The Kansas City Royals are giving Rich Hill another chance to pitch in the big leagues. The Royals signed the 45-year-old left-hander to a minor league deal Tuesday, and he will report soon to the club's spring training facility in Surprise,

Baseball is a sport where players try to hang on for as long as possible. We have seen many players play past their prime and even into their 40s. Some cannot let the game go, even though they are not the players they once were.

Hill, 45, would be the oldest player in MLB if he reaches the big leagues. If he pitches for the Royals, he'll tie the MLB record for teams.