June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Phillies To Get Utley Back
Chase Utley has missed the last seven games with a mild concussion.

ESPN.com

Giants To Replace Managing Partner Bill Neukom
The Giants announced Wednesday that managing partner Bill Neukom will retire at the end of the year, a decision that sources said came at the request of the ownership group's executive committee.

San Francisco Chronicle

Fielder: 'Probably Last Season' With Brewers
In an interview with TBS, Prince Fielder said "I'm signed for this year, but being real about it, it is probably the last year."

ESPN.com

Phillies Are First To Clinch Playoff Berth
The Phillies are the first team to qualify for the playoffs after they defeated the Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.

Associated Press

Youkilis Putting Off Sports Hernia Surgery
Kevin Youkilis dealt with a similar injury during the 2006 season.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Beckett Will Face Rays On Friday
Boston entered Wednesday's action with a three-game lead over Tampa Bay in the American League Wild Card race.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

David Ortiz Out Again With Back Spasms
This is the first time David Ortiz has dealt with a back issue such as this.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

2012 Season Will Open At Marlins Ballpark
The Marlins will host the Cardinals on April 4.

Associated Press

Pirates Suffer 19th Straight Losing Season
The mark is a record for a major league franchise in North America.

Associated Press

30-Team MLB Scoop, Sept. 14th Edition
Brian McCann is dropped in the order, Brett Anderson paying attention to Stephen Strasburg, Jose Reyes isn't stealing bases and the Mariners are approaching a strikeout mark.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Cameron Released Due To Detrimental Conduct
Mike Cameron dealt with several nagging injuries, including a sore right hamstring.

MLB.com

Konerko Could Retire After 2013 Season
Paul Konerko signed a three-year contract with Chicago before the 2011 season.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Morneau Still Dealing With Concussion Issues
Justin Morneau is struggling to get over a concussion.

MLB.com

Jenks Diagnosed With Pulmonary Embolism
Bobby Jenks was being treated for a lower back problem.

Boston Herald

Holliday Injured Waiting To Bat
Matt Holliday sprained the underside of his right hand swinging the bat in the on-deck circle.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Phillies Lose To Astros, Fail To Clinch Berth
Philadelphia owns baseball's best record, while Houston has the worst mark.

Associated Press

Rivera: 600 Is 'Nothing' Compared To Titles
The future Hall of Famer has 42 postseason saves to his credit.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Wakefield Gets Elusive 200th Win
Tim Wakefield earned his elusive 200th victory as the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 18-6 on Tuesday night.

Associated Press

Rivera Earns 600th Save For Yankees
Mariano Rivera earned his 600th save on Tuesday night, moving within one of Trevor Hoffman's major league record.

ESPN.com

Brewers To Fans: Don't Panic
The Brewers had lost five straight games before beating the Phillies on Sunday.

MLB.com

Jered Weaver To Pitch On Short Rest
Jered Weaver could start Wednesday and Sunday, then on Sept 23 and Sept. 28.

Los Angeles Times

Marlins Release Mike Cameron
Mike Cameron has been hampered by a tight right hamstring.

MLB.com

A-Rod Could Be Out Until Weekend
Alex Rodriguez is dealing with a sprained left thumb.

New York Daily News

Manny Ramirez Released From Jail, Can't Contact Wife
Manny Ramirez is facing criminal prosecution on charges that he slapped his wife during an argument.

ESPN.com

Selig Angry Mets Took Hat Flap Public
A Mets official told The New York Post that the commissioner said the team threw the league "under the bus."

ESPN.com

Cubs Moving Samardzija Into 2012 Rotation?
The Cubs will likely need some in-house additions to their starting rotation next season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rays Fully Expect Maddon To Remain Past 2012
Joe Maddon has led Tampa Bay to the playoffs in two of the last three seasons and has gotten them back into contention late this year.

St. Petersburg Times

Aramis Ramirez Wants A Multi-Year Deal
There is a $16 million mutual option in Aramis Ramirez's contract for next season.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Berkman's Return To Cardinals Not A Slam Dunk
Lance Berkman is enjoying a productive season in St. Louis.

Joe Strauss/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Iannetta Hopes To Remain With Rockies
Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta is starting less for the team lately, but he still wants to return to Colorado next season.

MLB.com