After three strikeouts on May 14, 2009, David Ortiz was hitting .208/.318/.300. He had endured a two-month slump after a significant wrist injury in 2008.
June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap
Ortiz Couldn't Watch Television During 2009 Slump
Is McCutchen Baseball's Best Bargain?
The Pirates took a slight gamble when they signed Andrew McCutchen to a six-year, $51.5 million contract before the 2012 season.
Yankees Unlikely To Trade For Top-Level Starter
Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that they may have to target guys like John Danks, Jason Hammel or Ian Kennedy.
Sizemore Likely To Choose Team Soon
Grady Sizemore has received several inquires after he was released by the Red Sox last week.
Carlos Correa Suffers Leg Injury
Correa, the first overall pick by the Houston Astros in 2012, suffered an apparently serious injury to his leg during a minor league game Saturday night.
Reed Quits Chewing Tobacco After Gwynn's Death
Addison Reed, who played for Gwynn at San Diego State, threw away seven cans of smokeless tobacco from his locker, and another two from his car, on Saturday.
Cardinals Place Michael Wacha, Jaime Garcia On DL
Michael Wacha has a stress fracture in his pitching shoulder and Jamie Grcia has re-aggravated his left shoulder.
Alex Torres First To Wear Protective Cap
Padres reliever Alex Torres wore a padded cap during Saturday's night game against the Dodgers.
Rafael Furcal Expected To Return To DL
Rafael Furcal left Saturday's game with a left calf and hamstring injury.
Giants Call Up Joe Panik; Option Juan Perez To Fresno
The Giants have called up second baseman Joe Panik from Triple-A Fresno.
Angels Place Raul Ibanez On Waivers
Raul Ibanez batted .157 with three homers and 21 RBIs for the Angels after signing a one-year deal for $2.75M during the off-season.
Starling Marte Leaves Pirates For Personal Matter
Starling Marte is in the Dominican Republic to handle a personal matter and should return to the team in Tampa Bay on Monday night.
Omar Vizquel Enters Indians' Hall Of Fame
Omar Vizquel was inducted into the Indians' Hall of Fame on Saturday night.
Private Service For Gwynn Held At SDSU
A private memorial service was held for Tony Gwynn at San Diego State on Saturday.
Nats Remain Unsure About Harper's Rehab
Matt Williams expects Bryce Harper to play seven rehab games.
Carlos Gonzalez: Twin Daughters Doing Well
Carlos Gonzalez thinks it might be six more weeks before his identical twins can go home from the hospital.
MLB Scolds Big Papi For Criticism
Joe Torres scolded David Ortiz for showing his displeasure with an official scorer this week.
Marco Scutaro Still Hoping 'To Play Everyday'
Giants veteran second baseman Marco Scutaro hopes to play in a rookie ball game next week in Arizona.
Yasmani Tomas Defects From Cuba
The 23-year-old, a 6-foot-1, 230-pound right-handed power hitter plays the corner-outfield spots.
A-Rod Drops Lawsuit Against Team Doctor
Alex Rodriguez has dropped his final of three lawsuits he filed last year during his counter-attack against baseball's investigation into his performance enhancing drug use.
Rival Clubs Calling Rangers About Healthy Players
The Rangers have lost more than 900 days to the disabled list this season.
Executive: Trade Market Looks Thin
With six weeks before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, one executive said the market of available players looks thin.
Reds To Sign Alex Blandino
The 29th overall pick, Blandino will receive the full slot value of $1,788,000.
Gavin Floyd Suffers Elbow Fracture
Floyd will return to Atlanta on Friday to be examined by team doctors.
Clay Buchholz To Rejoin Red Sox
Clay Buchholz was set to rejoin the Red Sox after throwing six scoreless innings Thursday in his second rehabilitation start for Triple-A Pawtucket.
Bryce Harper Looks Good In Batting Practice
Bryce Harper looked good Thursday in his first on-field batting practice since undergoing ligament surgery on his left thumb last month.
Rangers Release Bard From Class A
The former Red Sox prospect was trying to come back from shoulder surgery, but he could never conquer his command issues.
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