MLB Player News

The Indians made five promotions to the roster as part of September callups Sunday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Added to the roster for the stretch run were right-handed pitchers Preston Guilmet and Blake Wood and lefty Nick Hagadone. The Tribe also purchased the contracts of catcher Kelly Shoppach and infielder Jose Ramirez from Columbus and Double-A Akron, respectively.

The 20-year-old Ramirez hit .272 over 113 games for Akron this season with 38 stolen bases. All of the relievers spent some time up in the majors this season, except for Wood, who last pitched in the big leagues in 2011 with the Royals.

Phillies third baseman Cody Asche is expected to return to the lineup from a hamstring injury Sunday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Asche did not play Saturday, but manager Ryne Sandberg said he likely would have played if the Philles were not facing Cubs left-hander Chris Rusin. Asche, a left-handed hitter, owns a .256/.312/.419 line on the season.

Phillies third baseman Cody Asche is not in the team's starting lineup Friday against the Cubs.

Asche left Wednesday's game with a hamstring injury, but hasn't been able to return. He's considered day-to-day, and could be available to pinch hit. Asche is hitting .256 in 86 at-bats. 

Evan Longoria was held hitless for the fourth straight game, as he went 0 for 4 with a strikeout in the Rays' loss to the Angels on Thursday.

Longoria's batting average fell to .267.

Phillies infielder Cody Asche is not in the team's starting lineup Thursday.

Asche left Wednesday's game with a hamstring injury. He's considered day-to-day, and could be available to pinch hit. Asche is hitting .256 in 86 at-bats. 

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson was part of a barrage of 21 Oakland hits in his team's 14-4 win over the Tigers Wednesday, going 3 for 4 with one double, two RBI and two runs.

It was the seventh time this season Donaldson had at least three hits in a game, but the first time he accomplished the feat in August. He owns a .295/.372/.479 line with 19 home runs and 77 RBI as he contnues to play an integral role in the A's offense.

The Phillies announced that third baseman Cody Asche was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mets with a mild hamstring strain. Asche, who was 1 for 3 before exiting, is day-to-day.

Phillies third baseman Cody Asche was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mets with an apparent hamstring injury. Asche singled in the seventh inning and suffered the injury during the play before being replaced by a pinch runner.

Asche was 1 for 3 with a walk and a run before exiting.

Nationals second baseman Anthony Rendon is not in the team's starting lineup Wednesday against the Marlins. 

Rendon will be replaced by Steve Lombardozzi at second. Rendon is hitting .257/.316/.393 in 280 at-bats. 

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez reached every time he was at the plate Tuesday against the Brewers.

Alvarez went 4 for 4, with two singles, a double and a home run. He walked in his other plate appearance, reaching five times. Alvarez is hitting .240/.302/.496 in 450 at-bats.