June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Would Marlins Be Better Off Trading Ramirez?
Hanley Ramirez's future has been a hot topic as of late because of his struggles at the plate, Florida's trouble winning games and his reported chronic tardiness.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Mattingly: Broxton Will Close Again
The Dodgers plan to have Jonathan Broxton eventually resume his role as their closer.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Posada Ends Lengthy Homer Drought
Jorge Posada had gone 126 at-bats without a home run.

Associated Press

Soriano: Chicago Booing May Be Worst
Alfonso Soriano believes that fans in Chicago are worse than in New York when it comes to negativity.

ESPN.com

Cuban Ponders Dodgers, Despite 'Mess'
Mark Cuban is interested, as always, in purchasing a team, but he's worried about the financial situation of the Dodgers.

ESPN.com

Bryan Stow's Condition Upgraded
Bryan Stow had been in critical condition since the March 31 attack after the season opener between the rival Giants and Dodgers, but his condition has been upgraded to serious.

Associated Press

Mets Not Ready To Hold Fire Sale
Mets COO Jeff Wilpon said Tuesday that the team has yet to decide what course of action they'll take prior to the July 31 trade deadline.

New York Daily News

Jeter Targets June 29 As Return Date
Derek Jeter is eager to resume his chase towards 3,000 hits.

New York Daily News

Boston's Beckett Will Start On Saturday
Josh Beckett was supposed to pitch against San Diego on Tuesday night.

Steven Krasner/ESPN.com

Pujols: 'I Feel Like I Can Play'
Albert Pujols is wearing a soft cast on his broken wrist, but wants to play badly.

Associated Press

McCourt Lawyer Calls Out Selig
Frank McCourt faces the potential of missing a June 30 team payroll, which could lead to an MLB takeover of the Dodgers.

Associated Press

Teammate Called Out Ramirez In Front Of Marlins
Logan Morrison told Hanley Ramirez that his tardiness is the reason why he's hitting .200 this season.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Reyes: No Contract Talk Until Season Over
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes does not intend to negotiate during the regular season.

ESPN.com

Orioles Plan To Be Without Roberts Through Break
Brian Roberts hasn't played since May 16 at Fenway Park.

MLB.com

Nats Haven't Talked Extension With Riggleman
Nationals manager Jim Riggleman is in the final guaranteed year of his contract and talks of an extension have yet to take place.

Washington Post

Red Sox May Consider Targeting Reyes
The severity of Jed Lowrie's injury will determine what Boston does at shortstop.

NESN.com

Marcum Dealing With Strained Hip
Shaun Marcum is 7-2 with a 2.85 ERA in 15 starts after being traded from Toronto in the offseason.

Associated Press

Rangers Make Attempt At World Record
Fans attending Tuesday's game against the Astros will be asked to don sunglasses at the end of the sixth inning and wear them for 10 minutes.

Randy Jennings/ESPN.com

Jeter Resumes Onfield Work
Derek Jeter worked out in the field for the first time since injuring his calf muscle on June 13.

Associated Press

Brewers Sign Fan To One-Day Contract
Larry Schaefer was the winner of the team's "Welcome to the Big Leagues" contest.

MLB.com

Padres Don't Want Rizzo To Try To Replace Gonzalez
The Padres are starting Anthony Rizzo, one of the players acquired in the Adrian Gonzalez trade, at first base against the Red Sox.

Boston Herald

Reds Looking For Starting Pitchers
Cincinnati has interest in Jeremy Guthrie, according to a report.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Fuld Warms Up For Rays, Pulled Before Facing Hitter
Sam Fuld had pinch-hit for reliever J.P. Howell in the top of the eighth.

MLB.com

Red Sox Push Sick Beckett Back
Alfredo Aceves will start in place of Josh Beckett on Tuesday night.

MLB.com

McKeon Benches Late-Arriving Ramirez
Jack McKeon benched Hanley Ramirez in the first act of his second run as Florida's manager.

Palm Beach Post

Chapman To Make Important Rehab Start
Aroldis Chapman is working his way back from shoulder inflammation.

Cincinnati Enquirer

MLB Rejects Dodgers' TV Deal
Major League Baseball's decision nullifies the recent divorce settlement between Frank and Jamie McCourt.

ESPN.com

Will Red Sox Move Adrian Gonzalez To OF In NL Parks?
Red Sox manager Terry Francona has approached Adrian Gonzalez about playing the outfield a couple of times during the team's upcoming trip to three NL parks.

ESPN.com

Red Sox, Giants Have Discussed Pudge With Nationals
Pudge Rodriguez is hitting just .224, but he's still a very good defender.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated

A-Rod: Shoulder Is Fine
Alex Rodriguez says he's dealing with the normal bumps and bruises of playing baseball nearly everyday.

New York Post