May 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Bard Continues Struggles Against Yankees
Daniel Bard has a 3.60 ERA this season, with much of the damage being done by the Yankees (10.71 ERA against).

Providence Journal

Piniella: Cubs Don't Need Much Tinkering
Cubs manager Lou Piniella doesn't believe that the team needs to chance much heading into the 2010 season.

MLB.com

Guillen Hopes It's Not Over In Chicago
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen hopes that both he and outfielder Jermaine Dye return to the team next season.

MLB.com

Cubs Won't Re-Sign Harden
Rich Harden wants to return to the Cubs next season, but the feeling doesn't appear to be mutual.

Chicago Tribune

Yankees Likely To Opt For Extra Rest
The Yankees are expected to select the Division Series with three days off once their opponent is determined.

Hartford Courant

Giants Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive
The Giants beat the Cubs on Sunday, but know that they'll have to get lucky to make the postseason.

ESPN

Manuel: Lidge Needs A Mental Break
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel called on reliever Ryan Madson to save Sunday's 6-5 win over the Brewers.

ESPN

A-Rod Expects To See Sox In ALCS
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez expects to face the Red Sox in the postseason.

ESPN

Yankees Sweep Sox, Clinch AL East
The Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Red Sox on Sunday, clinching the AL East title in the process.

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Matsui Isn't Thinking About Free Agency
Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui will be a free agent this winter, but isn't thinking about his options yet.

MLB.com

Washburn Hopes To Pitch In Postseason
Tigers pitcher Jarrod Washburn is putting off surgery in hopes that he'll be able to return late in the postseason.

MLB.com

La Russa Skeptical About Mounds At Coors Field
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa believes that there is a discrepancy between the visitor's bullpen mound and the main mound at Coors Field.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Garcia Wants To Return To White Sox
Freddy Garcia hopes he'll be able to return to the White Sox next season.

MLB.com

Source: Red Sox's Farrell Can't Manage In '10
Boston pitching coach John Farrell won't become a major league manager next season.

ESPN

US Tops Cuba To Take World Cup
The United States defeated Cuba 10-5 on Sunday to win its second straight World Cup title.

ESPN

Branyan Questionable For Remainder Of '09
Mariners first baseman Russell Branyan is questionable for the remainder of the 2009 season.

ESPN

Cano, Jeter First DP Combo With 200 Hits
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano singled in the second inning against the Red Sox on Sunday to reach 200 hits for the season.

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Beltran Wants Extension From Mets
Carlos Beltran's contract runs through the 2011 season, but the center fielder has made it known that he wants to finish his career with the Mets.

New York Post

Pendleton Could Be Cox's Successor
Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton will likely be a top candidate to replace Bobby Cox after the 2010 season.

Boston Globe

Macha Expects To Remain In Milwaukee
Brewers manager Ken Macha expects to remain with the team past this season.

ESPN

Dodgers Beat Pirates, Earn Playoff Berth
The Dodgers clinched a playoff berth on Saturday with an 8-4 victory over the Pirates.

ESPN

LaRue's HR Helps Cardinals Clinch Central
The Cardinals clinched the NL Central title with a 6-3 win over the Rockies on Saturday night.

ESPN

CC Feels He Has 'Responsibility' On Mound
The Yankees haven't lost in any of the last 11 starts that CC Sabathia has made.

New York Times

D-Backs Want Veteran Arm In Bullpen
Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes wants to add a veteran arm to the team's bullpen this winter.

Arizona Republic

Penny Enjoying Time In Bay Area
Brad Penny has enjoyed pitching for the Giants, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.

ESPN

Report: Gillick Could Return To Jays
USA Today's Bob Nightengale has heard whispers that Pat Gillick could return to the Blue Jays.

Twitter (Bob Nightengale)

HR Mark Broken At New Yankee Stadium
Alex Rodriguez's two-run home run in the third inning on Friday night was the 127th home run at Yankee Stadium this season.

ESPN

Sanchez Open To Return To Giants
Infielder Freddy Sanchez is open to returning to the Giants in 2010 if the situation works for both parties.

ESPN

Ichiro Ejected For First Time
Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was ejected from Saturday afternoon's game against the Blue Jays.

ESPN

Halladay Delivers In What Could Be Final Home Start With Jays
Roy Halladay pitched a complete-game shut out against the Mariners on Friday night in what may have been his final home start for the Blue Jays.

Toronto Star