Major League Baseball

Jays' Kirk has surgery, expected to miss 6 weeks

Blue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk had surgery on his fractured left thumb and is expected to miss about six weeks, manager John Schneider told reporters Tuesday.

Cubs' Horton to have elbow surgery, done for '26

Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, manager Craig Counsell said.

Astros say ace Brown won't throw for 'few weeks'

Houston Astros ace Hunter Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and will be kept from throwing "for a few weeks," the team said Tuesday.

D-backs' Santana likely to miss extended time

Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana, the oldest active position player in MLB, was put on the 10-day IL with an adductor strain but likely will miss more time.

O's Eflin to get 2nd opinion, moved to 60-day IL

Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin, who is sidelined with right elbow discomfort, is getting a second opinion and has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Guardians put Arias on IL; Brito makes debut

The Guardians put Gabriel Arias on the 10-day IL Tuesday due to a strained left hamstring, calling up Juan Brito to make his big league debut.

Contreras warns Brewers: Hit me again, you'll pay

Willson Contreras had a warning for the Brewers after he was hit by a pitch for the 24th time by the team Monday. "... Next time they hit me again, I'm going to take one of them out. That's a message."

Mets' Soto placed on IL, expected out 2-3 weeks

The Mets placed Juan Soto on the injured list after the left fielder suffered a minor right calf strain running the bases Friday against the Giants.

🐦 Remembering Randy Johnson's bird pitch

In 2001, one of baseball's first viral moments played out on a spring training field. Those who were there relive the "Sea of Feathers" game.