Brewers recall INF Yadiel Rivera

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday recalled INF Yadiel Rivera from the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Rivera has recorded 69 hits and 41 RBIs in 83 games with Colorado Springs in 2016.

Rivera has started 82 games as an infielder for Colorado Springs in 2016.

Reds promote INF/OF Hernan Iribarren

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Reds promoted IF/OF Hernan Iribarren (#33) from Louisville IF/OF Hernan Iribarren.

Iribarren leads the organization and International League in hitting (.327).

A corresponding move will be announced by the team.

Sanchez, Kluber named AL monthly award-winners for August

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez has been voted the Budweiser Presents American League Player of the Month for August. Sanchez also received the most votes for the American League Rookie of the Month Award. Sanchez, who has claimed the past two Player of the Week Awards, is the first catcher to win Player and Rookie of the Month in the same month.

Budweiser, the official beer sponsor of Major League Baseball and sponsor of 24 of 30 clubs, is also the presenting sponsor of the National League Player of the Month Award.

Sanchez batted .389 (37-for-95) with 20 runs scored, nine doubles, 11 home runs, 21 RBI and a stolen base over 24 games en route to becoming the first player to win both Player and Rookie of the Month in the same month since Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox accomplished the feat in July 2014. Among AL leaders in August with a minimum of 80 at-bats, Gary finished first in slugging percentage (.832), second in home runs, extra-base hits (20) and on-base percentage (.458), third in batting average and tied for fifth in doubles. On August 27th against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium, the Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic native delivered his 11th home run in his 23rd career game. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the 23-year-old became the quickest player in Major League history to hit his first 11 home runs. His 11- homer month extended his Yankees rookie record for home runs in a calendar month. Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers was the last Major League rookie to launch 11 round-trippers in a month, doing so in July of his 2007 National League Rookie of the Yearwinning season. Since 1913, the 18 extra-base hits by Sanchez were the third-most by a Major Leaguer through 23 career games, trailing only Mandy Brooks of the Chicago Cubs (21) and Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees (19). Propelled by their rookie's hot month at the plate, the Yankees went 17-11 in August, their best record in any month since going 17-7 in July 2015. Sanchez becomes the first backstop in Yankees history to win AL Player of the Month, which dates back to 1974. Brian Dozier of the Minnesota Twins also received a significant amount of votes following his excellent month. The 29-year-old hit .302 (38-for-126) with 27 runs scored, nine doubles, two triples, 13 home runs, 27 RBI and three stolen bases over 29 games. His 13 homers in August were the most in a single month by a Twins player since Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew set a single-month record with 14 round-trippers in June 1964. Others receiving votes for AL Player of the Month included Mookie Betts (.378, 8 2B, 9 HR, 27 RBI) and Dustin Pedroia (.406, 17 R, 41 H7 2B) of the Boston Red Sox; J.D. Martinez (.404, 21 R, 11 2B, 7 HR) of the Detroit Tigers; Jose Altuve (.333, 11 2B, 2 3B, 8 HR) of the Houston Astros; and Adrian Beltre (.333, 19 R, 7 2B, 9 HR, 24 RBI) of the Texas Rangers.

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber has been voted the American League Pitcher of the Month for August.

Kluber compiled a 5-0 record with a 2.43 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 40.2 innings pitched over six starts to claim his second career AL Pitcher of the Month Award, last winning with the Tribe in September 2014. Among AL starters with a minimum of 30.0 innings pitched, Corey finished the period tied for first in wins, second in strikeouts and tied for fourth in ERA and innings pitched. On August 31st against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, the 30-year-old veteran spun 8.0 innings of three-run ball, while striking out 11 batters and permitting just two walks. The outing was his second of the 2016 campaign, and 23rd of his career, in which he struck out 10-or-more batters. With 10 consecutive quality starts dating back to July 8th, the 2014 AL Cy Young Award winner established a new personal record, while also becoming the first Indians pitchers to record 10 straight quality starts since Cliff Lee in 2009. With the win against the Twins, Kluber logged his seventh consecutive win, spanning 10 starts from July 8th-August 31st. During this notable stretch, the 2016 AL All-Star has recorded 75 strikeouts and 19 walks over 69.2 innings pitched, while pitching to the tune of a 1.94 ERA. Led in large part by their staff ace, the Indians currently sit atop the AL Central with a 77-56 record. Danny Duffy of the Kansas City Royals also logged an impressive month of August, going 5-1 with a 2.51 ERA and 39 strikeouts over 43.0 innings pitched. On August 1st against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, the 27-year-old southpaw joined Hall of Famer Randy Johnson as the only two lefthanded pitchers in the past 100 years to fan at least 16 hitters, while allowing no more than one hit. Others receiving votes for AL Pitcher of the Month included Carlos Rodon (3-0, 1.47 ERA, 30.2 IP, 26 SO) and Chris Sale (2.89 ERA, 2 CG, 46.2 IP, 52 SO) of the Chicago White Sox; Rick Porcello (4-1, 2.62 ERA, 1 CG, 41 SO) of the Red Sox; Ian Kennedy (3-0, 1.86 ERA, 38.2 IP, 31 SO) of the Royals; Justin Verlander (3-1, 2.43 ERA, 40.2 IP, 43 SO) of the Detroit Tigers; Edwin Diaz (3.95 ERA, 11 SV, 13 G, 21 SO) of the Seattle Mariners; and Jake Odorizzi (4-0, 2.48 ERA, 36.1 IP, 31 SO) of the Tampa Bay Rays.

