July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Pagan Late For Friday's Game Scheduling Doctor Appointments For Child
Angel Pagan was a late arrival because he was scheduling doctors appointments for one of his children and was scratched from the lineup.

ESPN

Giants On Orange Jersey Slump After Early Season Surge
The Giants lost their third straight wearing their Friday night orange jerseys after winning their initial nine in the uniforms.

ESPN

Bautista Breaks Record For Toronto HRs In Season
Jose Bautista hit his 48th homer of the season on Friday night at Fenway Park, which is a new Toronto record.

ESPN

A-Rod Hits Rare Late Game Homer To Give Yankees Lead
Alex Rodriguez hit a three-run homer on Friday in the ninth inning to overcome a deficit against the Orioles.

ESPN

Controversial HBP 'Comical' To Jeter
The baseball world continues to debate Derek Jeter's theatrical HBP this week against the Rays.

ESPN

Torre Interested In Mets Job
Joe Torre's manager career could come full circle if he ends up back with the Mets.

New York Post

Felix Loses No-Hit Bid In 8th Inning
Felix Hernandez took a no hitter into the eighth inning in his start on Friday before it was broken up by Nelson Cruz when he hit a solo homer.

Yahoo! Sports

Franklin Reconsidering Retirement After 2011
Ryan Franklin may not retire so quickly.

MLB.com

6th Overall Pick Loux Draws Crowd Of 15 Teams
Barret Loux was the sixth overall pick of the 2010 MLB Draft, but failed a physical.

MLB.com

Mattingly Signed Contract Before Season Guaranteeing Manager Position
Don Mattingly's contract with the Dodgers before the 2010 season indicated that he would automatically get their managerial job if Joe Torre decided to leave.

Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times (via Twitter)

Money Could Keep Chipper Playing
Chipper Jones could continue his career into 2011, but is currently unsure if his body will cooperate.

FoxSports

Mattingly To Manage Dodgers In 2011
Don Mattingly will manage the Dodgers in 2011 and Joe Torre will step aside to determine his future plans.

MLB.com

Oliver Pitches An Inning, Earns $3.25M
Darren Oliver triggered a $3.25 million contract for the 2011 season.

Dallas Morning News

GM Says Rasmus Won't Be Traded
St. Louis general manager John Mozeliak spoke to fans on Thursday night.

MLB.com

U2 Boots Marlins From Stadium Next Season
The Marlins will have to find another venture for a June 2011 series against the Mariners.

ESPN Insider

Mitchell To Stand Trial In Assault Case
Kevin Mitchell has pleaded not guilty and is free on $25,000 bail.

ESPN

Former Owner Says Dodgers Should Be Sold
Peter O'Malley says Frank McCourt should sell the Dodgers.

ESPN

Giants Move Into First Place In NL West
Jonathan Sanchez struck out a career-high 12 as the Giants took a half-game lead on the Padres.

AP

Reds Sticking With Cordero Over Chapman
Dusty Baker is sticking with Francisco Cordero as his closer.

MLB.com

Rangers Now Affiliated With Ryan's Triple-A Team
Round Rock is the new Triple-A affiliate for Texas.

Yahoo! Sports

Nyjer Morgan Suspended Eight Games
Nyjer Morgan had appealed a pair of suspensions that totaled 15 games.

Washington Post

Ethier Downplays Red Sox Rumor
Andre Ethier was roommates with Dustin Pedroia in college.

MLB.com

Mets Shut Down Jenrry Mejia
Jenrry Mejia has a strained muscle in his shoulder blade.

ESPN

Padres Get Chris Young Back
Chris Young will start against the Cardinals on Saturday.

ESPN

Jeter Admits Disputed HBP Hit His Bat
Derek Jeter was awarded first base and later scored a run despite the fact that he wasn't hit by a pitch against the Rays.

MLB.com

Bautista Ties Jays' HR Record
Jose Bautista is tied with George Bell for Toronto's single-season home run record.

Toronto Star

Kinsler's Suspension To Be Lifted
Ian Kinsler was suspended for returning to the field after he was ejected.

ESPN

'Highly Unlikely' Bay Returns This Season
Jason Bay is still recovering from a concussion.

ESPN

Yankees Drop Vazquez From Rotation
Javier Vazquez has been in-and-out of New York's rotation all season.

ESPN

Zambrano Eyes 2012 Retirement
Carlos Zambrano's contract expires after the 2012 season.

ESPN