Baseball News

The Athletics are calling up power-hitting first baseman Nick Kurtz after only 32 minor league games, sources told ESPN.

The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with a strained right hamstring. The move is retroactive to April 18.

The baseball Hall of Famer has traded his bat for a camera. He shared the stories behind some of his favorite images.

The Cubs acquired Drew Pomeranz from the Mariners on Monday in exchange for cash, putting another relief option in their minor league system.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie, who has been plagued by arm injuries since making 30 starts in his breakout 2022 season, was designated for assignment Monday.

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt has a Grade 2 left oblique strain and is expected to miss at least a month.

The Yankees placed outfielder Trent Grisham on the paternity list Monday, in advance of a three-game road series against the Cleveland Guardians.