June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

White Sox's Viciedo Has Fractured Thumb
Dayan Viciedo had been enjoying a very good spring

ESPN.com

Garland Likely To Miss A Month
The Dodgers will need a new fifth starter to begin the season.

Associated Press

Posada Plays First Base For Yankees
Jorge Posada has only started at first base 15 times in his career.

New York Post

Peavy 'Fine' After Second Spring Start
Jake Peavy insists that his soreness is normal.

ESPN.com

Torre Visits With Dodgers
Joe Torre is touring the spring camps of all 30 teams.

ESPN.com

Tigers GM Stands By Cabrera
New details of Miguel Cabrera's arrest are surfacing, but the Tigers still support him.

Associated Press

Berra Falls In Clubhouse, Released From Hospital
Yogi Berra tripped and fell on Thursday, but he was released from the hospital shortly after.

ESPN.com

Greenberg Could Resign From Rangers
Chuck Greenberg could resign from his position with the Rangers as early as Friday.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (via ESPN.com)

Oliver Perez Attempting To Make Most Of Shot As Reliever
Oliver Perez still would like to become a starter again, but he is trying to make the most of his opportunity as a reliever.

MLB.com

Chapman Working On Mixing In Changeup
Aroldis Chapman threw two innings of relief in Thursday's 7-0 Reds loss to the Giants.

MLB.com

Cain Successfully Throws Simulated Game
Matt Cain has been dealing with inflammation in his right elbow.

MLB.com

Manuel Signs Two-Year Extension With Phillies
Charlie Manuel received a two-year contract extension on Thursday that will take him through the 2013 season.

AP

Yankees Optimistic Trade For Pitcher Won't Be Necessary
The Yankees are pleased with the progress of Freddy Garcia and Bartolo Colon.

New York Daily News

D-Backs Renew Interest In Dealing For Michael Young
The Diamondbacks have renewed their efforts to trade for Michael Young, according to sources.

FoxSports

Feliz Debuts Cutter, Still Sees Himself As Closer
Neftali Feliz debuted a cutter for the first time in a game on Wednesday.

Ken Rosenthal/FoxSports (via Twitter)

Tyler Flowers Showing Great Spring
A.J. Pierzynski and Ramon Castro are already on the roster at catcher.

SI.com

Agent Monitoring How Mets Use K-Rod With $17.5M Option Looming
Francisco Rodriguez has a $17.5 million option that's triggered if he finishes 55 games.

SI.com

Bengie Molina Staying In Retirement Mode Despite Offer From San Diego
Bengie Molina is currently remaining retired.

SI.com

Royals Hold High Asking Price For Alex Gordon
The Royals remain invested in Alex Gordon.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Jays Scouting Minnesota's Slowey
Toronto could offer up relievers in a trade for Kevin Slowey.

Joe Christensen/Star Tribune

Morales Re-Adds 'S' To First Name
Kendrys Morales has informed that Angels that they have been misspelling his first name.

ESPN.com

Pat White Retires From Baseball
Pat White signed a minor league contract with Kansas City after being released by the Miami Dolphins last September.

Associated Press

Braves Minor League Manager Airlifted To Hospital
Luis Salazar was hit in the face by Brian McCann's foul liner during an exhibition game on Wednesday.

Associated Press

Stanton At Least 10 Days From Running
He injured his right quadriceps in Florida's spring opener.

Associated Press

Roberts Not Concerned With Back Spasms
Brian Roberts tweaked his back during a game against the Yankees on Monday night.

MLB.com

Brewers Won't Penalize Greinke
Zack Greinke will begin the season on the disabled list.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Longoria's Camaro Stolen In Arizona
Evan Longoria is a lover of classic cars.

Tampa Tribune

Perez In Battle For Bullpen Role
The Mets may be closer to releasing Oliver Perez.

ESPN.com

Webb Throws 62 Pitches To Live Hitters
The Rangers will see how Brandon Webb feels on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Utley Wants Answers On Injured Knee
Chase Utley can't play through knee tendinitis.

Associated Press