Ike Davis continues to struggle and the Mets are no longer dismissing the idea of demoting him to the Triple-A level.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Mets Could Demote Ike Davis
David Wright Pushes Average To .412
He leads the Major Leagues in batting average at this point in the season.
White Sox Complete First Wrigley Sweep Since 1999
The White Sox defeated the Cubs 6-0 on Sunday to complete a sweep of their in-state rival at Wrigley Field.
Mark Ellis Faced Amputation Of Leg
Mark Ellis, who will miss six weeks of action with leg issues, faced amputation of the limb, according to Dodgers manager Don Mattingly.
Farrell Speaks As Though Lind Will Remain With Blue Jays
John Farrell would not comment on a report that Adam Lind was place on outright waivers by the Blue Jays.
Ruth Jersey Sells For Record $4.4M
SCP Auctions said the circa 1920 Yankees uniform top is the earliest known jersey worn by Ruth and it fetched $4,415,658.
Dusty Baker Temporarily Denied Access To Yankee Stadium
Dusty Baker wasn't recognized by a security guard at Yankee Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Strasburg Hits First Major League Homer
Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg hit his first major league homer Sunday, connecting in the fourth inning.
Reds Use Chapman As Closer
The Reds asked Aroldis Chapman to preserve their 5-2 win over the Yankees on Sunday afternoon.
Berkman Considering Retirement
Lance Berkman is dealing with a right knee injury that might eventually lead to his retirement.
Phillies, Indians Scouting Kevin Youkilis
The Phillies and Indians are keeping an eye on Kevin Youkilis as he rehabs from injury, according to a report.
Pirates Acquire Sutton From Braves
The Pirates have acquired infielder Drew Sutton from the Braves for cash considerations.
Amaro Defends Philadelphia's Treatment Of Howard
The Phillies gave Ryan Howard a cortisone shot three weeks before he suffered a significant Achilles injury.
Red Sox Shut Down Dice-K With Strained Trapezius
Daisuke Matsuzaka was supposed to make a rehab start on Tuesday, but that won't happen.
Scherzer Strikes Out 15; Flirts With Tigers Record
Max Scherzer struck out 15 batters over seven innings as the Tigers defeated the Pirates 4-3 on Sunday afternoon.
Soriano Contemplates Offseason Knee Surgery
Alfonso Soriano might wind up having a second surgery on his left knee depending on what it feels like the rest of the season.
Perez Knocks Cleveland Fans For Booing, Low Attendance
Chris Perez earned a save against the Nationals with three strikeouts in the ninth inning.
Manny Ramirez Hitless In Triple-A Debut
Manny Ramirez went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in his Triple-A debut for the Sacramento Rivers Cats on Saturday.
Mark Ellis Has Emergency Leg Surgery
Mark Ellis has been placed on the disabled list following emergency surgery to remove pressure on his left leg.
Marlins Option Gaby Sanchez To Minors
A year after making the National League All-Star team, Gaby Sanchez has been demoted by the Marlins.
Orlando Hudson To Sign With White Sox
The Padres released the infielder earlier this week after a slow start to the season at the plate.
Blue Jays Place Lind On Outright Waivers
Adam Lind was demoted to Triple-A earlier this week just a few weeks shy of enough service time to block such a move.
Cubs Reacquire Koyie Hill From Reds
The Cubs have reacquired catcher Koyie Hill in a deal with the Reds for cash considerations.
De La Rosa's Rehab Pushed Back
Jorge De La Rosa's comeback from Tommy John surgery hit a snag on Saturday when the Rockies decided to shut him down.
Morrow Tosses Second Shutout In Four Starts
Brandon Morrow pitched his second shutout in four starts on Saturday afternoon as the Blue Jays defeated the Mets 2-0
Utley, Howard Could Be Nearing Return
The Phillies haven't officially announced a timetable for Chase Utley or Ryan Howard to return to the field, but there is hope that the pair could play next month.
Konerko Has Cut, Swelling But Eye OK Otherwise
Paul Konerko appears to be OK after getting hit in the eye with a pitch against the Cubs on Friday.
Royals Could Have Perez Back In June
Salvador Perez landed on the 60-day disabled list before the season because of a torn meniscus in his left knee.
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