July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Brenly Says Cubs Lack Fundamentals
Bob Brenly doesn't think the Cubs are playing the game properly.

ESPN

Phillies, Martinez Discuss Comeback
The Phillies have spoken to Pedro Martinez.

ESPN

Orioles Reach Out To Showalter
Buck Showalter is expected to meet with Baltimore within the next week.

ESPN

Roberts Could Return In Four To Six Weeks
Brian Roberts has had three epidurals in his back this season.

MLB.com

Price Fastest To 10 Wins In Tampa History
David Price has 10 wins before Father's Day.

St. Petersburg Times

Maine Not Ready To Return Yet
John Maine could return to the Mets as a reliever.

New York Daily News

Pirates Discuss Russell's Future
The Pirates are in a transitional phase.

FOX Sports

Dodgers Place Billingsley On DL
Chad Billingsley has a strained right groin.

ESPN

Alvarez To Make Debut For Pirates
Pedro Alvarez was the second overall pick in 2008.

ESPN

Cubs Make Fukudome Available
Kosuke Fukudome won't be easy to trade.

FOX Sports

Tigers Formally Release Everett
Adam Everett is now a free agent.

Detroit Free-Press

LaPorta Producing For Triple-A Columbus
Matt LaPorta has five home runs in seven games with Triple-A Columbus.

ESPN Insider

Astrodome Could Get $1.35B Renovation
The $1.35 billion renovation would include a science center, conference center, planetarium and county and city museum.

ESPN

A's Acquire Conor Jackson
Conor Jackson missed most of 2009 due to illness.

MLB.com

Report: Chipper To Retire At End Of Season
Chipper Jones may make 2010 his final season in the MLB.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rangers: No Truth To Oswalt Rumors
MSNBC.com reported that the Rangers and Astros were closing in on a deal involving Roy Oswalt.

Star-Telegram

Cubs Haven't Discussed Any Trades
The Cubs may start selling if they don't turn things around in the next few weeks.

Chicago Tribune

Cardinals Sign Suppan, Will Start Tuesday
Jeff Suppan was let go by the Brewers last week.

ESPN

Valentine Confirms Meeting With Orioles
Bobby Valentine met with the Orioles last week.

ESPN

Jays Beat Padres As Earthquake Shakes Petco
A magnitude-5.7 quake was centered about 85 miles east of San Diego of Monday night.

ESPN

Pujols Stays In Game After Ball To Head
Albert Pujols was hit by a pitch in the helmet in the fifth inning.

ESPN

Strasburg Striking Out Batters At Record Pace
Stephen Strasburg is the first pitcher in 39 years to strike out 20 or more batters in his first two appearances.

MLB.com

Pirates Haven't Ruled Out Promoting Alvarez
Pedro Alvarez could land in Pittsburgh soon.

Post-Gazette

Phillies Unlikely To Make Deadline Move
The Phillies don't have the prospects to make a significant deadline deal.

Philadelphia Daily News

Buehrle Unsure Of Future As He Waits For 10-5 Rights
Mark Buehrle will earn his 10-5 rights on July 6.

Chicago Tribune

Chipper Isn't Sure When He'll Return
Chipper Jones has missed time with a finger injury.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Yankees Take Top Slot In MLB Power Rankings
Javier Vazquez has bounced back in June and he Yankees are back on top of our rankings, ahead of the Cardinals, Rays, Giants and Rockies.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Damon Says Cabrera Better Than A-Rod, Ortiz
Miguel Cabrera has certainly impressed Johnny Damon.

Detroit Free-Press

Oswalt Would OK Trade To Mets
The Mets may not be able to afford Roy Oswalt.

New York Post

Pierzynski's No-Trade Rights Kick In
A.J. Pierzynski earned his 10-and-5 rights on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times