July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

MacPhail Says Coaching Seach Will Take Time
Andy MacPhail has interviewed Bobby Valentine and Eric Wedge.

Baltimore Sun

Posada Warming To Role As DH
Jorge Posada isn't hitting very well as a designated hitter.

New York Times

Kemp Benched Amid 0-For-15 Slump
Matt Kemp had played all but three innings of L.A.'s games this season prior to his benching Sunday.

ESPN

Red Sox Optimistic About Dice-K
Daisuke Matsuzaka was scheduled to start on Saturday.

ESPN

Torre Isn't Concerned By Ethier's Outburst
Joe Torre has compared Andre Ethier to Paul O'Neill.

ESPN

Girardi Says A-Rod's Hip Needs Time
Alex Rodriguez kept his soreness hidden from the Yankees.

ESPN

Joyce Is Favorite Ump Among Players
Jim Joyce is the best umpire in baseball, according to an ESPN The Magazine survey of players.

ESPN

Strasburg Fans 8, Moves To 2-0
Stephen Strasburg has 22 strikeouts in his first two starts.

ESPN

Strasburg Fans 8, Moves To 2-0
Stephen Strasburg has 22 strikeouts in his first two starts.

ESPN

Webb Throws Off Mound, Return In Sight
Brandon Webb might return to the Diamondbacks after the All-Star break.

Arizona Republic

Dodgers Aren't Pursuing Oswalt
Any team looking to land Roy Oswalt will have to take on his entire salary.

Los Angeles Times

Cardinals To Sign Jeff Suppan
Jeff Suppan was a hero with the Cardinals back in 2006.

ESPN

Cubs GM Says Drama Is Part Of Losing
Jim Hendry says drama is part of the drill when you're losing game.

ESPN

Pena Homers In Sixth Straight Game
Carlos Pena is still hitting under .200 for the season.

ESPN

Red Sox Place Matsuzaka On DL
Daisuke Matsuzaka felt tightness in his forearm prior to his scheduled start on Saturday.

ESPN

Boston's Nava Hits GS On First Pitch Faced
Daniel Nava accomplished quite a feat in his first at-bat.

ESPN

Rangers May Not Be Able To Afford Pierzynski
A.J. Pierzynski is owed more than $4 million over the remainder of the season.

ESPN

Twins Looking To Bolster Bullpen
The Twins already lead the American League in bullpen ERA.

FOX Sports

Red Sox Pushing To Deal Lowell
The Twins, Rangers and Angels have been linked to Mike Lowell.

FOX Sports

Amid Reports, Oswalt Defers To GM
Roy Oswalt is trying not to worry about his future.

MLB.com

Yankees Upset A-Rod Kept Injury Secret
Alex Rodriguez kept the tightness he was feeling in his groin quiet so he could remain in the lineup.

New York Daily News

Valentine Meets With Orioles Front Office
The Orioles are looking at Bobby Valentine and Eric Wedge.

ESPN

Guillen Denies He Almost Fought With GM
Ozzie Guillen wasn't happy that the White Sox drafted his soon in the late rounds of this week's draft.

ESPN

Pettitte Becomes Third To 200 Wins With Yankees
Andy Pettitte is 8-1 this season.

ESPN

Soriano Hits 300th HR Against White Sox
Alfonso Soriano hit home run No. 300 off Jake Peavy.

MLB.com

Orioles Interviewed Wedge On Wednesday
Eric Wedge is the first to interview with Baltimore.

Baltimore Sun

Astros No Closer To Dealing Oswalt
Roy Oswalt is losing patience.

ESPN

Pirates Don't Expect To Deal Veterans
Pittsburgh has dealt veterans in recent summers.

Post-Gazette

Royals Management Entering Key Stretch
Kansas City's front office may soon be on the hot seat.

ESPN

Strasburg Memorabilia Headed To Hall Of Fame
Stephen Strasburg has taken baseball by storm.

ESPN