June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Astros Had Fifth-Worst Month In MLB History
The Astros went 3-24 in the month of July, the worst mark in the history of the franchise.

Yahoo! Sports

Alfonso Soriano Vetoed Trade To Giants
Alfonso Soriano has confirmed that he used his "10 and 5" no-trade rights to reject a deal to the Giants earlier this week.

Gordon Wittenmyer/Chicago Sun-Times

Dugout Punch Costs Sweeney Rest Of Season
Ryan Sweeney is expected to miss the rest of the season after fracturing the pinkie knuckle on his left, throwing hand.

Dan Duggan/Boston Herald

Teixeira Will Avoid DL, No Major Wrist Damage
The Yankees got a huge relief this week when it was revealed in an MRI that Mark Teixeira has no structural damage to his injured wrist.

George A. King III/New York Post

Rays Grant Matsui's Request For Release
The Rays have released Hideki Matsui, making him a free agent.

Roger Mooney/Tampa Tribune

Red Sox Discussed Sending Beckett, Ellsbury To Rangers
The Red Sox discussed trading Josh Beckett and Jacoby Ellsbury to the Rangers.

Rob Bradford/WEEI.com

Pence Already Open To Long-Term Deal With Giants
Hunter Pence won't be a free agent until after the 2013 season.

Andrew Baggarly/CSN Bay Area

Chamberlain Returns To Yankees In Win
In 1 2/3 innings, Joba Chamberlain surrendered four hits and allowed two runs to score, including one on a home run.

Associated Press

Rangers To Promote Mike Olt
Looking for an offensive jolt, the Rangers are promoting Double-A prospect Mike Olt.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Nate Schierholtz Homers In Phillies' Debut
Nate Schierholtz hit a tie-breaking homer in the fifth inning to give the Phillies a 3-2 win over the Nationals on Wednesday night.

AP

Hairston Takes Exception To Goldschmidt's Slide
Dodgers second baseman Jerry Hairston is calling for Paul Goldschmidt to be disciplined for an unacceptable slide on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB.com

Indians Plan To Designate Lowe For Assignment
The Indians have announced they plan to designate veteran starting pitcher Derek Lowe for assignment on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Neftali Feliz Prepares For 12-18 Month Rehab
Shortly after surgery on Wednesday, Neftali Feliz is already talking about getting better and building arm strength.

ESPN.com

Call-Up Patrick Corbin, D-Backs Sweep Dodgers
Patrick Corbin pitched two-hit ball over six innings as the D-Backs beat the Dodgers 4-0 on Wednesday afternoon.

ESPN.com

Valentine Lists Beckett 'Day-To-Day'
The Red Sox don't believe Josh Beckett's sore back will sent him to the DL.

ESPN.com

Reds' Mesoraco Suspended Three-Games
Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco has received a 3-game suspension and a fine for making contact with Umpire Chad Fairchild on Monday night.

Press Release

Former A's Slugger Canseco Files Bankruptcy
Former MLB player Jose Canseco has filed bankruptcy protection in Las Vegas, Nevada.

ESPN.com

GM Hoyer: Still A Chance To Trade Soriano
Cubs GM Jed Hoyer said Wednesday that there is still a chance to move Alfonso Soriano through the waiver process.

ESPN.com

Dodgers Designate Abreu For Assignment
The Dodgers have designated Bobby Abreu for assignment, but hope to retain the veteran outfielder.

ESPN.com

Posey Catches Lincecum For First Time In Seven Starts
Tim Lincecum gave up just one run in seven innings in the Giants' 4-1 win over the Mets.

Andrew Baggerly/CSN Bay Area