June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Cardinals Hoping Success Factors In Pujols' Decision
St. Louis offered Albert Pujols a nine-year deal before the season that was believed to be worth $200 million.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated

Padres Having Discussions On Harang
The Padres have not ruled out bringing back right-handed starter Aaron Harang for the 2012 season.

Marty Caswell/XX1090 Sports Radio (via Twitter)

Colorado's Drew Pomeranz Arrested
Rockies pitcher Drew Pomeranz was arrested early Friday morning in Oxford, Mississippi.

Associated Press

Manny Ramirez Files Not-Guilty Plea
Former Major League baseball star Manny Ramirez has pleaded not guilty to a domestic battery charge involving his wife.

Associated Press

Red Sox 'Did Everything' To Keep Epstein
Red Sox owner John Henry spoke Friday as though Theo Epstein's move to the Cubs was a done deal.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Orioles To Interview Arizona's DiPoto For GM Job
The Orioles have received permission from the Diamondbacks to interview Jerry DiPoto as they search for a general manager to replace the departing Andy MacPhail.

Scott Miller/CBS Sports

Pirates Haven't Ruled Out Maholm's $9.75M Option
The Pirates are keeping Paul Maholm's option in play to leave the possibility of a trade open.

MLB Trade Rumors

Cruz Sets Record With Fifth LCS HR
Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz set a Major League record on Thursday night for home runs hit in a League Championship Series.

MLB.com

Will Giants Make Effort To Re-Sign Beltran?
The Giants acquired Carlos Beltran from the Mets in late July.

Chris Haft/MLB.com

Red Sox Choose Cherington As Epstein's Replacement
Ben Cherington was Boston's vice president of player personnel under Theo Epstein, who has reportedly agreed to a contract with the Cubs.

Tim Brown/Yahoo! Sports

Yankees May Turn To Fielder If Sabathia Signs Elsewhere
If CC Sabathia leaves as a free agent, the Yankees could look to make a splash by signing Prince Fielder.

New York Daily News

Could Red Sox Unload Lackey On Padres?
There are rumblings out of San Diego that the Padres might be interested in much maligned Red Sox right-hander John Lackey.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Leyland: Tigers, Rangers 'Respect' Each Other
While the Cardinals and Brewers trade barbs during the NLCS, the Tigers and Rangers have been much more kind during the ALCS.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com

Greinke Done Talking Prior To Game 5
Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke is apparently done talking and giving the Cardinals more bulletin-board material.

AP

Brewers Edge Cardinals To Even NCLS
The Brewers beat the Cardinals 4-2 on Thursday night to even the NLCS at 2-all.

ESPN.com

Verlander Helps Tigers Win Game 5
The Tigers beat the Rangers 7-5 on Thursday in Game 5 of the ALCS.

ESPN.com

Source: Rangers May Bid For Sabathia
The Rangers will have an eye on signing C.C.Sabathia if the Yankee ace chooses to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract.

ESPN.com

Source: Business As Usual At Fenway Park
According to a Red Sox team source, it remained business as usual as of Thursday afternoon.

ESPN.com

Sources: Cubs Evaluating Compensation For Epstein
The Cubs are evaluating a list of players they would feel comfortable trading to the Red Sox.

ESPN.com

Leyland Won't Use Benoit, Valverde In Game 5
Tigers manager Jim Leyland has ruled out two of his top relievers for Thursday's crucial Game 5 of the ALCS.

ESPN.com

Berkman, Ellsbury Win Comeback Awards
Lance Berkman and Jacoby Ellsbury received the Comeback Player of the Year Awards for the 2011 season.

ESPN.com

Quade Awaits Future With Cubs
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts is taking a low-key approach with his search for a new GM.

ESPN.com

Angels To Speak With Two Yankees Execs
The Angels have received permission to speak with two Yankees executives about their vacant GM position.

ESPN.com

Howard May Miss Start Of Next Season
Ryan Howard had surgery Wednesday to repair his torn achilles' tendon.

AP

Big Papi Talks Free Agency
David Ortiz spoke about the possibility of signing with the Yankees during an interview on Wednesday.

ESPN.com

Wild-Card Cardinals Take 2-1 Series Lead
The Cardinals bullpen combined for four perfect innings Wednesday night for a 4-3 win over the Brewers.

ESPN.com

Rangers Take Commanding Series Lead
The Rangers beat the Tigers 3-1 on Wednesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the ALCS.

ESPN.com

Pittsburgh's Morton Has Surgery, Out Six Months
Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton will be out about six months after having hip surgery.

Associated Press

Brian Stow Released From Hospital
The Giants fan that was severely beaten outside Dodgers Stadium has been transferred to a rehabilitation facility after nearly seven months in hospitals.

Associated Press

Royals Claim Laffey Off Waivers From Yankees
The Royals added another left-hander to their bullpen on Tuesday by acquiring Aaron Laffey from the Yankees in a waiver claim.

Kansas City Star