Cleveland fan sentenced for throwing explosive

Cleveland — A man was sentenced to three years in prison Monday for throwing an explosive device at Jacobs Field.

Andrew Mendez, 21, of Elyria, was convicted April 28 on charges of aggravated arson, assault and three counts of negligent assault by Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Burt Griffin.

Prosecutors said Mendez tossed an explosive device from the upper deck of Jacobs Field during an Indians game against Philadelphia June 11, 2002, injuring four people. The judge ordered Mendez to pay restitution to victims. Mendez will appeal.

Indians former owner dies at age 83

Cleveland — C. Carlisle Tippit, a former part-owner of the Cleveland Indians, has died.

Tippit died Saturday of kidney failure at Hamlet Village, a nursing home in Chagrin Falls, his wife, Margaret, said Monday. He was 83. Tippit, known to family and friends as “Tip,” was part-owner of the Indians from 1972 to 1986.

White Sox claim Rivera

Chicago — The Chicago White Sox claimed catcher Michael Rivera off waivers Monday from San Diego and sent outfielder Joe Borchard to Triple-A Charlotte. Rivera also will be optioned to Charlotte. Borchard was hitting .184 in 16 games. Rivera was hitting .170 in 19 games with the Padres.

Ankiel falls to 1-4

Sevierville, Tenn. — St. Louis pitcher Rick Ankiel allowed six runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings Monday in the Double-A Tennessee Smokies’ 6-1 loss to Greenville. Ankiel (1-4), trying to overcome control problems that began in 2000, has allowed 31 earned runs in 29 2/3 innings with Tennessee.

Williams’ son signs

New York — John Henry Williams’ next stop will be the Southeastern League of Professional Baseball. The son of Hall of Famer Ted Williams, who was released May 28 by the Northern League’s Schaumburg Flyers, was signed by the unaffiliated developmental league. Williams, 34, will play for the Selma Cloverleafs.