June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

O's Coaches Switch Positions
John Russell has been relieved of his job as Orioles' third-base coach by Willie Randolph.

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Reds Activate Chapman, Option Horst To Triple-A
The Reds have activated Aroldis Chapman from the 15-day DL.

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Bautista: 'Swing Will Not Be Affected'
Jose Bautista has accepted a move to third base due to the team's need to find a replacement for Brett Lawrie.

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Nats Name John McLaren Interim Manager
The Nationals have named John McLaren the club's interim manager, following the resignation of Jim Riggleman.

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Clemens' Trial To Begin July 6
Roger Clemen's criminal trial is set to begin on July 6.

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Back Injury Lands Oswalt On DL Again
The Phillies have placed Roy Oswalt on the 15-day DL with a back injury.

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Nowitzki To Throw First Pitch For Rangers
NBA star Dirk Nowitzki will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Rangers Ballpark on Friday night.

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K-Rod Open To Setup Role If Traded
Francisco Rodriguez says he would give up his closer's role of he were traded to a contender.

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Jeter Still Has Soreness
Yankees GM Brian Cashman said that Derek Jeter is still feeling soreness that may delay his return to the team.

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David Wright Cleared For Baseball Activities
Mets third baseman David Wright received permission to resume baseball activities on Thursday.

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Jays Moving Bautista To Third Base
The Blue Jays are moving slugger Jose Bautista from right field to give them more production from the third base position.

AP

Nationals' Riggleman Quits
Nationals manager Jim Riggleman has resigned due to displeasure with his contract situation.

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Soriano: Comments On Fans Were 'Misinterpreted'
Alfonso Soriano says he was asked about slumping White Sox slugger Adam Dunn getting booed and his comments were taken incorrectly.

Chicago Tribune

Charlie Manuel: I Want A Hitter
Charlie Manuel wants the Phillies to acquire a right-handed bat before the trade deadline.

CSN Philly

Astros Lose Lyon To Season-Ending Surgery
Dr. James Andrews will operate on Brandon Lyon's biceps tendon, but may also fix a partial tear in his rotator cuff and some labrum damage.

Houston Chronicle

Rockies May Seek Pitching Help
With the trade deadline approaching, the Rockies may be in the market for some pitching.

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Tigers Activate Brandon Inge
Brandon Inge, who is batting just .211 this season, was dealing with mononucleosis.

Associated Press

Cubs Hold Meetings To Discuss Team's Direction
With the trade deadline a little more than a month away, the Cubs will hold organizational meetings at the beginning of next week.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Fox Against McCourt Forcing TV Deal
Frank McCourt's chances of holding onto the Dodgers are dwindling.

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RealGM's MLB Team Rankings Through 6/23/11
There wasn't much movement at the top of our rankings, but there was quite a bit of shuffling in the middle and back end with Oakland, Cleveland, Seattle and Minnesota moving up.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Twins Pulling Back On Seller Stance
Minnesota has won fourteen of their last seventeen games.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Could Mark Ellis Become A Giant?
The Athletics are playing rookie Jemile Weeks at second base over veteran Mark Ellis.

San Francisco Chronicle

Cashman: Reyes To Yankees 'Not Going To Happen'
Brian Cashman threw support behind Derek Jeter while discussing the possibility of Jose Reyes playing for the Yankees.

New York Daily News

Werth: Boras Didn't Solicit Me
Jayson Werth defended agent Scott Boras on Wednesday, denying reports that he was solicited while represented by someone else.

Washington Post

Peavy, Pierzynski Downplay Spat
Jake Peavy and A.J. Pierzynski had words on Wednesday night, but they joked about the spat after a win over the Cubs.

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Ike Davis Might Need Season-Ending Surgery
If Ike Davis isn't able to run on his left ankle in three weeks, he'll undergo season-ending surgery.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Beckett Still Battling Flu, Start In Question
Josh Beckett is uncertain for his scheduled start on Saturday against the Pirates.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Jeter Will Bat Leadoff When He Returns
Brett Gardner and Nick Swisher have hit leadoff with Derek Jeter on the disabled list.

MLB.com

Finch, Daigle Welcome Son Diesel Dean
Olympic softball legend Jennie Finch and her husband, former major leaguer Casey Daigle, have announced the birth of their second child.

Yahoo! Sports

Ludwick Drawing Interest From Mariners, Phillies, Reds
Ryan Ludwick is eligible for free agency at the end of the season and San Diego is believed to be open to dealing him.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports