June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Rodriguez Hopes To Play Sunday
Alex Rodriguez is hoping to get back onto the field on Sunday against the Twins.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Hendry Won't Blame Ownership Changes For Dismissal
Jim Hendry worked under three different ownership groups in the last four years.

ESPN.com

Astros Place Wandy, Myers On Waivers
The Astros shopped both Wandy Rodriguez and Brett Myers prior to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Angels Recall Trout, Meaning Less Time For Wells, Abreu
Bobby Abreu was on the bench Friday night with Mike Trout in the lineup.

Los Angeles Times

Cashman Wants To Remain With Yankees Despite Hendry's Firing
Brian Cashman is in the final year of his contract with the Yankees, which has spurred rumors.

New York Daily News

Reyes 'Much Better,' But Not Ready To Return
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has resumed running and feels "much better."

New York Daily News

K-Rod Open To New York Return
The Mets traded Francisco Rodriguez to the Brewers earlier this summer.

Matt Ehalt/ESPN.com

Nationals Expect Harper To Miss Remainder Of Season
Bryce Harper strained his right hamstring on Thursday night.

Associated Press

Chipper Says He'll Play For Braves In 2012
Chipper Jones has one year left on his contract worth $14 million.

Associated Press

Votto Won't Move To Left Field
The Reds need to find a way to get Yonder Alonso more at-bats.

MLB.com

Cubs Relieved Hendry Of Duties July 22
The Cubs and Jim Hendry agreed not to make his dismissal public until after the trade and signing deadline.

Big League Stew

Hughes Misses Flight To Minnesota
Joe Mauer was forced to play right field because Luke Hughes missed a flight to Minnesota.

Big League Stew

MLBPA Files Grievance On Behalf Of Zambrano
The Cubs have placed Carlos Zambrano on the disqualified list.

MLB.com

GMs Expect Quiet August Deadline
The Athletics are one of the teams that are most likely to make a deal by Aug. 31.

Jim Bowden/ESPN.com

Rodriguez Out Until Saturday
There is no guarantee that Alex Rodriguez will play at all against Minnesota.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Tabata, Pirates Nearing Six-Year Deal
The Pirates are nearing a six-year contract extension with outfielder Jose Tabata.

Enrique Rojas/ESPN.com

White Sox Place Humber On DL
Phil Humber was hit in the forehead by a line drive on Thursday night.

Doug Padilla/ESPN.com

Cubs Fire GM Jim Hendry
Jim Hendry has worked for the Cubs since 1994.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

RealGM's MLB Team Rankings Through 8/19/11
The Rangers have taken control of the AL West once again and leapfrogged both the Phillies and Red Sox to take over second place this week.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Mauer Makes First Career Start In RF
Joe Mauer hadn't played in the outfield since he was a little kid, but he recorded three putouts and played well.

MLB.com

Greinke: Central Is Milwaukee's To Lose
The Brewers enter the weekend with a 6.5 game lead in the National League Central.

Big League Stew

Hank Conger Called Up By Angels
Hank Conger was last with the Angels in mid-July.

Los Angeles Times

Yankees Will Return To 12-Man Staff When A-Rod Is Activated
The Yankees have used a 13-man pitching staff since June 30 when Ivan Nova was recalled to start.

New York Daily News

Thome, Giambi Haven't Been Placed On Waivers
The Phillies would like to add a left-handed bat to their bench for the postseason.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Angels Hoping Comeback Against Rangers Is A 'Swing Game'
The Angels avoided a sweep thanks to a walk-off home run by rookie Mark Trumbo on Thursday night.

Mark Saxon/ESPN.com

A-Rod: It Hurt To Swing Before Surgery
Alex Rodriguez expects to be healthy for the first time this season when he finally comes off the disabled list.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Humber Leaves Game After Scary Play
White Sox pitcher Phil Humber was hit in the face by Kosuke Fukudome's liner in the second inning of a loss to the Indians on Thursday.

AP

Bryce Harper Leaves Double-A Game With Hamstring Injury
Nationals prospect Bryce Harper injured his right hamstring during a minor league game on Thursday.

Associated Press

Nats' Manager Not Worried About Strasburg
Nationals manager Davey Johnson insisted he wasn't worried about Stephen Strasburg's performance on Wednesday night.

ESPN.com

Rodriguez Back With Yankees, Could Play Saturday
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the earliest A-Rod could return to the lineup was Saturday.

ESPN.com