June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Gio Gonzalez Ready To Return To Nationals
Gonzalez has been on the disabled list since May 18 because of inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

ESPN

Mariners To Promote Jesus Montero
Montero was hitting .270 with 15 doubles, one triple, eight home runs and 40 RBIs in 59 games with Tacoma, with a .465 slugging percentage and .800 OPS.

Greg Johns/MLB

Marlins, Kolek Moving Towards Agreement
The No. 2 overall pick should be signed within the next few days, barring any late setbacks.

Joe Frisaro/MLB

Trevor Cahill Optioned By Diamondbacks
Trevor Cahill will throw for Single-A Advanced Visalia on Thursday night as he accepts the assignment and looks to stretch out as a starter.

Diamondbacks

Athletics To Sign Matt Chapman
He is a third baseman and right-handed reliever out of Cal State Fullerton.

Jim Callis/MLB

Cubs Sign First-Rounder Schwarber
The Cubs have agreed to a contract with first-round pick Kyle Schwarber and officially announced his signing.

Carrie Muskat/MLB

Braves Likely To Trade For Bullpen Help
Atlanta might even be willing to part with an established starting pitcher if they can get a reliever in return.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constituion

Tigers To Sign Derek Hill
The first-round pick will receive a $2 million bonus, slightly above the slot value for the selection.

Jim Callis/MLB

Carlos Gonzalez Had Tumor Removed From Finger
Carlos Gonzalez underwent exploratory surgery with a specialist in Cleveland, and a growth was found beneath the sheath around the muscle.

Nick Groke/Denver Post

MRI Reveals No Structural Damage For Wainwright
The Cardinals have received good news following an MRI on the Adam Wainwright's pitching elbow.

ESPN

Pirates Place Liriano On DL With Oblique Strain
The left-hander is 1-6 with a 3.96 ERA in 14 starts this season.

Associated Press

Rays End Scoring Drought At 31 Innings
The Rays scored four runs in the fourth inning against the Cardinals on Wednesday night, ending a club-record 31-inning scoring streak.

Associated Press

Phillies Sign First-Rounder Nola
The seventh overall pick, Nola is a right-handed out of LSU.

Spencer Fordin/MLB

Foster Griffin Will Sign With Royals
The Royals have agreed to sign first-round pick Foster Griffin to a $1,925,000 signing bonus that is above the slot value for the 28th pick.

Chris Cotillo/MLB Daily Dish

Blue Jays Reach Agreement With Reid-Foley
Sean Reid-Foley, the 49th overall pick, is projected to have first round talent.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Red Sox To Sign Michael Kopech
Kopech was the 33rd overall pick last week. The terms of the deal aren't yet known, but the slot value for the selection is $1,678,000.

Chris Cotillo/MLB Daily Dish

Machado Suspended Five Games, Appeals Decision
Major League Baseball has been suspended Manny Machado for five games and fined him an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing his bat on the field during Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Associated Press

Rockies Lose Cuddyer For 6-8 Weeks
The Rockies will likely be without Michael Cuddyer for 6-8 weeks because of a non-displaced fracture in his left shoulder socket.

Associated Press

White Sox Confident They'll Sign Rodon
The White Sox aren't concerned about Carlos Rodon's signability.

Dan Hayes/CSN Chicago

Royals To Sign Chase Vallot
Vallot was taken with the 40th overall slot, which carries a slot value of $1,420,000.

Chris Cotillo/MLB Daily Dish

Crawford Critical Of Dodgers' Outfield Situation
Carl Crawford says that competition in the outfield for the Dodgers has prompted him to seek out a Minor League rehabilitation stint as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Pirates Call Up Gregory Polanco
The 22-year-old from the Dominican Republic was hitting .347 with seven home runs in 62 games for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Associated Press

Machado Apologizes For Actions Against Athletics
Manny Machado is expected to be disciplined by Major League Baseball for the incident.

ESPN

Dodgers Agree To Terms With Alex Verdugo
The 62nd overall pick will receive a $914,600 bonus, which is exactly in line with the slot value.

Chris Cotillo/MLB Daily Dish

Second Round Pick Signs With Diamondbacks
Cody Reed is a left-handed high school pitcher from Alabama.

Josh Bean/Alabama Media Group

White Sox To Sign Second-Rounder Adams
The contract, when signed, will be worth the full slot value of $1.282 million.

Dan Hayes/CSN Chicago

Grant Balfour Out As Tampa's Closer
"We're going to go by committee right now," Joe Maddon said.

Matt Baker/Tampa Tribune

Twins Sign First-Round Pick Gordon
Nick Gordon, drafted fifth overall last Thursday night, is a shortstop out of Olympia High School in Orlando.

Associated Press

Rays To Turn Medicine Man Amid Slump
The Rays had lost 12 of 13 entering Monday's game against Seattle.

ESPN

Posada Happy With Retirement, Not Interested In Playing
The Yankees are struggling offensively, but don't look at Jorge Posada as a potential solution.

Mitch Abramson/New York Daily News