June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Cubs Sign Gerardo Concepcion
The left-hander is guaranteed $6 million under the deal.

Doug Padilla/ESPN.com

Morales Feels No Pain After Running Bases
Kendrys Morales is on target to be in the lineup for the Angels on Opening Day.

Mark Saxon/ESPN.com

Miami's Stanton Taken To Hospital For X-Rays
Giancarlo Stanton has been taken to a hospital for X-rays after being hit in the left wrist by a pitch.

Associated Press

Yankees Concerned About Pineda's Velocity
Michael Pineda made his second start of the spring on Saturday for the Yankees, but his velocity was still troubling.

New York Daily News

Blue Jays May Be Interested In Blanton
Toronto's general manager watched Joe Blanton pitch for the Phillies on Saturday.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Cespedes Debuts With A's, Hits Home Run
Yoenis Cespedes debuted with the Athletics on Saturday afternoon, delivering a solo home run and an RBI single.

Associated Press

Burnett Plays Catch Week After Surgery
A.J. Burnett returned to spring training with the Pirates on Saturday, eight days after having surgery to repair a fractured orbital bone.

Associated Press

David Wright To Sit Another Week
David Wright will not return until next weekend at the earliest as he rehabs from a left rib cage issue.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Bautista Clubs First Home Run Of Spring
Jose Bautista hit his first home run of the spring in Toronto's 5-2 win over Houston on Saturday.

Associated Press

Dodgers Sign NFL's Jarrad Page To Deal
The Dodgers have signed Vikings defensive back Jarrad Page to a Minor League contract as an outfielder.

MLB.com

Phillies Remain Cautious With Utley's Knee
The Phillies expect to have Chase Utley on April 5 when they open the season against the Pirates.

CSN Philly

Shields To Start Rays Opener Over Price
James Shields started the team's first game in 2008, 2009 and 2010, but last season David Price earned the honor.

St. Petersburg Times

Jose Canseco Banned By Mexican League
Jose Canseco has been suspended from the Mexican League after refusing to undergo a doping test.

ESPN.com

Wainwright Tosses Two Scoreless Innings
In his first appearance in nearly a year, Adam Wainwright tossed two scoreless innings against the Twins on Friday.

Associated Press

Buchholz Isn't Worried About Back Issues
The Boston right-hander worked on his changeup in Friday's outing against the Padres.

MLB.com

Bochy Has Angels Scout Removed From Stands
Giants manager Bruce Bochy broke an unwritten rule when he had a scout from the Angels removed from the stands this week.

Yahoo! Sports

Chris Young Pushing For Return To Mets
A reunion between the Mets and Chris Young is looking more and more likely.

New York Daily News

Aramis Ramirez Defends Hendry's Tenure With Cubs
Aramis Ramirez, now with the Brewers, has taken the time to defend former Cubs general manager Jim Hendry.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yankees May Eventually Have To Decide Between Cano, Granderson
The Yankees want to avoid the luxury tax in the future, but both Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson will be free agents after the 2013 season.

New York Daily News

Jansen Cleared After Heart Scare
Kenley Jansen has been cleared to resume workouts after experiencing shortness of breath and difficulty sleeping.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Reimold Released From Hospital
Nolan Reimold returned to the clubhouse on Saturday, a day after taking a fastball to the head against the Rays.

Associated Press

Price Hurts Himself Drying Off Too Vigorously
David Price was forced to leave Thursday's game with a neck spasm after toweling himself off too vigorously.

St. Petersburg Times

Verlander Wants To Turn Detroit Into A Major Market
Justin Verlander has three years and $60 million left on his contract with the Tigers.

FOX Sports

Kipnis Among 12 Players Signed By Indians
Among the players were veteran second baseman Jason Kipnis, outfielder Shelly Duncan and catcher Lou Marson.

Associated Press

Reimold Hit In Head By Pitch, Taken To Hospital
Nolan Reimold was taken to a hospital after he was hit in the left side of the head by a fastball from Rays pitcher Alex Cobb.

Associated Press

Robertson Escapes With Bone Bruise
David Robertson suffered nothing more than a bone bruise on his right foot.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Moorad Withdraws Application To Buy Padres
Jeff Moorad has withdrawn his application to complete his purchase of the Padres.

ESPN.com

Cardinals Showed No Interest In Re-Signing Jackson
The Cardinals showed no interest in re-signing Edwin Jackson this winter.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Kushner Withdraws From Dodgers Bidding
There are now seven parties in the running to purchase the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Times

Hunter Would 'Take Less Money' To Return To Angels
Torii Hunter is entering the final year of his five-year, $90 million contract.

Los Angeles Times