June 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Manuel, Beltran Meet About Playing Time
Carlos Beltran has struggled since his return from off-season knee surgery.

The Record

Teixeira Stays In New York For Birth Of Child
Mark Teixeira is expected to miss Wednesday's game in Texas.

ESPN

Guillen Says White Sox Deserve More Respect
The White Sox were once 9 1/2 games out in the American League Central.

ESPN

Benches Clear As Cardinals Top Reds
Yadier Molina and Brandon Phillips sparked a benches-clearing brawl on Tuesday night.

ESPN

Civil Suit Filed Against Johan Santana
A woman has claimed that Mets pitcher Johan Santana sexually assaulted her last October on a Florida golf course.

ESPN.com

Pedroia Could Play At Pawtucket This Weekend
Second baseman Dustin Pedroia will soon begin a rehab assignment and could play at Pawtucket this weekend.

ESPN.com

Strasburg Struggles In Return From DL
Nationals rookie Stephen Strasburg allowed a career-high six runs in only 4 1-3 innings Tuesday night against the Marlins.

AP

Mets Open To Trading Beltran
The Mets are itching to get rid of Carlos Beltran and the $18.5 million he's owed in 2011.

New York Times

Dodgers Have 'Strong Interest' In Guillen
The Dodgers want Jose Guillen to play a part-time role.

Enrique Rojas/ESPN Deportes (via Twitter)

Brewers Will Unveil Selig Statue On Aug. 24
Bud Selig founded the Milwaukee Brewers in 1970.

ESPN

Ozzie Smith Endorses Sandberg To Manage Cubs
Ryne Sandberg is expected to at least get an interview for the upcoming vacancy.

ESPN

Yankees Farm Report: Montero Red-Hot Since Lee Trade Fell Apart
Jesus Montero is hitting .389/.439/1.189 over his last eight games.

RealGM Staff Report

Rays Farm Report: Jennings Stumbling In Durham
Desmond Jennings appears to have lost some of his plate discipline this season.

RealGM Staff Report

Angels Farm Report: Trout Slowing Down In Rancho
Mike Trout is hitting .284/.364/.807 in his last 23 games.

RealGM Staff Report

Pettitte To Pitch Simulated Game On Thursday
Andy Pettitte (left groin) threw 20 pitches in the bullpen on Monday.

ESPN

Scouts Flock To See Zambrano's Return
There are multiple teams interested in Carlos Zambrano.

ESPN

Phillips Adds Edge To Reds-Cards Series
Brandon Phillips said Monday night that he "hates" the Cardinals.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Carlos Lee Could Play More First Base
Carlos Lee has played a total of four innings at first base over the last two seasons.

MLB.com

Astros Call Up Pitcher Acquired In Berkman Deal
Houston acquired right-hander Mark Melancon from New York as part of the package for Lance Berkman.

MLB.com

Rays Place Niemann, Davis On DL
Wade Davis and Jeff Niemann are a combined 19-12 for Tampa Bay this season.

ESPN

New M's Manager Wins Debut
The Mariners beat the A's 3-1 on Monday night, as the team welcomed their new manager Daren Brown.

AP

Giants Recall Burriss From Triple-A Fresno, DFA Wellemyer
The Giants recalled Emmanuel Burriss from Triple-A Fresno on Monday.

Press Release

A's Promote Chris Carter From Triple-A Sacramento
The Oakland A's have promoted prospect Chris Carter from Triple-A Sacramento.

Press Release

Bang For Your Buck All-Stars
Aubrey Huff is one of several players who are outplaying their salary by a wide margin.

Jason Follain/RealGM

Twins To Skip Slowey's Next Start
Kevin Slowey is dealing with elbow soreness.

Yahoo! Sports

Marlins, Uggla Far Apart On Extension
Dan Uggla wants more than the three-year, $30 million deal the Marlins are offering.

Miami Herald

Thome Has No Plans To Retire
Jim Thome will turn 40 later this month.

Star Tribune

Pettitte Inches Closer To Return
Andy Pettitte has been sidelined since July 18 with a groin problem.

ESPN

Fan Sues Mets, MLB Over Broken Bat
The fan was hit in the face with a maple bat three seasons ago at Shea Stadium.

ESPN

M's Fire Manager Don Wakamatsu
The Mariners promoted Triple-A manager Daren Brown to take over the team on an interim basis.

ESPN.com