May 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Trout Sits With Bruised Knee
Mike Trout is dealing with a left knee injury.

Mark Saxon/ESPN.com

Feliz Removed From Triple-A Start
Neftali Feliz has been scratched from Sunday's start with Triple-A Round Rock because of more discomfort in his right elbow.

MLB.com

Pirates Still Interested In Choo
The price for Shin-Soo Choo would likely include Starling Marte.

Rob Biertempfel/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (via Twitter)

Giants Looking At Outfielders
San Francisco worked hard to acquire outfielders this winter, but they are still looking for them.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

D-Backs Acquire Chris Johnson From Astros
The Diamondbacks have acquired third baseman Chris Johnson from the Astros for two minor-league outfielders.

ESPN.com

Manager Concerned With Chipper's Twitter Account
Fredi Gonzalez said Sunday he "tossed and turned all night" as he worried about Jones' chronic knee problems.

Associated Press

Yankees Showing Interest In Headley
Chase Headley could play third base while Alex Rodriguez is injured and then replace Nick Swisher in right field next season.

New York Daily News

Street Signs Two-Year, $14M Deal With Padres
The right-handed reliever could have become a free agent this winter.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

If Garza Isn't Traded Now, Winter Deal Is Likely
The timing of Matt Garza's triceps injury has clouded his value ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Braves Could Still End Up With Dempster
Atlanta is still looking for a starting pitcher and recently lost out on potential target Zack Greinke.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Phillies May Hold Onto Victorino Until Right Before Deadline
The Phillies are suggesting to teams that they may still sell Shane Victorino.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Greinke Isn't Concerned About Free Agency
The right-hander is in the final year of a four-year, $38 million contract.

Associated Press

Stanton Aims To Return Aug. 10
Giancarlo Stanton, 22, had arthroscopic right knee surgery on July 9, and was expected out four to six weeks.

ESPN.com

White Sox Acquire Francisco Liriano
The White Sox have acquired Francisco Liriano from the Twins in exchange for Eduardo Escobar and Pedro Hernandez.

AP

Source: A's Close To Acquiring Kottaras
The Brewers are close to trading George Kottaras to the Athletics, according to a source.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Boston Limits Crawford To Four Days In Row
Carl Crawford was not in the lineup for the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon against the Yankees.

Associated Press

Red Sox Keeping Options Open At Deadline
Ben Cherington said the Red Sox will not part with their top prospects given the team's uncertain position.

Boston Globe

Rangers Aren't High On Josh Johnson
The right-hander is believed to be available as the Marlins clean house.

MLBlogs.com

Bautista Needs More Time To Recover
Jose Bautista is not expected to return immediately when his time on the 15-day disabled list concludes Wednesday.

Associated Press

Phillies Still Listening On Victorino
The Reds, Dodgers, Pirates and Giants are among the interested parties.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Maddon Doesn't Believe Shields Will Be Dealt
James Shields has been linked to several teams as the trade deadline approaches.

St. Petersburg Times

Orioles Looking For Left-Handed Reliever
Baltimore only has one left-handed reliever on their roster.

Baltimore Sun

Braves Are Still Looking For Starter
One option, Zack Greinke, was dealt to the Angels on Friday night.

MLB.com

Phillies Have No Plans To Trade Starting Pitcher
"That's what the plan is right now," general manager Ruben Amaro. "Plans can change. But that's the plan right now."

CSN Philly

Pedroia: Red Sox Aren't Playing The Game Right
Dustin Pedroia feels the Red Sox were going through the motions at the plate late in Friday night's loss.

Boston Globe

Hamilton Hears Some Boos At Home
The outfielder heard some boos when he struck out on three pitches with a runner in scoring position on Friday night.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Ortiz Set To Come Off Disabled List Wednesday
David Ortiz is no longer wearing a protective boot and should come off the disabled list when he is eligible Wednesday.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Source: Dempster Open To More Options
The Dodgers are not the only team Ryan Dempster would accept a trade to this month, according to a source.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Giants Send Prospect To Rockies For Scutaro
The Giants have traded Charlie Culberson to the Rockies in exchange for veteran Marco Scutaro.

AP

Angels Acquire Zack Greinke
The Angels have acquired Zack Greinke in a trade with the Brewers for Jean Segura and two Double-A pitchers.

Ken Rosenthal, Jon Paul Morosi/FoxSports