
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Dodgers Have Remade Twenty Percent Of Roster


The Dodgers have two new starting position players, two new relievers and a new starting pitcher.
Chipper Jones Having No Reservations About Retirement


Chipper Jones is enjoying a great offensive season, but insists that he won't reconsider his decision to retire after the season.
David Ortiz Still Very Sore, Might Have Injection


David Ortiz was hitting .316/.414/.609 before landing on the DL.
Andrus Dealing With Injured Shoulder


Elvis Andrus left in the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Royals with pain in his left shoulder.
Dodgers Had Brief Interest In Adrian Gonzalez


The Dodgers weren't willing to part with top prospects or Major League players for Adrian Gonzalez.
Twins Trade Valencia To Red Sox


The Red Sox have acquired infielder Danny Valencia from the Twins for minor league outfielder Jeremias Pineda.
Phillies May Have Held Onto Lee In Hopes Of Future Trade


The Phillies could look to trade Cliff Lee this winter and pay some of his remaining salary, a move that would net them better players in return.
Tigers Acquire Jeff Baker From Cubs


The Cubs have traded Jeff Baker to the Tigers for two minor league players to be named later.
Cubs Promote Top Prospects Jackson, Vitters


The Cubs called up top prospects Brett Jackson and Josh Vitters before Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Liriano Leaves Start With Injured Quadriceps


The left-hander was making his first start for the White Sox, going up against the Angels.
A's Stand By Cook Despite Seventh Blown Save


Ryan Cook blew his seventh save of the season on Saturday, but the A's will not make a change at closer.
Hammel Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery


Jason Hammel, who underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery on July 15, is slightly ahead of schedule in his recovery.
Alex Rodriguez Could Return In Mid-September


The Yankees are hoping that Alex Rodriguez will return in mid-September from his fractured left hand.
Giants Sign Xavier Nady


Xavier Nady signed a minor league contract with San Francisco and will play with the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies.
Josh Beckett To Start On Wednesday


Josh Beckett will start on Wednesday against the Rangers at Fenway Park.
Giants Tried To Acquire Eric Chavez


The Giants attempted to acquire Eric Chavez in a pre-deadline trade with the Yankees, offering Nate Schierholtz.
Jack Cust Signs Triple-A Deal With Blue Jays


The Blue Jays have signed Jack Cust to a Triple-A deal.
Jays DFA Drew Carpenter, Send Brett Cecil To Triple-A


Drew Carpenter gave up five earned runs in nine innings of work for the Jays.
Orioles Bring Up McLouth, DFA Endy Chavez


The Orioles have added Nate McLouth to their 25-man roster.
Derek Lowe Would Welcome Return To Red Sox


Derek Lowe was designated for assignment by the Indians on Wednesday.
Marlins Nearly Sent Carlos Lee To Orioles


Carlos Lee rejected a deal to the Yankees and Miami couldn't agree on a package with Baltimore.
Phillies Lose Carlos Ruiz To Foot Injury


Carlos Ruiz has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Phillies with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.
38 August Trades Over Past Three Seasons
The July 31 non-waiver trade deadline has passed, but that doesn't mean teams can't add talent for the playoff push in August.
Phillies Still Have $132M Committed To Nine Players For 2013


The Phillies saved money for the future by dealing Shane Victorino, Hunter Pence and Joe Blanton.
Braves Happy With Gamble On Ben Sheets


The Braves are very happy after having taken a risk on Ben Sheets, who was out of baseball for nearly two years.
Bonifacio Hurts Thumb, May Be Out For Season


Miami will likely be without Emilio Bonifacio for the remainder of the season.
Cubs Could Still Trade Marmol, Soriano


The non-waiver trade deadline has passed, but that doesn't mean the Cubs won't move Carlos Marmol and/or Alfonso Soriano this month.
