Major League Baseball

Royals will call up Hill, 45, to start vs. Cubs

The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill, who is 4-4 with a 5.36 ERA in nine starts for Triple-A Omaha, for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday at Wrigley Field, marking the left-hander's 21st season in the majors.

Mets reinstate DH Marte (knee) from injured list

The Mets reinstated two-time All-Star Starling Marte from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Marte hasn't played since July 6 due to a bruised right knee.

Rays put Lowe on IL, land Fairchild from Braves

The Tampa Bay Rays placed second baseman Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with ankle tendinitis and acquired outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the Braves for cash considerations.

Giants demote RHP Birdsong after shaky outing

The San Francisco Giants optioned pitcher Hayden Birdsong to Triple-A Sacramento after the right-hander failed to record an out in Monday's loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Phillies win on catcher's interference call in 10th

Brandon Marsh scored on a catcher's interference call with the bases loaded in the 10th inning to give the Phillies a 3-2 walk-off win over the Red Sox.

Trade candidate Suarez continues homer binge

Eugenio Suarez, one of the most coveted bats ahead of the trade deadline, hit his fifth home run in three games for the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Woodruff as Brewers hit 60 wins: No 'surprise'

With a 6-0 win over the Mariners on Monday, the Brewers extended their winning streak to 11 games and became the first NL team to 60 wins.

Ohtani gives up HR, then hits one of his own in win

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani wasn't particularly sharp in his second consecutive three-inning outing Monday night, allowing his first home run of the season and seven batted balls that exceeded 95 mph -- but he made up for it at the plate.

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