June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Braves Sitting Heyward Against Lefties
Jason Heyward is hitting just .167 against left-handers this season.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Angels Replacing Pineiro In Rotation
Los Angeles is believed to have called up right-handed prospect Garrett Richards, who could replace Joel Pineiro.

Keith Law/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

A-Rod, MLB To Talk About Poker Soon
The third baseman is expected to meet with officials around the time he returns to the Yankees from the disabled list.

ESPN.com

Dodgers Losing $27M This Season
The figure is based only on a decrease in tickets sold and may not be an accurate picture of just how much money the Dodgers have lost.

Los Angeles Times

Phillies Prepared To Replace Polanco From Within
Placido Polanco will be evaluated on Friday and surgery is still an option for his sports hernia.

MLB.com

Twins Approached Kubel About Contract
The Twins have talked to Jason Kubel and Michael Cuddyer about their future as free agents.

Star Tribune

Hypnosis Helps Bochy Quit Tobacco Use
Giants manager Bruce Bochy used hypnotherapy to quit chewing tobacco, something he'd done for 40 years.

Associated Press

Uggla Runs Hit Streak To 29 Games
Dan Uggla hit an infield single to shortstop on Monday night.

Associated Press

Victorino Appealing Suspension
Shane Victorino went 3-for-5 with a double and a home run on Monday night as he appeals his three-game suspension.

ESPN.com

Injuries Hurting Free Agent Value Of Reyes?
A front-office executive believes Jose Reyes' injuries will impact his free agent value.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Halladay Wins NL-Best 15th Game
Roy Halladay is 4-0 with a 2.22 ERA since his loss to the Cubs on July 18.

Associated Press

MRI Shows Beltran Has Strained Wrist
Carlos Beltran is listed day to day with a right wrist strain.

MLB.com

Beltran Out Of Lineup With Injured Hand
Giants outfielder Carlos Beltran underwent an MRI exam on his right hand Monday as a precaution.

ESPN.com

Mets Place Murphy, Reyes On DL
The Mets placed Daniel Murphy and Jose Reyes on the DL Monday.

ESPN.com

Victorino To Sit Three Games For Brawl
MLB has suspended Phillies CF Shane Victorino three games for his role in the Giants-Phillies bench clearing incident last Friday night.

ESPN.com

Rhodes Will Be A Free Agent Wednesday
The Rangers have put reliever Arthur Rhodes on release waivers.

Anthony Andro (via Twitter)

Chavez: I'm Not Replacing Alex Rodriguez
Eric Chavez is hitting .306 since his return from the disabled list.

MLB.com

Brewers Doing Fine Without 'Ace'
The Brewers may not have a definable ace in their starting rotation, but they are doing just fine this season.

MLB.com

Victor Martinez Could Return Tuesday
Victor Martinez is dealing with a "sprained left knee," but he wasn't seen limping.

Detroit News

Guillen To Give Dunn Another 'Mental Break'
Ozzie Guillen wants to see Adam Dunn report to spring training in "baseball shape" next year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Danks Wants To Stay With White Sox
John Danks will be a free agent after the 2012 season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nationals Yet To Sign Top Picks
The August 15th midnight deadline to sign picks is looming.

Washington Post

Leyland, GM Dombrowski To Stay With Tigers
The Tigers are keeping manager Jim Leyland and GM Dave Dombrowski under contract beyond this year.

ESPN.com

Mets Expect Angels, Red Sox And Nationals To Bid For Reyes
Jose Reyes will be an unrestricted free agent this winter.

New York Daily News

Montero's Arrival In New York Nearing
The Yankees aren't afraid to call-up young players in the middle of a playoff push.

MLB.com

Posada 'Very Disappointed' He Won't DH Against Right-Handers
Jorge Posada's role with the Yankees continues to diminish.

New York Daily News

Girardi: A-Rod Could Return On Aug. 15
Alex Rodriguez could return to the lineup in Kansas City.

New York Daily News

Red Sox Could Acquire Harden Via Waivers
Rich Harden may not make it to the Red Sox in the waiver order.

Boston Globe

Ricciardi In Line For GM Jobs
J.P. Ricciardi, a special adviser for the Mets, is expected to be in line for several general manager positions this winter.

Boston Globe

Daniel Murphy Done For Season
Daniel Murphy won't require surgery on his MCL tear, but there is a four-month recovery period.

Ian Begley/ESPN.com