The A’s called up outfielder Michael Choice, infielders Jemile Weeks and Andy Parrino and left-hander Pedro Figueroa as Major League rosters expanded across baseball on Sunday.
Reds expand roster with three September callups
Outfielder Derrick Robinson, right-handed relief pitcher Curtis Partch, and second baseman Henry Rodriguez are each making their second stint on the big league roster this season.
One day, two NY ballparks, two saves for Mo
Some of Mariano Rivera’s finest moments have come against the Mets. Rivera’s favorite Subway Series moment happened early in the 2000 season, on July 8, when the Yankees and Mets played a doubleheader split between Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium.
Shoppach gets call to add catching depth for Tribe
Kelly Shoppach was promoted to the Majors when rosters expanded Sunday and will be the third catcher for the Tribe. His role gives the team more flexibility to pinch-run for Yan Gomes or Carlos Santana late in games.
Hamilton not in starting lineup, but feeling better
Josh Hamilton was out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Sunday, but his left shoulder was feeling a lot better, his migraines had mostly subsided, and he’s expected to return to the Angels’ lineup for the start of a seven-game homestand on Monday.
Sweeney, Valbuena return from DL; Cabrera recalled
Cubs outfielder Ryan Sweeney and third baseman Luis Valbuena were activated from the disabled list, and right-hander Alberto Cabrera was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
Beltran sits with tight back, hopes to play Monday
Carlos Beltran was out of the Cardinals lineup Sunday due to lower back tightness, the same ailment that prompted his removal in the seventh inning of Saturday’s loss.
Newcomer Black among Mets’ callups
Reliever Vic Black, who was acquired last week in a deal with the Pirates for Marlon Byrd and John Buck, was added the Mets’ expanded roster Sunday, along with reliever Tim Byrdak and infielder Zach Lutz.
Johnson, Farnsworth called up; Snider activated
Having already considerably reshuffled their roster, the Pirates made minimal additions Sunday, when the 25-man limit expired. Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis were left-hander Kris Johnson — who immediately went to work as the starter in the finale of the series against the Cardinals — and veteran righty reliever Kyle Farnsworth.
Dodgers add Butera, four others from Albuquerque
The Dodgers promoted five players from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday as rosters expanded for September.
Catcher shuffle center of Orioles’ roster moves
The Orioles made a flurry of roster moves following Saturday’s game, including shuffling their catching staff in designating Taylor Teagarden for assignment, purchasing Chris Snyder’s contract and recalling Steve Clevenger from Triple-A.
Wilhelmsen recalled from Triple-A to bolster ‘pen
Former closer Tom Wilhelmsen was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday as the first of several September callups expected to join the Mariners in the next few days.
Yanks bolster ‘pen with trio of callups, one more on way
The Yankees called up left-hander Cesar Cabral and right-handers Dellin Betances and Brett Marshall when rosters expanded on Sunday. Preston Claiborne will rejoin the Yankees on Monday after Class A Tampa’s season ends on Sunday.
Bard designated for assignment
The Red Sox designated reliever Daniel Bard for assignment on Sunday, possibly ending his relationship with the team that drafted him in 2006.
Dodgers acquire M. Young from Phillies
The Dodgers added another veteran player with World Series experience on Saturday, acquiring seven-time All-Star infielder Michael Young from the Phillies.
Gray matter: A’s rookie wins duel over Rays
Rookie right-hander Sonny Gray stymied the Rays over 6 2/3 innings in the A’s 2-1 victory as they extended their lead to 1 1/2 games over Tampa Bay for the first Wild Card spot in the American League and stayed two games behind the Rangers in the AL West.
Pulse of the Postseason: Sept. 1, 2013
One month down, another big one to go before October, the month that’s bigger than all the rest. And after August’s final act on Saturday, it looks like we’re in for some bigtime fun in September.