Major League Baseball

Rays sign veteran Kimbrel to shore up bullpen

The Rays signed right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a major league contract on Tuesday to shore up their bullpen.

Former Braves slugger Bob Horner dies at 68

Bob Horner, the power-hitting third baseman who was the No. 1 draft pick in 1978 and hit a home run in his debut with the Atlanta Braves after skipping the minor leagues, has died. He was 68.

Reds' Greene throws 1st side session amid rehab

Red right-hander Hunter Greene took another step in his rehab from elbow surgery, throwing 15 to 20 pitches during a side session on Tuesday.

White Sox move Schultz over to IL, recall Sandlin

Chicago put left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz on the 15-day injured list because of right knee patellar tendinitis and recalled right-hander David Sandlin from Triple-A Charlotte, the White Sox said Tuesday before their game against the Minnesota Twins.

Brewers place SP Henderson on IL with back strain

Pitcher Logan Henderson, 24, who pitched five shutout innings Friday in a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been placed on the injured list by the Milwaukee Brewers with a lower back strain, but the club made the move retroactive to Saturday.

Soto, Minter, Young back for Mets; Taylor to IL

Juan Soto, A.J. Minter and Jared Young returned to the Mets on Tuesday, when the club's depth was challenged again by the loss of Tyrone Taylor.

👀 Olney: Trade deadline X factors to watch

From unexpected dealers to Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.