June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Kimbrel Ties Rookie Saves Record
Braves closer Craig Kimbrel has 40 saves this season.

Associated Press

Weaver Went Against Boras By Agreeing To Extension
Jered Weaver agreed to a five-year, $85 million extension with the Angels recently.

Mark Saxon/ESPN.com

Ortiz Ready To Return To Boston's Lineup
David Ortiz will be in the lineup on Wednesday night against Texas.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

A-Rod, MLB To Meet About Poker Games Friday
Alex Rodriguez will meet with Major League executives in Baltimore.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN.com

Marlins-Reds Game Moved Up Because Of Hurricane
The Marlins and Reds will play a double-header on Wednesday as Hurricane Irene approaches.

MLB.com

Colorado Claimed Wandy Rodriguez
Houston has 48 hours to work out a deal, or they could let him go to Colorado in exchange for a $20,000 waiver claim.

MLB.com

Rockies Acquire Kouzmanoff From A's
According to the Rockies, Kevin Kouzmanoff will report to the team's Triple-A club.

MLB Trade Rumors

Earthquake Felt In Parks Along East Coast
Shock waves from a 5.8-magnitude earthquake in Virginia were felt up and down the East Coast on Tuesday afternoon.

ESPN.com

Castro Returns To Lineup For Cubs
Starlin Castro was back to hitting leadoff for the Cubs on Tuesday night against the Braves.

Associated Press

Hafner May Need Season-Ending Surgery
Travis Hafner may need season-ending surgery on his right foot.

Associated Press

Hamels Lands On DL With Shoulder Inflammation
The move was made retroactive to August 13.

Associated Press

D-Backs, Jays Swap Second Baseman
The D-Backs have sent Kelly Johnson to the Blue Jays for infielders Aaron Hill and John McDonald.

ESPN.com

Wandy Rodriguez Claimed Off Waivers
Wandy Rodriguez is owed $10M in 12, $13M in 13.

Ken Rosenthal/FoxSports

Yankees, Phillies Interested In Joe Beimel
The Pirates have designated Joe Beimel for assignment.

Buster Olney/ESPN (via Twiiter)

Ryan Zimmerman Restates Desire To Spend Career With Nationals
Ryan Zimmerman has two years left on his contract before he becomes a free agent after the 2013 season.

MLB.com

Rangers Reached Out To Orioles After Davis Injury
Chris Davis told the Orioles that his shoulder was bothering him when he was with the Rangers.

MLBlogs.com

Rays Confident Upton's Shoulder Injury Is Minor
Rays center fielder B.J. Upton is familiar with shoulder injuries.

St. Petersburg Times

Atlanta's Hanson Scheduled For Rehab Start
Tommy Hanson last pitched for the Braves on August 6th.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

White Sox Could Be Interested In Thome
The White Sox could place a claim on Jim Thome.

Chicago Tribune

Holliday Gets Moth Stuck In Ear
Matt Holliday called time in left field and walked towards the dugout holding his ear on Monday night.

Associated Press

Strasburg Strikes Out Six In Rehab Start
Stephen Strasburg is expected to make two more starts before returning to the majors next month.

Associated Press

Quade 'Disappointed' In Castro, Keeps Him Out Of Starting Lineup
Starlin Castro was seen not paying attention on Sunday night against the Cardinals while he was in the field.

ESPN.com

Verlander Wins MLB-Best 19th Game
Justin Verlander's 19 wins matched a career high, set two seasons ago. He has a month to set a new mark.

Associated Press

Old Coach Helped Jeter Rediscover Swing
Derek Jeter has been red-hot since coming off the disabled list with a strained right calf.

MLB.com

Yankees Have No Interest In Wandy Rodriguez
The Astros have placed left-hander Wandy Rodriguez on waivers.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Talks Between Pirates, McCutchen Stall
The Pirates and outfielder Andrew McCutchen have discussed a contract extension, but the two sides haven't gotten very far.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Buchholz May Be Close To Throwing
Clay Buchholz hasn't thrown since a July 25 bullpen session.

WEEI

Twins Place Thome On Waivers
The Phillies would love to add Jim Thome, but there is almost no chance he'll get through to them in the waiver process.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Quade Will Look Into Castro's Readiness
Cameras caught Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro reaching for sunflower seeds during the sixth inning on Sunday.

Chris Silva/ESPN.com

Duncan Takes Leave From Cardinals
Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan has taken a leave of absence to tend to his ailing wife.

Associated Press