July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Gooden Faces Multiple Charges In Crash
Dwight Gooden was driving impaired with a child on Tuesday.

ESPN

Hughes Will Be Yankees' Fifth Starter
Joe Girardi will make it official in the next few days that Phil Hughes is the Yankees? fifth starter.

New York Post

Lo Duca Willing To Play In Minors
Paul Lo Duca hasn't played regularly since 2007.

MLB.com

Lee May Not Be Ready For Opening Day
Cliff Lee is dealing with a strained abdomen.

Yahoo! Sports

Jamie McCourt Claims Frank Has $18M
Jamie McCourt says that Frank McCourt has $18 million in his savings account.

ESPN

Angels Scratch Santana With Inflammation
Ervin Santana banged his elbow while at home.

ESPN

Canseco Subpoenaed In Clemens Case
Jose Canseco is getting involved in the steroid debate yet again.

ESPN

Giants Option Bumgarner To Triple-A
Madison Bumgarner didn't strike out a single batter in any of his exhibition appearances.

MLB.com

Mauer Left Money On The Table
Executives believe that Joe Mauer could have gotten $250 million on the open market.

ESPN

Pirates Select McCutchen As Fifth Starter
Daniel McCutchen will be Pittsburgh's fifth starter.

MLB.com

Reyes Cleared To Resume Baseball Activities
Jose Reyes was diagnosed in March with a hyperactive thyroid.

ESPN

Chiropractor Arrested On Steroid Charges
A chiropractor is being accused of supplying steroids to members of two Washington-area professional sports teams.

ESPN

Source: Nathan To Have Surgery Friday
Joe Nathan will be operated on by the physician of the Mets.

ESPN

Mauer Credits Twins' Front Office For Values Of Franchise
Joe Mauer raved about the way the Twins' organization operates one day after agreeing to a $184 million contract.

New York Times

Report: Beimel Joining Colorado
Joe Beimel would give the Rockies another lefty in the bullpen.

Yahoo! Sports

Yankees Nearing Decision On Fifth Starter
Phil Hughes appears to be the leading candidate.

New York Post

Chapman Leaves Game With Stiff Back
Aroldis Chapman hit his first roadblock on Monday.

ESPN

Report: A-Rod To Meet With Feds On Friday
Alex Rodriguez will be questioned about Dr. Anthony Galea.

ESPN

Martinez Not Sure If Mauer's Contract Will Affect Him
As far as Victor Martinez is concerned, Joe Mauer's contract doesn't change much for him.

MLB.com

Pujols Undergoes MRI, Gets Anti-Inflammatory Shot
Albert Pujols underwent an MRI exam and received an anti-inflammatory shot on Monday.

MLB.com

Matsui Makes Outfield Debut For Angels
Hideki Matsui played in the outfield for the first time since June 15, 2008.

MLB.com

Marcum To Start Opener For Blue Jays
Roy Halladay had been a staple as Toronto's Opening Day starter.

Yahoo! Sports

Mets Aren't Worried About Messing With Mejia's Confidence
Jenrry Mejia is the brightest pitching prospect the Mets have.

New York Post

Oney Guillen To White Sox: Talk To Me, Not Dad
Oney Guillen was never told directly by the White Sox that they were unhappy with his Twitter posts and plans to make a web site devoted to his father.

ESPN

Rangers Acquire Matt Treanor
The Rangers have traded for catcher Matt Treanor.

ESPN

Torre Puts Contract Talks On Hold
Joe Torre isn't ruling out an extension, but he doesn't want to discuss one right now.

ESPN

Cliff Lee To Play Catch On Tuesday
Cliff Lee is dealing with a lower right abdominal strain.

ESPN

Yankees Return Jamie Hoffman To Dodgers
The Yankees have returned Jamie Hoffman to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

RealGM Staff Report

Ortiz, Sox Will Deal With Contract Later
David Ortiz isn't worried about the $12.5 million option the Red Sox hold in his contract for the 2011 season.

Boston Herald

Selig Says No Stadium Recommendation For A's
Bud Selig still doesn't have a recommendation for the Athletics' potential new home.

Oakland Tribune