June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Collins: Cap Issue Was Distraction For Mets
Terry Collins believes his team's attention was on baseball's decision on their hats, not the Nationals.

ESPN.com

Cervelli Out Indefinitely With Concussion
Francisco Cervelli was examined by a concussion specialist in New York on Monday.

Associated Press

Rays Move To Within 3 Games Of Red Sox
The Rays have made up significant ground in the American league playoff race over the last week.

Associated Press

Tigers Win 10 Straight For First Time In 43 Years
The winning streak has given the Tigers an 11.5 game lead over the White Sox and Indians in the American League Central.

Associated Press

Manny Ramirez Arrested After Domestic Dispute
Manny Ramirez was arrested and charged with battery Monday after a domestic dispute at his South Florida home.

ESPN.com

Could Nationals Target Rollins?
Jimmy Rollins figures to re-sign with the Phillies, but the Nationals would benefit from his defense and leadership.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Rivera Looks To Set Saves Record In Seattle
Mariano Rivera has 599 career saves, just two shy of Trevor Hoffman's all-time record.

MLB.com

Phillies Can Clinch Playoff Berth
The Phillies are poised to qualify for the postseason for the fifth consecutive season.

MLB.com

Beckett To Throw Off Mound Monday
The Red Sox are slumping, but they received some good news on Monday.

Boston Globe

White Sox Get Quentin Back From DL
Carlos Quentin has been out since Aug. 20 because of a bruised AC joint in his right shoulder.

Doug Padilla/ESPN.com

Ortiz: Red Sox Should Panic
Boston has lost 10 of their last 13 games.

ESPN.com

Epstein Says 'Just Go Do It'
Red Sox GM Theo Epstein sees the next 17 days as an opportunity.

ESPN.com

Cardinals, Carpenter Agree On Two-Year Extension
The deal is worth $21 million and will be formally announced later this week.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Braves Want Hansen Back By End Of Season
Braves pitcher Tommy Hansen threw 20 pitches without incident on Sunday.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

D-Backs Could Call Up Bauer, Parker To Experience Race
Arizona could bring up some of their top prospects to experience this month's playoff race.

Peter Gammons (via Twitter)

Pomeranz Wins In Major-League Debut
Rockies pitcher Drew Pomeranz pitched five shutout innings in his Major League debut on Sunday.

Associated Press

Rays Call Up Top Prospect Moore
Matt Moore is expected to pitch in relief for Tampa Bay.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com

Mets Weren't Allowed To Wear NYPD, FDNY Hats
The Mets were told by Major League Baseball that they couldn't honor various New York City first responders on Sunday night.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Converted Pitcher Homers In Win For Jays
Adam Loewen, a converted pitcher, hit his first Major League home run in Toronto's win over Baltimore.

Associated Press

Ellsbury, Boras Will Likely Aim High If They Reach Arbitration
Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury isn't eligible for free agency until after the 2013 season.

Boston Herald

Reds Will Consider Extending Cordero
There is a $12 million option in Francisco Cordero's contract for next season.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Ethier To Have Knee Surgery Wednesday
Andre Ethier will have season-ending right knee surgery on Wednesday.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Tulowitzki Sits To Rest Sore Hip
Troy Tulowitzki is hitting .360 in the month of September.

Associated Press

Pirates Give GM Huntington Contract Extension
Pirates general manager Neal Huntington has been given a three-year contract extension through the 2014 season.

Associated Press

Valverde Sets Tigers Record For Saves
Jose Valverde recorded his 43rd save of the season on Sunday afternoon.

Associated Press

Cuddyer's HRs Kept Teammate Off Flight 11
Brad Thomas, a former Twins teammate of Michael Cuddyer, considers the slugger a life-saver.

Star Tribune

Colletti Doesn't Feel Dodgers Need Major Overhaul
The Dodgers have played well as of late.

MLB.com

Andruw Jones Playing With Tear In Left Knee
He has had the knee drained several times and he'll have it done again before the playoffs.

Marc Craig/Star-Ledger (via Twitter)

Willis Unlikely To Return To Reds
Dontrelle Willis has pitched well and the belief is that Cincinnati isn't going to offer him as much as another team might.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Red Sox Don't See Any Available Pitching Upgrades
Any acquisition would have to clear waivers and at this point in the season he wouldn't be eligible for the postseason roster.

Boston Globe