The pitcher, also a longtime coach and scout for the Oakland A's who made a lasting mark in independent baseball, died after a private cancer battle Saturday.

When the 2002 fourth-round picks makes his Kansas City debut, he will tie Edwin Jackson’s MLB record by playing for his 14th team. The 6-foot-5 Boston native last pitched in the majors in September 2024 for the Red Sox.

Rich Hill, who has pitched in MLB every season since 2005, is expected to be called up by the Kansas City Royals at the age of 45, according to FanSided's Robert Murray. Hill became a professional in 2002 when the Chicago Cubs drafted him out of the University of Michigan, where he went 7-16 in three years (2000-02) as a pitcher for the Wolverines.

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies seemed destined for a division race that will come down to the wire. The Mets could target more pitchers to help win the National League East and make a deep run.

The Atlanta Braves announced Sunday evening that right-hander Jesse Chavez has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. On Monday, his transaction page added that he had elected free agency.

Rich Hill will return to MLB. The ageless pitcher is expected to be called up by the Kansas City Royals and could pitch as soon as Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, FanSided’s Robert Murray reported. Hill signed a minor league contract with the Royals in May. In nine games for Triple-A Omaha, the 45-year-old amassed a 5.36 ERA with 48 strikeouts.

The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from the minors for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking the left-hander's 21st season in the majors. Hill has been at Triple-A Omaha after joining the Royals as part of an offseason trade.

The announcement was made after the team optioned right-handed pitcher Juan Burgos to Triple-A Tacoma after their game on Sunday.