June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Howell Activated Year After Shoulder Surgery
J.P. Howell missed all of last season with a left shoulder injury.

Associated Press

Indians Place Hafner On DL
Travis Hafner strained a side muscle on Wednesday during batting practice.

Associated Press

Lee: 'Tough' Leaving Rangers For Phillies
The Phillies and Rangers will open an interleague series on Friday night.

Calvin Watkins/ESPN.com

RealGM's MLB Team Rankings Through 5/20/11
The A's, Blue Jays, Brewers and Diamondbacks made the biggest jumps in this week's rankings, while the Phillies, Angels, Padres, Royals all slid.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Pujols, Lincecum Reach 'Be The GM' Finals
After more than six weeks of matchups and voting, Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum and Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols are both advanced to RealGM's 2011 'Be The GM' finals.

RealGM Staff Report

Red Sox Designate Okajima, Hope To Trade Him
The Red Sox needed to make room for newly-acquired left-hander Franklin Morales.

WEEI.com

Victorino, Blanton Appear Headed For DL
Shane Victorino injured his hamstring last weekend, while Joe Blanton has been dealing with elbow issues.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Collmenter Begins Career With 21 Scoreless Innings
Josh Collmenter is just the 20th pitcher since 1998 to pitch 12 scoreless innings to start his career as a starter.

Arizona Republic

Dickerson Has Concussion, No Heavy Symptoms
Chris Dickerson was hit in the head with a pitch on Wednesday night, but he doesn't expect to land on the seven-day concussion disabled list.

New York Daily News

Madoff Trustee: Mets Hold $300M In 'Stolen Money'
Mets ownership has sought the dismissal of the lawsuit Irving Picard filed against them last December, citing what they say is misrepresentation of facts.

New York Daily News

Could Beltran End Up With Yankees?
Carlos Beltran has a full no-trade clause and wanted to signed with the Yankees prior to the 2005 season.

New York Daily News

Braun Leaves Game With Sore Shoulder
Ryan Braun leads the National League with 12 home runs.

Associated Press

Giants' Bumgarner Gets First 2011 Win
Madison Bumgarner earned his first win of the season Thursday night leading the Giants past the Dodgers 3-1.

AP

Portsmouth's 76th Straight Win Sets National Prep Record
The Portsmouth Clippers, a New Hampshire high school, won their 76th straight game on Thursday, establishing a national record.

MLB.com

Padres Reinstate Hudson From DL; Send Scribner To Triple-A
The Padres have reinstated second baseman Orlando Hudson from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday.

AP

Giambi Has Three-Homer Game In Rockies' Win
Jason Giambi became the second-oldest player to hit three homers in a game, leading the rockies past the Phillies on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Red Sox Sign Millwood, Acquire Morales From Rockies
The Red Sox have agreed to terms with pitcher Kevin Millwood on a minor league deal, and acquired Franklin Morales from the Rockies on Thursday.

AP

Ethier Snapped Making Obscene Gesture
Andre Ethier was snapped flipping his middle fingers at a photographer that he found distracting.

AP

Giants Place DeRosa On DL; Recall Burris From Triple-A
The Giants have placed veteran Mark DeRosa on the 15-day DL because of a strained left wrist.

ESPN.com

MLB Investigating Conduct Of Nats GM Rizzo
MLB is investigating the conduct of Nationals GM Mike Rizzo in the aftermath of Thursday afternoon's 1-0 loss to the Mets.

ESPN.com

Rangers' Cruz To Rehab At Triple-A Round Rock
Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz will head to Triple-A Round Rock to continue his rehab assignment.

ESPN.com

Police: Kendrick's World Series Ring Recovered
Authorities in Washington have recovered a stolen World Series ring in a swamp, belonging to Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick.

ESPN.com

Royals Send Dyson To Triple-A; Recall Holland
The Royals have recalled reliever Greg Holland and sent outfielder Jarrod Dyson to Triple-A Omaha.

ESPN.com

Holliday, Berkman Out Of Thursday's Lineup
matt Holliday and lance Berkman are out of Thursday's lineup against the Astros because of injuries suffered Wednesday night.

ESPN.com

Target Field Named 'Sports Facility Of The Year'
Target Field has been named the "Sports Facility of the Year" by Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily.

MLB.com

DeRosa Leaves Game With Strained Wrist
Giants third baseman Mark DeRosa left Wednesday night's game against the Dodgers after straining his left wrist in the fourth inning.

MLB.com

GM: Harper Will Not Be Called Up In 2011
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said Wednesday that Bryce Harper will not be called up to the big club this season.

Yahoo! Sports

Hamilton Homers In Rehab Assignment
Josh Hamilton homered and had an infield single for Double-A Frisco on Wednesday night.

ESPN.com

Dice-K Likely Out Month-Plus
The Red Sox are hoping that Daisuke Matsuzaka will be able to avoid Tommy John surgery.

ESPN.com

Holliday, Berkman Leave Game With Injuries
Matt Holiday was removed after two innings on Wednesday night, complaining of tightness in his left quadriceps.

ESPN.com