June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Angels Place Wells On 15-Day DL
Angels left fielder Vernon Wells has been placed on the DL with a strained groin.

AP

Greinke Sharp In Winning Home Debut
Brewers starting pitcher Zach Greinke struck out nine over six innings to lead the Brewers to a 4-3 win over the Padres on Monday night.

ESPN.com

Peavy Will Face Angels On Wednesday
Jake Peavy will pitch in a major league game for the first time in 10 months on Wednesday against the Angels.

ESPN.com

Hamilton Set For BP On Friday
Injured Rangers star Josh Hamilton is set to start taking batting practice on Friday.

ESPN.com

Mets Pitching Staff Takes Double Injury Hit
Starting pitcher Chris Young and prospect Jenrry Mejia were diagnosed with injuries on Monday.

ESPN.com

Almonte Cleared After Concussion
Brewers utility man Erick Almonte returned to physical activity on Monday.

ESPN.com

Willingham Suspended For Ump Bump
A's outfielder Josh Willingham was suspended one game after making contact with an umpire over the weekend.

ESPN.com

Theriot Not Expecting Retaliation At Wrigley
Ryan Theriot does not expect any retaliation from his ex-teammates when the Cubs host the Cardinals beginning Tuesday.

ESPN.com

Selig: LA Needs Watching, Mets OK
Commissioner Bud Selig said MLB is tracking the Dodgers financial situation closely.

ESPN.com

Earl Weaver To Auction Off O's Keepsakes
Earl Weaver has decided to sell his treasured keepsakes and distribute the proceeds evenly among the immediate family.

AP

M's Designate Milton Bradley
The Mariners have designated outfielder Milton Bradley for assignment as he continues to struggle from the plate.

ESPN.com

Indians Option Gomez To Triple-A Columbus
The Indians have optioned pitcher Jeanmar Gomez to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

AP

Steinbrenner Blamed Bad Legal Advice For Conviction
Former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner blamed an illegal corporate campaign contribution on bad legal advice.

Yahoo! Sports

Upcoming 2011 MLB Player Draft Full Of Talent
The consensus is that the Class of 2011 is one of the strongest and deepest pools of amateur talent.

MLB.com

Greinke To Make Home Debut
Zack Greinke will make his Miller Park debut on Monday night.

MLB.com

Wedge Not Happy With M's Effort
The Mariners lost two straight to the White Sox over the weekend, including a 5-2 decision on Sunday.

Yahoo! Sports

KC Sends Gregor Blanco To Nats For Player To Be Named
The Royals have trade minor league OF Gregor Blanco to the Nationals in exchange for a players to be named.

Press Release

Giants Coach Planning Trip To Space
Giants hitting coach Hensley "Bam-Bam" Meulens has a trip to space planned for 2014.

Big League Stew

Liriano Pushed Back Due To Illness
Francisco Liriano will have a week off before his first start following his no-hitter.

Associated Press

Sanchez Holds Nationals Hitless Through Six
Anibal Sanchez was unhittable through 100 pitches on Sunday.

Associated Press

Scioscia Wins 1,000th Game
The Angels defeated the Indians on Sunday afternoon.

Associated Press

Jeter Breaks Out Of Slump With 2 HRs
Derek Jeter had four hits on Sunday, raising his average to .276.

Associated Press

Gallardo Flirts With History Against Cardinals
Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo took a perfect game into the eighth inning on Saturday against the Cardinals.

MLB.com

Furcal Believes He's Close To Return
Rafael Furcal believes he could return to the Dodgers after just a few minor league games.

Los Angeles Times

Red Sox To Promote Prospect Iglesias
Jose Iglesias has struggled offensively at Pawtucket, but he's great defensively.

Boston Globe

Utley Homers Twice In Rehab Game
Chase Utley has patellar tendinitis in his right knee and has been sidelined since the start of spring training.

Associated Press

Alex White Earns First Major-League Victory
Alex White was Cleveland's first-round pick back in 2009.

Associated Press

Nelson Cruz Lands On DL With Quad Strain
Nelson Cruz will be eligible to come off the disabled list on May 19.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Mets Snap Ethier's Hit Streak
The Mets stopped Andre Ethier's hitting strak at 30 games Saturday night in a 4-2 win over the Dodgers.

ESPN.com

Justin Verlander Throws Near Perfect No-Hitter
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander threw his 2nd career no-hitter and the second in major league baseball this week.

ESPN.com