June 2018 - Baseball Wiretap

Twins Admit Byron Buxton Wasn't Called Up For Service Time Reasons
Byron Buxton has struggled this season, hitting .156/.183/.200 in 28 games because of toe and wrist injuries.

Mike Axisa/CBS Sports

Josh Donaldson Almost Ready For Debut With Indians
The Indians don't know when Josh Donaldson will be ready to contribute on the field, but he says he's getting closer to his debut.

Associated Press

MLB Clarifies Rule, Says Pitchers Can Use Cheat Sheets
Major League Baseball has informed teams that it's OK for pitchers to use the kind of scouting cards that umpire Joe West confiscated from Phillies reliever Austin Davis this weekend.

Associated Press

Rockies, Adam Ottavino Haven't Discussed New Contract
The Rockies have one of baseball's worst bullpens, but Adam Ottavino has excelled with a 2.11 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.

Patrick Saunders/Denver Post

Padres Halt Beach Hat Promotion Due To Beetles
The Padres halted distribution of beach hats as a giveaway Saturday after experts found what they believed to be grain beetles in some of the packaging containing the items.

ESPN

Umpire Takes Cheat Sheet From Phillies' Reliever
Joe West confiscated a card from Phillies reliever Austin Davis during the eighth inning of Saturday night's loss to the Cubs.

Associated Press

Brewers Add Gio Gonzalez, Curtis Granderson For Stretch Run
The Brewers made a trio of moves before midnight on Friday, acquiring Gio Gonzalez, Curtis Granderson and Xavier Cedeno.

Adam McCalvy/MLB

Dodgers Get David Freese To Fortify Bench
The Dodgers acquired David Freese from the Pirates on Friday for minor league infielder Jesus Manuel Valdez.

Alden Gonzalez/ESPN

Indians Acquire Josh Donaldson From Blue Jays
The Indians have acquired Josh Donaldson from the Blue Jays for a player to be named later.

ESPN