May 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Strasburg To Make Minor League Debut April 11
Stephen Strasburg definitely won't be a part of Washington's rotation to begin the season.

ESPN

Obama To Throw Out First Pitch For Nats
Barack Obama will throw out the first pitch for the Nationals on April 5th.

ESPN

Pirates Claim Hayden Penn
The Pirates have claimed Hayden Penn off waivers from the Marlins.

RealGM Staff Report

Street Hopes For Return In Late April
Huston Street's sore right shoulder hasn't improved much.

Yahoo! Sports

Eiland: Joba Is In Bullpen Long-Term
Dave Eiland doesn't see Joba Chamberlain starting a game this season.

New York Post

Red Sox Will Consider 6-Man Rotation
Boston will consider a 6-man rotation once Dice-K is healthy enough to start.

ESPN

Dodgers' Martin Remains In Minors, Isn't Pleased
The Dodgers are trying to be cautious with Russell Martin.

ESPN

Gaudin Agrees To Terms With Oakland
RHP Chad Gaudin has agreed to terms with the A's.

AP

Sox Claim They Aren't Worried About Ortiz
David Ortiz has had a roller coaster of a spring at the plate.

Boston Herald

Reyes Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day
Jose Reyes just rejoined the team in camp a few days ago.

MLB.com

Bradley Will Bat Cleanup For Mariners
Milton Bradley struggled as Chicago's cleanup hitter in 2009.

ESPN

Giants Sign Cain, Affeldt, Wilson To Extensions
The Giants have locked up Matt Cain through the 2012 season.

ESPN

Nationals Will Start Desmond At SS
Ian Desmond beat out Cristian Guzman for the starting role.

ESPN

Cashman: Joba's Long-Term Role Uncertain
The Yankees have handled Joba Chamberlain carefully, but they still don't know what his future will be.

ESPN

Twins Will 'Mix And Match' For Closer
The Twins won't use just one closer at the start of the season.

ESPN

Indians Place Branyan On DL
Matt LaPorta will start at third base.

ESPN

Jacque Jones Told He Won't Make Twins
Jacque Jones is expected to report to Triple-A Rochester.

Yahoo! Sports

Peavy Says He's Ready After Minor League Start
Jake Peavy threw 112 pitches, allowing seven runs on 12 hits.

Yahoo! Sports

Blue Jays Release Joey Gathright
Joey Gathright hit just .167 this spring.

MLB Trade Rumors

Gophers Open Target Field With Loss
The first-ever baseball game at Target Field was played on Saturday.

ESPN

Source: Red Sox Won't Give Beckett Five-Year Deal
The Red Sox are concerned about Josh Beckett's shoulder.

ESPN

Pedroia Says Wrist Felt Fine In Game
Dustin Pedroia felt comfortable playing on Saturday.

ESPN

Lee's Abdomen Treated Via Injections
Cliff Lee is somewhat of a trial patient.

ESPN

Lidge Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day
Brad Lidge is coming off elbow and knee surgeries.

MLB.com

Lincecum Has Small Cut On Finger
Tim Lincecum has a small cut on his right index finger.

San Francisco Chronicle

Martin Optimistic He'll Play In Opener
Russell Martin suffered a strained groin earlier this month.

ESPN

Feliciano Wants To Be Mets' Setup Man
Pedro Feliciano wants to be the bridge to Francisco Rodriguez.

MLB.com

Mientkiewicz Told He Won't Make Dodgers Roster
Doug Mientkiewicz's major league future is in doubt.

ESPN

Rangers Name Feldman No. 1 Starter
Scott Feldman will start over Rich Harden on Opening Day.

ESPN

Nathan Has Tommy John Surgery
Joe Nathan will miss the entire 2010 season.

ESPN