June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Chris Perez Fined $750 For 'Reckless' Tweet
Chris Perez lashed out on his Twitter feed following a heated game with the Royals.

Associated Press

Daisuke Matsuzaka To Start Rehab
Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will start a rehab assignment Monday in Salem, the Virginia.

Steven Krasner/ESPN.com

Cubs Place Kerry Wood On Disabled List
The Cubs have placed Kerry Wood on the disabled list with right shoulder fatigue.

ESPN.com

MLB, Union Will Deny Pujols-Type Deals In Future
Major League Baseball and the MLBPA have informed teams and agents that they no longer will approve personal-service deals and special "milestone" bonus clauses.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

Galarraga Wants To Pitch For Marlins
Miami isn't in need of starting pitching at the moment, but Ozzie Guillen listened to the pitch nonetheless.

Miami Herald

Angels Have $121M Committed To 10 Players For 2013
Having signed Erick Aybar to a contract extension, the Angels now have $121 million committed to 10 players for next season.

Mike DiGiovanna.Los Angeles Times (via Twitter)

Rangers Likely To Insist On Clause In Any Hamilton Contract
Josh Hamilton's agent says there has been preliminary dialogue between Texas and the outfielder on a new contract.

MLB.com

Lincecum Doesn't Expect Problems To Continue
The right-hander has a 10.54 ERA and his velocity is down.

San Jose Mercury News

Howard To Have Ankle Wound Examined
A good report could get Ryan Howard closer to the field.

CSN Philly

Astros Hit Three Triples In One Inning
The Astros hit three triples in the first inning of their 11-4 win over the Nationals on Thursday night.

Associated Press

Granderson Makes History At New Yankee Stadium
Curtis Granderson hit three home runs and went 5-for-5 on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Granderson Hits Three Home Runs In Yankees Win
Curtis Granderson hit three home runs on Thursday night to help lead the Yankees past the Twins 7-6.

ESPN.com

Selig: A's, Rays Need New Ballparks
Commissioner Bud Selig insists the A's and Rays must have new ballparks to be able to compete.

ESPN.com

Report: Theo Not Invited To Fenway Ceremonies
The Red Sox did not invite former GM Theo Epstein to take part in the Fenway Park 100th anniversary ceremonies Friday.

ESPN.com

Berkman Headed To DL; Schumaker To Be Activated
The Cardinals are set to place Lance Berkman on the 15-day DL with a left calf injury.

ESPN.com

Thirty Potential Clemens Jurors Make Cut
Opening arguments in the Roger Clemens perjury case are set to begin on Monday.

ESPN.com

Dykstra Sentenced To Nine Months In Jail
Former Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra has been sentenced to nine months in jail after pleading no contest to charges of exposure and assault.

ESPN.com

Red Sox Send Mark Melancon To Triple-A
The Red Sox have sent reliever Mark Melancon to Triple-A Pawtucket.

ESPN.com

Giants Win 'Classic' Lee-Cain Pitchers' Duel
Melky Cabrera hit an RBI single in the 11th inning as the Giants beat the Phillies 1-0 on Wednesday night.

ESPN.com

Brian Wilson To Have Elbow Surgery
Dr. James Andrews examined Brian Wilson on Wednesday and confirmed the Giants' diagnosis of a torn ulnar collateral ligament.

ESPN.com

Yankees Place Gardner On DL
The Yankees have placed Brett Gardner on the 15-day DL with a bruised left elbow and a strained arm muscle.

ESPN.com

Angels, Erick Aybar Reach Deal
The Angels have reached agreement on a multiyear extension with shortstop Erick Aybar.

ESPN.com

Source: 'Pudge' Rodriguez To Retire Monday
Ivan Rodriguez will retire Monday in Arlington as a member of the Texans Rangers.

ESPN.com

D-Backs Place Young, Blum On DL
The D-Backs have placed Chris Young and Geoff Blum on the 15-day DL before Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

ESPN.com

Napoli Shooting For Deal Between Martinez, Molina
Mike Napoli is looking for a deal between $52 million over four years and $75 million over five.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Cubs Send Wood Home For Cortisone Shot
Kerry Wood has had shoulder issues "on and off" since spring training, according to general manager Jed Hoyer.

Chicago Tribune

O'Malley Family Contemplates Buying Padres
Peter O'Malley declined to discuss what his role would be should his family succeed in buying the Padres.

Los Angeles Times

Sources: Red Sox Scouting Podsednik
Boston is in need of an outfielder in the wake of Jacoby Ellsbury's shoulder injury.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Pirates Promote Brad Lincoln From Triple-A
The Pirates have placed Jeff Karstens on the disabled list, promoting Brad Lincoln from Triple-A Indianapolis in a related move.

MLB.com

Source: Angels, Aybar Nearing New Deal
Erick Aybar is expected to receive a new deal from Los Angeles on Thursday.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com