June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Second Wild Card May Slow Trade Market
Major League executives expect the presence of a second Wild Card in each league to slow the formation of the trade market this summer.

New York Post

Blue Jays, Rockies Discussing Guthrie
Interested in boosting their injury-depleted starting rotation, the Blue Jays are discussing Jeremy Guthrie with the Rockies.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Cubs Place Dempster On Disabled List
The injury isn't expected to drag into July and affect his trade value.

Doug Padilla/ESPN.com

30-Team MLB Scoop, June 18th Edition
The Brewers need to trade Zack Greinke, Mark Trumbo getting comfortable, Seattle's bullpen enjoying tremendous June and Nelson Cruz starts in left field.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Schilling Takes Leave Of Absence From ESPN
The decision came as part of a mutual agreement.

Hard Ball Talk

Matt Holliday Has Mystery Ailment
Matt Holliday left Sunday's game against the Royals with a mystery ailment that has plagued him for a while.

Hard Ball Talk

Acta Bypasses Questions About Manny Ramirez
When asked, Manny Acta offered no insight as to whether the Indians will consider signing Manny Ramirez.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tigers Looking For Right-Handed Bat
The possible return of Victor Martinez could change Detroit's trade plans.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Source: Rockies Willing To Deal Guthrie
He is 3-6 with a 7.02 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in 11 starts this season.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Oswalt Strong In Fourth Minor League Start
Roy Oswalt turned in his longest and most effective start in the minor league system of the Rangers on Sunday.

ESPN.com

Thome Hits 100th HR For Third Team
Jim Thome hit his 100th home run as a member of the Phillies on Sunday against the Blue Jays.

MLB.com

After Going 0-For-7, Harper Brushes Off Reporters
Bryce Harper went 0-for-7 in an extra-inning loss to the Yankees on Saturday afternoon.

Washington Times

Swisher Sits With 'Worst Charley Horse Ever'
Nick Swisher was not in the lineup on Sunday against the Nationals because of a bruised left thigh.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Nationals Designate Lidge For Assignment
The right-hander signed a one-year, $1 million contract as a free agent to add veteran depth to Washington's bullpen.

Associated Press

Braves Lose ERA Leader To Elbow Injury
Brandon Beachy leads the Major Leagues with his 2.00 ERA.

Associated Press

Morneau Struggling To Hit Left-Handers
His 1.070 OPS against righties is fifth best in the major leagues.

Yahoo! Sports

Jered Weaver Could Return This Week
The right-hander is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday.

Los Angeles Times

Yankees Win Without HR For First Time In 2012
They had been 0-12 in games without a home run.

Associated Press

Astros Listening On 'Virtually All Of Their Players'
The Astros don't appear to have made anyone untouchable on the trade market.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via MLB Trade Rumors)

Cubs Willing To Include Cash In Dempster Deal
The Cubs are shopping Ryan Dempster and are willing to include cash in a trade in hopes of landing better prospects.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via MLB Trade Rumors)

Soriano Booed After Not Running Out Line Drive
Alfonso Soriano drew the ire of Wrigley Field fans for a perceived lack of hustle on a line drive on Saturday.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Beckett Goes On DL With Shoulder Inflammation
The Red Sox had hoped that Josh Beckett would avoid the disabled list.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Tommy Lasorda Returns To Ballpark
Tommy Lasorda appeared at Dodger Stadium on Saturday for the first time since suffering a mild heart attack.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Despite Setback, Yankees Not Searching For Gardner Replacement
The Yankees will be without Brett Gardner for another a few weeks, but Brian Cashman is not going to find a replacement for the outfielder.

New York Post

MLB Rejects Mets Appeal For No-Hitter
New York wanted B.J. Upton's infield single changed to an error by third baseman David Wright.

New York Post

Jays Place Drew Hutchison On Disabled List
The Blue Jays have placed Drew Hutchison on the disabled list Saturday because of a sprained right elbow.

Associated Press

Swisher Leaves Game With Quad Contusion
Nick Swisher left Saturday afternoon's game against the Nationals after suffering a left quad contusion on a slide into home in the sixth inning.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Hamilton Released From Hospital, Out Remainder Of Series
Josh Hamilton was released from a local hospital, one day after checking in and receiving fluids to help treat an intestinal virus.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Brantley Extends Hitting Streak To 22 Games
He hit an RBI single to right field in Cleveland's 2-0 win.

MLB.com

Arizona, UCLA Win At College World Series
No. 2 UCLA, which shared the Pac-12 regular-season championship with Arizona, defeated Stony Brook.

MLB.com