ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — It was improbable enough that little-known Brett Phillips would get the big hit for Tampa Bay against Dodgers All-Star closer Kenley Jansen. What followed was outright inconceivable. Phillips’ tying single with two outs in the ninth inning turned into a game-ending hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the ball twice, allowing Randy Arozarena to stumble home as the winning run in the Rays’ 8-7 victory in World Series Game 4 on Saturday night. It was undoubtedly one of the wildest endings in World Series history. Arozarena tripped and fell on his way home and had begun retreating to third base when catcher Will Smith misplayed a relay feed. Arozarena about-faced and dived toward home, pounding on the plate with a big smile while Phillips burst into tears in the outfield. “Man, baseball is fun,” Phillips said. Walk-off homers are one thing — think Kirk Gibson, Carlton Fisk and Bill Mazeroski, among many others. But a finish this wacky has only a few precedents in... [More]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — It was improbable enough that light-hitting journeyman Brett Phillips would connect for Tampa Bay against Dodgers All-Star closer Kenley Jansen. What followed was outright inconceivable. Phillips’ tying single with two outs in the ninth inning turned into a game-ending hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the ball twice, allowing Randy Arozarena to stumble home as the winning run in the Rays’ 8-7 victory in World Series Game 4 on Saturday night. It was undoubtedly one of the wildest endings in World Series history. Arozarena tripped and fell on his way home and had begun retreating to third when catcher Will Smith misplayed a relay feed. Arozarena about-faced and dived toward home, pounding on the plate with a big smile while Phillips burst into tears in the outfield. “Man, baseball is fun,” Phillips said. Walk-off homers are one thing — think Kirk Gibson, Carlton Fisk and Bill Mazeroski, among many others. But a finish this wacky has only a few precedents in... [More]

UTL Michael Martinez has been signed and will report to Triple-A Columbus. Martinez was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay on June 19. This marks the fourth time the Indians have signed Martinez, whom the Indians traded to Tampa Bay on May 18 for cash considerations. In 13 games with Tampa Bay Martinez hit .077 (2-for-26).

INF Michael Martinez was sent outright to Triple-A Durham. He was designated for assignment June 19 to make room for INF Trevor Plouffe. Martinez hit just .077 in 13 games after the Rays acquired him from Cleveland.

INF Mike Martinez was designated for assignment to make room for INF Trevor Plouffe. Martinez hit just .077 in 13 games after the Rays acquired him from Cleveland.

INF Michael Martinez was expected to be designated for assignment Wednesday to make room for Jacob Faria's start but will remain with the club after they announced Brad Miller's return to the disabled list with a hip strain. Martinez has appeared in eight games for the Rays, going 1-for-19 in 21 plate appearances.

INF Michael Martinez was designated for assignment by the Rays after the game. He hit .167 in 30 at-bats as an injury replacement over the past month. Martinez had zero RBIs after being acquired from the Indians.

UT Michael Martinez, designated for assignment by the Indians earlier this week, was acquired by the Rays on Thursday in a cash transactions. Martinez appeared in 15 games for Cleveland this season, and went 4-for-11 (.364).

UTL Michael Martinez was designated for assignment in order to clear a roster spot for INF Erik Gonzalez, who was recalled from Triple-A Columbus. Martinez appeared in 15 games, and was (4-for-11).

The Cleveland Indians placed outfielder Brandon Guyer on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with a left wrist injury.The move is retroactive to Saturday. Guyer underwent an MRI on Sunday.Indians manager Terry Francona said Guyer aggravated his wrist while taking a swing Friday.Guyer is hitting .182 with one home run and five RBIs in 21 games this season.The Indians also designated utility player Michael Martinez for assignment. He is batting .364 (4-for-11) in 15 games and pitched a scoreless inning against the Chicago White Sox on April 13.In addition, the Indians recalled infielder Erik Gonzalez from Triple-A Columbus and purchased the contract of outfielder Daniel Robertson from Columbus.

OF Michael Martinez replaced Abraham Almonte (strained right shoulder) in center field in the bottom of second inning Wednesday in the 8-7 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Martinez was 2-for-3, his first two-hit game of the season and first since Sept. 11 against the Chicago White Sox.

2B Michael Martinez is being spotted very effectively by manager Terry Francona. Martinez is a versatile player who doesn't provide a lot of offense but fits well defensively at a number of position. Monday night he was at second base, and he walked and singled his first two times up before striking out twice. He is batting .250.

INF Michael Martinez pitched the ninth inning of the Indians' loss to the White Sox on Thursday, as manager Terry Francona tried to avoid using his prime relievers in a blowout. Martinez pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit. "I don't like doing that," said Francona. "It's no fun to lose, but using up your pitching makes it worse."

INF/OF Michael Martinez was added to the Indians' 25-man roster on Friday, when he went 0-for-1 with a run scored in a 13-7 loss to the Yankees. Martinez was claimed off waivers by the Indians from the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. This is the second tour of duty with the Indians this season for Martinez, who batted .283 with one homer and three RBIs in 32 games before he was sold to the Red Sox for cash considerations on July 8. Manager Terry Francona said Friday that Martinez will be utilized as the 25th man. Martinez is batting .269 with the one homer and three RBIs in 37 games between the Indians and Red Sox this year.

UTL Michael Martinez was claimed off outright waivers by Cleveland from Boston. Martinez was with the Indians earlier this season, but was designated for assignment July 2. He will join the Indians on Friday in New York and the Indians will make a corresponding roster move. Martinez went 1-for-6 in four games with the Red Sox after being acquired from the Indians in a cash transaction last month.

OF Michael Martinez was designated for assignment by the Red Sox to make room for OF Andrew Benintendi, one of the organization's top prospects. Martinez went 1-for-6 in four games with the Red Sox after being acquired from the Indians in a cash transaction last month.

OF Michael Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket after Monday's game. Martinez was sent down to make room for OF Andrew Benintendi, one of the organization's top prospects. Martinez went 1-for-6 in four games with the Red Sox after being acquired from the Indians in a cash transaction last month.

INF/OF Michael Martinez was added to the 25-man roster after being acquired from Cleveland on Friday. Martinez is batting .283/.306/.383 with a home run and three RBIs in 32 games this season with the Indians.

INF/OF Michael Martinez was acquired from the Cleveland Indians for cash consideration. He had been designated for assignment by the Indians on Saturday, after going 17-for-60 (.283) this season. The 33-year-old Martinez will be playing for his fourth team. "As we looked at ways to improve the roster, improve the bench, versatility is one thing we wanted to maintain," Farrell said. "Michael obviously gives you that with the ability to play three infield positions. He's played all three outfield positions. He's a guy that can run, switch-hit. Hits better from the left side of the plate. Having a solid year prior (17-foor-60) to the roster move over in Cleveland. Again, to preserve the flexibility is where he wanted to add to this club as well."

INF Michael Martinez has been traded to Boston for cash. Martinez was designated for assignment on July 2. Manager Terry Francona said Martinez fell victim to the fallout from the Indians' 19-inning game in Toronto on July 1, which left the club short on pitchers. "That game put us in a bind," Francona said. "Nobody is happy losing (Martinez)."