June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Mets Complete Biggest Comeback In 11 Years
The Pirates jumped out to a 7-0 lead, but the Mets climbed back to win 9-8 at Citi Field.

MLB.com

Wright's Option Makes Trade Tougher Than Expected
The option on David Wright's contract for the 2013 season only applies to the Mets, making him a one-year rental to any team interested in trading for him.

New York Daily News

Rangers Sign Delcarmen To Minor League Deal
Manny Delcarmen was granted his release from Seattle's Triple-A team on Tuesday.

Dallas Morning News

Hellickson, Turner Named Rookies Of The Month
Mets infielder Justin Turner set s franchise rookie record with an RBI in seven straight games during the month of May.

RealGM Staff Report

Hellickson, Jurrjens Named Pitchers Of The Month
Rays rookie pitcher Jeremy Hellickson was also named the American League Rookie of the Month for May.

RealGM Staff Report

Bautista, Bruce Named Players Of The Month
Jose Bautista and Jay Bruce were red-hot in the month of May.

RealGM Staff Report

Brandon Webb Removed From Rehab Assignment
Rangers pitcher Brandon Webb has inflammation in his rotator cuff and has been taken off his rehab assignment.

ESPN.com

Huff Blasts Three Home Runs In Giants Win
Aubrey Huff hit three home runs Thursday night to lead the Giants past the Cardinals 12-7.

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Giants GM Blasts Cousins For 'Malicious' Hit
Giants GM Brian Sabean called the contact by Scott Cousins on catcher Buster Posey as "malicious."

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Zito To Start Rehab At Class-A San Jose
Barry Zito will begin his rehab assignment Monday at Class-A San Jose.

Yahoo! Sports

Giants' Sandoval To Begin Rehab Assignment
Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval is et to begin a rehab assignment at Class-A San Jose on Friday.

ESPN.com

Twins Place Thome, Kubel On DL
The Twins placed Jim Thome and Jason Kubel on the 15-day DL Thursday.

ESPN.com

WBC Expands To 28 Teams
There will be 28 teams in the next WBC competition that features major league players.

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Cardinals Place Holliday On DL; Recall Cleto
The Cardinals placed outfielder Matt Holliday on the 15-day DL with a left quadriceps strain.

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Mauer Catches Three Innings
Twins catcher Joe Mauer caught three innings Thursday in an extended spring training game.

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Darin Erstad To Coach Nebraska
Darin Erstad has been hired as the baseball coach at Nebraska, his alma mater.

ESPN.com

Royals' Prospect Lamb To Undergo 'Tommy John' Surgery
John Lamb, one of the Royals' top prospects will undergo Tommy John surgery on Friday.

ESPN.com

Six Yankees Among Top AL All-Star Vote-Getters
In the first update of voting for the AL All-Star team, the Yankees have six players who are the top vote-getters at their position.

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Reyes Returns To Mets' Lineup
Jose Reyes has been activated from the bereavement list and will play on Thursday.

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Gary Carter Preparing For Cancer Treatment
Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter is resting at home in Florida, preparing for a cancer treatment.

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Haren Hurts Back, May Miss Next Start
Dan Haren cut short a throwing session Wednesday after feeling discomfort in his lower back.

AP

MLB Resolves A-Rod's Cousin Issue
MLB has announced that the matter regarding Alex Rodriguez's cousin being at the Yankees' team hotel has been resolved.

ESPN.com

Joyce Not Allowed To Umpire D-Backs Games
MLB has confirmed that Jim Joyce is not allowed to umpire any series in which Armando Galarraga's team plays.

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Angels Charter Makes Emergency Landing At LAX
A charter flight carrying members of the Los Angels made an emergency landing at LAX Wednesday after reporting a mechanical problem.

ESPN.com

Cardinals Place McClellan On DL; Holliday Next?
The Cardinals have placed pitcher Kyle McClellan on the DL with a strained hip flexor muscle.

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Report: SF Fan Assault Suspect Wanted In Nevada?
The man accused in the attack of a Giants fan at Dodger Stadium may be a suspect in a Nevada shooting.

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Source: Dice-K Opts For 'Tommy John' Surgery
Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has elected to have Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow.

ESPN.com

Royals Farm Report: Moustakas Starring In Pacific Coast League
Mike Moustakas was the second overall pick out of high school back four years ago.

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Braves Farm Report: Teheran Up-And-Down Following Call Up
Julio Teheran has tossed a gem and a stinker since returning to Triple-A Gwinnett after a two-start stint with the Braves.

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Yankees Farm Report: Montero Steady In Second Triple-A Season
Jesus Montero's batting average has increased this season, but early on his plate discipline looks dreadful.

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