June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

At Least Six Teams In On Beltran
Trade rumors have intensified in New York following the trade of closer Francisco Rodriguez.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Marlins Cover Upper Deck To Cut Costs
The Marlins are closing the upper deck at Sun Life Stadium.

ESPN.com

Canzler Leads International League To Win Over PCL
The International League All-Stars beat the Pacific Coast League All-Stars 3-0 on Wednesday night.

ESPN.com

Sources: J.C. Romero Intends To Opt Out
J.C. Romero wants to opt out of his contract with the Nationals and sign with the Yankees unless he's promoted.

ESPN.com

K-Rod, Axford To Share Closer Duties
Brewers GM Doug Melvin said both Francisco Rodriguez and John Axford will get chances to finish games.

ESPN.com

GM Alderson: Mets Not Giving Up On Season
The Mets will continue to attempt to win games this season.

ESPN.com

All-Star Game Draws Record-Low TV Rating
Tuesday night's All-Star game has drawn a record-low rating for the second straight year.

AP

Jamie Garcia Signs Four-Year Extension
The Cardinals signed left-hander Jamie Garcia to a four-year contract extension on Wednesday.

ESPN.com

Mark Prior Throws 90 MPH In Minor League Game
Mark Prior is back pitching after missing almost three months because of a strained groin.

ESPN.com

Indians Place Talbot On DL With Back Strain
The Indians have placed starter Mitch Talbot on the 15-day DL with a lower back strain.

ESPN.com

Jeter Ball Fan Will Receive Tax Help
Companies are ready to help Christian Lopez pay any taxes on the goods he received from the Yankees.

ESPN.com

Clemens' Perjury Trial Begins
Roger Clemens' former trainer says the needles and cotton balls used to inject the pitcher tested positive for Clemens' DNA and anabolic steroids.

ESPN.com

Ryne Sandberg Wants Shot To Manage
Ryne Sandberg says he won't rule out a return to the Cubs if the position opens up in the future.

ESPN.com

Mets Trade K-Rod To Brewers
The Mets have sent Francisco Rodriguez and cash to the Brewers for two players to be named later.

AP

Beckett Scratched From ASG With Sore Knee
Josh Beckett was unable to pitch in Tuesday night's All-Star game because of soreness in his left knee.

ESPN.com

Fielder's 3-Run Homer Leads NL To Win
The NL beat the AL 5-1 on Tuesday night to claim home-field advantage in the World Series.

ESPN.com

MRI Reveals Bone Bruise For Rockies' Gonzalez
Colorado doesn't play again until Thursday night when they host Milwaukee.

Denver Post

Ortiz Wants At Least Two-Year Deal
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has been the face of the franchise for the last nine years.

Boston Herald

Red Sox Draftee Preparing To Return To School
Jackie Bradley could be a much higher pick in next year's draft.

WEEI.com

Dodgers Acquire Juan Rivera From Jays
Juan Rivera is in the final year of a three-year contract.

Jon Weisman/ESPN.com

Will Free Agents Avoid Dodgers?
Some players don't appear inclined to consider the Dodgers as a free agent destination this winter.

Los Angeles Times

Hitting, Scoring Drop To Lowest In 2 Decades
Scoring in the first half of the 2011 season is at its lowest level in 19 years.

Associated Press

Berkman: DH 'Is Not Baseball'
Lance Berkman has spent a majority of his career in the National League.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Using Rasmus As Trade Chip?
A year after trading outfielder Ryan Ludwick, the Cardinals could make a similar move this summer.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Pence Would Require 'Blockbuster' Deal
The Red Sox are one team in need of an outfielder like Hunter Pence or Carlos Beltran.

Boston Herald

Derby Champ Cano Hitting 8th For AL
Curtis Granderson will leadoff for the AL, while Alex Avila is slotted in the ninth spot.

MLB.com

Weeks To Leadoff For National League
Carlos Beltran, who is hitting second, is serving as the team's designated hitter.

MLB.com

Sabathia Told Cano He Would Win Derby
Robinson Cano was supported by Curtis Granderson, Russell Martin and Dave Robertson on Monday night.

Associated Press

Hamilton Plans To Help Out Fan's Family
Shannon Stone tumbled to his death trying to catch a ball tossed by the outfielder.

Associated Press

Garland Has Shoulder Surgery
Jon Garland is expected to be sidelined for six months following Monday's surgery.

Los Angeles Times