June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

A-Rod: Take It Easy On LeBron
Alex Rodriguez knows what it's like to be criticized endlessly, as LeBron James has been in the wake of Miami's loss to Dallas.

New York Post

Mariners May Call-Up Ackley Next Week
Seattle doesn't want to start Dustin Ackley's arbitration clock too early, which could cost them a lot of money down the road.

Seattle Times

Yankees Could Put Martin On DL
After getting off to a very hot start, Russell Martin is hitting under .200 since the beginning of May.

New York Post

Collins Continues To Push Right Buttons With Mets
The Mets are 28-21 since bottoming out at eight games under .500 in late April.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Verlander Flirts With Second No-Hitter Of 2011
Justin Verlander had a season-high 12 strikeouts in winning his sixth straight decision on Tuesday night.

Associated Press

Rollins To Jeter: Calf Will Heal During Offseason
Jimmy Rollins had nearly his entire 2010 season derailed by a calf strain, similar to the injury Derek Jeter suffered on Monday night.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

Nats' LaRoche To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Adam LaRoche will have season-ending surgery Thursday on a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

AP

Cubs Wear 'Goatbusters' T-Shirts During Workouts
The Cubs wore "Goatbusters" shirts on the field during early workouts before batting practice on Tuesday

ESPN.com

Twins Place Morneau On DL With Wrist Strain
Justin Morneau is the latest in a long list of Twins to hit the DL this season.

ESPN.com

Peavy Open To Joining Bullpen
Jake Peavy has informed the White Sox that he is willing to pitch out of the bullpen when he returns from the DL.

ESPN.com

Red Sox Have Not Talked To Big Papi About Future
David Ortiz does not expect the Red Sox to talk about his future before the end of October.

ESPN.com

Jeter Placed On DL, Pursuit Of 3,000 Hits On Hold
The Yankees have placed Derek Jeter on the 15-day DL due to a Grade 1 strain of the right calf.

ESPN.com

Cubs Affiliate To Hold 'LeBron Championship Ring' Night
The Peoria Chiefs will hold a LeBron James NBA Championship Replica Giveaway night on Thursday, poking fun at the Heat star's loss in the NBA finals.

ESPN.com

Indians' Hafner To Begin Rehab Assignment
Indians DH Travis Hafner will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on Tuesday night.

Yahoo! Sports

Zimmerman Activated, In Nationals' Lineup
The Nationals have activated Ryan Zimmerman and is in Tuesday's lineup against the Cardinals.

MLB.com

Blue Jays Send Drabek To Triple-A Las Vegas
The Blue Jays have demoted pitcher Kyle Drabek to Triple-A LAs Vegas after his latest rough outing.

Yahoo! Sports

Connor Resigns From Orioles For Personal Reasons
Orioles pitching coach Mark Connor has resigned for personal reasons.

ESPN.com

Bonds' Former Trainer Banned From Youth League
A Northern California youth league has barred Greg Anderson from being on the field during games.

ESPN.com

Source: Jeter To Have Calf Examined
Derek Jeter may be headed to the DL if there is any doubt about his condition, after having an exam on his sore calf.

ESPN.com

Hughes Has Good Outing Against Minor Leaguers
Phil Hughes had a solid outing Tuesday morning, pitching 3 2/3 innings of an intrasquad game at the Yankees' Minor League complex.

MLB.com

Arnsberg Out, Brocail In As Astros Pitching Coach
Astros pitching coach Brad Arnsberg has been relieved of his duties, and replaced by Doug Brocail.

MLB.com

Brooks Robinson Out Of Hospital
Former Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson left the hospital on Monday and is home and doing well.

ESPN.com

A's Anderson To Rehab Elbow For 6 Weeks
A's left-hander Brett Anderson will undergo six weeks of rehab on his injured elbow.

ESPN.com

Astros Manager Prefers To Stay In NL
Astros manager Brad Mills would like to stay in the National League, as MLB continues to explore a realignment proposal.

ESPN.com

Dykstra Pleads Not Guilty In Federal Case
Former Mets and Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra pleased not guilty Monday in a case where he's accused of embezzling money from a bankruptcy estate.

ESPN.com

CEO Hall: D-Backs Would Consider Move To AL
D-Backs president and CEO Derrick Hall said his club would consider moving to the American League if it was in the best interest of baseball and their fans.

MLB.com

Santana Stopped Throwing Off Mound 10 Days Ago
Johan Santana stopped throwing off a mound 10 days ago after soreness in his left shoulder surfaced.

ESPN.com

Jeter Gets Hit, Leaves Game With Calf Strain
Derek Jeter left Monday night's game in the fifth inning after injuring his right calf.

ESPN.com

Cubs GM Hendry Defends Quade
Cubs GM Jim Hendry addressed the rumors and defended the job that his manager Mike Quade is doing.

ESPN.com

Fielder, Ellsbury Named Players Of The Week
Prince Fielder was honored for his play with Milwaukee, while Jacoby Ellsbury was the third Boston player honored in as many weeks.

RealGM Staff Report