June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Will Posey See More Time With Giants?
As the Giants slowly fade out of the playoff race, the San Francisco Chronicle believes that Buster Posey should see more time.

San Francisco Chronicle

Source: Cubs Will Attempt To Trade Bradley
The Cubs will attempt to trade disgruntled outfielder Milton Bradley, sources tell the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times

Marte's Future In Cleveland To Be Decided Soon
Andy Marte will soon find out whether he has a future with the Indians.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cuban Defector Petitions To Be Free Agent
Aroldis Chapman petitioned Major League Baseball for free-agency status recently and is likely only weeks from becoming a free agent.

ESPN

Rays' Crawford To Umps: Watch Closer
Rays outfielder Carl Crawford doesn't believe that umpires are paying close attention when he tries to steal bases.

Tampa Tribune

Scout: A's Got Hosed In Hairston Deal
Scott Hairston is hitting .178 in his last 24 games and .231 overall with the Athletics.

San Francisco Chronicle

Joba: 'I Let My Teammates Down'
Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain struggled yet again on Sunday, costing his team a chance to lock up a playoff berth.

ESPN

Millwood Expects To Get Shot At $12M
Rangers starter Kevin Millwood is 4 1/3 innings shy of locking in his $12 million contract option for 2010.

ESPN

Cubs Suspend Bradley For Season
The Cubs have suspended outfielder Milton Bradley for the remainder of the 2009 season.

ESPN

Crede To Have Third Back Surgery
Twins third baseman Joe Crede plans to have a third surgery on his back this week.

Yahoo! Sports

Victorino Ejected After Caught Stealing
Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino was ejected from the team's game against the Braves on Sunday.

Yahoo! Sports

Cook's Status For Thursday Still In Doubt
Rockies starter Aaron Cook was pain free after throwing 50 pitches on Saturday.

Denver Post

Martinez Doesn't Expect To Miss Next Start
Phillies starter Pedro Martinez doesn't expect to miss his next scheduled start despite leaving Saturday's outing early.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Giants Prospect A Suspect In Death
San Francisco prospect Angel Villalona is the main suspect in the killing of a 25-year-old man.

ESPN

Mariners' Johnson Hurt In Celebration
Mariners catcher Rob Johnson was hurt in the team's victory celebration at home plate on Friday.

ESPN

La Russa: Franklin Is Still Cards' Closer
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa says that Ryan Franklin is still the team's closer.

ESPN

Pedro Leaves Game With Strained Neck
Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez strained his neck during an at-bat in the second inning on Saturday night.

Yahoo! Sports

Bradley Pulls Himself From Cubs Lineup
Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley pulled himself from the team's lineup an hour before Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Chicago Tribune

Greinke OK To Start On Tuesday
Royals ace Zack Greinke is expected to make his next scheduled start against the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Toronto Sun

Fielder Sets Milwaukee RBI Mark
Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder recorded his 127th RBI against the Astros on Saturday, setting a team record.

ESPN

Shot To Chest Doesn't Slow Down Sabathia
Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia was hit in the chest by a line drive against the Mariners on Saturday, but still cruised to his 18th win.

ESPN

Peavy Wins In White Sox Debut
Jake Peavy helped the White Sox defeat the Royals 13-3 in his Chicago debut on Saturday.

ESPN

Mechanics Cause Of Billingsley's Woes
The Dodgers believe Chad Billingsley's recent struggles are a result of flawed mechanics.

MLB.com

Griffey Hasn't Decided About Future
Ken Griffey Jr. doesn't plan to make any plans about his future prior to the end of the season.

FOX Sports

Giants' Sabean Likely To Get Extension
Giants general manager Brian Sabean received a strong vote of confidence from managing partner Bill Neukom on Thursday.

San Francisco Chronicle

Twins Could Force Vikings Game Out
If the Twins force a playoff in the American League Central, they'll force the NFL's Packers and Vikings to make other plans.

Star Tribune

Guillen Again Frustrated By Sox's Effort
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has again become frustrated by his team's effort.

ESPN

Ichiro Ruins Rivera's 1,000th K Celebration
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera recorded his 1,000th strikeout on Friday night, but two batters later Ichiro Suzuki hit a game-winning home run.

Yahoo! Sports

Delgado Admits That Return Is Doubtful
The season is winding down and Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado doesn't appear close to a return.

New York Post

Crow Will Be In Spring Training With Royals
Pitcher Aaron Crow will be in spring training with the Royals in 2010.

MLB.com