Nats demote Henry Rodriguez, will go closer-by-committee
22 May 2012, 9:48 pm
The Nationals are switching things up at closer. According to Mark Zuckerman of CSN Washington’s Nats Insider, manager Davey Johnson announced Tuesday night that right-hander Henry Rodriguez has been demoted back to his old setup role. Johnson will open things up in the ninth inning, giving save chances to a combination of Sean Burnett, Tyler…

Red Sox call up Lin, demote Gomez
20 May 2012, 12:31 pm
The Boston Red Sox have called up outfielder Che-Hsuan Lin from Class AAA Pawtucket on Sunday.

Cubs call up Lalli, demote Volstad
18 May 2012, 2:30 pm
Chicago Cubs have selected the contract of catcher Blake Lalli from Class AAA Iowa and optioned right-handed pitcher Chris Volstad to the same club, the Cubs announced Friday.

Cubs demote Volstad; Soto likely bound for DL
18 May 2012, 1:42 pm
The Chicago Cubs' roster shuffling continued on Friday when struggling pitcher Chris Volstad was optioned to Triple-A Iowa and catcher Blake Lalli was recalled, perhaps just in time for Geovany Soto to go on the disabled list.

Jays demote struggling Lind, call up Gomes
17 May 2012, 1:12 pm
The Blue Jays have sent struggling first baseman Adam Lind to the minors. They promoted catcher Yan Gomes, who is set to become the first Brazilian-born player to appear in a major league game.

Jays demote Adam Lind; call up catcher Yan Gomes
17 May 2012, 12:45 pm
TORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays have sent struggling first baseman Adam Lind to the minors. They promoted catcher Yan Gomes, who is set to become the first Brazilian-born player to appear in a major league game.

Pirates demote struggling Presley
16 May 2012, 9:50 pm
The Pittsburgh Pirates' offense is so abysmal Alex Presley, their fifth-best hitter, was demoted to the minor leagues and richly deserved it.

Bats: Yankees demote Nunez So He Can Focus on Improving at Shortstop
10 May 2012, 10:40 pm
Eduardo Nunez, who has established himself with a promising bat and athleticism, has become a liability on defense.

Yankees demote Nunez So He Can Focus on Improving at Shortstop
10 May 2012, 10:17 pm
Eduardo Nunez, who has established himself with a promising bat and athleticism, has become a liability on defense.

Twins move Liriano to bullpen, demote Valencia
9 May 2012, 10:44 pm
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The struggling Minnesota Twins are shaking things up, moving Francisco Liriano to the bullpen and optioning third baseman Danny Valencia to Triple-A Rochester.