July 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Nationals Prospect Rendon Suffers Ankle Fracture
Anthony Rendon suffered a partial fracture of his left ankle while running the bases on April 7 during a Class-a Potomac game.

Washington Post

Inge Set To Join Tigers In Chicago
Brandon Inge began the season on the disabled list because of a groin injury and is eligible to be activated Saturday.

Detroit Free-Press

Carl Crawford Has Elbow Strain
Carl Crawford recently returned to Boston to have his left elbow examined by team doctors.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Luke Scott: Fenway Park Is 'A Dump'
As the Red Sox get ready to kick off their 100th season at Fenway Park, Rays hitter Luke Scott says the ballpark is "a dump."

ESPN.com

Pujols: Yankees Home Opener Just Another Game
Albert Pujols has never played at the new Yankee Stadium.

Matthew Ehalt/ESPN.com

D-Backs Off To Best Start Since 2000
Arizona has been red-hot, but they sit second in the National League West through a week's worth of action.

MLB.com

Mauer, Morneau Homer In Same Game For First Time Since 2010
The pair had never accomplished the feat at Target Field and hadn't done so since July 6, 2010.

MLB.com

Howard, Utley Improving For Phillies
The Phillies are struggling offensively without Ryan Howard and Chase Utley.

CSN Philly

MLB, Union Closing Gap In Drug Test System
The Ryan Braun collection issue has led to change in Major League Baseball.

MLB.com

Vin Scully's Health Improving, Could Call Saturday's Game
The Hall of Fame broadcaster has missed the current homestand because he is home recuperating from a cold.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Gio Gonzalez Gets First Major League Hit
Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez collected his first career hit off Mat Latos on Thursday.

MLB.com

Dodgers Off To Best Start Since 1981
The Dodgers swept the Pirates with a 3-2 win on Thursday night for a 6-1 start, their best since 1981.

MLB.com

Astros Set To Activate Jed Lowrie
Astros shortstop Jed Lowrie will be reinstated from the DL on Friday.

ESPN.com

Mets' Wright Cleared To Play
David Wright has been cleared to play by a hand specialist who examined his broken right pinkie.

ESPN.com

Burrell Will Retire With Phillies
Pat Burrell will sign a one-day minor league contract and retire with the Phillies organization.

ESPN.com

Berkman Day-To-Day With Calf Strain
Lance Berkman could miss the weekend series with the Cubs with a left calf strain.

ESPN.com

Nats Shut Down Michael Morse
The Nationals have shut down Michael Morse for about six weeks with a injured back muscle.

ESPN.com

Rangers, Hamilton's Agent Talk
Josh Hamilton's agent met with some members of the Rangers' brass on Wednesday.

ESPN.com

Orioles Sign Joel Pineiro To Minor League Deal
The Orioles have signed veteran pitcher Joe Pineiro to a minor league contract.

AP

Damon Has Deal With Indians
The Indians have signed veteran outfielder Johnny Damon to help a struggling offense.

ESPN.com

Lincecum Rocked In Shortest Career Start
Tim Lincecum was shelled for six runs in 2 1-3 innings Wednesday night in Colorado.

AP

Buster Posey Out Of Lineup With Shingles
Giants' catcher Buster Posey has been diagnosed with shingles and will not be in tonight's lineup.

ESPN.com

Brewers, Greinke Letting Contract Talks 'Rest'
The Brewers and right-hander Zack Greinke have decided to table discussions regarding a contract extension.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Nationals Not Anxious To Deal Lannan
The Orioles, Cubs, Tigers, Red Sox, Astros and Tigers are among teams that have expressed interest in John Lannan.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

30-Team MLB Scoop, April Edition
Jimmy Rollins headed for Philadelphia milestones, Cleveland locks up young players, a number of prospects club home runs and April Fuld's Day.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Legendary Yankee Pinstripes Turn 100
The Yankees first wore pinstripes on April 11, 1912.

MLB.com

Survey: Ozzie Guillen Should Keep Job
Ozzie Guillen was suspended by the Marlins for five games for making positive comments about Fidel Castro.

ESPN.com

Hellickson Hit In Head During Batting Practice
Jeremy Hellickson has been taken to a hospital as a precaution.

Associated Press

Francona Won't Attend Fenway Park's Centennial
Terry Francona and the Red Sox parted ways after the club collapsed last September and missed the playoffs.

ESPN.com

Martinez Doesn't Need Season-Ending Surgery, Return Possible
Victor Martinez will have an MRI in July that will determine when he may be able to return.

Associated Press