June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Mets Don't Think Beltran Will Clear Waivers
The Mets are likely to trade outfielder Carlos Beltran this month because they don't expect him to clear waivers.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated

Rockies Want Four From Yankees For Jimenez
The Rockies want a package including Jesus Montero, not one that is highlighted by New York's catching prospect.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated

Reds Have Enough For Top Starter Or Reliever?
The Reds may have the pieces to acquire a pitcher like Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Indians Return Sizemore To DL
Grady Sizemore is heading to the disabled list for the third time this season.

Associated Press

Ryan Undergoing Tests At Hospital
Nolan Ryan was hospitalized after experiencing chest discomfort early Sunday morning at his home.

ESPN.com

Rockies Farm Report: Matzek Struggling At Asheville
Tyler Matzek has struggled with his command in his second professional season.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Padres Farm Report: Kelly Approaching 10 Wins
San Diego acquired Casey Kelly from Boston in the Adrian Gonzalez trade.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Rangers Farm Report: Perez Wins Triple-A Debut
Martin Perez went 4-2 with a 3.16 ERA with Double-A Frisco before being promoted to Triple-A Round Rock.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Rays Farm Report: Jennings Heating Up In July
Desmond Jennings is hitting .333 in the month of July for Triple-A Durham.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Red Sox Have Asked About Ludwick
Ryan Ludwick has hit 11 home runs this season.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Dodgers Hearing From Many About Kuroda
The right-hander is 6-11 with a 3.13 ERA in 19 starts this season.

Tim Brown/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Source Puts New York's Chances Of Re-Signing Reyes At '25 Percent'
A Mets source doesn't think the team will have the money to re-sign All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Colorado Wants Infielders, Starters For Jimenez
Ubaldo Jimenez has won four of his last five starts.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Rockies Getting Calls About Spilborghs, Betancourt
The Rockies are fielding calls about a number of players heading towards the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

Fox Sports

Lester To Rejoin Boston On July 26
Jon Lester will throw three side sessions before finally making a start next Tuesday against the Royals.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Crawford Will Be Activated To Face Orioles
Carl Crawford has been out since June 18 with a strained left hamstring.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Thome's 596th HR Is Longest At Target Field
Jim Thome blasted a 464-foot home run against the Royals on Sunday.

Associated Press

Hughes Gets First Win, Slows Trade Talks?
Phil Hughes won his first game since Oct. 2, 2010.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Red Sox Top Rays 1-0 In 16 Innings
It took 16 innings for Boston and Tampa Bay to squeeze out a single run.

Associated Press

Sizemore Exits With Right Knee Injury
Grady Sizemore was hitting .400 with four RBI in his last six games.

MLB.com

Buehrle Isn't Thinking About Free Agency, Future
Mark Buehrle is in the final season of his $56 million contract.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cards Inquire About Toronto Relievers
The Blue Jays have a host of right-handed relievers available with affordable contracts.

MLB Trade Rumors

Tigers Targeting Atlanta's Lowe
The Tigers would owe Derek Lowe $21 million from now through the end of the 2012 season.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Mets Also Tried Restructuring K-Rod's Deal
The Mets discussed re-doing Francisco Rodriguez's contract before he switched to agent Scott Boras.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Phillies Looking For Trade Bargains
The Phillies are reportedly within $3 million of the luxury tax threshold.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Mattingly Backs Struggling Furcal
Rafael Furcal entered Sunday's game hitting just .170 on the season.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Mets Won't Activate Reyes On Monday
Jose Reyes could return to the Mets for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN.com

Orioles Place Guerrero On DL
Vladimir Guerrero was hit by a pitch against the Red Sox last weekend.

Baltimore Sun

Red Sox Concerned About Buchholz's Back
The Red Sox don't know when Clay Buchholz's sore back will allow him to pitch again.

Boston Herald

Teams Contact A's About Andrew Bailey
The Athletics would likely have to be overwhelmed to trade Andrew Bailey.

Dallas Morning News