July 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Borbon Falling Out Of Favor In Texas?
Julio Borbon is hitting a team-low .179 this season.

Dallas Morning News

Hughes Hoping For Rehab Start Next Week
Phil Hughes is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Cubs Angered By Dodgers Breaking 'Unwritten Rule'
Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis attempted to steal with the pitcher up and the team leading 8-1 on Friday night.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Webb, Hamilton On Mend For Rangers
Josh Hamilton is still unable to swing the bat because it puts extreme stress on his shoulder.

ESPN.com

Fielder Wants To Re-Sign With Brewers
Prince Fielder is expected to request a deal that dwarfs the one Ryan Braun received from the Brewers.

Associated Press

Anibal Sanchez Flirts With No-Hitter
Anibal Sanchez threw a no-hitter for the Marlins back in 2006.

Associated Press

Blue Jays Send Emaus To Rockies For Malone
The Blue Jays traded second baseman Brad Emaus to the Rockies on Friday for pitcher Chris Malone.

AP

Pirates Claim Wood Off Waivers
Brandon Wood drew interest from a number of teams, but the Pirates had first dibs.

MLB.com

Angel Fans Throw Money At Crawford
Carl Crawford decided to sign with the Red Sox over the Angels this past winter.

Yahoo! Sports

Braun's Deal May Price Out Fielder
The Brewers signed Ryan Braun to almost the exact same deal they offered to Prince Fielder.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

A's Co-Owner Denies Interest In Dodgers
Athletics co-owner Lew Wolff is being mentioned as a potential buyer of the Dodgers should the team go up for sale.

Oakland Tribune

Selig Has 'Every Confidence' In Attendance At Wrigley
The Cubs had to postpone Tuesday's game against the Padres.

Chicago Tribune

Yankees Aren't Ready To Bench Gardner
Brett Gardner is hitting just .128 this season.

New York Daily News

Dodgers Activate Padilla
Vicente Padilla is active for the first time this season.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Selig, Torre Conferred On L.A. Ownership Issue
Joe Torre managed the Dodgers for three seasons.

MLB.com

Youkilis Leaves With Shin Injury
Kevin Youkilis is only hitting .214 for the Red Sox this season.

Boston Herald

Mets' Young Ready For Tuesday Return
Chris Young expects to pitch against the Nationals on Tuesday.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Dodgers Exec: Selig's Move 'Irresponsible'
Bud Selig is expected to appoint a new head of the Dodgers soon.

Associated Press

Woman Sues Yankees Over Logo
A New York woman is suing the Yankees over their legendary logo.

WTEN

Guillen: 'If I Get Fired, I Deserve To Get Fired'
The White Sox endured a seven-game losing streak prior to Thursday night's victory.

Chicago Tribune

Bay Goes 1-For-4 In Return To Mets
Jason Bay hadn't played in a game since last summer.

Associated Press

Francona Supports Addition Of Second Wild-Card Team
Terry Francona would like to see more teams added to the playoffs.

Associated Press

Marlins' Morrison Could Miss 2-4 Weeks With Injured Foot
Marlins left fielder Logan Morrison could miss 2-4 weeks because of a sprained and strained left foot.

ESPN.com

New Dodgers Executive Soboroff Blasts Selig
Dodgers executive Steve Soboroff came to the defense of team owner Frank McCourt on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Blue Jays Send Brett Cecil To Triple-A
The Blue Jays sent left-hander Brett Cecil to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Selig Expects MLB Playoffs To Expand By 2012
Bud Selig expects the playoffs to expand to ten teams for the 2012 season.

AP

Selig: Won't Consider Changing Bonds' Records
Commissioner Bud Selig will not consider changing any of Barry Bonds' records following his conviction last week.

ESPN.com

Leake Gets Razzed, But Wins Game After Arrest
Mike Leake went seven innings on Thursday as the Reds beat the D-Backs 7-4.

AP

Damon Back From Hand Injury
Rays DH Johnny Damon will bd back in the starting lineup for Thursday night's game against the White Sox.

ESPN.com

Brewers Sign Braun Through 2020
Ryan Braun's new contract is worth $105M, with a $10M signing bonus.

ESPN.com