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In a statement released on Tuesday, free agent Yasiel Puig denied claims that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2018 and said that the allegations have prevented him from continuing his Major League career.

Pete Rose said Wednesday that he is joining a pick-selling website where he will make daily predictions about baseball and other sports.

Astros general manager James Click said that placing Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Robel Garcia and Martin Maldonado on the IL was not a function of them breaking COVID-19 protocols.

Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons, who has said he doesn't plan to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, has tested positive and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

In the second half of Atlantic League play, the pitching rubber will go back to 61 feet, 6 inches, giving hitters more time to react. The league will also implement the "double-hook" rule, where a team loses its DH when it removes its starting pitcher.

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed closer Julian Merryweather on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique.

Bernie Madoff, whose Ponzi scheme defrauded thousands and affected the finances of the New York Mets, has died in prison.

Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left quad and Christian Yelich is out for the third straight game with back tightness.

Qualifying for the Olympic baseball tournament will take place in West Palm Beach and Port Lucie, FL beginning May 31.

Tuesday night saw 11 legitimate preseason Cy Young candidates all starting. Their results varied.

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras let his bat do the talking on Tuesday night after getting hit by a Brewers pitcher for the seventh time over the past two seasons.

Cubs infielder Matt Duffy has been placed on the COVID-19-related injured list, joining relievers Brandon Workman, Jason Adam and Dan Winkler. None of the players tested positive, but the team is being cautious given their close contacts or symptoms.

Cubs infielder Matt Duffy has been placed on the COVID-19-related injured list, joining relievers Brandon Workman, Jason Adam and Dan Winkler. None of the players tested positive, but the team is being cautious given their close contacts or symptoms.

After pitching the first no-hitter in the San Diego Padres' 52-year history, Joe Musgrove's family coffee shop in California has seen an uptick in popularity and business.

Mariners lefty James Paxton will have surgery on his elbow, manager Scott Servais said Tuesday, ending Paxton's return to Seattle after one start.

Qualifying for the Olympic baseball tournament will take place in West Palm Beach and Port Lucie, FL beginning May 31.

Behind the former Phillie Phanatic's quest to harness the power of fun -- and why he thinks it has found a new purpose in a post-pandemic world.

Indians infielder Yu Chang shared that he received racist messages on social media after his decisive throwing error in Cleveland's loss Monday to the White Sox.

The Wolves will host the Nets on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET without fans after Monday's game was postponed following the police shooting of Daunte Wright. The Twins and Red Sox will play Tuesday at 2:10 p.m.

While the rest of the division's on-the-field additions were the talk of the offseason, what Philly did behind the scenes could shake up the NL East.