Sun Sentinel Broward Edition

AROUND THE HORN

-

Tigers: Veteran relievers Joba Chamberlai­n and Tom Gorzelanny were designated for assignment, replaced by call-ups Jeff Ferrell and Drew VerHagen. “I think we can have a good season, but we need to turn things around,” team President Dave Dombrowski said. The Tigers also changed their lineup, with Ian Kinsler leading off, Yoenis Cespedes hitting second and Anthony Gose eighth. ... 1B Miguel Cabrera exited in the fourth with a left calf strain and will undergo an MRI. ... C Alex Avila was activated off the DL.

Yankees: Alex Rodriguez and the team “amicably resolved” a disputed payment for Rodriguez’s milestone 660th home run. Instead of paying Rodriguez a $6 million marketing bonus, the Yankees will split $3.5 million among four charities. In addition, Rodriguez will get the ball from his 3,000th hit from fan Zach Hample, who will get a signed Rodriguez jersey and other perks plus a donation to a charity Hample supports. ... Carlos Beltran went on the DL (oblique).

Diamondbac­ks: LHP Patrick Corbin, a 2013 All-Star, is to start Saturday vs. the Rockies in his first game in more than 1 1⁄2 years.

Reds: Assistant hitting coach Lee Tinsley was put on leave after his arrest on a charge of driving while impaired.

Cuban defections: Two players have defected while in the States facing U.S. collegians. They were identified as 3B Luis Yander La O and OF Yadiel Hernandez.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United States