June 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Selig Expects Replay To Remain In Playoffs
MLB is unlikely to expand the use of replay.

MLB.com

Yankees Honor Steinbrenner With Monument
Derek Jeter noted that George Steinbrenner's monument was significantly bigger than those of Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and others.

MLB.com

Torre States Interest In Mets Job
Joe Torre sounds interested in continuing his career as a manager in 2011.

ESPN

Boras To Market Werth As Center Fielder
Scott Boras intends to shop Jayson Werth as an outfielder capable of playing center field.

FoxSports

D-Backs To Name Either Towers Or DiPoto GM
The Diamondbacks will name either Kevin Towers or Jerry DiPoto as their general manager within the next several days.

FoxSports

Steinbrenner Received Call From Torre A Few Days Before Passing
Joe Torre made his first appearance at the New Yankee Stadium on Monday.

New York Times

Hamels Lowers ERA To 0.49 In Last Five Starts
Cole Hamels was excellent again in his Monday start and has a 0.49 ERA in his last five starts.

ESPN

Showalter Jokes About Red Sox Still Being In Race
Buck Showalter was asked to handicap the two-team AL East race between the Yankees and Rays, but had a funny response to the Boston media.

New York Times

Brackman Called Up By Yankees
Andrew Brackman was called up by the Yankees on Monday.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Dunn's Extension Talks With Nationals Resume
Adam Dunn has increased optimism that he will remain with the Nationals in 2011.

Washington Post

If Girardi Goes To Cubs, Yankees Could Look To Valentine
Joe Girardi has always been linked to managing the Chicago Cubs.

SI.com

Mets Looking For 'High-Energy' Manager
The Mets are said by one person familiar with their search to be looking for a "high-energy'' manager.

SI.com

Execs Open To Voting For Hernandez Despite Lack Of Wins
Felix Hernandez is in contention to win the Cy Young despite a possibly record low amount of wins.

SI.com

Torre To Make First New Yankee Stadium Appearance On Monday
Joe Torre will be in attendance on Monday as the Yankees unveil the George Steinbrenner monument.

ESPN.com

Lincecum Won't Change Offseason Workout Regimen
Tim Lincecum has struggled with his velocity, but he doesn't 'want to be baby-sat.'

San Francisco Chronicle

Teixeira Running Out Of Time To Get Healthy
Mark Teixeira broke his toe on August 31st and he is running out of time to get healthy before the playoffs begin.

New York Post

Brenly To Talk With Hendry About Cubs' Manager Job
Bob Brenly was manager of the 2001 MLB World Series champion Diamondbacks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mattingly Hire Could Be Good News For Kemp
Matt Kemp has had a frequently tumultuous relationship with several members of the Dodgers' coaching staff.

ESPN

Girardi Suspicious Of Excessive HBPs Yanks Have Received From O's
Joe Girardi wasn't pleased that Jeremy Guthrie hit Derek Jeter on Saturday, the 10th time this year a Yankee has been hit by an Orioles pitcher.

ESPN

Jays Match 2009 Win Total At 75
With a 4-3 win over the Red Sox on Saturday, the Blue Jays equaled last year's win total with 75.

ESPN

Ichiro Records 3,500th Hit In Pro Career
Ichiro Suzuki had an infield single in the first inning on Saturday to give him 3,500 in his pro career.

ESPN

Lincecum Shows Frustration In Premature Exit From Start
Bruce Bochy removed Tim Lincecum after five innings and a season-low 72 pitches.

ESPN

Francona Still Has Faith In Lackey Investment
John Lackey has been far from dominant in his first season pitching in the AL East, but Terry Francona still believes in Boston's investment.

MLB.com

Injury From Brawl Forces LaRue To Retire
Jason LaRue has decided to retire, just over a month after being injured in a scuffle against the Reds.

MLB.com

Hamilton Showing No Improvement, Concerned About Playoffs
Josh Hamilton said he sees no signs of improvement in his right ribcage three days after getting two injections of cortisone.

MLB.com

Milledge Believes He's Shed Negative Labels
Lastings Milledge is likely done this due to an oblique injury and his numbers weren't outstanding.

MLB.com

Tulowitzki Hits 14th Homer In 15-Game Stretch
Troy Tulowitzki hit two homers on Saturday.

ESPN

Padres Activate Young, DFA Carrillo Again
The San Diego Padres activated Saturday starter Chris Young from the 60-day disabled list.

Miami Herald

Doug Davis Won't Pitch Again For Brewers
Doug Davis was hoping to be activated this weekend.

Journal Sentinel

Dotel Traded To Rockies
Octavio Dotel will not be eligible to pitch for the Rockies during the postseason, but he may help the team reach it.

MLB.com