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The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco started Monday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl.

The Orioles reinstated Colton Cowser from the 60-day injured list Monday, bringing back the outfielder prior to a six-game road trip out West.

The Athletics placed third baseman/outfielder Miguel Andujar and right-hander Gunnar Hoglund on the injured list Monday and recalled outfielder JJ Bleday and right-hander Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Tigers reinstated center fielder Parker Meadows from the 60-day injured list Monday.

An intoxicated bettor located overseas was behind social media threats directed last month at Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family, according to Houston police.

The Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada (right knee inflammation) and right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (right biceps inflammation) on the injured list.

The Boston Red Sox should just leave designated hitter Rafael Devers alone and let him decide if he wants to start playing first base, Hall of Famer David Ortiz told The Associated Press on Monday.

The No. 51 worn by Randy Johnson will be retired by the Mariners during the 2026 season, joining the No. 51 of Ichiro Suzuki, which will be retired this season.

Tristan H. Cockcroft outlines who should be claimed off the waiver wire, including potential slugger Jac Caglianone, and who should be dropped from fantasy rosters.

The Kansas City Royals are calling up slugger Jac Caglianone, one of the top prospects in baseball, less than a year after choosing him with the sixth pick in the draft, sources tell ESPN.

Athletics third baseman/left fielder Miguel Andujar hurt his right oblique while taking a swing and will have an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.

Reds star Elly De La Cruz insisted on playing just one day after learning of the death of his older sister, and he paid tribute to her with a towering home run.

Gavin Sheets left the Padres' win over the Pirates after colliding face-first with the padded wall while tracking Adam Frazier's home run in the fourth inning.

Andrew McCutchen tied Roberto Clemente for third place on the Pittsburgh Pirates' all-time home run list at 240 with a two-run shot.

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts, out for this weekend's series against the Yankees after sustaining a fracture to his fourth left toe, played catch and took part in light defensive work Sunday.

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes was lifted after just 70 pitches Sunday against Washington with an apparent injury.

The Rockies (9-50) have been swept 10 times in 20 series this season and are the third-fastest team in MLB history to the 50-loss mark.

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer inadvertently hopped into an inning-ending out in the fifth on Sunday against the Athletics.

In need of a fresh arm, the Yankees have called up veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco ahead of Sunday's series finale vs. the Dodgers.

The Phillies made moves to restructure their bullpen Sunday, removing Taijuan Walker from the rotation and recalling right-handed reliever Seth Johnson.