June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Firing Hatcher Wasn't Scioscia's Decision
Angels manager Mike Scioscia wouldn't go into much detail about the firing of hitting coach Mickey Hatcher.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Tigers Expected To Go 'All In' This Summer
The Tigers and owner Mike Ilitch bet heavily on 2012, giving Prince Fielder a nine-year contract and loading up the team's lineup.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Matsuzaka Not 'All That Close' To Majors
The right-hander's minor league rehab assignment for Tommy John surgery expires May 23.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Brian Wilson Vows To Be Ready For 2013
Brian Wilson has deemed himself ahead of schedule in his recovery from a second Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery.

Associated Press

Pujols Treats Every At-Bat As The Last Of His Career
Albert Pujols hit just his second home run of the season on Wednesday night.

Associated Press

Rhymes Passes Out After Being Hit By Pitch
It occurred after he was hit in the elbow by a pitch thrown by Red Sox reliever Franklin Morales.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Darvish Wins Sixth Game In Seven Decisions
The right-hander pitched seven-plus innings against Oakland.

Associated Press

Lawrie Suspended Four Games; Plans Appeal
Major League Baseball has suspended Brett Lawrie for four games and fined him an undisclosed amount.

Associated Press

Votto's Bat Eventually Headed To Hall Of Fame
The bat Joey Votto used to hit three home runs, including a game-winning grand slam, on Sunday is headed to Cooperstown.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Nova Insists He'll Make Next Start
Ivan Nova says his right ankle is feeling better.

New York Post

Phillies, Rays Swap Outfielders
The Phillies have traded Triple-A outfielder Rich Thompson to the Rays for outfielder Kyle Hudson.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly (via Twitter)

Mets Still Hoping To Retain Wright Long-Term
Mets owner Fred Wilpon called the third baseman "a great kid and a great player."

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Brewers Want To Keep Greinke, Realize Doing So Will Be Hard
Brewers owner Mark Attanasio has made it clear that he wants to retain Zack Greinke, but also acknowledged that the price will be high.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Kevin Hickey Dies At Age 56
Kevin Hickey, a veteran of six Major League seasons as a member of the White Sox and Orioles, has died at age 56.

Associated Press

Schilling's Video Game Company Seeks Help From Rhode Island
Curt Schilling's request has prompted state leaders to consider whether the firm is viable enough to justify further investment.

Associated Press

Josh Johnson Gets First Win Since April 2011
The Marlins defeated the Pirates 6-2 on Tuesday as Josh Johnson earned his first victory in more than a year.

MLB.com

Papelbon: Philadelphia 'Makes You Feel Like You Are In Paris'
Jonathan Papelbon has never been to Paris, but he thinks Philadelphia compares to the European city.

Big League Stew

Manager: Misplaced Ointment Led To Strasburg's Poor Start
Stephen Strasburg suffered his first loss of the season in Washington's 6-1 loss to San Diego on Tuesday afternoon.

Big League Stew

Carlos Lee Runs Into Umpire, Gets Elbowed In Eye
Houston's Carlos Lee stumbled during a play on Tuesday night, running into an umpire.

Big League Stew

Wright Gives Collins Earful After Being Pulled
Terry Collins removed David Wright from the game after D.J. Carrasco hit Milwaukee's Ryan Braun with a pitch.

New York Daily News

Melky Cabrera Noncommittal On Extension
Brian Sabean has said that he would be open to midseason contract extension talks with Melky Cabrera under the right circumstances.

San Francisco Chronicle

Manny Ramirez Set To Begin Minor League Stint
Manny Ramirez is scheduled to begin a 10-game minor league stint with Triple-A Sacramento.

Associated Press

Lawrie Ejected After Thrown Helmet Hits Umpire
The ninth inning turned nasty during Toronto's loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.

Associated Press

Yankees Put David Robertson On DL
David Robertson was installed as New York's closer after Mariano Rivera suffered a season-ending injury earlier this month.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Angels Fire Hitting Coach Mickey Hatcher
The Angels have fired veteran hitting coach Mickey Hatcher.

ESPN.com

Fielder Takes Over Consecutive Games Streak
With Matt Kemp going on the disabled list Monday with a strained left hamstring, Prince Fielder is now baseball's active leader in consecutive games played.

MLB.com

Cubs, Red Sox Complete Byrd Trade
Chicago has acquired left-hander Hunter Cervenka from Boston.

Alex Speier/WEEI.com (via Twitter)

Manny Ramirez Eager To Join Athletics
Manny Ramirez will be eligible to play for the Athletics on May 30, the same day in which he will turn 40 years old.

San Francisco Chronicle

Sources: Citi Field To Host 2013 All-Star Game
Major League Baseball will officially award the 2013 All-Star Game to Citi Field at a ceremony Wednesday.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Clemens Juror Falls Asleep, Gets Dismissed
A second juror has been dismissed in the Roger Clemens trial for falling asleep during the trial.

ESPN.com