Angels recall outfielder Buss
The seasonal shuffle of the outfield continued on Saturday when the Angels recalled outfielder Nick Buss prior to their tilt with the Indians. To make room, outfielder Shane Robinson was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right hip strain and infielder Sean Coyle was designated for assignment.
Richard works out vs. hometown high schoolers
Suffice it to say, Clayton Richard’s outing at Citi Field on Sunday will have quite a bit more fanfare than the last time the veteran left-hander took the mound to start a baseball game. The Lafayette All-Stars and the Monticello Tribe — a pair of 15-16 year-old youth baseball teams near Richard’s hometown of Lafayette, Ind. — might disagree, however.
Red Sox return an option for Papelbon
Could Jonathan Papelbon return to the franchise for which he is the all-time leader in saves?
Farewell A-Rod, hello Yankees’ new era
The day after seemingly his last Major League game, Alex Rodriguez’s nameplate was still above his locker in the Yankees’ clubhouse, although the team had given him his unconditional release as promised before Saturday’s 8-4 victory over the Rays.
Santana cleared of concussion symptoms
Carlos Santana has been cleared of any concussion symptoms, and Danny Salazar appears poised to return to the rotation. After health scares involving both players, it was good news on both fronts for the Indians on Saturday.
Reyes activated as injured Mets trickle back
The Mets are closing in on getting back the players they need to make a run down the stretch, beginning by activating infielder Jose Reyes (left intercostal strain) from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday.
Angels-Indians matchup in rain delay
The Indians and Angels are in a rain delay prior to the start of Saturday’s clash at Progressive Field. The Tribe has won the previous two games by double-digit margins.
Bucs’ Marte exits with upper back discomfort
Starling Marte left the Pirates’ 8-4 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday in the middle of the seventh inning with upper back discomfort.
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