June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Martin To Make Debut With Texas Organization
Cuban outfielder Leonys Martin will play for Double-A Frisco on Thursday against Corpus Christi.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

GM: Rangers 'Not Going To Panic'
Texas has lost 11 of their last 16 games.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Dallas Braden To Have Shoulder Surgery
Dallas Braden had been on the disabled list since April 17.

Associated Press

Former Clubhouse Manager Indicted In Queens
Charlie Samuels criminally possessed more than $2 million worth of game-used memorabilia from New York's clubhouse.

Ian Begley/ESPN.com

Hendry Spikes Pujols Rumors With Hugs During BP
Jim Hendry and Albert Pujols have known each other for 10 years.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Hughes Hopes To Start Throwing Program Thursday
Phil Hughes will have to get the OK from a doctor before picking up a baseball for the first time in more than two weeks.

Ian Begley/ESPN.com

Soriano To Have MRI On Elbow
Rafael Soriano first felt pain in his pitching elbow on May 2.

Kieran Darcy/ESPN.com

Heyward Leaves After Right Hand Feels Numb
Jason Heyward has been battling discomfort in his right shoulder.

MLB.com

Could Mets Deal Pelfrey?
Mike Pelfrey would be much more than a rental as he's under control of his team through 2013.

New York Daily News

Red Sox Shuffle Weekend Rotation For Yankees
The Red Sox have lined up Clay Buchholz, Josh Beckett and Jon Lester to face the Yankees.

Jeremy Sandler/ESPN.com

Mauer Getting Stronger, But Not Ready Yet
The Twins hope to have Joe Mauer taking full batting practice by the end of the week.

Associated Press

Carpenter Gets First Win As Cards Top Cubs
Chris Carpenter threw 116 pitches to get his first win in his eighth start of the season.

Associated Press

Report: Astros Sale Agreement Close
Astros owner Drayton McLane put the club up for sale in January.

ESPN.com

La Russa Will Miss Road Trip Due To Shingles
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will miss the rest of the team's road trip after being diagnosed with shingles.

ESPN.com

Johnson Looking To Emulate Halladay
Roy Halladay offered Josh Johnson words of encouragement during last year's All-Star Game.

MLB.com

Yankees Not Looking For Trade Yet
New York was tied with Tampa Bay for first-place in the American League East heading into Tuesday's action.

New York Post

Luke Scott To Play Through Torn Labrum
Luke Scott may have offseason surgery on his injured right shoulder.

Baltimore Sun

Utley To Make Rehab Start For Clearwater
Chase Utley will take the field on consecutive days for the first time since his knee issues flared up.

Philadelphia Daily News

Marlins Could Drop Ramirez In Order
Hanley Ramirez is hitting less than .200 this season, but Florida won't bench him.

ESPN Insider

Cashman: Jeter Is Still 'Above-Average Shortstop'
Derek Jeter has hit .339 in his last 14 games.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN.com

La Russa To Miss Opener For Eye Treatment
The Cardinals initially announced Tony La Russa's eye issues as conjunctivitis.

Associated Press

Firing Hendry May Be Wrong Move For Cubs
Jim Hendry isn't signed past this season and the Cubs will likely have to show tangible progress for him to return.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Danks Focused On Pitching, Not Trades
John Danks has a 3.83 ERA, but is 0-5 thanks to Chicago's bad record.

MLB.com

Hurdle: Good Pitching Is Contagious
Pittsburgh's starting rotation has an ERA of 2.79 over their past seven games.

MLB.com

Madson Wants To Finish Career With Phillies, Close Games
Ryan Madson will be a free agent after the 2011 season.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper Was Playing With Poor Vision
Bryce Harper is hitting .439 since around the time he started wearing contact lenses.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Utley Fielding Well In Extended Spring Games
Chase Utley has reported no pain or discomfort in his troublesome knee.

Philadelphia Daily News

Wright Won't Blame Back Discomfort For Struggles
David Wright is just 3 for his last 16 during New York's current home stand.

New York Daily News

Mauer Won't Return Until He Can Catch Full-Time
The Twins could activate Joe Mauer as a designed hitter, but they want him to be ready to catch for the remainder of the season.

Star Tribune

Detroit's Scherzer Wins Sixth Straight
Max Scherzer has not lost in eight starts this season.

Associated Press