Advertisement

Dec. 5, 2014 / 2:56 PM

Dodgers claim Ryan Lavarnway from Boston

Boston Red Sox catcher Ryan Lavarnway (60) circles the bases after a 3-run home run against Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Britton (53) during the 4th inning at Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 27, 2011. UPI/ Mark Goldman

1 of 2 | Boston Red Sox catcher Ryan Lavarnway (60) circles the bases after a 3-run home run against Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Britton (53) during the 4th inning at Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 27, 2011. UPI/ Mark Goldman | License Photo

The Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed catcher Ryan Lavarnway from the Boston Red Sox.

The Red Sox designated Lavarnway for assignment late last month after signing Pablo Sandoval and former Dodger Hanley Ramirez as free agents.

Advertisement

Lavarnway appeared in 97 games for the Red Sox from 2011-14, batting .201 with five homers and 34 runs batted in. The 27-year-old southern California native was hitless in 10 at-bats for Boston in 2014 and hit .285 in 67 minor league games while battling a strained left wrist.

The Dodgers also designated catcher Drew Butera for assignment on Friday.

Butera played in 61 games for Los Angeles last season and batted .188 with three homers and 14 RBI. He is a career .183 hitter in 251 games with the Dodgers and Minnesota Twins.

[SportsNetwork.com]

Steelers considered quarterback Justin Fields as kick returner, Jayen Warren says

NFL // 12 minutes ago

Steelers considered quarterback Justin Fields as kick returner, Jayen Warren says

May 2 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have considered using quarterback Justin Fields as a kick returner, running back Jaylen Warren said.

76ers owners buy more than 2,000 playoff tickets to reduce Knicks fans

NBA // 1 hour ago

76ers owners buy more than 2,000 playoff tickets to reduce Knicks fans

May 2 (UPI) -- Members of the Philadelphia 76ers ownership group bought more than 2,000 tickets for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series to reduce New York Knicks fans, co-owner Michael Rubin said Thursday.

Jaylen Brown: Celtics must grow, trust each other in 2nd round of playoffs

NBA // 4 hours ago

Jaylen Brown: Celtics must grow, trust each other in 2nd round of playoffs

May 2 (UPI) -- Jaylen Brown challenged his Boston Celtics teammates to continue to grow and trust in each other after they eliminated the Miami Heat to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Meet the 20 horses racing in Saturday's Kentucky Derby

Sports News // 6 hours ago

Meet the 20 horses racing in Saturday's Kentucky Derby

May 2 (UPI) -- The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday at the storied Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Soccer // 21 hours ago

USWNT soccer icon Carli Lloyd pregnant with first child

May 1 (UPI) -- Soccer legend Carli Lloyd, who won two World Cup titles and two Olympic gold medals with the United States Women's National Team, is pregnant with her first child, she announced Wednesday on social media.

New York Mets fan pelted with hot dogs on $1 night; record 44,269 sold

MLB // 1 day ago

New York Mets fan pelted with hot dogs on $1 night; record 44,269 sold

May 1 (UPI) -- A shower of moderately priced meaty treats rained down on a New York Mets fan during $1 hot dog night, resulting in his removal in the ninth inning of the victory over the Chicago Cubs in Queens.

Falcons wanted to trade Jets for No. 10 pick in 2024 NFL Draft, GM says

NFL // 22 hours ago

Falcons wanted to trade Jets for No. 10 pick in 2024 NFL Draft, GM says

May 1 (UPI) -- A shock first-round quarterback selection grabbed most headlines, but the Atlanta Falcons also attempted a trade to acquire the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas said.

College basketball: Univ. of North Carolina All-American R.J. Davis to return

Sports News // 1 day ago

College basketball: Univ. of North Carolina All-American R.J. Davis to return

May 1 (UPI) -- All-American guard R.J. Davis will return for a fifth season of college basketball at North Carolina, he announced Wednesday on social media.

Punches fly during Rays-Brewers brawl in Milwaukee

MLB // 1 day ago

Punches fly during Rays-Brewers brawl in Milwaukee

May 1 (UPI) -- A confrontation between pitcher Abner Uribe and outfielder Jose Siri led to punches and triggered a bases-clearing brawl during the eighth inning of the Tampa Bay Rays latest meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Pest control ace clears Dodgers-Diamondbacks bee swarm, throws first pitch

MLB // 1 day ago

Pest control ace clears Dodgers-Diamondbacks bee swarm, throws first pitch

May 1 (UPI) -- A pest control professional cleared a bee swarm of thousands while fans roared and later earned the nod for ceremonial first pitch before a delayed game Los Angeles Dodgers-Arizona Diamondbacks matchup in Phoenix.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement