Sources: Kimbrel to Astros on major league deal

Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel will add a fresh arm to the Astros’ ailing bullpen as they try to hold on to their lead in the AL West. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sources: Kimbrel to Astros on major league deal

Brewers' Ortiz exits, to have MRI on hamstring

Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left hamstring after leaving Thursday’s 4-1 win against the Chicago Cubs following a groundout in the fifth inning. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Brewers' Ortiz exits, to have MRI on hamstring

Rays call up No. 1 prospect Williams; Kim to IL

Carson Williams, the No. 24 prospect on ESPN insider Kiley McDaniel’s in-season top 100, was called up by the Rays on Thursday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Rays call up No. 1 prospect Williams; Kim to IL

O's Rutschman back to IL with oblique strain

The Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain, less than a month after he returned from a left oblique strain. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} O's Rutschman back to IL with oblique strain

Red Sox put Abreu on IL, call up 'The Password'

The Red Sox placed outfielder Wilyer Abreu on the 10-day injured list Thursday and promoted Jhostynxon “The Password” Garcia. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Red Sox put Abreu on IL, call up 'The Password'

Blackburn joins Yankees after being cut by Mets

The Yankees, in search of some bullpen depth, signed veteran right-hander Paul Blackburn on Thursday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Blackburn joins Yankees after being cut by Mets

📺 Yankees' Costanza bobblehead draws crowds

The bobblehead coincides with the New York Yankees hosting “Seinfeld Night” against the Boston Red Sox. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} 📺 Yankees' Costanza bobblehead draws crowds

Braves' Riley undergoes season-ending surgery

Braves third baseman Austin Riley underwent core injury Thursday and will miss the remainder of the season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Braves' Riley undergoes season-ending surgery

Mets sit banged up McNeil, Nimmo vs. Nationals

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (sore right shoulder) and left fielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) were held out of the lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Nationals. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets sit banged up McNeil, Nimmo vs. Nationals

Tucker back in Cubs' lineup after missing 3 games

Slumping All-Star slugger Kyle Tucker returned to the Chicago Cubs’ lineup Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers after sitting out three games. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Tucker back in Cubs' lineup after missing 3 games