July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Pettitte Eyes Early Return From Injury
Andy Pettitte left a start last weekend with a left groin injury.

ESPN

Leyland Says Tigers Need 'Difference-Maker'
Jim Leyland doesn't want to see the Tigers give up a host of young players in a trade unless they land a "difference-maker."

Detroit Free-Press

Oswalt Willing To Restructure Contract
Roy Oswalt has a $16 million option for the 2012 season.

Houston Chronicle

Figgins, Wakamatsu Brawl During Seattle Loss
Losing appears to be tearing the Mariners apart.

ESPN

Arizona's Johnson Hits For Cycle
Kelly Johnson is the third player to hit for the cycle this season.

ESPN

Pedroia Could Skip Rehab Assignment
Dustin Pedroia is recovering from a fractured left foot.

ESPN

D-Backs Discuss Haren Trade With Yanks, Others
The Yankees are among a few teams discussing a possible trade for Arizona's Dan Haren.

AP

Red Sox Among Teams Interested In Cody Ross
The Red Sox, Dodgers, Yankees and Phillies are interested in Cody Ross.

Boston Herald

Royals Will Listen To Offers For Greinke
There is no one in Kansas City that is considered untouchable.

New York Post

Roberts Says He's Ready To Come Off DL
Brian Roberts has been sidelined since April 9.

ESPN

La Russa Ignores Speculation He'll Manage Cubs
Tony La Russa is doing his best to ignore speculation that he'll replace Lou Piniella in Chicago.

ESPN

Zambrano To Join Cubs During Road Trip
Lou Piniella says Carlos Zambrano will rejoin the Cubs during their lengthy road trip.

ESPN

Royals Recall Gordon From Omaha
Alex Gordon will play on Friday night against the Yankees.

Press Release

Girardi Doesn't Dismiss Cubs Job
Joe Girardi is a native of Illinois and is in the final year of his contract with the Yankees.

New York Daily News

Francoeur Would Welcome Trade From Mets
Jeff Francoeur wants to get off the bench.

New York Daily News

Minaya Continues To Support Manuel
The Mets have lost six of seven games since the All-Star break.

ESPN

Red Sox Send Wakefield To Bullpen
Josh Beckett is returning from the disabled list.

ESPN

Minor Leaguers To Be Tested For HGH
Only players with minor-league contracts are subject to testing.

ESPN

A-Rod Hits 599th Homer Against Royals
Alex Rodriguez is now seventh on the all-time home run list.

ESPN

Oswalt Prefers Trade To Cardinals
The Phillies and Cardinals are competing to land Roy Oswalt.

ESPN

Royals Trade Callaspo To Angels For O'Sullivan, Smith
The Royals on Thursday acquired RHP Sean O'Sullivan and LHP Will Smith from the Angels for INF Alberto Callaspo.

Press Release

Werth Trade Tied To Acquiring Starter
The Phillies could save $3.5 million by trading Jayson Werth if they are able to acquire a front-line starting pitcher.

St. Petersburg Times

Jerry Manuel's Job May Be In Jeopardy
The Mets were swept at the hands of the Diamondbacks this week.

New York Post

Angels Aren't Interested In Berkman
The Angels are desperate enough to take on Lance Berkman's contract.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

D-Backs In Talks To Trade Haren
Dan Haren's days in Arizona may be numbered.

Buster Olney/ESPN (via Twitter)

Rose's Final Bat Auctions For $158,776
Pete Rose used the bat to record hit No. 4,256 on Aug. 14, 1986.

ESPN

Reds, Isringhausen Agree To Minors Deal
Jason Isringhausen is headed to Triple-A Louisville.

ESPN

Cuban May Bid For Rangers Next Month
Mark Cuban is still in play for the Rangers.

ESPN

Mets May Be Working On Francoeur Trade
The Mets could trade Jeff Francoeur by this weekend.

New York Post

Cardinals Emerge As Leader In Oswalt Race
The Astros and Cardinals have been discussing Roy Oswalt for several days.

NBCSports.com