June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Mets To Give Harvey, Syndergaard Extra Rest
The Mets will skip Matt Harvey and Noah Syndergaard at least once in the rotation this month to help limit their innings.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Smokeless Tobacco Banned At Fenway Park
A ban on smokeless tobacco products at Fenway Park and other Boston sports venues has been approved by the city council.

Associated Press

Mike Scioscia Won't Have Say In Angels Hunt For GM
Mike Scioscia doesn't expect to have a role in who the Angels hire as their next general manager.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB

Dodgers Send Rubber, Dirt To Arrieta Following No-Hitter
The Dodgers sent a few mementos to Jake Arrieta after he tossed a no-hitter against the club on Sunday night.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Two Royals Will Miss Time With Chicken Pox
There is concern that other members of the club may contract chicken pox, which could cause the American League Central leaders to stumble.

Associated Press

Mike Trout Hitting More Groundballs Amid Slump
Mike Trout struggled in the month of August, joining a number of his Angels teammates as they slide down the standings.

Jeff Sullivan/FanGraphs

Ripken Believes Consecutive Games Mark Can Be Broken
Cal Ripken, Jr. believes his record of 2,632 consecutive games played can be broken.

Eddie Matz/ESPN

Twins Haven't Ruled Out Promoting Jose Berrios
He wasn't among their first wave of September call-ups, but the Twins haven't ruled out a promotion for top pitching prospect Jose Berrios.

Mike Berardino/Pioneer Press

Report: Marlins To Make Change At Manager
The Marlins will ask Dan Jennings to return to his previous role as general manager and seek a new field manager at the end of this season, according to a report.

ESPN

Braves Promote Hector Olivera
Major League rosters expand on Sept. 1, often leading to many call-ups.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

MLB Won't Reinstate Shoeless Joe Jackson
Rob Manfred has denied a request to reinstate Shoeless Joe Jackson, so the player banned for the 1919 Black Sox scandal will remain on the ineligible list.

ESPN

Angels Begin Interviewing GM Candidates
Bill Stoneman has taken over the position in an interim capacity since Jerry Dipoto stepped down at midseason.

Jeff Fletcher/Orange County Register

Dodgers Acquire Justin Ruggiano
Seattle will receive cash considerations and a player to be named later.

Ryan Divish/Seattle Times

Dallas Keuchel Dominating At Minute Maid Park
Dallas Keuchel is just the third pitcher in 60 years to go 12-0 at home.

ESPN Stats & Info

Giants Get Alejandro De Aza From Red Sox
The Giants acquired Alejandro De Aza from the Red Sox on Monday night in exchange for Class A pitcher Luis Ysla.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Orioles Play Manny Machado At Shortstop
After losing 10 of their past 11 games, the Orioles shuffled their lineup on Monday night against the Rays.

Eddie Matz/ESPN