Major League Baseball

Sources: Griffin, Pirates agree on 9 years, $140M

Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.

Soler, Lopez trade haymakers, ejected in brawl

Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler charged the mound after Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez threw a high inside pitch, as both players threw punches amid a bench-clearing brawl in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game.

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.

Pirates hopeful of long-term deal with SS Griffin

Pittsburgh is optimistic about reaching a long-term contract with rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, who was promoted last week in time for the home opener, but Pirates general manager Ben Cherington cautioned that they're not at the finish line yet.

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.

Rangers' deGrom has clean MRI; start uncertain

The Texas Rangers say an MRI shows no structural issues with Jacob deGrom's right knee.

A's send Morales to minors to work on control

The Athletics optioned pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas and manager Mark Kotsay said he hopes the 23-year-old right-hander regains his confidence after struggling with command.

⚾ Broken system: Is an international draft next?

As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.