Topic: Detroit Tigers

The Atlanta Braves signed veteran infielder Gio Urshela after losing third baseman Austin Riley for the rest of the regular season because of a broken hand, the team announced Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers players channeled their younger selves, smiling and jumping at second base after Parker Meadows hit an RBI walk-off single for an extra-innings win over the New York Yankees in MLB's Little League Classic.

The Chicago White Sox, who own MLB's worst record, fired manager Pedro Grifol, the franchise announced Thursday. Grifol posted an 89-190 record over the last two seasons.

Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, who led the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series in 1982, has died, the Cardinals announced Tuesday. He was 92.

Free agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract with the New York Mets.

New York Yankees ace pitcher Gerrit Cole, who was already ruled out for opening day, is expected to miss one to two months because of a right elbow injury.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who is dealing with knee irritation, is expected to be in the lineup for an opening-day game against the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced Tuesday.

The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Mets will be among nine teams that will wear City Connect alternate uniforms during the 2024 season, the league and Nike announced.

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract with free agent Eduardo Rodriguez, taking one of the top left-handed starting pitchers off the market.

Free agent infielder Jeimer Candelario and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal.