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Wander Franco was placed on paid administrative leave through June 1 after an agreement was reached between MLB and the MLBPA with the Rays shortstop's criminal case still unresolved, sources told ESPN.

A handful of MLB teams will debut unique food creations this season, including the Red Sox's "Irish Nachos."

The 25-year-old superstar will take the field for his third team Thursday -- with no guarantee it will be his last.

The betting scandal has offered a glimpse into the secretive underworld of bookies and raises questions about how they operate. Here's what we know.

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A's outfielder Miguel Andújar, who hit five home runs during spring training, could miss a month after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Toronto closer Jordan Romano and reliever Erik Swanson will start the season on the injured list and are expected to be joined by starting pitcher Alek Manoah.

Bob Uecker will be back behind the microphone Tuesday, but the team said "he'll take it one day at a time after that."

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he has encouraged Juan Soto to "feel empowered to say and do whatever you feel like you need to do" ahead of his debut with the team.

The Dodgers and All-Star catcher Will Smith are finalizing a 10-year, $140 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Major League Baseball's owners have unanimously approved private-equity billionaire David Rubenstein as the new owner of the Baltimore Orioles.

The Brewers-Mets and Braves-Phillies matchups on Opening Day have been moved from Thursday to Friday because of the threat of rain in both cities.

The New York Yankees, in need of infield help with DJ LeMahieu beginning the season on the injured list, acquired veteran infielder Jon Berti from the Miami Marlins as part of a three-team trade.

Miguel Rojas admitted being bothered by recent criticism from former teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr., saying "you don't even know me" and implying that the Marlins star should "respect everybody" in the clubhouse.

Reds second baseman Matt McLain underwent surgery Tuesday on his left shoulder and will be out indefinitely.

The Japanese superstar debuts in L.A. after accusing his interpreter and friend of stealing millions.

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Shohei Ohtani's representatives declined again Tuesday to answer ESPN's questions about which authorities they have contacted to report their allegation of theft against Ohtani's former interpreter.

The firing of interpreter Ippei Mizuhara will "help relationships internally" between the Dodgers and superstar Shohei Ohtani, according to manager Dave Roberts. "There's no longer a buffer," he said.

The Atlanta Braves sent reliever Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, clearing a spot on the opening day roster for fan favorite Jesse Chavez, 40, a veteran pitcher who was signed a day earlier after being released by the Chicago White Sox.