June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Jeter, Gardner Could Share Lead Off Spot
Derek Jeter hit leadoff 137 times last season, while hitting second in just 18 games.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Yankees No Closer To Filling Rotation Spots
The Yankees have to fill their fourth and fifth starting slots.

MLB.com

No Serious Damage To Harper's Ankle
The Nationals have listed Bryce Harper as "day-to-day."

Washington Post

Moreland Solidifies Starting Role At First
Mitch Moreland made his big-league debut last July and never returned to Triple-A.

Star-Telegram

Cuban Not Interested In Buying Mets
Mark Cuban has had varying interest in buying a Major League Baseball team.

ESPN.com

Detroit's Rhymes Will Start At Second
Scott Sizemore started at second base for the Tigers last season.

Associated Press

Granderson Out With Oblique Strain
Curtis Granderson is hitting .385 with three home runs and seven RBIs this spring.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Phillies Confused By Castillo's Absence
The Phillies expected Luis Castillo to be in Clearwater on Monday night.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

Giants Optimistic Wilson Will Be Ready By Opener
Brian Wilson says he'd be pitching if it were the regular season.

Associated Press

Cardinals Can Void Wainwright's Contract
The Cardinals can forgo the final two seasons on Adam Wainwright's contract if he finishes the 2011 season on the disabled list, which he will after Tommy John surgery.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Colon Improves Starting Bid With Strong Outing
Bartolo Colon has allowed just four runs in four exhibition starts this season.

Associated Press

Maddon Has Fan Ejected For Racial Remark Aimed At Upton
Rays manager Joe Maddon and several teammates came to B.J. Upton's defense during a spring game on Sunday.

Tampa Tribune

Asking Price For Michael Young May Be Dropping
The Rangers still want top prospects, but they are willing to eat about half of the $48 million he's owed.

Tim Brown/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Big Season Could Ensure Rollins' Future With Phillies
Jimmy Rollins, who appeared in just 88 games last year, can become a free agent after the 2011 season.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Yankees Discuss Perez Internally
Released by the Mets on Monday, Oliver Perez could soon land with another franchise.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Ryan Zimmerman Could Return Thursday
Ryan Zimmerman has been out since March 14 because of a sore groin.

Associated Press

Peavy: White Sox Have Had Control Of Rehab
Jake Peavy's comments contradict the claims of manager Ozzie Guillen.

Doug Padilla/ESPN.com

Benches Clear In Nats-Cards Game
Tony La Russa and Jim Riggleman even exchanged words in the incident.

MLB.com

Feliciano Throws Bullpen Session
The Yankees could have Pedro Feliciano back on the mound this weekend.

Associated Press

Bryce Harper Hurts Ankle In Scrimmage
Bryce Harper was trying to beat out a ground ball when he stepped awkwardly on first base.

Associated Press

Figueroa Wins Spot In Houston's Rotation
Nelson Figueroa, 36, started 10 games for the Astros last season.

ESPN.com

Royals Name Hochevar Opening Day Starter
Luke Hochevar was the No. 1 draft pick back in 2006.

Associated Press

Victorino Leaves After Outfield Collision
Shane Victorino's head smacked into the shoulder of teammate Raul Ibanez.

ESPN.com

Casey Blake Likely Headed To DL
The Dodgers will break camp on Sunday, leaving Casey Blake without the time needed to prepare after his back heals.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Cueto To Miss Start Of Season
There is nothing structurally wrong with Johnny Cueto's right shoulder.

Associated Press

A-Rod Enjoying Red-Hot Spring
Alex Rodriguez is hitting .432 in 13 games this spring.

MLB.com

Mets: Trustee Made False Allegations
A court trustee claims the Mets owners owe more than $1 billion in the wake of the Madoff Ponzi scheme.

Associated Press

Garcia May Be Longshot To Make Yankees
Freddy Garcia may not be long for New York.

New York Times

Arizona's Upton OK After Hurting Knee
Justin Upton jammed his right knee on Sunday.

Arizona Republic

Pineiro Leaves Start, DL Stint Possible
The Angels are hoping that Joel Pineiro will avoid the disabled list.

Mark Saxon/ESPN.com