June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Howard Could Resume Activites Next Week
The Phillies are hoping that Ryan Howard will resume baseball activities next week.

MLB.com

Willis Reportedly Leaves Triple-A Team Without Permission
The Orioles have no plans to release the left-hander.

Baltimore Sun

Orioles Sign Hall To Minor-League Deal
Bill Hall will report to Baltimore's Triple-A team in Norfolk.

Baltimore Sun

Pudge Rodriguez May Join Rangers Organization
Ivan Rodriguez, who officially announced his retirement on Monday, plans to remain around the game of baseball.

Dallas Morning News

Utley Joins Phillies For Workouts
Chase Utley joined his Phillies teammates for workouts before Monday's game against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

CSN Philly

Mets Place Bay On DL With Rib Fracture
Jason Bay suffered the injury on a full-extension attempt at a catch in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Giants.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Braves Demote Jurrjens To Triple-A
Jair Jurrjens has a 9.37 ERA in four starts this season.

Associated Press

Day Games No Longer Issue For Hamilton
Josh Hamilton is hitting .500 during the day this season after posting a .220 average in daylight last year.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Rays, Matsui Close To Minor League Deal
Tampa Bay wants to add to their depth at Triple-A Durham and to see how much is left in Hideki Matsui's bat.

Associated Press

Valentine Cracks Joke During Mound Visit
In the midst of a five-game losing streak and bullpen troubles, Bobby Valentine cracked a joke during a mound visit on Monday night.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Hamilton Sets Texas Home Run Mark
Josh Hamilton hit his eighth home run of the season on Monday night against the Yankees.

Associated Press

Jeter Hitting .346 Over Last 85 Games
Derek Jeter had four hits against the Rangers on Monday night, pushing his 2012 average to .411.

Associated Press

Braun's Overturned Suspension May Never Be Explained
If players and owners are able to reach agreement on changes to their rules for collecting specimens, an arbitrator's decision won't have to be explained.

ESPN.com

A's Call Up Jarrod Parker To Start
The Athletics have called up prospect Jarrod Parker to start Wednesday against the White Sox.

CBS Sports

Braves Giving Pastornicky Time To Clear Head
Tyler Pastornicky said after the game he's spent time "working on some things" with his swing this week.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Orlando Hudson In Danger Of Being Released
Orlando Hudson must improve his play on the field this season or the Padres might consider releasing him.

San Diego Union-Tribune

Pettitte Will Make Double-A Start Wednesday
Andy Pettitte will return to New Jersey this week to make the next start of his comeback.

Associated Press

Tebow Tweets Humber Following Perfect Game
"Congrats @Philip_Humber on accomplishing one of the greatest feats in all of sports! #PerfectGame," Tebow tweeted.

ESPN.com

Pudge Rodriguez Retires As Ranger
Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez retired from Major League Baseball on Monday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Mets Sticking With Francisco As Closer
Frank Francisco has been charged with runs in each of his past four appearances.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Liriano Could Be Headed To Minors Or Bullpen
Francisco Liriano struggled yet again on Sunday, making a demotion to the Minor Leagues or Minnesota's bullpen possible.

Star Tribune

Red Sox Get Two Picks As Compensation For Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon has been effective for the Phillies thus far, going 5-for-5 in save opportunities.

Boston Globe

Anthony Rizzo Dominating In Triple-A
Anthony Rizzo has started .377 with five homers and 13 RBIs in 13 games at Iowa.

Boston Globe

Peavy On Radar As Midseason Acquisition
Jake Peavy has excelled to begin the season, going 2-0 with 2.75 ERA in his first three starts of 2012.

Boston Globe

Red Sox Make Bard Available Out Of Bullpen
The Red Sox have one of the worst bullpens in baseball this season.

Steven Krasner/ESPN.com

Rangers Beat Tigers On Missed Call In 11th
Alberto Gonzalez bunted the ball off his right leg in the 11th inning on Sunday, something umpires missed.

Associated Press

Halladay Walks Three-Straight For First Time
Roy Halladay has incredible command, but showed that he is human on Saturday against the Padres.

Big League Stew

Carl Crawford Could Soon Begin Throwing
Carl Crawford will return to Boston this week to have his strained left elbow checked.

Boston Globe

When Trout Is Promoted, He'll Play Everyday
The Angels aren't going to promote Mike Trout to the Major Leagues until there is an everyday position available.

Los Angeles Times

Colon Could Become Trade Target
Bartolo Colon, who has pitched very well, has a salary of just $2 million this season.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com