June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Rangers Rookie Pitcher Caught In Wrong Uniform
Texas clubhouse manager Richard "Hoggy" Price got the fastest attendant he could find put a blue jersey with the rookie's name.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Dodgers Discussing How To Keep Ethier
Los Angeles now has new ownership and Andre Ethier, a pending free agent, is open to remaining with the team.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Angels, Nationals Discussing Bourjos
The Royals, Diamondbacks and Blue Jays also have checked on the availability of Peter Bourjos.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Nationals May Have Better Luck Trading Wang Than Lannan
John Lannan has a 6.10 ERA in six starts and will earn $5 million this season.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Inge Has Kind Words For Detroit Clubhouse
Brandon Inge, who was released by the Tigers last month, smacked a grand slam against his former team this week.

MLB.com

Rivera On Blood Thinners, Clot Won't Delay Surgery
Mariano Rivera needs to rehab his knee and get some range of motion back before he undergoes surgery.

New York Post

Teixeira Battling Breathing Problem
Mark Teixeira is off to his customary slow start, but perhaps he has found a reason why he has struggled this spring.

New York Post

Lewis Makes History With Five HRs, 12 Strikeouts
Rangers starter Colby Lewis made history with a bizarre outing against the Orioles on Thursday.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Sabathia Outduels Price After Six Tries
CC Sabathia outpitched David Price on Thursday night for the first time in six career matchups between the left-handers.

Associated Press

Nationals Hold Meeting, Strasburg Ks 13
Davey Johnson held a teem meeting on Thursday as the Nationals attempted to end a five-game losing streak.

Associated Press

Brett Gardner Has Setback, MRI Scheduled
Brett Gardner has returned to New York to undergo another MRI on his right arm.

ESPN.com

Iannetta Out Six To Eight Weeks With Wrist Injury
Angels catcher Chris Iannetta will be out 6-8 weeks because of an injury to his right wrist.

ESPN.com

Youkilis Talks Middlebrooks, Future With Red Sox
Kevin Youkilis is not oblivious to the discussions of how the emergence of Will Middlebrooks could impact his future with the Red Sox.

ESPN.com

Buchholz Defends Beckett's Golf Day
Clay Buchholz doesn't understand the fuss over Josh Beckett playing golf on an off day.

ESPN.com

Vlad Guerrero Agrees To Deal With Jays
The Blue Jays signed veteran Vladimir Guerrero to a minor league deal on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Pirates Place Hanrahan On Bereavement List
The Pirates have placed Joel Hanrahan on the bereavement list and have recalled Daniel McCutchen from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Press Release

Cashman Testifies At Clemens' Perjury Trial
Yankees GM Brian Cashman testified Thursday in the Roger Clemens' perjury trial.

ESPN.com

MLB Ready To Outlaw Third-To-First Trick Move
MLB executives and umpires would like to make the third-to-first trick move a balk beginning next season.

ESPN.com

Valentine Rips Umpires After Loss To Royals
Bobby Valentine watched the Red Sox lose to the Royals 4-3 on Wednesday night in a game that featured a couple of close umpire calls.

ESPN.com

Hamilton Won't Be Distracted By Contract Talks
Josh Hamilton vowed Wednesday not to let contract talks distract him this season.

ESPN.com

Twins Send Liriano To Bullpen, Valencia To Triple-A
The Twins have moved Francisco Liriano from the rotation to the bullpen and have sent Danny Valencia to Triple-A Rochester.

ESPN.com

A's Cespedes Strains Left Hand
A's outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has a strained left hand that he injured during batting practice on Wednesday.

ESPN.com

Red Sox PA Announcer Carl Beane Dies At 59
Red Sox PA announcer Carl Beane died on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack while driving.

ESPN.com

Valentine Aware Of Beckett's Golf Outing
Josh Beckett was playing golf two days before he missed a start because of stiffness in his right lat muscle.

ESPN.com

Rivera: Blood Clot In Calf Found At Exam
Mario Rivera revealed on Wednesday that his plan all along was to come back and play next year.

ESPN.com

White Sox' Sale Will Have MRI On Elbow
White Sox pitcher Chris Sale will undergo an MRI on his left elbow.

ESPN.com

Blue Jays Demote Cordero From Closer Role
Casey Janssen will now handle the ninth-inning duties for the Blue Jays.

ESPN.com

Sveum Understands Wood's Frustration
Cubs manager Dale Sveum said Kerry Wood's actions were not ideal behavior, but understands the pitchers frustration.

ESPN.com

Ex-Drug Dealer Gets Jurors' Attention In Clemens' Trial
Kirk Radomski injected some energy into Roger Clemens' perjury trial on Wednesday.

ESPN.com

Willis Drops Grievance Against O's
The Orioles have granted Dontrelle Willis his request to pitch as a starter in the minor leagues.

ESPN.com