Joe Girardi's rant directed at a fan was in an effort to protect his wife and kids on Wednesday night at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Girardi's Rant Was An Effort To Protect Family
Beltre Hits For Cycle Days After Three-Homer Game
His cycle came two nights after he hit three homers in a game against Baltimore.
Clemens Insists He's Not 'Major League Ready'
Roger Clemens says his weekend start for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Independent League isn't part of a comeback to the Major Leagues.
Dodgers, Red Sox Discussing Gonzalez, Crawford, Beckett Blockbuster
The Dodgers claimed both Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett on waivers and are now discussing a trade involving Carl Crawford.
Astros Sending Scout To Watch Clemens
The Astros are open to the idea of signing Roger Clemens, who will start for the independent Sugar Land Skeeters on Saturday.
Indians Will Shop Choo This Winter
Feeling they have no chance to re-sign him, the Indians will listen to trade offers for outfielder Shin-Soo Choo this winter.
Report: Beckett Claimed On Waivers
The Dodgers may be the team that claimed Josh Beckett, according to a source.
Nationals Will Replace Strasburg For 2-3 Starts
Stephen Strasburg is 15-5 with a 2.85 ERA and a National League-leading 183 strikeouts in his first full season after undergoing elbow ligament replacement surgery.
Three Rays Prospects Suspended 50 Games
Ryan Brett (second base), Charles Cononie (pitcher) and Justin Woodall pitcher) tested positive for methamphetamine and an amphetamine.
Dodgers Awarded Waiver Claim On Adrian Gonzalez
Adrian Gonzalez could be traded to the Dodgers after the team was awarded a waiver claim.
Trout Youngest Ever To Record 40 Steals, 20 Home Runs
Mike Trout leads the American League with a .345 average, 99 runs and 1.011 OPS.
Acta Takes Blame For Cleveland's Struggles
Manny Acta's contract runs through the 2013 season and he received a vote of confidence from general manager Chris Antonetti on Aug. 6.
Bob McClure Fingered As Possible Red Sox Leak
Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino was asked whether he felt former pitching coach Bob McClure was the source in Jeff Passan's explosive story last week.
Beckett Placed On Waivers, Unlikely To Be Claimed
Once Josh Beckett clears waivers, Boston can trade him anywhere.
Giants Players Angry With Melky Cabrera
Melky Cabrera never faced the team following his suspension for PED use.
Yankees Could Demote Joba Chamberlain
Joba Chamberlain is a candidate to be demoted to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes/Barre when the Yankees activate CC Sabathia from the disabled list.
Cubs Have No Soriano Deal In Works
There is just a week left for teams to trade players during the August waiver period, making it likely that both Alfonso Soriano and Carlos Marmol will remain with the Cubs.
White Sox Won't Shy From Using Myers Despite Vesting Option
Brett Myers has a $10 million vesting option for the 2013 season that triggers if he finishes 45 games.
Scioscia Speculation 'A Distraction' For Angels
Both ownership and management have denied that Mike Scioscia's job is in jeopardy.
Guillen: Marlins Can't Afford More Poor Evaluation
Ozzie Guillen figures Miami will either grow their current core of young players together, or assess what type of talent is needed and reload for 2013 with an eye on contending.
Zito Wins 10th Game, Giants Win Fourth Straight
The Giants beat the Braves 5-2 on Thursday night to increase their NL West lead to three game over the Dodgers.
Bill 'Spaceman' Lee Gets Independent Team Win
Former Red Sox pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee, 65, went the distance Thursday night, pitching the San Rafael Pacifics to a 9-4 win over Maui Na Koa Ikaika in a North American League game.
Only Four Red Sox Players Attend Pesky's Funeral
David Ortiz was one of four current Red Sox players to attend Johnny Pesky's funeral on Monday.
Carl Crawford Has Tommy John Surgery
Carl Crawford had a successful reconstructive elbow surgery on Thursday.
Cubs Claim Miguel Socolovich Off Waivers From O's
The Cubs have claimed RHP Miguel Socolovich off waivers from the Orioles.
Padres Place Jason Marquis On DL, Claim Thad Weber
The Padres have claimed RHP Thad Weber off waivers from the Tigers.
Adrian Gonzalez Discounts Waiver Rumors
Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is not paying much attention to rumors that he has been placed on waivers by the club.
Yankees Place Ivan Nova On 15-Day DL
The Yankees have placed starting pitcher Ivan Nova on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right rotator cuff.
Miguel Cabrera Leaves Game With Sore Ankle
Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera has left the Tigers game in the second inning on Thursday with right ankle soreness.
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