June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Stanton's Home Run Sets Major League Record
Giancarlo Stanton entered the record books as the first player in major-league history to hit a home run in his first six games at any ballpark.

Miami Herald

Adam Dunn Hits 400th Home Run
Adam Dunn hit the 400th home run of his career in Chicago's loss to Kansas City on Saturday night.

Associated Press

Carl Crawford Wants To Have Tommy John Surgery
Carl Crawford spoke with Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington on Saturday, but made no mention of wanting to undergo surgery.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Astros Fire Brad Mills, Two Coaches
Brad Mills led the Astros to a 39-82 record this season.

Associated Press

Bautista Takes BP, Ready For Assignment
Jose Bautista is nearing a return to the Blue Jays as he recovers from a wrist injury.

MLB.com

Guillen Criticizes Ramirez For Post-HR Antics
Hanley Ramirez flashed a hand signal near his eyes after hitting a home run Wednesday against A.J. Burnett.

Associated Press

Mattingly Suspended Two Games For Arguing
Don Mattingly was also given an undisclosed fine "for excessive arguing" with home plate umpire Angel Campos in Thursday's loss in Pittsburgh.

Associated Press

Source: Cubs, Castro Agree To $60M Extension
The Cubs have agreed to a seven-year, $60 million contract extension with Starlin Castro, according to a source.

Enrique Rojas/ESPN

Castro Excited About Possible Extension With Cubs
Starlin Castro wants to remain with the Cubs over the long-term.

Fred Mitchell/Chicago Tribune

Sabathia Insists He'll Pitch Friday
CC Sabathia is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday, his first since going on the disabled list with left elbow inflammation.

George A. King III/New York Post

Sources: Dempster Dealing With Custody Issue
The Rangers have placed Ryan Dempster on the restricted list for "personal reasons."

Drew Davison/Star-Telegram

Ortiz Doesn't Believe Valentine Deserves Blame
David Ortiz defended Bobby Valentine on Friday night before the Yankees beat the Red Sox.

ESPN

Red Sox Release Mark Prior
Mark Prior was released in order to make room for Pedro Beato.

Brendan McGair/Pawtucket Times (via Twitter)

Dusty Baker Doesn't Expect Extension
The Reds haven't spoken to Dusty Baker about a potential contract extension and the manager doesn't expect the topic to be discussed anytime soon.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Yankees Could Use David Adams In Trade Talks
The Yankees plan to send second base prospect David Adams to the Arizona Fall League.

Joel Sherman/New York Post (via Twitter)

Hairston Open To In-Season Talks With Mets
Scott Hairston claims that Mets officials have not approached him about a potential contract extension.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Samardzija Gives No Indication Extension Being Discussed
In 23 starts this season, Jeff Samardzija is 8-10 with a 4.06 ERA and 141 strikeouts in less than 140 innings.

Doug Padilla/ESPN

Leyland Confirms Martinez Won't Play In 2012
Victor Martinez suffered a torn ACL in his left knee while working out in January.

MLive.com

Jeter Joins Willie Mays In Elite Club
Derek Jeter joins Willie Mays as the only players in Major League history with 3,000 hits, 250 homers, 300 steals and 1,200 RBIs.

Associated Press

Reynolds May Be Playing Way Into Baltimore's 2013 Plans
Over the last eight games, Mark Reynolds is 11-for-29 with four doubles, four homers and 10 RBIs.

MASN Sports

Castro's Next Deal Could Be For Six Years
The Cubs and Starlin Castro are working towards a long-term contract that could be for six years or more.

David Kaplan/CSN Chicago

Diamondbacks Sign Brett Tomko
The right-hander was released by the Reds earlier this month.

Matt Eddy/Baseball America

Manuel Talks To Rollins About Lack Of Hustle
Charlie Manuel sat down with Jimmy Rollins after a recent game after the Phillies shortstop did not run out a ground ball.

ESPN

Dempster To Miss Series In Toronto
Ryan Dempster will not be with the Rangers this weekend for their series against the Blue Jays in Toronto.

MLB.com (via Twitter)

MLB To Test Experimental Replay Systems
Major League Baseball will begin installing two new, experimental replay systems this month at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field in New York.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Ciriaco Has OPS Of 1.204 Against Yankees In 2012
Pedro Ciriaco is hitting .500/.522/.682 with six RBI and three stolen bases against the Yankees.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Cubs, Castro Working Towards Long-Term Deal
Starlin Castro is hitting .276/.307/.422 this season in just under 500 plate appearances.

David Kaplan/CSN Chicago

Red Sox May No Longer Be Desirable Landing Spot
For much of the last decade, the Red Sox have been regarded by talented professionals as a desirable team for which to play.

Scott Lauber/Boston Herald

Tommy John: 'Yankees Screwed Over Joba Chamberlain'
Joba Chamberlain has struggled since he returned to the mound for the Yankees, but the issues may not be his own fault.

Anthony McCarron/New York Daily News

Acta Wants Indians To Improve Bottom Of Lineup
Manny Acta believes the Indians have placed too much emphasis on the top four hitters in their lineup, leading to too little production from the bottom of the order.

Cleveland Plain Dealer