June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Bautista Tops All-Star Vote; Starters Named
Blue Jays' All-Star outfielder Jose Bautista hit his major league-leading 27th homer off Cliff Lee on Sunday.

ESPN.com

Disputed Run Gives Padres 1-0 Win
A three-ball walk allowed the Padres to beat the Mariners 1-0 on Saturday.

Associated Press

Toronto's Rauch Ejected After Meltdown
Blue Jays reliever Jon Rauch fought his way out of his jersey on Saturday against the Phillies.

Big League Stew

Mauer Could Play First Soon
The Twins nearly played Joe Mauer at first base on Saturday.

Star Tribune

Reyes To Have MRI On Tight Hamstring
Jose Reyes hurt his hamstring on Saturday hustling to beat out an infield hit.

Ian Begley/ESPN.com

Jeter Plays Five Innings In Rehab Game
Derek Jeter "felt good" after playing well for Double-A Trenton on Saturday.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN.com

Maddon Doesn't Expect Suspensions
Three Rays were ejected for arguing balls and strikes on Friday night against the Cardinals.

Associated Press

Ramirez, Baker Trying To Ignore Rumors
Aramis Ramirez is in the final guaranteed year of his contract.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs GM Isn't Worried About Fate
The Cubs entered the weekend with the second-worst record in the National League.

Associated Press

Yankees Activate Colon To Face Mets
Bartolo Colon is 5-3 with a 3.10 ERA and was making his first start since June 11.

Matt Ehalt/ESPN.com

Halladay Tosses CG Against Jays
Roy Halladay received a standing ovation in Toronto before allowing three runs over nine innings.

Associated Press

Rangers Sign Mazara, Give Him $5M Bonus
Texas signed prospect Nomar Mazara on Saturday to a record bonus of more than $5 million.

Enrique Rojas/ESPN.con

Pujols Showing 'Significant Improvement'
Albert Pujols is expected to return much earlier than originally expected.

Associated Press

Why Jurrjens' First Half Is So Impressive
Jair Jurrjens is the first NL pitcher to 11 wins, despite beginning the season on the disabled list.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Jeter's Monday Return Isn't A Certainty
Derek Jeter was hoping to return to the field on Monday night against the Indians.

New York Post

Santana's Rehab Almost Ready To Intensify
There is a chance Johan Santana could return to the Mets by mid-August.

New York Post

Harden Wins In 2011 Debut For A's
It was Rich Harden's first start for the A's in three years.

Associated Press

Morneau Is Regaining Strength
Justin Morneau had neck surgery on Wednesday.

Associated Press

Ortiz Mum On Home Run Derby Picks
David Ortiz and Prince Fielder are the Home Run Derby captains as the last two players to win the contest.

Steven Krasner/ESPN.com

Cashman: Cano Is Best Player In Subway Series
Brian Cashman issued support for Robinson Cano after Alex Rodriguez trumpeted Jose Reyes as the best player in the Subway Series.

ESPN.com

A-Rod: Reyes Is 'Greatest'
According to Alex Rodriguez, Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is baseball's best player.

ESPN.com

MLB Investigating A-Rod's Alleged Poker Participation
MLB is investigating Alex Rodriguez's alleged participation in illegal poker games.

ESPN.com

Halladay Treating Return To Toronto 'Like It's Any Other Start'
Roy Halladay, who spent 12 seasons with the Blue Jays, will face his former team on Saturday afternoon.

MLB.com

Eckstein Says He's Not Officially Retired
The Padres asked David Eckstein to re-join the team last month, but he turned the offer down.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Wood Doesn't Expect Cubs To Deal Him
Kerry Wood, who came off the disabled list prior to Friday's game, expects to remain with the Cubs.

Chicago Tribune

Ellis Trade May Only Be Beginning For Rockies
The Rockies need a starting pitcher with Jorge De La Rosa done for the season.

Denver Post

Yankees Consider Six-Man Rotation
The Yankees have the "problem" of integrating Bartolo Colon and Phil Hughes into their starting rotation.

New York Post

Red Sox To Be 'Actively Involved' In Deadline
The Red Sox would like to get better production from right field.

Boston Globe

Cubs Place Zambrano On DL
Carlos Zambrano left Thursday's start early with lower back soreness.

ESPN.com

Jeter Heads To Trenton For Rehab Games
Derek Jeter is expected to re-join the Yankees on Monday night in Cleveland.

Associated Press