All three August monthly award winners will receive a specially designed trophy, suitably engraved, in recognition of their accomplishments. 

Bryant, Hendricks, Turner named NL monthly award-winners for August

Third baseman Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs, starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks of the Cubs and second baseman-outfielder Trea Turner of the Washington Nationals have been voted the Budweiser Presents National League Player of the Month, National League Pitcher of the Month and National League Rookie of the Month, respectively.

Budweiser, the official beer sponsor of Major League Baseball and sponsor for 24 of 30 MLB clubs, is also the presenting sponsor of the American League Player of the Month Award.

In 27 games last month, Bryant led the NL with a .748 slugging percentage and was tied for second in home runs with 10. The two-time All-Star ranked second in on-base percentage (.472) and total bases (80), while his .383 (41-for-107) batting average ranked third among qualifying NL hitters. The second-year slugger's 22 RBI were the eighth-most in the NL last month. This is his first career Player of the Month honor after being voted Rookie of the Month twice last season (May and August).

In six starts last month, Cubs hurler Kyle Hendricks posted a 4-0 record with a Major League-leading 1.28 ERA (six earned runs in 42.1 innings pitched). The right-hander was tied for the NL lead in wins last month, while his 36 strikeouts were tied for the fifth-most among NL pitchers. Hendricks held opposing hitters to a .179 batting average across his six outings last month, and he tossed his second career complete-game shutout on August 1st vs. Miami. This is his first career Pitcher of the Month honor.

In 28 games during the month of August, Nationals rookie Trea Turner was tied for the Major League lead in hits (45), while pacing NL rookies with a .357 batting average (45-for-126). The Florida native also ranked among the NL rookie leaders in total bases (1st, 72); stolen bases (T-1st, 11); runs scored (T-1st, 27); slugging percentage (2nd, .571); home runs (T-3rd, 5); and RBI (3rd, 15). This is his first career monthly award.

Other players receiving votes for the Budweiser Presents National League Player of the Month Award were Colorado's Nolan Arenado (.356, 10 HR, 36 RBI, 4 2B, 27 R), DJ LeMahieu (.439, 4 HR, 16 RBI, 4 2B, .534 OBP), and Charlie Blackmon (.360, 11 HR, 21 RBI, 6 2B, 30 R); Atlanta's Freddie Freeman (.313, 9 HR, 24 RBI, 9 2B, .460 OBP; and Washington's Turner.

For the NL Pitcher of the Month Award, other pitchers receiving votes included Chicago's Jon Lester (3-0, 1.71 ERA, 31.2 IP, 7 BB, 35 SO) and Aroldis Chapman (0-1, 1.38 ERA, 11 SV, 13.0 IP, 5 BB, 22 SO); Julio Urias (4-0, 1.99 ERA, 22.2 IP, 8 BB, 22 SO) of the Los Angeles Dodgers; Washington's Tanner Roark (4-1, 2.56 ERA, 38.2 IP, 14 BB, 26 SO); and Pittsburgh's Ivan Nova (4-0, 2.87 ERA, 1 CG, 31.1 IP, 1 BB, 22 SO).

Other rookies receiving votes included Urias; San Diego's Ryan Schimpf (.253, 7 HR, 20 RBI, 6 2B, 4 3B, 22 R); Corey Seager of the Dodgers (.330, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 7 2B, 36 R, .411 OBP); and Colorado's David Dahl (.324, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 7 2B, 3 3B, 36 R).

