June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Hanley Hits First Home Run In New Ballpark
Hanley Ramirez hit the first home run at the new ballpark of the Marlins on Tuesday.

Associated Press

Hughes Admits 'Last Year Was A Failure'
Phil Hughes isn't going to be handed a spot in New York's starting rotation.

Associated Press

Cain, Giants Reaching Common Ground On Talks
The Giants and Matt Cain are getting closer to a contract extension.

CSN Bay Area

Gordon, Royals Continue To Discuss Deal
The Royals continue to negotiate with Alex Gordon as the regular season nears.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Angels Seek Left-Handed Reliever
The Angels are searching for a left-handed reliever for their bullpen.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Talks Between Phillies, Hamels Progressing
Cole Hamels is eligible for free agency after the season.

CSN Philly

Girardi Challenges Hughes To Increase Work Ethic
Phil Hughes worked hard this past winter after reporting to camp in poor shape last year.

Associated Press

Carlos Guillen Announces Retirement
Carlos Guillen has decided to retire after 14 Major League seasons.

Associated Press

Santana Ready To Face Major League Batters
During his long recovery from shoulder surgery, Johan Santana has only faced an empty batter's box, hitters instructed not to swing and wary teammates.

MLB.com

Corey Hart Set For Knee Surgery
Corey Hart will undergo surgery Tuesday in suburban Phoenix to repair torn cartilage in his right knee.

MLB.com

Pineda Looks Good Despite Uncertain Place In Rotation
The Yankees got their first real look at Michael Pineda on Monday as he faced the Phillies in an exhibition game.

Associated Press

Gonzalez Could Play Some Outfield For Red Sox
The Red Sox are preparing Adrian Gonzalez for some time in the outfield this season, specifically during interleague play.

Boston Globe

Molina Was Prepared To Ask For $140M
Yadier Molina's $75 million deal with the Cardinals may have been a bargain.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Padres, Mariners Extend Their Spring Leases
The Padres and Mariners have agreed to a 20-year lease extension with the city of Peoria, Arizona.

Associated Press

Crawford Will Continue To Rest, Opener Unlikely
Opening Day "probably is not realistic" for Carl Crawford, according to Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Darvish Signs Exclusive Deal With Topps
Topps now has exclusive rights for autographed trading and game-used memorabilia cards.

Associated Press

Ryan Howard No Closer To Return
Ryan Howard is no closer to making a return one week after he left the Phillies to have a second procedure on his injured Achilles,

Courier-Post

Braves Feel No Urgency On New Deal For McCann
Brian McCann has one guaranteed year left on the six-year deal he signed in the spring of 2007.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

Greinke To Hire Agent, Extension Still Possible
After initially saying that he planned to negotiate his own contract, Zack Greinke will now hire an agent.

Jim Bowden/ESPN.com

Pineda Not Locked Into Yankees' Rotation
Michael Pineda reported to Spring Training a little overweight.

New York Post

Mets Owners Must Pay $83M, Go To Trial
As the Mets prepare for the 2012 season, the team's ownership is getting ready to go to trial.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Reyes Homers In First Spring At Bat With Marlins
On the second pitch he saw from Ricky Nolasco, Jose Reyes lifted a home run to right field.

MLB.com

Report: Pirates Sign McCutchen To Long-Term Deal
The deal buys out Andrew McCutchen's remaining arbitration years and at least two seasons of free agency.

MLB.com

White Sox Could Still Move Floyd
The Red Sox and Blue Jays could be strong suitors.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Orioles Unlikely To Trade Adam Jones
The Nationals are believed to be interested in Adam Jones.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Zumaya Opts For Tommy John, Will Attempt Comeback
Joel Zumaya hasn't pitched in the Major Leagues since 2010.

Associated Press

Corey Hart Needs Knee Surgery
Corey Hart has a torn meniscus in his right knee.

ESPN.com

Swarm Of Bees Delays Giants, D-Backs
A swarm of bees delayed the Giants-Diamondbacks game for 41 minutes in the second inning on Sunday.

AP

Litsch Won't Pitch For Six Weeks
Jesse Litsch has suffered a setback in his recovery from a right shoulder injury.

MLB.com

Teixeira Being Cautious With Sore Foot
Mark Teixeira recently fouled a ball off his foot.

New York Post