June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Gregg Zaun To Announce Retirement
Gregg Zaun is a veteran of 1,232 games.

Sportsnet

Lee Tosses Four Shutout Innings For Phils
Cliff Lee didn't walk a batter against the Rays.

Associated Press

Lincecum Sharp, Ks Seven In Less Than Four Innings
Tim Lincecum looked to be in midseason form on Sunday.

Associated Press

Greinke Wants To See Results Immediately
Zack Greinke struggled against the Rangers on Sunday, but limited the damage to just one run.

MLB.com

Maybin, Eyeing Return From Concussion, Takes BP
Cameron Maybin hit his head on a post in the outfield last week.

Associated Press

Corey Hart Out Longer Than Expected
The Brewers still hope to have Corey Brewer on Opening Day.

Associated Press

Phillies Hope To Know More About Utley Soon
The Phillies are waiting to see if a cortisone shot will take care of Chase Utley's knee issues.

MLB.com

A-Rod Hits First HR Of Spring
Alex Rodriguez is hitting the ball extremely well this spring.

Associated Press

Brown Likely To Have Surgery
Domonic Brown's 2011 season won't be starting off as the Phillies expected.

Associated Press

Infected Bug Bite Sidelines Escobar
Alcides Escobar is being treated with antibiotics and is expected to miss a few days.

Associated Press

Neftali Feliz Hit In Shin By Line Drive
Early tests revealed no serious damage to the leg of Neftali Feliz.

ESPN.com

Thornton, White Sox Agree To Two-Year Extension
Matt Thornton could become Chicago's primary closer.

ESPN.com

Beltran Serves As DH, 'Sees The Ball Well'
Carlos Beltran went 1-for-3 in his first action this spring.

ESPN.com

Crawford Collects First Two Hits For Red Sox
Carl Crawford says he's still rounding into shape.

Associated Press

Catalanotto Retires After 14 Seasons
Frank Catalanotto spent time with the Tigers, Rangers, Blue Jays, Brewers and Mets.

Detroit Free-Press

Scioscia: Morales Might Be Ready For Opener
Kendry Morales still has time to get ready for the start of the season.

Orange County Register

Guillen Displeased With White Sox's Effort
The White Sox were 1-5 in their first week of spring games.

Associated Press

Peavy Fine With 'General Soreness' After Pitching
Jake Peavy says he felt "general soreness" after a spring start this week.

ESPN.com

Philadelphia's Brown Breaks Hand In Loss
Domonic Brown broke his hand against the Pirates on Saturday.

Associated Press

Adrian Beltre Starts Taking Ground Balls
Adrian Beltre has been rehabbing from a Grade I calf strain.

ESPN.com

MLBPA, Umps To Meet On Sunday
The relationship between players and umpires will be discussed during the meeting.

Associated Press

Wang's Arm Rehab Coming Along Slowly
Chien-Ming Wang is unlikely to be ready for the start of the season.

MLB.com

Lester To Miss Start With Flu
Jon Lester will likely do side work until his turn in Boston's rotation comes up again.

MLB.com

McClellan Does Well In Bid To Start For Cards
All of Kyle McClellan's major-league appearances have come in relief.

Associated Press

Beckett Throws Simulated Game
Josh Beckett suffered a mild concussion on Monday when he was hit by an errant baseball.

ESPN.com

James Loney To Have MRI On Knee
James Loney is dealing with tightness in his left knee.

ESPN.com

Piazza 'Probably' Interested In Buying Team
Mike Piazza wouldn't really discuss the possibility of purchasing a stake in the Mets.

ESPN.com

Utley Gets Cortisone Shot In Knee
Chase Utley has patellar tendinitis in his knee.

Associated Press

Dice-K Not Taking Starting Role For Granted
Daisuke Matsuzaka has a spot, but he's treating this spring like a competition.

MLB.com

Rays Owner May Be Interested In Mets
Stuart Sternberg has repeatedly denied interest in purchasing part or all of the Mets.

Tampa Tribune