All three August monthly award winners will receive a specially designed trophy, suitably engraved, in recognition of their accomplishments. 

MLB Transactions from September 3, 2016

Los Angeles Angels sent OF Shane Robinson on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels recalled RHP Alex Meyer from Salt Lake Bees.
Washington Nationals sent Matt den Dekker outright to Syracuse Chiefs.
Milwaukee Brewers activated RHP Michael Blazek from the 15-day disabled list.
Toronto Blue Jays activated 2B Darwin Barney.
Los Angeles Angels optioned Ashur Tolliver to Arkansas Travelers.
Baltimore Orioles sent Kyle Lobstein outright to Norfolk Tides.
Los Angeles Angels claimed LHP Ashur Tolliver off waivers from Baltimore Orioles.
Atlanta Braves placed RHP Aaron Blair on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 29, 2016. Left knee strain.
San Diego Padres sent OF Jon Jay on a rehab assignment to Lake Elsinore Storm.
Atlanta Braves recalled Brandon Cunniff from Gwinnett Braves.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Luis Avilan to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Oakland Athletics recalled RHP Daniel Mengden from Nashville Sounds.
Los Angeles Angels recalled Ji-Man Choi from Salt Lake Bees.
Toronto Blue Jays sent 3B Matt Dominguez outright to Buffalo Bisons.
St. Louis Cardinals sent RHP Jordan Walden on a rehab assignment to Palm Beach Cardinals.
St. Louis Cardinals sent SS Aledmys Diaz on a rehab assignment to Palm Beach Cardinals.
Minnesota Twins recalled John Ryan Murphy from Rochester Red Wings.
Los Angeles Dodgers sent LHP Brett Anderson on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
Los Angeles Dodgers sent LHP Clayton Kershaw on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
Detroit Tigers designated RHP Donn Roach for assignment.
Detroit Tigers selected the contract of Joe Mantiply from Erie SeaWolves.
Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contract of Kyle Jensen from Reno Aces.
Miami Marlins activated 2B Derek Dietrich from the 15-day disabled list.
San Francisco Giants placed RHP Ray Black on the 60-day disabled list. Right elbow bone spur.
San Francisco Giants recalled RHP Ray Black from Richmond Flying Squirrels.
San Francisco Giants selected the contract of RHP Joe Nathan from Richmond Flying Squirrels.

Baseball Capsules (September 4, 2016)

CHICAGO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner outpitched Jake Arrieta with 10 strikeouts over six innings, and the San Francisco Giants pounced on rare miscues by the Chicago Cubs in a 3-2 victory on Saturday.

Bumgarner (14-8) allowed two runs and five hits in his fourth victory in his last five starts. San Francisco, trying to catch Los Angeles in the NL West, rebounded from a pair of one-run losses in the first two games of the four-game set against the major league leaders.

Arrieta (16-6) was charged with three runs — two earned — and four hits in six innings in his first loss since July 30. The Cubs had won five in a row overall.

RANGERS 12, ASTROS 4

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre and Nomar Mazara each homered, Derek Holland pitched his third straight quality start since coming off the disabled list and Texas got its seventh straight victory.

After trailing 1-0, the Rangers got their major league-high 42nd come-from-behind win. They've won eight of nine and scored at least 10 runs in each of their past three games.

AL West-leading Texas is 13-2 against the Astros this season and 37-19 against the division.

Holland (7-6) pitched six innings, allowing two runs, six hits and three walks.

Evan Gattis had three hits for Houston, including a solo homer.

Joe Musgrove (2-3) allowed five runs and eight hits over 4 1/3 innings.

METS 3, NATIONALS 1

NEW YORK (AP) — Curtis Granderson and James Loney came through with big hits to back Robert Gsellman, and New York got another gritty start from an unheralded rookie in its banged-up rotation.

Gsellman (2-1) pitched out of trouble for six innings, and inexperienced center fielder Michael Conforto made a diving catch that thwarted a potential Nationals rally in the seventh. New York rebounded from consecutive losses and won for the 10th time in 14 games, moving within one game of St. Louis for the final NL playoff berth.

The Cardinals lost 9-1 in Cincinnati.

Washington's Tanner Roark (14-8) allowed two runs and four hits over five innings.

Jeurys Familia got his major league-leading 45th save in 48 tries.

ORIOLES 2, YANKEES 0

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kevin Gausman outpitched CC Sabathia for the second time in seven days, Adam Jones homered and Baltimore got its third straight shutout against New York.

