June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Peavy Still Optimistic After 4-Inning Stint
Jake Peavy wants to begin the season in Chicago's starting rotation.

ESPN.com

Cain Tosses Three Scoreless In Return
Matt Cain has thrown more than 200 innings in four of his five seasons.

Associated Press

Wandy Rodriguez Scratched With Shoulder Tendinitis
The Astros are shutting Wandy Rodriguez down for a few days.

Associated Press

Oakland's Bailey To Visit Dr. Andrews
Andrew Bailey was shut down at the end of last season because of an elbow injury.

Associated Press

Tigers May Not Have Guillen On Opening Day
If Carlos Guillen can't play, Scott Sizemore, Will Rhymes and Danny Worth would compete for Detroit's starting role at second base.

MLB.com

Chisenhall Has Chance To Be Cleveland's Starting Third Baseman
An injury to Jason Donald could open up a spot at third base.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Koby Clemens Among 14 Cut By Astros
Koby Clemens was an eighth-round pick back in 2005.

MLB.com

Lidge Sidelined By Biceps Soreness
Brad Lidge is scheduled to pitch on Thursday, but his status is up in the air.

MLB.com

Feliz Starts, But It's 'Nothing To Read Into'
Neftali Feliz is expected to return to his role as the closer of the Rangers.

MLB.com

Scales May Be Surprise Addition To Cubs' Roster
Bobby Scales could be on the verge of pushing Augie Ojeda and Darwin Barney for the team's lone infield bench spot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pirates Giving Morton Chance To Start
Charlie Morton struggled mightily last year, but Pittsburgh is giving him another chance.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Blake To Have MRI On Back
The Dodgers want to make sure Casey Blake's back issues aren't serious.

ESPN.com

Trustee Targets Wilpon's Charity
The Mets continue to deal with financial struggles.

ESPN.com

CBA Talks Ahead Of Schedule For MLB, Union
Baseball's current collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 11.

MLB.com

Nathan Hit Hard, Insists Elbow Is Fine
Joe Nathan gave up six runs while recording one out, but he says his surgically-repaired elbow feels fine.

Associated Press

Webb Concedes He Won't Open Season With Rangers
Brandon Webb hopes to be pitching for the Rangers by late April or early May.

Dallas Morning News

Duke Likely Out 6-8 Weeks With Broken Hand
The Diamondbacks are expected to fill Zach Duke's spot in the rotation internally.

Arizona Republic

Casey Blake's Back Still 'Pretty Sore'
The Dodgers say Casey Blake won't miss much time, but the third baseman appears more concerned.

ESPN.com

Duchscherer To Undergo Hip Exam
Justin Duchscherer was limited to just five starts last season because of a hip issue.

Associated Press

Reds Re-Sign Hanigan To Three-Year Deal
Negotiations had been ongoing for the last six months.

ESPN.com

Royals Claim Robert Fish Off Waivers From Yankees
The Royals claimed left-handed pitcher Robert Fish on outright waivers from the Yankees on Sunday.

Press Release

Astros Scratch Rodriguez From Start
Wandy Rodriguez has struggled this spring, allowing nine earned runs in just 8 2/3 innings.

MLB.com

Jepsen Hopes To Develop Swagger For Angels
Troy Percival has advised Kevin Jepsen to develop a swagger on the mound.

Los Angeles Times

Baker: Leake Has Added Velocity
Dusty Baker believes Mike Leake's velocity will increase as he gets older and stronger.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Phillies Aren't Looking For Infielder
Ruben Amaro Jr. called rumors that the Phillies are looking for a second or third baseman "B.S."

Holden Kushner/106.7 Fan (D.C.)

Beltre To Make Spring Debut Monday
Adrian Beltre has been sidelined by a Grade I calf strain suffered shortly before spring training started.

ESPN.com

Sizemore Runs Bases Amid Knee Rehab
Grady Sizemore had microfracture knee surgery 10 months ago.

Associated Press

Rivera Throws Perfect Inning, Has 3Ks
Mariano Rivera made his first appearance of the spring against the Twins on Sunday.

Associated Press

Byrd Feels Pressure Working With Conte
Bud Selig recently asked Marlon Byrd to consider severing ties with Victor Conte.

ESPN.com

Igawa Returning Home To Japan
The Yankees said on Saturday that Igawa's family is OK and that he is flying to Japan.

Associated Press