July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Harper Ready For First Pro Action
Bryce Harper will take part in Washington's instructional league this weekend.

MLB.com

Rollins May Not Return During Regular Season
Jimmy Rollins is dealing with a hamstring injury.

Philadelphia Daily News

Dodgers Hint At Roster Overhaul
The Dodgers will likely miss the postseason for the first time in three years.

ESPN

Tony Perez Says Rose Belongs In HOF
Pete Rose was banned from baseball in 1989.

ESPN

Padres Claim Cesar Carrillo Off Waivers
The Padres claimed RHP Cesar Carrillo off waivers from the Phillies on Wednesday.

AP

Fredi Gonzalez Declines Interview With Cubs
Fredi Gonzalez appears focused on replacing Bobby Cox in Atlanta.

FanHouse

Pettitte Solid In Final Rehab Start
Andy Pettitte will face the Orioles on Sunday.

ESPN

Teixeira Playing With Broken Toe
Mark Teixeira is hitting just .208 since suffering the injury.

ESPN

Hamilton Has Rib Pain While Swinging
Josh Hamilton has no idea when he might return to the Rangers.

ESPN

Season Will Start Earlier In 2011
The goal is to have the 2011 World Series end in October.

ESPN

Lillibridge Draws Ire For 'Halo' Interest
Brent Lillibridge was in line on Monday night for the midnight release of the new Halo video game.

ESPN

Hendry Hopes Zambrano Returns
The Cubs think Carlos Zambrano finally has himself in a good place mentally.

ESPN

Ernie Johnson Will Be Play-By-Play Lead For TBS
Ernie Johnson replaces Chip Caray as the lead play-by-play announcer for TBS.

ESPN

Kinsler Suspended For Walk-Off Celebration
Ian Kinsler returned to the field after he was ejected on Friday night.

ESPN

Cubs To Interview Bob Melvin
Bob Melvin was close to becoming Chicago's manager back in 2003.

ESPN

K-Rod Faces New Charges
Francisco Rodriguez will be charged with criminal contempt for violating a restraining order by sending 56 text messages to his girlfriend.

ESPN

Aramis Ramirez Will Remain With Cubs
Aramis Ramirez has a $14.6 million player option for 2011.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fielder's Consecutive Games Streak Ends
Prince Fielder had played and started in 327 straight games.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Towers Front-Runner For Arizona Job
Kevin Towers will meet with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

FanHouse

Santana Set For Shoulder Surgery
New York expects Johan Santana to be ready to go in the spring.

ESPN

Reds Clinch First Winning Season Since 2000
Cincinnati is also close to their first playoff appearance since 1995.

ESPN

Uggla Sets HR Mark For Second Baseman
Dan Uggla is the first second baseman to hit 30 home runs in four straight seasons.

ESPN

D-Backs Have Five GM Candidates
Arizona wants to have a new general manager in place by the end of the season.

MLB.com

Lee Says Back Is 'Not Restricting At All'
Cliff Lee won for the first time since Aug. 6 on Sunday.

Dallas Morning News

Scioscia Proposes 158-Game Schedule
Mike Scioscia is on Bud Selig's 14-member special committee.

Los Angeles Times

Guillen Says White Sox Will Play Hard
The White Sox are six games behind the Twins in the AL Central.

ESPN

La Russa Takes Souvenirs From Finale Against Cox
Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox have faced more than 160 times.

ESPN

Jeff Samardzija To Start For Cubs
The Cubs signed Jeff Samardzija to a $10 million contract in 2007.

ESPN

Marlins Shut Down Josh Johnson
Florida wants to be cautious with Josh Johnson's back injury.

ESPN

Royals Trade Willie Bloomquist To Reds
The Royals have traded Willie Bloomquist to the Reds for a player to be named or cash considerations.

Press Release