June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Jimenez Throws Four Perfect Innings
Ubaldo Jimenez hasn't allowed a run in nine innings this spring.

Associated Press

Selig: Moorad's Stake In D-Backs Sold
Jeff Moorad had an eight percent stake in the Diamondbacks.

MLB.com

Braun Insists He's Fine After Strain
Ryan Braun was already scheduled to take Sunday off.

MLB.com

Silva Being Scouted By Nats, Yankees
Carlos Silva has been watched by multiple teams this spring.

ESPN.com

Gonzalez Singles In Spring Debut With Sox
Adrian Gonzalez swing and connected on the first pitch he saw as a member of the Red Sox.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Arizona's Duke Hit In Hand By Comebacker
Zach Duke left the mound immediately following the incident, but he was able to move his fingers.

Associated Press

Willis Trips Over Bat, Sprains Ankle
Dontrelle Willis had a very poor appearance against the Cubs on Saturday.

Associated Press

Santana Refutes Report Of Setback
Johan Santana had left shoulder surgery back in September.

ESPN.com

Nationals Send Harper To Class A
The Nationals optioned top prospect Bryce Harper to Class A Hagerstown on Saturday.

ESPN.com

Harden Won't Begin Season In A's Rotation
Rich Harden doesn't have enough time to stretch out prior to the start of the 2011 season.

MLB.com

Utley Beginning To Make Small Improvements
Chase Utley hadn't responded to a cortisone shot in his troublesome right knee.

MLB.com

Mauer Expects To Be Ready For Season
Joe Mauer squatted to catch on Saturday for the first time since undergoing offseason surgery on his left knee.

MLB.com

Rangers Move Tomko To Major League Camp
Brett Tomko agreed to a minor league deal with Texas last month.

Associated Press

Casey Blake Sidelined With Back Tightness
Casey Blake is listed as day-to-day with back tightness.

ESPN.com

Paulino Finally Joins Mets After Visa Issue
Ronny Paulino is scheduled to catch a minor league game Sunday.

ESPN.com

Braun Leaves Game With Rib Injury
Ryan Braun is listed as day-to-day.

Associated Press

Dice-K Among Those Boston Willing To Trade
The Red Sox would also listen to offers for Tim Wakefield, Mike Cameron, Darnell McDonald and Marco Scutaro.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Phillies Confident They Can Win Without Utley
Chase Utley will likely begin the season on the disabled list.

MLB.com

Gonzalez To Make Red Sox Debut
Adrian Gonzalez is still recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.

MLB.com

Roberts Shut Down, To Have MRI On Back
Brian Roberts played in just 59 games last season because of a herniated disc in his lower back.

MLB.com

Harper Remains On Washington's Roster
The Nationals sent a number of players down on Friday.

Associated Press

Aaron Cook Out Indefinitely With Broken Finger
Aaron Cook was already on the shelf with a shoulder injury.

Associated Press

Morneau Continues Steps Towards Full Return
Justin Morneau faced the Red Sox on Friday, going 0-for-2.

Associated Press

Amaro Signs Four-Year Extension With Phillies
Ruben Amaro Jr. is now under contract with the Phillies through 2015.

Associated Press

Bedard Feels Like Pre-Surgery Version Of Himself
Erik Bedard has had three shoulder surgeries in recent years.

Seattle Times

Gallardo To Pitch For Brewers On Opening Day
Yovani Gallardo will be followed by Shaun Marcum and two lefties, Randy Wolf and Chris Narveson.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

D-Backs, Rangers Discussed Young Again
The Rangers wanted a lot from the Diamondbacks for Michael Young.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Phillies Working On Deal For Amaro
Ruben Amaro Jr. joined the Phillies following the 2008 season.

MLB.com

Japanese Players Concerned Following Quake
Japan was hit by an earthquake that measured an 8.9 in magnitude on Friday.

MLB.com

Ryan Replaces Greenberg As Rangers CEO
Nolan Ryan will oversee all baseball and business operations for the organization, reporting directly to the board of directors.

ESPN.com