May 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Pujols Hits 400th Home Run
At 30 years, 222 days, Albert Pujols became the third-youngest player to hit 400 homers.

ESPN

Dodgers 'Not Inclined To Move Anyone'
The chances of Manny Ramirez being traded to the White Sox now appear slim, as the Dodgers have played their way back into the playoff picture.

USA Today

Lee Struggles Again, ERA Balloons To 8.39 Over Past Four Starts
Cliff Lee left his start on Thursday after five innings and 97 pitches.

ESPN

Wallach, Baker Could Be Candidates For Dodgers If Torre Leaves
If Joe Torre decides not to return to the Dodgers in 2011, Triple-A manager Tim Wallach will be a leading candidate, according to sources.

SI.com

Twins Claim Randy Flores Off Waivers
The Twins have claimed Randy Flores off waivers from the Rockies.

Yahoo! Sports

Harper Puts On BP Display At Nationals Park
Bryce Harpertook several rounds of batting practice Thursday afternoon at Nationals Park.

Yahoo! Sports

Strasburg May By Forced To End Rookie Season
The Nationals may end Stephen Strasburg's rookie season.

Washington Post

Alex Ramirez Sets Japan Record For RBIs
Alex Ramirez has set a Japan pro baseball record by reaching 100 RBIs for eight consecutive seasons.

Yahoo! Sports

Clemens To Be Arraigned On Monday
Roger Clemens will be arraigned on Monday afternoon on criminal charges.

AP

Dodgers, White Sox Talk Manny Trade
Manny Ramirez wants a one-year extension to waive his no trade clause.

FoxSports

Perez Talks 2011 Championship With Mets
Oliver Perez has had a disastrous 2010, but he still hopes to remain with the Mets in 2011.

ESPN

Weather Forces Mariners To Change Plans
Rain in Boston caused huge issues for Seattle's travel plans.

MLB.com

Mets Clean Out K-Rod's Locker
Francisco Rodriguez might be done with the Mets.

Yahoo! Sports

Red Sox Weren't Trying To Block Yankees, Rays From Getting Damon
The Red Sox genuinely wanted Johnny Damon for the stretch run.

ESPN

Ordonez To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Magglio Ordonez has been sidelined since July 25 with an ankle injury.

ESPN

Pedroia Could Have Foot Surgery
Dustin Pedroia missed 44 games because of a fractured left foot and his return lasted just two contests.

ESPN

Dodgers Place Manny On Waivers
Manny Ramirez is officially on the market.

ESPN

Kuroda Not On Yankees' Radar
Brian Cashman refuted media reports that the Yankees were planning to acquire Hiroki Kuroda.

ESPN.com

Yankees May Want Kuroda Off Waivers
The Dodgers have placed Hiroki Kuroda on waivers.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Cliff Lee Calls ESPN Personality A Liar
Colin Cowherd believes Cliff Lee is mailing it in and is waiting to become a Yankee.

Dallas Morning News

Yankees Send Vazquez To Bullpen
Ivan Nova will take Javier Vazquez's spot in the rotation.

ESPN

Zambrano Wins, Flies To Venezuela
Carlos Zambrano beat the Nationals and then flew to Venezuela to visit his ill nephew.

ESPN

Skydiver Gets Stuck On Pole In Arlington
A practice jump at Rangers Ballpark went wrong thanks to the wind.

ESPN

Nationals Concerned About Strasburg's Elbow
Stephen Strasburg's strained flexor tendon could impact his elbow.

ESPN

Oswalt Plays Left Field For Phillies
Roy Oswalt was forced to play left field in a 16-inning game.

ESPN

Uggla Wants Five-Year, $55M Deal
Dan Uggla is looking for cash in with the Marlins.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Poor Market For Brewers To Trade Fielder?
There will be a number of first basemen on the free agent market.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Sosa Thinks No. 21 Should Be Untouchable By Cubs
Two players have worn No. 21 since Sammy Sosa left the Cubs.

ESPN

Pirates Say $120M Debt Is Manageable
Pirates president Frank Coonelly is optimistic about the team's financial future.

ESPN

MLB Seeking Source Of Finance Leaks
The financial documents of a number of teams have been revealed recently.

ESPN