June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Brewers Plan To Ease Weeks Back Into Lineup
Milwaukee will activate second baseman Rickie Weeks from the disabled list soon to allow him time to ease his way back.

Associated Press

Hunter Will Retire If Angels Don't Extend His Contract
Torii Hunter has no plans to play for any team other than the Angels.

Mark Saxon/ESPN.com

Beckett To Miss Start With Ankle Sprain
Josh Beckett injured his right ankle in Monday's start against the Blue Jays.

ESPN.com

Strasburg Tosses Five Scoreless In Return
Stephen Strasburg would have earned a win in his return if Washington's bullpen hadn't allowed seven runs in four innings.

Associated Press

Shields Has More CGs Than 26 Teams
There are 26 teams that have fewer complete games than Tampa Bay's James Shields this season.

MLB.com

Josh Johnson's Injury Caused By Bad Posture?
Josh Johnson, who stands 6-foot-7, heard from a therapist that slouching may have led to injury issues.

Miami Herald

Liddi To Become First Italian-Born Player In 49 Years
Mariners third base prospect Alex Liddi will become the first Italian-born major-leaguer since 1962.

Seattle Times

Barajas Wants To Return To Dodgers
Rod Barajas has been just what the Dodgers wanted in a catcher, excellent defensively with a little power as well.

Los Angeles Times

Cardinals Kept Berkman Because Of Pujols' Uncertain Future
Lance Berkman was mentioned in rumors this summer.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Nationals Want Strasburg To Create Base For 2012
Some have wondered why the Nationals would have Stephen Strasburg start with them long out of the playoff race.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

Okajima Pondering Retirement
Hideki Okajima isn't sure what the future holds, but he is considering the possibility of retirement.

Providence Journal

Blue Jays Release Brian Tallet
The Jays acquired Tallet from the Cardinals in July.

MLB Trade Rumors

Jurrjens Still Two Weeks From Throwing
Jair Jurrjens may not have time to get ready for the first round of the postseason.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Barmes Hopes To Remain With Astros
Clint Barmes will hit the free agent market for the first time in his career this coming winter.

MLB.com

Brian Wilson Tests Elbow With 15 Pitches
Brian Wilson has been sidelined since August 16 with a strained right elbow.

MLB.com

Josh Johnson Throws Off Mound
Florida's right-hander has been on the disabled list since May 21 with right shoulder inflammation.

Associated Press

Weather Permitting, Strasburg To Return
There is a 90 percent chance of rain in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.

George Smith/ESPN

30-Team MLB Scoop, Sept. 6th Edition
John Lackey, Billy Beane, Bartolo Colon, Braves' speed, Max Scherzer and much more.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Cardinals Hope To Keep Furcal
The Cardinals acquired Rafael Furcal earlier this season.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Werth Sees Bright Future For Nationals
Jayson Werth expects Washington to compete in 2012.

New York Daily News

Santana Could Return To Mets Next Week
Johan Santana had shoulder surgery nearly one year ago.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

McKean: Joe West Made Correct Call
Jim West caused a controversy when he called Phillies right fielder Hunter Pence out Sunday because of fan interference.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

Indians Activate Grady Sizemore
The Indians are in the midst of an important series against the Tigers.

Associated Press

Montero Follows Up First HR With Second One
Jesus Montero hit the first two home runs of his career on Monday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

Associated Press

Beckett Leaves With Sprained Ankle
Josh Beckett left Monday's game against the Blue Jays with a sprained right ankle.

Allan Ryan/ESPN.com

Yankees Sticking With Six-Man Rotation
Phil Hughes and A.J. Burnett will make another start for New York before a decision is made on who will be sent to the bullpen.

New York Daily News

Out Of Race, Rockies Focus On Evaluation
Out of playoff contention, the Rockies are focused on roster evaluation and expansion this month.

Denver Post

Fans Upset Popular Beer Might Be Pulled From Wrigley
Old Style, a popular beer at Wrigley Field, is in danger of being pulled from the concession stands.

Detroit News

Collins Wants To Keep Mets Staff Intact
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson recently declined to discuss the team's staff.

New York Daily News

Giants Haven't Made Decision On Shutting Down Brian Wilson
San Francisco's postseason hopes are fading, which may make them more careful with Brian Wilson.

San Jose Mercury News