Gausman (7-10) allowed two hits and two walks over six innings to win his fourth straight start. He struck out eight and permitted only one runner past second base.

Zach Britton, the third Baltimore reliever, worked a perfect ninth for his 40th save in 40 opportunities.

Sabathia (8-12) gave up two runs, one earned, in six innings. All it got him was another loss against the Orioles, the third in a row since mid-July.

RAYS 7, BLUE JAYS 5

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Matt Duffy's three-run double highlighted a five-run sixth inning and last-place Tampa Bay beat AL East-leading Toronto for the second straight game.

The big outburst came against right-hander Marco Estrada (8-7), who had given up just two singles in the first five innings. Duffy's double was the fifth hit of the inning.

Rookie Blake Snell (5-7) got the win after giving up one run and two hits while striking out seven in six innings.

Toronto rallied for four runs in the ninth off Enny Romero before Alex Colome got the final out for his 30th save.

ROYALS 5, TIGERS 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit his career-high 20th homer, Yordano Ventura pitched into and out of trouble and Kansas City snapped a three-game losing streak.

Ventura (10-9) improved to 7-0 against the Tigers, including three wins this season, and is 4-0 overall in his past six starts

Michael Fulmer (10-6) gave up three runs and seven hits in six innings for the Tigers, falling to 1-4 in his past five starts. He walked one and struck out four.

Wade Davis got his 22nd save in 25 opportunities

INDIANS 8, MARLINS 3

CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bauer overcame a shaky first inning and pitched into the ninth, Francisco Lindor was 4 for 4 and Cleveland beat Miami.

Bauer (10-6) shut down the Marlins after giving up three runs and three hits in the first. The right-hander didn't allow another hit until Ichiro Suzuki led off the ninth with a single.

Lindor doubled in the first and third, singled in the fourth and added an RBI single in the sixth.

Kipnis hit his 22nd homer in the first off Marlins ace Jose Fernandez (13-8), who gave up a career-high 12 hits and seven runs in 5 2/3 innings.

REDS 9, CARDINALS 1

CINCINNATI (AP) — Zack Cozart hit a pair of doubles during run-scoring innings that included St. Louis misplays, and Cincinnati sent the Cardinals to their third straight loss.

The Cardinals have lost seven of 11. They're still in position to get the NL's second wild-card spot, staying ahead of the Mets, Pirates and Marlins.

Pinch hitter Ramon Cabrera's two-run single in the seventh inning put the Reds ahead 4-1. Cincinnati used four walks by Jerome Williams to score five times in the eighth.

Dan Straily (11-7) gave up three hits, including Jedd Gyorko's homer, and a career-high seven walks in only 5 2/3 innings.

Jaime Garcia (10-11) lost after allowing two runs in six innings.

TWINS 11, WHITE SOX 3

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miguel Sano and Trevor Plouffe each homered during an eight-run third inning, and Minnesota went deep four times.

Brian Dozier led off with his 34th homer, and Byron Buxton tacked on a two-run shot in the second against beleaguered starter James Shields (5-17).

Hector Santiago (11-8) won for the first time in six starts since the Twins acquired him in late July from the Los Angeles Angels.

DODGERS 5, PADRES 1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rich Hill pitched six sparkling innings, Yasmani Grandal hit a three-run homer and Los Angeles beat San Diego.

Hill (11-3) allowed one hit, struck out eight and walked two in his second start since the Dodgers acquired him from Oakland at the Aug. 1 trade deadline. The left-hander was scratched at Colorado last week due to a combination of weather and a finger blister.

Kenley Jansen struck out the side in the ninth for his 41st save in 47 chances.

Luis Perdomo (7-8) allowed five runs and nine hits in six innings.

BREWERS 7, PIRATES 4

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Struggling rookie Orlando Arcia had three hits, including a tiebreaking single in Milwaukee's four-run eighth inning, to extend Pittsburgh's losing streak to five games.

Pittsburgh's Neftali Feliz (4-2) was charged with two runs, retiring only one of the three batters before leaving with right arm discomfort.

Carlos Torres (3-3) got the win despite allowing Andrew McCutchen's 19th homer in the seventh inning, tying it at 2.

Tyler Thornburg got three outs for his eighth save.

RED SOX 11, ATHLETICS 2

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rick Porcello didn't allow a baserunner until Jake Smolinski's one-out double in the sixth on the way to his majors-leading 19th victory, and Boston routed Oakland yet again.

Porcello (19-3) gave up four hits and two runs in seven innings, struck out two and didn't walk a batter.

