June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Phillies To Target Position Players In Draft
They won't select until the 40th overall pick.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Pavano To Have MRI On Shoulder
Carl Pavano will return to Minneapolis on Sunday to have an MRI on his sore right shoulder.

Associated Press

Nationals Recall Mike Gonzalez
The Nationals have purchased the contract of veteran reliever Mike Gonzalez in order to fortify their bullpen.

Associated Press

Tigers Honor Magglio Ordonez
Magglio Ordonez officially announced his retirement Sunday.

Associated Press

Soler Available, Cubs Likely Want Him
Jorge Soler is officially a free agent, which means the pursuit of the Cuban outfielder will intensify this week.

Chicago Tribune

Ramos Needs Second Surgery, Out For Season
Wilson Ramos underwent surgery Friday in Vail, Colo., to repair the torn meniscus in his right knee.

Washington Post

Pujols To Play Third At NL Parks
Albert Pujols will play third base for the Angels at National League parks during interleague play.

Los Angeles Times

Lawrie Tweets, Runs From Mall Shooting
Brett Lawrie tweeted as he sprinted out of a Toronto mall as shots were fired on Saturday.

ESPN.com

Oswalt Tosses Two Scoreless Innings
The veteran signed with the Rangers last week and is working his way back to the Major Leagues.

Tim McMahon/ESPN.com

Pedroia Taking Batting Practice With Brace
It was the first time he's swung a bat since tearing a muscle in his right thumb five days ago.

Mark Polishuk/ESPN.com

Mets Mull Extra Rest For Santana
Johan Santana said he "feels fine" after throwing a 134-pitch no-hitter on Friday night.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN.com

Padres Narrow List Of Prospective Owners To Four
Phil Mickelson and Tony Gwynn are involved separately in bids to purchase the Padres.

North County Times

Carlos Correa Drawing Comparisons To A-Rod
Carlos Correa, a 6-foot-4-inch, 190-pound shortstop from the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, is drawing comparisons to Alex Rodriguez.

CSN Chicago

Cubs Could Draft Almora With No. 6 Before Targeting Pitchers
The Cubs are hoping to add more power arms to their organization.

CSN Chicago

Rockies Hope Tulowitzki's Groin Injury Caught In Time
The Rockies have placed Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day DL.

MLB.com

Mets Linked To Gavin Cecchini Ahead Of Draft
The Mets own the 12th overall selection in Monday's MLB Draft.

New York Post

Red Sox Deny Report Of Inevitability Of Youkilis Trade
Kevin Youkilis is unfazed by trade rumors indicating that his tenure with the Red Sox could be coming to a close.

Ian Browne/MLB.com

Penny Close To Joining Triple-A Fresno
Brad Penny has been pitching in extended spring training in Arizona.

MLB.com

Yankees, Jays In Market To Trade For Garza
The Cubs are prepared to listen to offers for Matt Garza.

MLB Daily Dish

Santana Throws First No-Hitter In Mets' History
Johan Santana threw the first no hitter in Mets' history on Friday against the Cardinals.

MLB.com

Braun Returns To Lineup Still Suffering Achilles Tightness
Ryan Braun returned to the lineup on Friday, but is still suffering from tightness in his right Achilles tendon.

SI.com

Morrow To Test Injured Leg On Sunday
Brandon Morrow will test his injured right leg on Sunday.

Gregor Chisholm/MLB.com

Top Arizona Prospect Bauer Closing In On MLB Debut
Trevor Bauer started the season in Double-A with a 1.68 ERA in eight starts.

MLB.com

Sandoval Nearly Ready For Rehab Stint
Pablo Sandoval could begin a rehab stint as soon as this weekend.

SI.com

Beltran To Occasionally Move To Center
Carlos Beltran will see some time in center field as the Cardinals look for ways to keep Matt Adams and Allen Craig in the lineup.

Jenifer Langosch/MLB.com

Phillies Address Halladay, Howard, Utley Injuries
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. addressed the health of Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley on Thursday night.

MLB.com

Middlebrooks Tries Out Shortstop
With Dustin Pedroia injured, the Red Sox might need depth in the middle of the infield.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

David Robertson Out Until Mid-June
Yankees right-hander David Robertson is expected to be out at least another two weeks because of his rib-cage injury.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Epstein: Cubs Aren't Shopping Castro
A USA Today report suggested that Chicago was willing to trade "everyone but Jeff Samardzija" before the July 31 deadline.

Doug Padilla/ESPN.com

Markakis To Have Wrist Surgery
Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis has a hamate fracture of his right wrist and will undergo surgery Friday in Florida.

Associated Press