June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Giants Sign First-Round Pick Panik
The Giants have signed first-round pick Joe Panik, a shortstop out of St. John's.

Baseball America

Phillies Looking At Right-Handed Hitters
The Phillies are looking for a right-handed hitting outfielder like Josh Willingham or Michael Cuddyer.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Phillies 'Believe' In Struggling Offense
The Phillies have been uncharacteristically suspect on offense this season.

MLB.com

Colon Promises Speedy Return
Bartolo Colon insists he'll return to the Yankees once he is eligible to come off the disabled list.

New York Post

Mets Would Have To Be 'Bowled Over' To Listen To Offer For Reyes
The Mets may be more flexible in terms of re-signing Jose Reyes this winter, making a trade less likely.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Tigers Put On 104th Birthday Celebration For Fan
The Tigers put on a delayed celebration for Mary Johnson's 104th birthday on Sunday.

Associated Press

Source: Dodgers Owe Manny $8.33M By June 30
Manny Ramirez is due the deferred money from the $42 million contract he signed with Los Angeles before the 2009 season.

Molly Knight/ESPN.com

Braun, Pujols Vying For Top Spot In NL All-Star Voting
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun leads all National League players on the All-Star ballot.

RealGM Staff Report

Marquis Wants To Stick With Nationals
Jason Marquis is in the final year of his contract with the Nationals.

MLB.com

Zito Looking Good In Rehab
Nearly two months have passed since Barry Zito sprained his foot while fielding a bunt.

San Francisco Chronicle

Ownership Situation Won't Prevent Astros From Making Trades
The Astros are in the midst of a sale, but the last-place team is still expected to make trades.

Houston Chronicle

Washington On Pulling Andrus: 'I Didn't Like His Attitude'
Ron Washington pulled Elvis Andrus in the ninth inning because of a lack of effort.

Dallas Morning News

Jeter 'Would Love To' Record 3,000th Hit At Home
Derek Jeter needs seven hits in four games to reach 3,000 at Yankee Stadium.

Star-Ledger

Hamilton Rules Out Home Run Derby
Josh Hamilton hasn't taken part in the Home Run Derby since his historic performance in 2008 at Yankee Stadium.

Star-Telegram

Cabrera Could Be Option For Giants If Hall Doesn't Work Out
Orlando Cabrera was close to signing with the Giants this past winter and he's fallen out of the lineup with the Indians.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Ordonez To Rejoin Tigers
Magglio Ordonez is hitting just .172 this season.

Associated Press

Liriano Flirts With Second No-Hitter
Francisco Liriano was six outs away from his second no-hitter of the seas

Associated Press

Red Sox Trade Minor League Catcher McKenry To Pirates
The Red Sox have traded catcher Mike McKenry to the Pirates for either a player to be named or cash.

Yahoo! Sports

Freddy Sanchez To Try Rehab Before Surgery
Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez has a dislocated right shoulder that could require surgery and end his season.

Yahoo! Sports

Streaking Boston Wins Ninth Straight
Jon Lester had just one spot on his record Sunday, a home run allowed to slugger Jose Bautista.

MLB.com

Tracy: Helton Is Playing Himself Into All-Star Consideration
Todd Helton is hitting .318 this season after struggling mightily in 2010.

Denver Post

Crawford Prepared For Return To Tampa
Carl Crawford will return to Tropicana Field on Tuesday when the Red Sox face the Rays.

Allan Ryan/ESPN.com

Harrison Takes Ball Off Elbow, Leaves Game
Minnesota's Danny Valencia reached base leading off the seventh inning when his drive glanced off Matt Harrison's arm.

Associated Press

Guillen: Konerko Will Make Hall The 'Right Way'
Paul Konerko is a perfect candidate for the Hall of Fame, according to manager Ozzie Guillen.

Sahadev Sharma/ESPN.com

Mauer Could Return To Twins Thursday
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was noncommittal about Joe Mauer returning to the lineup late this week.

Associated Press

Jeter Pulls Within 7 Hits Of 3,000
Derek Jeter went 2-for-5 against the Indians on Sunday afternoon.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN.com

Scout: Bay's Bat Is Slow And He's Not Himself
Jason Bay has just two home runs and 10 RBIs this season.

Boston Globe

McCutchen, Pirates No Closer To Extension
The two sides haven't made any new proposals since talks became public earlier this season.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Talbot Calls Ejection 'Ridiculous'
The Yankees have been hit eight times in their last five games, including Alex Rodriguez on Saturday afternoon.

Associated Press

Marquis Drops Appeal, Will Serve Suspension
Jason Marquis' timely decision will allow him to serve the suspension without missing a start.

Washington Post