June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Lasorda Portrait Headed To Smithsonian
A portrait of Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda will soon be unveiled at the Smithsonian Institution.

ESPN

Cox: No Decision On 2010 Yet
Bobby Cox hasn't committed to returning to the Braves next season.

ESPN

Manny Returns To Fenway Park Next Season
Manny Ramirez could return to Fenway Park next season if he decides to remain with the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Daily News

Branyan Wants To Return To M's In 2010
Russell Branyan wants to return to the Mariners next season.

Seattle Times

Ordonez Triggers $18M Option For 2010
Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez assured himself of $18 million next season with a groundball in the fifth inning.

ESPN

Peavy To Make White Sox Debut Saturday
Jake Peavy will finally make his long-awaited debut for the White Sox on Saturday against the Royals.

ESPN

Youkilis Visits Hospital With Back Issue
The Red Sox were without Kevin Youkilis against the Angels on Tuesday night.

ESPN

Giants Activate Randy Johnson
The Giants have activated Randy Johnson from the 60-day disabled list and added him to the bullpen.

ESPN

Posada's Elbow Ignites Brawl With Jays
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada ignited a brawl against the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

ESPN

Tomko Wants To Return To Athletics
Brett Tomko notched his 100th win as the Athletics shut out the Rangers 9-0 on Monday night.

San Jose Mercury News

Piniella: Marmol Will Enter 2010 As Closer
Cubs manager Lou Piniella says that Carlos Marmol will be the team's closer entering spring training in 2010.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trading Granderson Could Get Tigers What They Need
Curtis Granderson has struggled this season and the Tigers best move this offseason might be to trade the outfielder.

Detroit News

Tejada Hopes To Remain In Houston
Miguel Tejada says that he hasn't discussed his future with Astros management, but that he wants to stick with the team.

Houston Chronicle

Hampton Will Miss 2010 After Surgery
Astros pitcher Mike Hampton will miss the entire 2010 season after undergoing left shoulder surgery.

ESPN

Yankees To Open, Close 2010 At Fenway
The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the rival Red Sox at Fenway Park.

ESPN

Scout: Rios Can 'Get You Fired'
A National League scout says that White Sox outfielder Alex Rios is a dangerous player because of his potential.

Chicago Tribune

Key Piece In Lee Trade To Have Surgery
Jason Knapp, one of the players the Indians acquired from the Phillies in the trade for Cliff Lee, will have shoulder surgery on Tuesday.

MLBlogs Network

Cuddyer Will Take Over For Morneau At 1st
Michael Cuddyer will man first base for the Twins for the remainder of the season.

Pioneer Press

New HR Mark Set At Yankee Stadium
The Yankee Stadium record for home runs in a season has been broken with eight games to spare.

ESPN

Johnson Nearing Return To Giants
Randy Johnson could be in San Francisco's bullpen by the end of the week.

ESPN

Morneau's Season Is Over
Justin Morneau's season is over because of a stress fracture in his lower back.

AP

Maddon: Rays Can Win AL East In 2010
The Rays have fallen short of their goal of defending their AL East crown this season, but manager Joe Maddon doesn't think their run is over.

St. Petersburg Times

A-Rod: Ump Was Unprofessional
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez said the umpire that ejected him on Sunday acted unprofessionally.

New York Post

Sandberg Making Case To Replace Piniella
Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg is making a strong case for a future Major League managerial job.

Chicago Tribune

M's, White Sox, Tigers, Jays Could Have Interest In Guerrero
Vladimir Guerrero isn't the threat at the plate he once was, but he hasn't posted an OPS below .800 since 1996.

MLB Trade Rumors

Arizona Expected To Take Option On Webb
The Diamondbacks will soon make their decision on whether or not to exercise the $8.5 million option on Brandon Webb's contract.

ESPN

Orioles Might Shut Down Rookie Matusz
The Orioles are expected to shut down rookie pitcher Brian Matusz soon.

Baltimore Sun

Cardinals Already Talking Extension With Pujols
Cardinals Chairman Bill DeWitt indicated that the team already has approached Albert Pujols about a contract extension.

Post-Dispatch

Jeter Expected To Play For Astros, Reds Or Expos
Derek Jeter didn't even know the Yankees were picking sixth when he was drafted.

New York Post

Giambi Interested In Re-Signing With Rockies For 2010
Jason Giambi could remain in the National League in 2010.

Denver Post