Major League Baseball

Devers, after snubbing Sox, plays 1B for Giants

Rafael Devers, traded to the Giants in June after he made it known that he didn't want to play first base for the Red Sox, made his first start at the position.

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.

Holliday rate: Rox give record bonus to star's son

The Rockies have signed fourth overall pick Ethan Holliday to a $9 million bonus, the richest ever given to a high school player.

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.

Athletics place Clarke, Muncy on the 10-day IL

The Athletics placed dynamic rookie centerfielder Denzel Clarke (adductor strain) and infielder Max Muncy (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.

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.

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