Major League Baseball: News

Colorado Rockies right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez departed Saturday's 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning with a right calf cramp.

The Cardinals optioned infielder Tyler Greene to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday as they tweaked their roster.

The Florida Marlins scratched right fielder Mike Stanton from Saturday's contest against Tampa Bay with a right eye infection, according the Miami Herald.

The Boston Red Sox placed left fielder Carl Crawford on the disabled list Saturday.

The Cleveland Indians placed first baseman Matt LaPorta on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain on Saturday.

The Milwaukee Brewers have designated pitcher Daniel Ray Herrera for assignment and filled the roster spot by selecting the contract of pitcher Mark DiFelice from Triple-A Nashville.

The Baltimore Orioles made a few roster moves before Saturday's game against Washington, most notably recalling pitcher Brad Bergesen from Triple-A Norfolk and designating pitcher Jeremy Accardo for assignment.

The New York Yankees have signed their first pick in this year's draft, third baseman Dante Bichette Jr.

Milwaukee Brewers starter Shaun Marcum departed Friday night's 10-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox with a left hip flexor strain.

Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford left Friday's 10-4 win against the Milwaukee Brewers with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain.