July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

No Progress In Talks Between Nats, Dunn
Adam Dunn is still looking for long-term security.

MLB.com

Yankees Opt To Give A-Rod Rest
Joe Girardi opted to give Alex Rodriguez some rest on Tuesday night and the team insist he's not injured.

ESPN

Josh Johnson Could Miss Next Start
Josh Johnson will have his back and shoulder examined.

ESPN

Cabrera Aggravates Shoulder Injury
Miguel Cabrera is day-to-day at this point.

ESPN

Phillies Overtake Braves For First Place
The Phillies were seven games back of the Braves in late July.

ESPN

Hoffman Earns 600th Save
Trevor Hoffman closed out the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday night.

AP

Marlins Could Give Nolasco One-Year Deal
The Marlins want to sign Ricky Nolasco to a long-term deal.

MLBlogs Network

Ortiz Likely To Remain In Boston
The Red Sox have a $12.5 million option on David Ortiz for 2011.

FOX Sports

Peavy May Not Be Ready By Spring
The White Sox owe Jake Peavy $33 million over the next two seasons.

Chicago Sun-Times

Morneau Still Hopes To Return In 2010
Justin Morneau has been out since July 7 because of a concussion.

Star Tribune

Braves Add Triple-A Arms To Bullpen
Atlanta is in the midst of 20 straight games.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Angels To Go Hard After Beltre
Adrian Beltre will be a free agent this winter.

Boston Globe

Werth Could Sign With Scott Boras
Jayson Werth will be a free agent this winter.

NBC Sports

Baldelli Wants To Keep Playing
Rocco Baldelli wasn't expected to play this season, but he's now in the thick of a pennant race.

New York Times

La Russa On Rasmus: It's Not Him Or Me
Tony La Russa isn't happy with Colby Rasmus, but their relationship hasn't regressed to the point that one has to go.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Yankees Hope Pettitte Will Return Sept. 19
Andy Pettitte will pitch for Double-A Trenton on Thursday night.

ESPN Insider

Flu Causes Latos To Miss Start
Mat Latos missed his scheduled start on Monday night because of the stomach flu.

ESPN

L.A. Promotes John Lindsey After 15 Years In Minors
The Dodgers promoted first baseman John Lindsey on Monday after he spent 15 years in the minors with four organizations.

AP

Jimenez Wins Team Record 18th
Ubaldo Jimenez hadn't won since Aug. 4.

Yahoo! Sports

Padres' Young Pleased After Rehab Start
Chris Young is close to pitching for San Diego.

San Diego Union-Tribune

Varitek Has No Plans To Retire
Jason Varitek missed July and August with a foot injury.

Providence Journal

Lowe Returning To Atlanta's Rotation
Derek Lowe missed his last start with elbow soreness.

ESPN

Fan Leaves D-Backs Game On Stretcher
A young fan was struck on the side of the head with a bat on Monday afternoon.

ESPN

A-Rod Makes History With RBI
Alex Rodriguez has recorded 100 RBIs in 14 straight seasons.

ESPN

If Reports Are True, Pujols Wants Rasmus Gone
Albert Pujols wasn't happy to hear reports that Colby Rasmus requested a trade earlier this season.

Yahoo! Sports

Contact With Coach Ends Rangers-Twins Game
The final out was called when Michael Young supposedly made contact with his third base coach.

Yahoo! Sports

La Russa Confirms Rasmus Request
Tony La Russa says Colby Rasmus requested a trade earlier this season, but the outfielder is denying reports.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Pettitte Could Return By Sept. 13
Andy Pettitte might pitch in a minor-league game this week.

ESPN

Mets Scratch Santana From Tuesday Start
Johan Santana left his most recent start early with an injury.

ESPN

Rangers Will Skip Lee's Start
Cliff Lee is dealing with a back issue.

ESPN