June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

McCutchen Benched For Lack Of Effort
Andrew McCutchen failed to run out a play against the Dodgers on Wednesday night.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Kuo's Agent Says Pitcher Will Play Again
Hong-Chih Kuo's agent says there is no plan for the reliever, who is dealing with an anxiety disorder, to retire.

MLB.com

Boras Shoots Down Hopes Of Royals Locking Up Hosmer
Scott Boras expects baseball's next television deal to change the free agent landscape and Eric Hosmer won't be a free agent until 2017.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Report: Stow's Attackers Featured On Billboards
About 200 billboards have popped up featuring police sketches of the two men who attacked a Giants fan outside of Dodger Stadium on Opening Day.

ESPN.com

Sore Shoulder Keeps Heyward Out
Jason Heyward received a shot in his sore right shoulder on Thursday.

Associated Press

Selig, McCourt Meet; No Timetable On TV Deal
Bug Selig isn't ready to approve a $3 billion television deal that would allow the Dodgers to make payroll at the end of the month.

Associated Press

Royals Take First Series In Bronx Since 1999
Kansas City took two of three from New York this week.

Associated Press

Beltran Clubs Three HRs Against Rockies
Carlos Beltran hit a career-high three home runs on Thursday against the Rockies.

Associated Press

Red Sox Contact Bengie Molina
The Red Sox have made contact with free-agent catcher Bengie Molina, but they aren't ready to make a move on him.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Kuo Goes On DL With Anxiety Disorder
Hong-Chih Kuo had a franchise-record 1.20 ERA last season.

Los Angeles Times

Fans Growing Inpatient Over Mauer's Absence
Joe Mauer signed an eight-year, $184 million contract with the Twins in March of last year.

Star Tribune

Man Charged With Stealing Gear From Fenway Park
A man was surprisingly charged in New York with stealing items from Fenway Park in Boston.

Associated Press

Johan Santana Throws Off Mound
The Mets have eyed July for Johan Santana's return to the major leagues, but he still has significant hurdles to clear.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Shields Dialed In After Rough 2010 Season
James Shields had a BABIP of .334 last season, the highest in all of baseball.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com

Ryan Approved As Rangers' Control Person
Major League owners have formally approved the designation of Nolan Ryan as the control person of the Texas Rangers.

RealGM Staff Report

Yankees, Sabathia Not Discussing Opt-Out
CC Sabathia can opt-out of his contract with the Yankees after this season.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Francona Fined For Ejection
Terry Francona was ejected in Boston's loss to Minnesota last Friday.

Boston Globe

Should Royals Lock Up Hosmer Now?
The Rays signed Evan Longoria to a long-term extension just six games into his major-league career back in 2008.

Kansas City Star

Blue Jays Grant Podsednik Release
Scott Podsednik had requested that Toronto release him.

Gregor Chisholm/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Sizemore Dealing With Knee Contusion
Grady Sizemore underwent precautionary tests on his right knee.

MLB.com

Phillies' Frandsen Suspended 50 Games
A veteran of five seasons with the Giants and the Angels, Kevin Frandsen signed a minor league contract with the Phillies on April 1.

Associated Press

Cano Day-To-Day After Hit To Head
Robinson Cano was hit in the batting helmet with a 93 mph fastball on Wednesday night.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Report: MLB Looking Into Medical Procedure On Colon
Major League Baseball is looking into a procedure performed on Yankees pitcher Bartolo Colon last year.

New York Times

Angels' Morales To Have Another Surgery
Angels first baseman Kendrys Morales won't play this season after deciding to undergo another surgery on his left ankle.

AP

Hosmer Hits First Career Home Run
Eric Hosmer made his major-league debut for the Royals last week.

RealGM Staff Report

Baker: Minors Not Option For Chapman
Aroldis Chapman has allowed six runs in his last three outings.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Mets Unlikely To Trade Reyes, Then Re-Sign Him
If the Mets trade Jose Reyes, the shortstop will likely be done with the franchise.

Wall Street Journal

Jackson Stirred Jeter's Surge With Pep Talk
After three multi-hit games, Derek Jeter is just 38 hits shy of 3,000 for his career.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Yankees Trainer Monahan To Retire After 49 Seasons
Gene Monahan has worked for the Yankees since 1962.

Associated Press

Angels Set Record With Wrestling Masks
The Angels set a similar world record last season with maroon Snuggie-style blankets.

Doug Padilla/ESPN.com