Dodgers recall INF DeWitt from Triple-A (AP)

Dodgers recall INF DeWitt from Triple-A (AP)
The slumping Los Angeles Dodgers recalled infielder Blake DeWitt from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, making room on their 25-man roster by designating infielder Pablo Ozuna for assignment. DeWitt was optioned to Las Vegas on July 26, when the Dodgers acquired infielder Casey Blake from the Cleveland Indians.

Pirates‘ signing of top prospect Alvarez on hold
The Pirates‘ signing of Pedro Alvarez, the No. 2 pick in the baseball’s amateur draft, may be in jeopardy.

Glavine pain-free after surgery, unsure of future
Braves pitcher Tom Glavine said he is just a little sore after having season-ending elbow surgery last week and is unsure whether he’ll pitch next season.

Red Sox lose Drew to DL; Beckett to start Friday
J.D. Drew has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain, leaving the Red Sox without their All-Star right fielder as they head into a tight pennant race.

Boras claims No. 2 pick’s deal not valid (AP)
Pedro Alvarez, the No. 2 pick in June amateur draft, was placed on Major League Baseball’s restricted list Wednesday after his agent claimed the contract Alvarez agreed to with the Pittsburgh Pirates minutes before the Aug. 15 signing deadline is not valid. Alvarez, the Vanderbilt third baseman, agreed to a minor league deal with a $6 million signing bonus, the amount the Pirates offered early in…

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