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.

Astros' Santa finishes off combined no-no in debut

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Rangers on Monday night.

Franco found criminally responsible, but no prison

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence for it, a judge ruled Monday in the Dominican Republic, with full sentencing slated for June 16.

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.

Japan skipper out for alleged assault of daughter

Shinnosuke Abe has resigned as manager of Japan's storied baseball team Yomiuri Giants after being arrested for the alleged assault of his teenage daughter.

Athletics call up touted southpaw prospect Jump

The Athletics have called up Gage Jump, one of the best left-handed pitching prospects in baseball, the team announced. He has 56 strikeouts in 38 innings in Triple-A.

Hernandez goes 2-2 in season debut; Dodgers rally

Utilityman Kike Hernandez made his season debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 5-3 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night, going 2 for 2 with an RBI double down the third base line while batting ninth and starting at third base.

👀 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.