June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Reynolds Isn't Concerned About K's
Diamondbacks slugger Mark Reynolds isn't worried about breaking his own strikeout record this season.

MLB.com

Yankees Looking For Revenge Against Angels
The Yankees want home-field advantage in the postseason, and the Angels pose the biggest threat to that goal.

MLB.com

Cook Still Hopes To Help Rockies In 2009
Aaron Cook is still holding out hope that he'll be able to return to the mound for the Rockies this season.

Denver Post

Marlins Won't Raise Ticket Prices
The Marlins have announced that they will not raise ticket prices next season.

Miami Herald

Peavy On Track To Make Debut This Weekend
Jake Peavy remains on track to make his debut for the White Sox this coming weekend against the Royals.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rays 'Embarrassed' By 11 Straight Losses
Tampa Bay starter James Shields is "embarrassed" by the team's current 11-game losing streak.

ESPN

Ichiro Reaches 200-Hit Plateau
Ichiro has now recorded 200 hits in nine-straight seasons, a major league record.

CBS Sports

Hoffman Wants To Return To Milwaukee
Trevor Hoffman has enjoyed his time with the Brewers and would like to return to the team next season.

MLB.com

A-Rod, Girardi Ejected, Yanks Erupt
Yankees manager Joe Girardi and third baseman Alex Rodriguez were ejected in the fifth inning against the Orioles on Sunday.

Yahoo! Sports

Marlins Could Lock Up Josh Johnson
The Marlins could consider locking up pitcher Josh Johnson over the long-term this winter.

Miami Herald

Sweeney Wants To Play Next Season
Mike Sweeney was thinking about retirement, but a recent tear at the plate has him looking forward to 2010.

Boston Globe

Soriano To Have Surgery This Week
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano will have surgery on his left knee either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this week.

ESPN

Penny, Bowa Have Talk About Past
Giants pitcher Brad Penny and Dodgers coach Larry Bowa talked about their past differences on Saturday.

ESPN

Ichiro Is Just Two Hits From History
Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is just two hits from completing his ninth-straight 200-hit season.

MLB.com

Schneider Knows Days With Mets Are Numbered
Brian Schneider knows that he's unlikely to return to the Mets next season.

New York Daily News

Peavy Could Debut This Week For Surging White Sox
Jake Peavy could make his debut for the White Sox this week against the Royals.

Chicago Tribune

Randy Johnson Determined To Help Giants
Randy Johnson is determined to help the Giants out of the bullpen this season.

San Jose Mercury News

Phillies Will Give Lidge Another Chance
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel isn't against putting Brad Lidge back in the closer role.

ESPN

Steinbrenner Praises Jeter In Statement
George Steinbrenner called Derek Jeter on Friday night after the shortstop surpassed Lou Gehrig on the Yankees' all-time hit list.

MLB.com

Lincecum Expected To Start On Monday
Tim Lincecum feels "as close to normal as I can," and is expected to start for the Giants on Monday.

ESPN

Ryan Says Rangers Are Financially 'Hamstrung'
Rangers president Nolan Ryan doesn't know what the future holds for the team as they continue to struggle financially.

Star-Telegram

Smoltz To Miss Start With Shoulder Tendinitis
John Smoltz won't start for the Cardinals on Monday as scheduled.

ESPN

Girardi: Burnett Needs To Get On Track
A.J. Burnett continued to struggle on Saturday, allowing six runs to the Orioles over seven innings.

ESPN

Soriano Done As Cubs' Leadoff Hitter
Cubs manager Lou Piniella says that Alfonso Soriano will not hit leadoff for the team next season.

Chicago Tribune

Recent Time Off Costly For Dodgers' Hudson
Dodgers second baseman Orlando Hudson has sat out four times in the team's last 11 games.

Los Angeles Times

Varitek Losing Some Catching Duties
Jason Varitek won't be catching both Josh Beckett and Jon Lester for the Red Sox anymore.

Boston Globe

Matsuzaka Set To Rejoin Sox On Tuesday
Daisuke Matsuzaka is expected to start for the Red Sox against the Angels on Tuesday.

ESPN

Hamilton Has Third Injection In Back
Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton will miss at least a week after having a third injection for a pinched nerve in his back.

ESPN

Report: MLB Won't Penalize A-Rod For PEDs
Alex Rodriguez will not by punished by Major League Baseball.

ESPN

Jeter Sets Yankees' Hit Record
Derek Jeter on Friday night broke the Yankees' hit record held by Lou Gehrig for more than seven decades.

AP