Major League Baseball

White Sox call up top prospect, OF Montgomery

Outfielder Braden Montgomery, acquired by the White Sox in 2024 in the Garrett Crochet trade, was called up Tuesday before Chicago's game against the Braves.

Sources: Brewers, Lara reach 7-year extension

Outfield prospect Luis Lara and the Brewers have agreed to a seven-year, $31 million contract extension that includes three club options, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Pirates rookie SS Griffin to start throwing soon

Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin's right forearm strain is improving, and the 20-year-old could start throwing as early as Wednesday.

Brewers' Fitzpatrick seeks 2nd opinion on elbow

Brewers reliever Brian Fitzpatrick, who was injured while throwing a warmup pitch Friday night at Colorado, will seek a second opinion after being diagnosed with a partial sprain of the UCL in his throwing elbow.

Orioles place Bassitt on IL with back discomfort

- The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Friday with low back discomfort and recalled Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk to take Bassitt's place in the rotation Monday night against the Seattle...

Mariners' Crawford hits IL due to hand contusion

The Seattle Mariners placed shortstop J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list with a right hand contusion and recalled infielder Ryan Bliss from Triple-A Tacoma before Monday night's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

Angels' Mancini has 3 hits in 1st start since 2023

Angels first baseman Trey Mancini, a cancer survivor and former Baltimore slugger, had three hits in his first major league game since 2023 on Monday night in a 5-4 loss to the Astros in 10 innings.

🗣️ CBA talks: Takeaways from owners meetings

Here's the latest on baseball's labor negotiations from MLB HQ in New York.