June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Weaver Received 116 Text Messages After No-Hitter
The Angels right-hander received messages from "The Late Show with David Letterman" and Cooperstown.

Los Angeles Times

Cubs Replace Marmol With Closer Combo
The Cubs have decided to remove Carlos Marmol as their closer, replacing him with a combination of left-hander James Russell and right-hander Rafael Dolis.

Associated Press

Delmon Young Reinstated After Seven Days
Delmon Young has been reinstated and is eligible to play for the Tigers on Friday night against the White Sox.

Associated Press

Dodgers Sign Bobby Abreu
Bobby Abreu hit .208 in 24 at-bats before the Angels let him go last Friday.

Associated Press

RealGM's MLB Team Rankings Through 5/4
The Orioles have worked their way into the top-three, while the Cardinals and Rangers continue to dominate and the Cubs and Twins remain in the basement.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Report: Soccer Fans Upset At Twins Fans For Stealing Anthem
The British are upset over some Twins fans stealing the anthem of one of England's professional soccer clubs, Leeds United.

Big League Stew

Marmol May Be Out As Chicago's Closer
Dave Sveum said his "only options" are James Russell and Rafael Dolis.

Chicago Tribune

Hunter Would Consider Signing With Twins
Torii Hunter is in the final year of his contract with the Angels.

Star Tribune

Rivera Isn't Sure If Career Is Over, Will Go Through Rehab
Mariano Rivera tore the ACL in his right knee while shagging balls during batting practice in Kansas City on Thursday night.

Associated Press

Royals Finally Get First Home Victory
The Royals defeated the Yankees 4-3 on Thursday night, earning their first home win of the 2012 season.

Associated Press

Angels Acquire Ernesto Frieri From Padres
The Angels have acquired reliever Ernesto Frieri from the Padres in exchange for minor leaguers Alexi Amarista and Donn Roach.

Mark Saxon/ESPN.com

Business Leaders Working To Keep A's In Oakland
The leaders of some of the biggest companies in Oakland are joining forces with city officials to try to keep the Athletics in town.

Associated Press

Mariano Rivera Suffers Torn ACL
Yankees veteran closer Mariano Rivera has a torn ACL in his right knee, that could potentially end his career.

ESPN.com

Bonifacio Nearing Marlins Steal Mark
Emilio Bonifacio is 10-for-10 in steal attempts to begin the season, five shy of Chuck Carr's 1994 record for successful steal attempts to start a season.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Fuentes Relishes Save No. 200
He's the 43rd major-league pitcher to reach that mark, and the sixth left-hander.

San Francisco Chronicle

Morneau Has Post-Surgical Complications
Six months after having his tendon repaired, Justin Morneau is now experiencing typical post-surgical complications such as swelling and fluid buildup.

Pioneer Press

Reds Sign Wuertz To Minors Deal
Cincinnati bolstered their bullpen with the right-hander.

Joel Sherman/New York Post (via Twitter)

Leonys Martin Has Torn Thumb Ligament
Rangers outfield prospect Leonys Martin will miss six to eight weeks with a torn thumb ligament.

Evan Grant/Dallas Morning News (via Twitter)

Halladay Leaves Phillies Due To Family Matter
Roy Halladay left the Phillies immediately following the team's loss to the Braves.

MLB.com

Cubs Get Dempster, Wood Back From DL
The move cost Randy Wells and Scott Maine their spots on Chicago's roster.

Associated Press

Giants' Sandoval Breaks Hand Swinging Bat
Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval has fractured the hamate bone in his left hand.

ESPN.com

Weaver Defies Superstition, Goes To Bathroom During No-Hitter
Jered Weaver sprinted to the clubhouse for a bathroom break in the eighth inning of his no-hitter on Wednesday night.

Yahoo! Sports

Nova's Winning Streak Ends At 15, One Shy Of Mark
Ivan Nova lost for the first time since June 3, 2011.

New York Daily News

Don Zimmer Hospitalized With Kidney Issue
Rays adviser Don Zimmer has been hospitalized for the past week due to kidney problems.

St. Petersburg Times

Dodgers, Abreu Discussing Part-Time Role
The Angels released the 38-year-old outfielder on Friday after he got off to a slow start in a limited role.

ESPN.com

Reports: Gamel Needs Knee Surgery
Brewers first baseman Mat Gamel needs surgery for a torn ligament in his right knee, according to multiple reports.

Associated Press

Red Sox Place Youkilis On DL; Promote Middlebrooks
Will Middlebrooks was hitting .333 with nine home runs and 27 RBI with Pawtucket.

ESPN.com

Harper Helps Washington End Skid
The Nationals ended their losing streak in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night.

Associated Press

Red Sox Sign Mark Prior To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox signed pitcher Mark Prior to a minor league deal on Wednesday.

ESPN.com

Jered Weaver Tosses No-Hitter
Jered Weaver pitched the second no-hitter in the majors in less than two weeks, beating the Twins 9-0 on Wednesday night.

ESPN.com