June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Braun Receives MVP Hardware Before Finale
The Brewers hosted a Sunday ceremony to honor Ryan Braun, giving fans a chance to celebrate their role in his 2011 NL MVP season.

MLB.com

Blackburn To Rejoin Minnesota's Rotation
Nick Blackburn felt a cramp in the back of his right shoulder April 14 against Texas

Associated Press

Yankees-Red Sox Game Postponed
Sunday night's game between the Yankees and Red Sox at Fenway Park has been postponed due to inclement weather.

RealGM Staff Report

Humber's Pitch Count Second-Lowest In Perfect Game
Philip Humber needed just 96 pitches to toss a perfect game against the Mariners on Saturday.

Associated Press

Beltre Hopes To Miss Only Four Games
Adrian Beltre missed 37 games with a similar injury last season, but this hamstring pull isn't as serious.

Dallas Morning News

Blue Jays Place Sergio Santos On DL
The Blue Jays have placed closer Sergio Santos on the 15-day disabled with right shoulder inflammation.

Associated Press

Burnett Dazzles In Debut With Pirates
A.J. Burnett had an impressive debut with the Pirates on Saturday after his season was delayed by a fractured right orbital bone.

Associated Press

Red Sox Haven't Ruled Out Returning Bard To Bullpen
The Red Sox haven't ruled out a return to the bullpen for right-hander Daniel Bard.

ESPN.com

Cherington Backs Valentine After Closed-Door Meeting
Ben Cherington and Bobby Valentine had a meeting behind closed doors that included Larry Lucchino and John W. Henry.

ESPN.com

Phillies Place Cliff Lee On 15-Day DL
The Phillies have placed Cliff Lee on the 15-day DL with a left oblique strain.

ESPN.com

Red Sox Trade For Marlon Byrd
The Red Sox have acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd, and cash considerations from the Cubs in exchange for pitcher Michael Bowden, and a player to be named.

MLB.com

Philip Humber Tosses Perfect Game
White Sox right-hander Phil Humber threw the 21st perfect game in Major League history on Saturday afternoon.

RealGM Staff Report

Soriano Still Without Extra-Base Hit
Alfonso Soriano has eight RBI this season, but they have come on just 11 hits, none of which have been for extra bases.

Chicago Sun-Times

Clemens Nearly Attended Fenway Celebration
Roger Clemens had family obligations in Texas that kept him from Fenway Park on Friday afternoon.

Boston Globe

Nationals Hold Zimmerman Out With Shoulder Issue
Ryan Zimmerman was a late scratch for Washington against Miami on Saturday because of mild right shoulder inflammation.

Associated Press

Source: Red Sox Nearing Deal For Byrd
The Cubs and Red Sox have discussed a deal that would send Marlon Byrd to Boston.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Yankees Shut Down Pineda With Shoulder Pain
After the right-hander felt pain in his pitching elbow during his most recent rehab assignment, the Yankees have shut down Michael Pineda.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

RealGM's MLB Team Rankings Through 4/21
The Rangers have won seven-straight thanks to the highest OPS (.881) in the Major Leagues, while the Cubs have dropped to last place.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Despite .426 Average, Hamilton Isn't Locked In
Josh Hamilton sure looks dialed in, but he doesn't think he has reached his apex this season.

FOX Sports

Royals Trying To Follow Rays' Blueprint For Success
The Royals have the fourth-lowest payroll in baseball, but that number figures to increase as their young players mature.

Kansas City Star

Mitch Moreland Would Consider Pitching If He 'Could No Longer Hit'
Mitch Moreland was a standout pitcher in high school and college, but the Rangers gave him the choice of which path to take in the Majors.

Fan Graphs

Numbers Show Lincecum Has Been Unlucky
The batting average against Tim Lincecum on balls in play is an unreasonably high .426 through three starts.

San Jose Mercury News

Will Orioles Deal Adam Jones Before Summer?
Adam Jones entered play on Friday batting .321/.357/.679 on the year, and .345 with four homers the past seven days.

ESPN.com

Reds Beat Cubs For 10,000th Victory
The Reds earned their 10,000th victory as a franchise on Friday as they defeated the Cubs 9-4 at Wrigley Field.

MLB.com

Starlin Castro Won't Be Charged In Assault Case
Chicago police said in January that they were investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Starlin Castro.

Associated Press

A-Rod Passes Griffey Jr. On Home Run List
Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. played together as members of the Mariners from 1994-1999.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Jeter: Yankees Can't Wait Around For HRs
The Yankees hit five solo home runs in their win over the Red Sox on Friday afternoon.

Associated Press

Pujols Isn't Caught Up In Home Run Drought
Through 13 games, Albert Pujols still lacks a home run as a member of the Angels.

MLB.com

Cubs Remain Favorites For Jorge Soler
He still isn't officially a free agent, but the Cubs remain the favorites for Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler.

Chicago Tribune

Hughes, Garcia Likely Headed To Bullpen
The Yankees could add Andy Pettitte and Michael Pineda to their rotation as early as next month.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports