June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Phillies, Red Sox Most Aggressive Suitors For Beltran
The Mets could deal Carlos Beltran days prior to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline because the interest is so high in the outfielder.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Nats Plan To Have Chien-Ming Wang Soon
Chien-Ming Wang hasn't pitched in the majors in over two years.

Washington Post

Two Straight No-Hitters In Kansas City's Farm System
The Royals have enjoyed two no-hitters in as many nights in their farm system.

Associated Press

MRI Reveals Bone Bruise For Sizemore
An MRI on the injured right knee of Indians outfielder Grady Sizemore has revealed nothing more than a bone bruise.

Associated Press

Boston's Buchholz Will Test Back Friday
Clay Buchholz has been on the disabled list for a month with a back issue.

ESPN.com

Halladay Expects To Make Next Start
Roy Halladay is scheduled to face the Padres on Sunday after leaving early Monday against the Cubs because of heat exhaustion.

Associated Press

Astros Send Keppinger To SF For Two Double-A Pitchers
Second baseman Jeff Keppinger is looking forward to playing for a team in the playoff hunt.

ESPN.com

Aramis Ramirez Would Decline Any Trade
Aramis Ramirez is in the final year of his contract with Chicago and has full trade veto power.

MLB.com

Yankees Have Discussed Beltran With Mets
It's hard to imagine the Mets trading Carlos Beltran to the Yankees, but they are looking to dump salary.

Hardball Talk

Red Sox, Tigers, Reds And Rangers In On Jimenez
The Rockies still haven't decided if they actually want to trade Ubaldo Jimenez.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Ike Davis Resigned To Missing Rest Of 2011
Ike Davis has been out since suffering an ankle injury on May 10 in Colorado.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Blue Jays To Retire Alomar's No. 12
Roberto Alomar will be the first player ever honored by Toronto with a retired number.

Associated Press

Nolan Ryan Released From Hospital
Nolan Ryan, 64, will rest at home for a few days before resuming his duties with the Rangers.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Rangers To Raise Railing Heights
The move comes as part of new safety initiatives at the facility following the death of fan Shannon Stone.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Cubs Farm Report: Jackson Warming To Triple-A Iowa
Brett Jackson was promoted to the Pacific Coast League earlier this month.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Blue Jays Farm Report: d'Arnaud Red Hot In July
Travis d'Arnaud, who the Blue Jays received in the Roy Halladay trade with the Phillies, is hitting close to .500 this month.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Twins Farm Report: Gibson Getting Hit At Rochester
Opposing batters are hitting .279 against Kyle Gibson this season.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Diamondbacks Farm Report: Parker Turning Corner After Tommy John
Jarrod Parker, who missed the 2010 season because of Tommy John surgery, has pitched very well over his last 10 starts.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Berkman, Cardinals Want To Extend Relationship
Lance Berkman is enjoying a comeback season in St. Louis.

MLB.com

Diamondbacks Release Heilman
Arizona signed Aaron Heilman to a $2 million deal this winter.

Jack Magruder (via Twitter)

Mets Willing To Pay Beltran's Salary
New York wants top-notch talent in exchange for Carlos Beltran because they'll cover his 2011 salary.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Rays, Nats, Red Sox Have Called On Rasmus
The Cardinals claim they won't trade Colby Rasmus.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Brian Wilson Didn't Like All-Star Boos
Fans in Arizona had fun booing anyone who wasn't a member of the Diamondbacks last week.

Big League Stew

Stephen Strasburg Throws A Simulated Game
If he continues to progress at his current rate, he could pitch for the Nationals in mid-September.

Washington Post

Yankees' Pena Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Ramiro Pena has landed in the hospital and on the disabled list following an emergency appendectomy early Monday.

New York Daily News

Ortiz, Gregg Get Reduced Suspensions
David Ortiz and Kevin Gregg got their suspensions reduced from four games to three in the wake of an incident on July 8.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Tests On Nolan Ryan Negative
Nolan Ryan continues to improve and is expected to be released from the hospital soon.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Halladay Exits Early With Heat Exhaustion
Roy Halladay had pitched at least six innings in each of his last 42 starts for the Phillies.

Associated Press

Pirates Considering Acquisition Of 'Rental' Players
Pittsburgh is seeking a late-inning reliever and an impact bat, either a corner infielder or right fielder.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Owner Wants Houston's Payroll Down To $60M
If the Astros are going to reduce their payroll to $60 million, they'll have to trade pitchers Wandy Rodriguez and Brett Myers.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated