June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Astros, D-Backs Trying To Keep Players From Using Energy Drinks
The two clubs no longer provide the beverages in their clubhouses and hope to convince players they are bad for their health.

The Post Game

Girardi 'Expects' Posada To Be On Playoff Roster
Jorge Posada delivered the American League East-clinching hit on Wednesday night against the Rays.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Sabathia Won't Start Until ALDS
CC Sabathia will throw a 45-pitch simulated game Sunday before starting next Friday in Game 1 of the ALDS.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Family: Bryan Stow Is Speaking Again
Bryan Stow is more responsive than ever since his attack at Dodger Stadium nearly six months ago.

Associated Press

Report: Leo Nunez Has ID Issue
Marlins closer Leo Nunez has been playing under an assumed name.

Associated Press

Russell Martin: 'I Hate The Red Sox'
Yankees catcher Russell Martin has only been a part of baseball's greatest rivalry for one season, but he already has a strong dislike for the Red Sox.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Manny Ramirez Seeks Reinstatement
Manny Ramirez can't play winter ball in the Dominican Republic because he's on MLB's inactive list.

ESPN.com

Astros Will Select First Overall In 2012
The Twins won on Thursday, assuring the Astros of baseball's worst record.

MLB Trade Rumors

Guerrero Wants To Play A Few More Years
Vladimir Guerrero is just a few hits shy of becoming the all-time Dominican leader.

Baltimore Sun

Cano Views Himself As AL MVP
Robinson Cano is batting .305 with 27 home runs and 116 RBIs on the year.

Matt Ehalt/ESPN.com

Red Sox Targeted Capuano, Deal Dead
Boston wanted Chris Capuano to start against the Yankees on Sunday in New York.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Cardinals, Berkman Agree To Deal For 2012
Lance Berkman is enjoying a comeback season with a .300 average, 31 home runs and 91 RBIs.

Associated Press

Three-Way Tie For AL Wild Card Is A Concern
The Red Sox currently hold a 2.5-game lead over both the Rays and Angels.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

Bankruptcy Doesn't Mean Dodgers Can't Offer Big Contracts
In addition to chasing other players, the Dodgers could also look to sign outfielder Matt Kemp to a long-term contract.

Los Angeles Times

Jurrjens Could Return To Braves In NLCS
Jair Jurrjens is still working his way back from a right knee injury.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Matt Moore To Make First Start For Rays
Rays rookie left-hander Matt Moore will make his first Major League start on Thursday night against the Yankees.

St. Petersburg Times

Royals Will Attempt To Trade For Starter
Kansas City is in the market for a starting pitcher, but they won't part with any of the young players that had success in the Major Leagues this season.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated

Lawrie Breaks Finger, Done For Season
Brett Lawrie was injured fielding ground balls during batting practice.

Associated Press

Manny Ramirez Ineligible For Dominican Ball
If Manny Ramirez wants to play baseball again, he'll have to play for an independent league club unaffiliated with Major League Baseball.

ESPN.com

Posada Thought Division-Clinching Hit Came In Bottom Of Ninth
Jorge Posada's two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning allowed the Yankees to clinch the AL East.

Associated Press

Braun Aware Of Race For Batting Title
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is well aware of his status among the National League's top hitters this season.

MLB.com

Mariners, A's May Begin 2012 In Japan
The Mariners could open the 2012 season with a short series against the Athletics in Japan.

MLB.com

Quade Expects To Return To Cubs
Cubs manager Mike Quade expects to return next season, despite the team's internal changes and poor record.

Associated Press

Phillips Won't Offer Reds Hometown Discount
Brandon Phillips loves Cincinnati, but he isn't going to give the team a hometown discount.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Nationals Scouting C.J. Wilson
Washington could have interest in C.J. Wilson as a free agent this winter.

MLBlogs.com

Ernie Harwell Statue Vandalized
A worker has replaced the glasses that were ripped from the Ernie Harwell statue.

Associated Press

Yankees Unlikely To Have Cervelli During Postseason
Yankees manager Joe Girardi has strongly indicated that the team will not have backup catcher Francisco Cervelli in the postseason.

Ian Begley/ESPN.com

A's Name Melvin Permanent Manager
The Athletics have reached agreement on a three-year contract to keep Bob Melvin as their permanent manager.

Associated Press

Yankees Beat Rays, Clinch Playoff Berth
The Yankees will make their 16th postseason appearance in 17 years.

Associated Press

Bedard Was Served Papers Before Start
Erik Bedard was served legal papers seeking increased child support by a process server wearing a Yankees shirt before his start against the Orioles on Tuesday night.

ESPN.com