Right-hander Daniel Mengden (1-6), called up from Triple-A Nashville, allowed seven runs and eight hits in just 2 2/3 innings.

BRAVES 6, PHILLIES 4, 10 INNINGS

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Adonis Garcia scored the winning run in the 10th inning after homering twice earlier in the game, and Atlanta beat Philadelphia.

Jed Bradley (1-0) got the win in his major league debut. He threw one scoreless inning and had a strikeout.

Mauricio Cabrera got his fourth save in four opportunities.

Edubray Ramos (1-2) allowed two runs and one hit after allowing a leadoff walk to Garcia.

ANGELS 10, MARINERS 3

SEATTLE (AP) — Kole Calhoun and Albert Pujols both homered twice, Mike Trout also went deep and Los Angeles beat Seattle.

Calhoun, Trout and Pujols hit consecutive home runs to lead a six-run first inning against starter Taijuan Walker (4-10).

Tyler Skaggs (3-3) allowed three runs on eight hits in six innings for Los Angeles, striking out seven and walking one.

DIAMONDBACKS 9, ROCKIES 4

DENVER (AP) — Chris Owings had a career high-tying four hits, Jake Lamb homered and Arizona beat Colorado.

Braden Shipley (3-3) allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings in his first time facing Colorado.

The Diamondbacks broke it open in the third off Tyler Chatwood (10-9). Welington Castillo had a three-run double and Lamb followed with his 27th homer to make it 6-0.

MLB Transactions from September 2, 2016

Miami Marlins signed free agent C Stephen McGee to a minor league contract.
Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent OF Quintin Berry to a minor league contract.
Cincinnati Reds sent RHP A.J. Morris outright to Louisville Bats.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Ryan Goins from Buffalo Bisons.
2B Darwin Barney roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Bo Schultz to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent C Josh Thole.
New York Mets transferred CF Justin Ruggiano from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Left shoulder injury.
Los Angeles Angels traded RHP Fernando Salas to New York Mets for RHP Erik Manoah.
New York Mets traded C Nevin Ashley to Texas Rangers for cash.
Baltimore Orioles transferred RF Joey Rickard from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Right thumb ligament injury.
Arizona Diamondbacks traded CF Michael Bourn to Baltimore Orioles for LF Jason Heinrich.
Tampa Bay Rays optioned Steve Geltz to Durham Bulls.
Colorado Rockies recalled Christian Bergman from Albuquerque Isotopes.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Luis Avilan from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Milwaukee Brewers traded LF Eric Young Jr. to New York Yankees for cash.
Baltimore Orioles designated LHP Kyle Lobstein for assignment.
Baltimore Orioles claimed CF Drew Stubbs off waivers from Texas Rangers.
New York Yankees traded RF Ben Gamel to Seattle Mariners for RHP Jio Orozco and RHP Juan De Paula.
Kansas City Royals recalled Brooks Pounders from Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals recalled Scott Alexander from Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals optioned 2B Christian Colon to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals placed RHP Chien-Ming Wang on the 15-day disabled list. Right biceps tendinitis.
Chicago Cubs optioned Spencer Patton to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs recalled Tommy La Stella from Iowa Cubs.
Miami Marlins placed RHP David Phelps on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 27, 2016. Left oblique strain.
Miami Marlins recalled Jake Esch from New Orleans Zephyrs.
Cleveland Indians transferred C Yan Gomes from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Separated right shoulder.
Cleveland Indians optioned RHP Shawn Armstrong to Lake County Captains.
Cleveland Indians selected the contract of Perci Garner from Columbus Clippers.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Aaron Sanchez from Dunedin Blue Jays.
San Diego Padres transferred RHP Tyson Ross from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Right shoulder inflammation.
Baltimore Orioles designated LHP Ashur Tolliver for assignment.
Pittsburgh Pirates traded LHP Kyle Lobstein to Baltimore Orioles for LHP Zach Phillips.
San Diego Padres selected the contract of Hector Sanchez from El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres placed C Christian Bethancourt on the 15-day disabled list. Left intercostal strain.
Colorado Rockies placed 1B Daniel Descalso on the paternity list.
Colorado Rockies activated 1B Mark Reynolds from the 15-day disabled list.
Oakland Athletics recalled Joey Wendle from Nashville Sounds.
Arizona Diamondbacks optioned Vicente Campos to Reno Aces.
Oakland Athletics traded LF Coco Crisp and cash to Cleveland Indians for LHP Colt Hynes.
Arizona Diamondbacks recalled Shelby Miller from Reno Aces