June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Report: Gwynn Owes $400K In Unpaid Taxes
Tony Gwynn has joined with movie producer Thomas Tull in an effort to buy the Padres.

ESPN.com

Gardner Suffers Setback With Elbow
Brett Gardner has suffered another setback to his injured right elbow and it appears as though he won't return until after next month's All-Star break.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Report: Longoria Ready For Rehab Assignment
Evan Longoria told the Tampa Tribune on Saturday that he hopes to begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday or Thursday.

ESPN.com

Zambrano Leaves With Lower Back Stiffness
Carlos Zambrano allowed seven runs in less than three innings against the Rays.

Associated Press

Blue Jays Expected To Target Quentin
If he is made available, the Blue Jays are among the teams expected to target Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Phillies Bolster Bullpen With Rosenberg
The Phillies have promoted B.J. Rosenberg from the minors, adding another right-hander to their bullpen.

Associated Press

Braves To Promote Julio Teheran
The Braves will recall pitcher Julio Teheran to start on Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Associated Press

Mauer To Return After Four-Game Absence
Joe Mauer will play on Saturday after missing four games with a sprained right thumb.

Associated Press

Strasburg's 13 Ks Most At Fenway By Visiting Pitcher Since 2001
Stephen Strasburg recorded 13 strikeouts on Friday night against the Red Sox.

MLB Trade Rumors

Cashman Considers Red Sox 'Underrated'
The Red Sox occupy last place in the American League East, but Yankees general manager Brian Cashman isn't underestimating them.

MLB.com

Alderson Doesn't Expect Money To Be An Issue For Mets At Deadline
The Mets are less than three games out in the National League East.

MLB.com

Cardinals Release Reliever Linebrink
Scott Linebrink complained of shoulder discomfort the day after St. Louis placed him on its roster.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jaime Garcia Probably Out Two Months
Jaime Garcia will refrain from all throwing activities for a minimum four weeks.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Darvish's Next Start Pushed Back
The Rangers insist that Yu Darvish is fine, but the right-hander's next start has been pushed back for additional rest and fine tuning.

Dallas Morning News

Red Sox To Cut Marlon Byrd
Even without Marlon Byrd, the Red Sox will have five outfielders, not including the five they have on the disabled list.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Collins Takes Blame For Santana's Poor Outing
Johan Santana gave up a career-high four home runs in five innings against the Yankees, including back-to-back-to-back homers for the first time in his career.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN.com

Six M's Pitchers Combine To No-Hit Dodgers
Kevin Millwood and five Seattle relievers combined to no-hit the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

ESPN.com

Since Hot Start, Tigers Have Worst Record In AL
The Tigers have struggled this season despite making a deep playoff run last fall and adding Prince Fielder in free agency.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

Source: Next Round Of Bids On Soler Due This Weekend
The representatives for Jorge Soler have said the next round of bids for the Cuban outfielder need to happen this weekend, according to sources.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Chamberlain Throws 25 Pitches Off Mound
Joba Chamberlain threw off a mound on Friday for the first time since hurting his ankle in March.

Associated Press

Rockies Draft Cancer Patient In 35th Round
The Rockies drafted Justin Solomon in the 35th round of the First-Year Player Draft this week.

MLB.com

Yankee Starters Have 1.99 ERA In June
CC Sabathia lost to the Rays on Thursday night, but the Yankees have enjoyed strong efforts from their starting rotation this month.

MLB.com

Mets Agree To Terms With Gavin Cecchini
The Mets have officially agreed to terms on a contract with first-round pick Gavin Cecchini.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN.com

RealGM's MLB Team Rankings Through 6/8
The Angels have jumped seven spots in our rankings this week, while the Diamondbacks have slid the same number of slots.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

MLB To Test For HGH In Spring Training
Major League Baseball and the players union have announced that revisions in their drug-testing program have been completed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Teixeira's Cough May Linger Into 2013
Mark Teixeira is confident that he is on the road to recovery, but he has also learned that he may not be fully healed for a year.

New York Post

Francis Returns To Rockies, Will Start Saturday
The Rockies have agreed to a deal with left-hander Jeff Francis and he will likely start against the Angels on Saturday, according to a Major League source.

Denver Post

A's Aren't Ready To Release Manny Just Yet
Manny Ramirez is struggling to regain his form at Triple-A Sacramento, but the Athletics aren't ready to end their relationship with the slugger.

San Jose Mercury News

Hanrahan Doesn't Expect To Be Traded
The Pirates will soon have to make a decision regarding the future of closer Joel Hanrahan.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Chapman Allows First Run Of Season
Reds left-hander Aroldis Chapman hadn't allowed a run all season before Thursday night's game against the Pirates.

Associated Press