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The former mayor of the Southern California city of Anaheim agreed Wednesday to plead guilty to obstructing an FBI corruption investigation into the $150 million sale of Angel Stadium to the owner of the MLB team, federal prosecutors announced.

A prosecutor in the Dominican Republic says an investigation into Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco's is being handled by a division specializing in minors and gender violence in the province of Peravia.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred touted the Royals' new stadium project as a "tremendous opportunity" for the team and the community.

Rays rookie right-hander Kevin Kelly, who is 4-2 with a 3.48 ERA in 48 appearances this season, has been placed on the IL with an ankle sprain.

The Rangers have released veteran catcher Kevin Plawecki, who had been assigned to Triple-A Red Rock.

With the fantasy trade deadline coming up, Tristan looks at a few players with much to play for down the stretch.

Telling reporters that "we're not showing up," and "we're not capitalizing on what we need to," New York slugger Aaron Judge and the Yankees (60-60) fell to .500 on Tuesday after a 5-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves in which they totaled just one hit.

A fan who bet Mookie Betts to hit a home run during his next at-bat earlier this month made good on his promise and gave his newborn daughter the middle name of "Mookie."

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Shane McClanahan will have Tommy John surgery on Monday while outfielder Manuel Margot could miss up to a month, manager Kevin Cash said.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins after fouling the first pitch he saw off his left shin.

Three-time All-Star infielder Daniel Murphy, who retired after the 2020 season before signing a minor league deal with the Angels in June, went on the voluntarily retired list, ending his surprising comeback bid.

Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman, who was started to start Wednesday against the White Sox, will remain on the injured list after experiencing discomfort in his rib area after a bullpen session Sunday.

Michael Wacha returns to the mound to face the Orioles on Tuesday night after spending more than a month on the injured list with shoulder inflammation.

The Toronto Blue Jays received a boost in their quest to maintain playoff positioning Tuesday, activating closer Jordan Romano from the 15-day injured list while sending shortstop Bo Bichette on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Buffalo.

The Tampa Bay Rays placed veteran outfielder Manuel Margot, who was diagnosed with loose bodies in his right elbow, on the 10-day injured list Tuesday and recalled second baseman Jonathan Aranda from Triple-A Durham.

Nationals reliever Hunter Harvey, who had nine saves in his first spin in the closer's role, was activated Tuesday after four weeks on the injured list.

Aaron Judge, who missed 42 games this season with a torn ligament in his big toe, won't need offseason surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday on the "Talkin' Yanks" podcast.

The Atlanta Braves recalled infielder Vaughn Grissom from Triple-A Gwinnett ahead of their game against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.

The Rangers have signed former All-Star Josh Harrison to a minor league deal, his agency announced Tuesday.

The Twins activated infielder Royce Lewis off the injured list on Tuesday after he missed 36 games with a left oblique strain.