June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

White Sox Place Peavy On DL
The White Sox have placed Jake Peavy on the DL with a strained right adductor.

ESPN.com

Saltalamacchia Hospitalized With Stomach Illness
Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia was hospitalized Wednesday after an episode of vomiting.

ESPN.com

Giants Increasing Search For Catcher
San Francisco is in the process of looking for a catcher and they may be in the market for more than one.

San Jose Mercury News

Tejada Decision Looming For Giants
Miguel Tejada has the lowest OPS of any National League player with at least 150 plate appearances.

San Jose Mercury News

Jose Pagan Dies At Age 76
Jose Pagan drove in the eventual winning run for the Pirates in Game 7 of the 1971 World Series.

Associated Press

Indians Promote Phelps To Spark Offense
Cord Phelps will make his major league debut on Wednesday night at second base.

Associated Press

Chipper: Heyward Needs To Play With Pain
Jason Heyward doesn't want to return from a shoulder injury until he's 100 percent healthy.

ESPN.com

Lackey Expects His Elbow To Get Worse
John Lackey has a history of elbow issues, but pitched well in his return to the mound against the A's on Sunday.

WEEI.com

Teixeira Has Bruised Right Knee
Mark Teixeira said he hopes to play Wednesday night, but manager Joe Girardi said that is doubtful.

New York Post

Pujols Extends HR Streak To Four Games
Albert Pujols has five home runs in his last four contests.

Associated Press

A-Rod: Jeter's Chase 'Equivalent To 3,500 Hits'
Alex Rodriguez says Derek Jeter's race towards 3,000 hits is extra special because he has done it under the bright lights in New York.

Tim Brown/Yahoo! Sports

Girardi Not Happy With Ortiz Bat Toss
David Ortiz flipped his bat dramatically following a two-run home run against the Yankees on Tuesday night.

Boston Globe

Brewers Draft Son Of Scott Boras
Milwaukee first baseman Prince Fielder, who is represented by Scott Boras, is expected to explore free agency when his deal expires after this season.

Associated Press

Ramirez Won't Waive No-Trade Clause
Aramis Ramirez is in the final year of a five-year, $75 million contract.

ESPN.com

Gary Carter Begins Radiation Treatment
Gary Carter has begun radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN.com

Papelbon Suspended 3 Games, Appeals
Jonathan Papelbon appeared to make contact with an umpire over the weekend.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Brad Penny To Marry 'DWTS' Karina Smirnoff In 2012
Tigers pitcher Brad Penny and Karina Smirnoff are set to wed on January 21, 2012 in Cozumel, Mexico.

E! News

2011 MLB Draft -- Day 2
High school right-fielder Josh Bell was the first pick of the second round by Pittsburgh on Tuesday afternoon.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Mauer Playing For Brother At Fort Myers
As Twins catcher Joe Mauer rehabilitates at Fort Myers, he is playing for his brother, Jake.

Star Tribune

A's Could Become Sellers Soon
Oakland's Grant Balfour and Josh Willingham could be perfect trade candidates.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Narveson Staying In Milwaukee's Rotation
The Brewers aren't going to remove left-hander Chris Narveson from their starting rotation.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Nats 'Unlikely' To Have Zimmerman On Road Trip
The Nationals will conclude a lengthy road trip on Sunday in San Diego.

Washington Post

Chicago's Reinsdorf Believes In Dunn
Adam Dunn is hitting just .176 after signing a $56 million contract with Chicago this past winter.

ESPN.com

Harper Blows Kiss At Pitcher After HR
Bryce Harper blew a kiss to the opposing pitcher on Monday night while rounding the bases following a home run.

Associated Press

Rendon Slides To Nationals At Sixth
Rice slugger Anthony Rendon was believed to be a potential first-overall pick at one point.

MLB.com

Lincecum Reaches 1,000 Ks For Career
Tim Lincecum struck out Jerry Hairston to reach the milestone.

MLB.com

Pitching Dominates First Round Of Draft
Nineteen pitchers were drafted in the first round, one shy of the record set in both 1999 and 2001.

MLB.com

Mets Give Blogger Audience By Ejecting Him
Darren Meenan, who runs The7Line.com, repeatedly displayed a sign that said "Don't Trade Reyes" and had his website's name printed underneath.

Big League Stew

Jeter Needs To Pick Up Pace To Reach 3,000 In New York
At his current pace, Derek Jeter is projected to record his 3,000th hit on June 18 at Wrigley Field against the Cubs.

New York Times

Indians Not Ready To Call Up Nick Johnson
Nick Johnson is being promoted to Triple-A Columbus.

MLB.com