The Yankees became the first team in major league history to hit three grand slams in a game on Thursday, beating the A's 22-9.
June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap
Yankees Hit MLB Record 3 Grand Slams
Twins Place Liriano On DL
The Twins have place Francisco Liriano on the DL with a strained shoulder.
Would Billy Beane Consider A Cubs GM Offer?
There is increasing thought among baseball people that A's GM Billy Beane might consider an offer if the Cubs do approach him about their GM vacancy.
Indians Claim Thome; White Sox Pursue Kubel
Twins DH Jim Thome has been claimed on waivers by the Indians.
Liriano Leaves Game With Shoulder Strain
Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano left the game against the Orioles on Thursday with an apparent shoulder injury.
A-Rod Back In Yankees Lineup
Alex Rodriguez was batting fourth and playing third base on Thursday against the A's.
Tigers Place Cabrera On Paternity Leave
The Tigers have placed Miguel Cabrera on the paternity leave list and recalled Omir Santos from Triple-A Toledo.
Mauer Held Out Of Game With Stiff Neck
Joe Mauer has been held out of the Twins starting lineup on Thursday with a stiff neck.
Soriano Held Out Of Cubs' Lineup
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano was held out of Thursday's starting lineup after being hit on the right arm during Wednesday night's game.
Yanks, Orioles Try To Miss Hurricane Irene
The Yankees and Orioles have discussed playing a doubleheader Friday to try and get in the most games possible during the next four days.
Berkman Prefers To Remain With Cardinals
Veteran Lance Berkman would like to remain with the Cardinals.
Braves' Hanson To Have Shoulder Exam
Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson has returned to Atlanta to have his right shoulder re-examined by team doctors.
Flanagan Died Of Self-Inflicted Gun Shot
Mike Flanagan, a former Cy Young winner and part of the Baltimore Orioles 1983 World Series championship team, was found dead at his home at the age of 59.
Girardi: A-Rod Remains Game-Time Decision
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been penciled into Thursday's lineup against the A's.
Ryan: Rangers Pitching Staff Looks 'Fatigued'
Rangers president Nolan Ryan is starting to have concerns as Texas' lead in the AL West has been cut to 2 1/2 games.
Sources: Astros Pull Wandy Rodriguez Off Waivers
The Astros have pulled Wandy Rodriguez off waivers and ended trade talks with the Rockies.
Mike Flanagan Found Dead Outside Home
Former Orioles pitcher and Cy Young winner Mike Flanagan has died at the age of 59.
Yankees Claimed Carlos Pena
The Cubs have 48 hours to work out a trade with the Yankees, pull him off waivers or allow the claim to be processed.
Contreras To Have Season-Ending Surgery
The Phillies will be without reliever Jose Contreras for the remainder of the season following surgery.
Nationals Won't Target Fielder This Winter
The Nationals will have Michael Morse and Adam LaRoche under contract in 2012.
Mystery Teams Claim Thome, Kubel
It remains to be seen which teams have claimed Jim Thome and Jason Kubel.
Carlos Pena Claimed On Waivers
Carlos Pena is hitting .223 with 23 home runs and 67 RBI in 124 games this season.
Kazmir Will Pitch In Winter Ball
The Angels released left-hander Scott Kazmir in June.
Rockies Don't Want To Pay 'Full Price' For Wandy Rodriguez
The Astros and Rockies have until Thursday afternoon to work out a trade involving Wandy Rodriguez.
Olney Endorses Verlander For MVP
Pitchers rarely win the MVP award, but ESPN's Buster Olney currently endorses Justin Verlander.
Beane: Gap Between Haves And Have-Nots Growing
Billy Beane's Athletics are on the verge of missing the postseason for the fifth consecutive year.
Adam Jones Hospitalized, Test Come Back Fine
Adam Jones felt shortness of breath and mild chest pains during Tuesday night's game in Minnesota.
Morrison Tweets He's Back With Marlins
Marlins outfielder Logan Morrison tweeted Tuesday night that he is back with the Major League club.
Baseball Wiretap RSS Feed