will undergo minor arthroscopic surgery to clean up bone chips in his left elbow and will miss the remainder of the season.
Boston Convinces Billy Wagner To Pitch For Them
The Mets traded Billy Wagner to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday afternoon.
Penny Claimed Off Waivers Earlier This Month
Brad Penny was claimed off waivers earlier this month, and then subsequently pulled back by the Red Sox.
Boston Believes Beckett's Problems Are Mechanical
Boston pitching coach John Farrell isn't concerned with Josh Beckett's recent struggles.
Yankees Will Be Interested In Holliday, Bay
Even though the Yankees want to re-sign Johnny Damon, they could also be in the hunt for either Matt Holliday or Jason Bay.
White Sox Drop Contreras From Rotation
The White Sox have moved Jose Contreras to the bullpen after he lasted less than three innings on Monday night.
Halladay Has Worst Outing In Two Years
The Rays tagged Roy Halladay for eight runs, seven of them earned, in six innings on Monday night.
Peavy Hit By Liner, Set To Join Teammates
White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy was hit on the right elbow by a line drive on Monday, but remained in the game.
Bob Brenly's Son Wants Out Of His Shadow
Michael Brenly, son of Bob Brenly, is trying to advance up the ranks of the Cubs organization.
Johan Scratched From Start, Season Could Be Over
Johan Santana will have his left elbow examined Tuesday rather than make his scheduled start against the Marlins in Miami.
Matsui Wants To Play Defense, Give Yankees Options
Hideki Matsui hit four home runs in three games at Fenway Park this weekend and is surging offensively.
Ortiz Doesn't Like Batting Seventh
David Ortiz admitted on Sunday that he doesn't like hitting low in Boston's lineup.
Yankees Could Give Damon Two-Year Deal
The Yankees plan to bring Johnny Damon back for about $6-8 million annually and could offer a second year.
Mets Expected To Call Up Trio Of Prospects
The Mets are expected to call up Josh Thole, Eddie Kunz and Nick Evans in September.
Giants Don't Have Financial Comparison For Lincecum
Tim Lincecum will be eligible for arbitration for the first time this winter.
Wagner Wants 2010 Option Declined
Billy Wagner wants the 2010 option on his contract declined if the Mets trade him to the Red Sox.
Two Red Sox Have Dinner With Jeter, A-Rod, Kate Hudson
David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia had dinner with Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Kate Hudson over the weekend.
Angels Thought They Had A Deal Done For Miguel Cabrera
Arte Moreno thought the club had a trade in place with Florida for Miguel Cabrera twice in December 2007.
Pettitte Hints About Return To Yankees In 2010
Andy Pettitte hinted on Sunday that he would like to pitch for the Yankees again next season.
Girardi Defends Posada's Catching
Yankees manager Joe Girardi defended Jorge Posada's catching abilities after A.J. Burnett's bad outing on Saturday.
Scout: Trembley Doesn't Have O's Fired Up
While watching the Orioles play the Rays last week, a scout noticed a lack of fire from Baltimore's players.
White Sox Aren't Counting On Peavy
The White Sox are optimistic that Jake Peavy will pitch for them this season, but they aren't counting on it.
Pujols Says Venable Threw An Elbow
Albert Pujols thought Will Venable threw an elbow while being tagged out to end the sixth inning in Sunday's game between the Cardinals and Padres.
Beckett: Five HRs Were 'Humbling'
The Yankees clubbed five home runs off Josh Beckett in a 8-4 win over the Red Sox on Sunday night.
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