June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Christian Friedrich To Make ML Debut For Rockies
Rockies LHP Christian Friedrich will make his major league debut against the padres on Wednesday.

AP

Mets Place Josh Thole On DL
The Mets placed catcher Josh Thole on the seven-day disabled list Tuesday.

ESPN.com

MLB Fines Nats GM Rizzo For Comments
MLB has penalized Nats GM Mike Rizzo for comments about Cole Hamels.

ESPN.com

Josh Hamilton Has Four-Home-Run-Game
Josh Hamilton hit four home runs on Tuesday night against the Orioles, all two-run shots.

ESPN.com

Brewers Extend Contracts Of GM, Manager
The Brewers have extended the contracts of GM Doug Melvin and manager Ron Roenicke.

AP

Dice-K Closer To Returning To Red Sox
After a third rehab start, Daisuke Matsuzaka is a step closer to returning to the Red Sox.

ESPN.com

Alex Gonzalez Tears ACL, Out For Season
Alex Gonzalez has a torn ligament in his right knee and will have season-ending surgery.

ESPN.com

Jansen Will Replace Guerra As Dodgers Closer
Kenley Jansen will replace Javy Guerra as the Dodgers closer immediately.

ESPN.com

GM: Pettitte To Start Against M's
Andy Pettitte will make his return to the Yankees on Sunday against the Mariners.

ESPN.com

Nats Reinstate Zimmerman; Place Werth On DL
The Nationals have placed outfielder Jayson Werth on the DL.

ESPN.com

Penny Released By Japanese Team, Has MLB Offers
Pitcher Brad Penny has been released from his contract with the Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League.

ESPN.com

Clemens Judge Tells Lawyers To Stop Wasting Time
Judge Reggie Walton scolded lawyers in the Roger Clemens trial to stop wasting time with unnecessary questions.

ESPN.com

Source: 'Complications' With Rivera Not Serious
The agent for Mario Rivera said that Monday's evaluation did not go smoothly.

ESPN.com

Hamels Suspended Five Games
MLB has suspended Cole Hamels five games for intentionally throwing at Bryce Harper on Sunday night.

ESPN.com

Giants' Mota Suspended 100 Games For Positive Test
Giants reliever Guillermo Mota was suspended Monday for 100 games after testing positive for clenbuterol.

MLB.com

A's Already Preparing For Manny's Return
Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension will end on May 30 and the Athletics have begun preparing for his return.

MLB.com

Sizemore To Begin Soft Toss, Hitting Soon
Grady Sizemore, who is on the 60-day disabled list with a back injury, will soon begin resuming baseball activities.

Jordan Bastian/MLB.com (via Twitter)

De La Rosa Begins Journey Back To Majors
Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa made his first rehab start last week for Single-A Modesto.

Denver Post

Ruth's Former Boston Home Listed For $1.65M
The suburban Boston home where Babe Ruth lived after he had been traded to the Yankees is for sale.

Associated Press

Werth Has Surgery, Out For 12 Weeks
Jayson Werth was injured against Philadelphia on Sunday night.

ESPN.com

Rizzo Blasts Hamels, Calls Him 'Fake Tough'
He also called for Cole Hamels to be suspended for his actions on Sunday night.

ESPN.com

30-Team MLB Scoop, May 7th Edition
The Braves carried by their offense, Colorado's rotation issues, the struggles of Matt Moore and what Nick Swisher means to the Yankees.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Nolasco Ties Marlins Record With 68th Win
Ricky Nolasco broke in with the Marlins in 2006, and his record is now 68-51.

MLB.com

Dunn Enjoying Power Resurgence
Adam Dunn, who is hitting .250/.372/.590, has nine home runs and 23 RBI.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Rafael Soriano Could Opt Out If He Gets Chance To Close
Yankees reliever Rafael Soriano has a $13 million player option in his contract for the 2013 season.

New York Post

Cano Has Five Grand Slams In Last 78 Games
Robinson Cano hit a grand slam against the Royals on Sunday afternoon, his fifth in his last 78 games.

Associated Press

Nationals Lose Werth To Broken Wrist
Jayson Werth broke his left wrist Sunday night trying to make a sliding catch against the Phillies.

Associated Press

Hamels Admits Hitting Harper On Purpose
Cole Hamels gave Bryce Harper a "welcome to the big leagues" plunking.

Associated Press

Davis First AL Position Player With Win Since 1968
Chris Davis is the first American League position player to win a game since Rocky Colavito of the Yankees.

MLB.com

Harper Steals Home Against Phillies
Bryce Harper stole home against the Phillies in the first inning of Sunday night's game at Nationals Park.

RealGM Staff Report