June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

A-Rod Looking Forward To 'Poker" Meeting With MLB
Alex Rodriguez called tabloid reports of his alleged involvement with poker games as "unfair and inaccurate."

ESPN.com

Victorino's Suspension Reduced To Two Games
Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino's suspension has been reduced and he will miss the team's next two games.

Associated Press

Kevin Youkilis Headed To DL
The Red Sox will place Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day DL with a sore back.

ESPN.com

Kearns Clears Waivers, Released By Indians
Austin Kearns has been released by the Cleveland Indians.

ESPN.com

Selig: No Action On Astros Sale
MLB has concluded two days of meeting with no action on the proposed sale of the Houston Astros.

ESPN.com

Jacobs Suspended For HGH, Released By Rockies
Rockies minor leaguer Mike Jacobs has been suspended for testing positive for human growth hormone.

ESPN.com

Royals Sign Francoeur Through 2013
The Royals have signed outfielder Jeff Francoeur to a two-year contract extension through 2013.

Press Release

Brian Wilson Has Elbow Inflammation
Giants closer Brian Wilson will get a couple of days off after having his right elbow diagnosed with inflammation.

Mercury News

A-Rod Likely To Return Thursday
Alex Rodriguez is expected to rejoin the Yankees on Thursday, but it might not be as a member of the active roster.

ESPN.com

Strasburg Roughed Up In Third Comeback Start
Stephen Strasburg allowed five runs and four hits over 1 2/3 innings for Class A Hagerstown on Wednesday night.

ESPN.com

Dodgers Attendance Takes Major Hit
The Dodgers have played in a somewhat empty stadium in Los Angeles this season.

Los Angeles Times

Nationals To Begin Playing Morse In Outfield
Washington wants Michael Morse to be a corner outfielder when Adam LaRoche returns to first base in 2012.

MLBlogs.com

Tigers, Mariners Finalize Ruffin Trade
Chance Ruffin, the 48th pick in the 2010 draft, has pitched as a minor league closer.

Associated Press

Rockies Get Pomeranz To Complete Jimenez Deal
Drew Pomeranz couldn't officially be sent to Colorado until Wednesday because of when he signed last season.

Associated Press

Francona: Neck May Be Issue With Gonzalez's Power
Adrian Gonzalez has just two home runs in his last 199 plate appearances, but is still hitting .329 over the span.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Ortiz Expects To Miss One Week With Bursitis
David Ortiz hopes to be in the lineup before the end of Boston's upcoming road trip.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Dempster Unsure About Accepting Zambrano Again
Ryan Dempster wants to see Carlos Zambrano work through some of his issues before he returns to the Cubs.

ESPN.com

El Duque To Officially Announce Retirement
Orlando Hernandez won four World Series titles with the Yankees in the early part of his career.

Andy Martino/New York Daily News (via Twitter)

Morrison Unlikely To File Grievance Against Marlins
Logan Morrison appears resigned to working his way back to the Major League level with his play.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

White Sox Won't Add To Payroll
Chicago is within striking distance of first place in the American League Central.

Scott Merkin/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Red Sox Turn First Triple Play Since 1994
Red Sox third baseman Jed Lowrie started the first triple play for the team since July 8, 1994 on Tuesday night.

MLB.com

Pujols Has 30 HRs In 11 Straight Seasons
Albert Pujols is the first player in Major League history to achieve the feat.

Associated Press

David Ortiz Sidelined With Bursitis
David Ortiz's right foot is in a walking boot.

Associated Press

Brewers Owner: 'Prince Likes It Here'
Prince Fielder will be a coveted free agent this winter.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Nicasio Feels Lucky To Be Alive
Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio fractured his neck when he was struck by a line drive on Aug. 5.

Associated Press

A-Rod Goes 1-For-3 In Rehab Game
Alex Rodriguez will play another rehab game at the Triple-A level on Wednesday night.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN.com

Cole Hamels Will Miss Next Start
Cole Hamels complained of a tired arm after pitching just five innings last Friday night.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com

Giants Place Beltran, Romo On DL
The Giants placed Carlos Beltran and Sergio Romo on the disabled list on Tuesday.

MLB.com

Teammates Enable Hannahan To See Son's Birth
Jack Hannahan's Cleveland Indians teammates came up with $35,000 for him to be with his wife for the premature birth of their son.

Yahoo! Sports

Pierzynski Lands On DL For First Time
White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski has been placed on the disabled list because of a fractured left wrist.

MLB.com