Baseball News

Kyle McCann was called out in bizarre fashion during the second inning of the Oakland Athletics' game against the Angels on Wednesday.

Houston right-hander J.P. France will have surgery on his throwing shoulder Monday after suffering a setback this week.

Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres, who is batting just .215 this season, has been benched. As manager Aaron Boone said, "Just felt like he needs it."

Left-hander Matthew Boyd, who had reconstructive elbow surgery last year, has reached a deal with the Guardians, pending a physical, according to reports.

The Cubs placed right-hander Javier Assad on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right forearm strain.

The New York Mets have placed reliever Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.

Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel homered in his first major league at-bat on Wednesday just hours after being recalled from Triple-A Columbus.