An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor.
Category: Baseball
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Tigers prez: No ‘untouchables,’ including Skubal
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, even after back-to-back Cy Young Awards, is not “untouchable” when it comes to trade offers, president of baseball operations Scott Harris said.
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Peralta to Red Sox? Greene to Dodgers? Best fits for top potential pitching trade candidates
A number of teams have the need — and means — to trade for a starting pitcher this winter. Here’s how they match up with available hurlers.
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Ohtani ties mark with 4th AP Male Athlete of Year
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani capped another championship year by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a record-tying fourth time.
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Sources: Veteran LHP Matz, Rays agree to deal
Left-hander Steven Matz and the Rays are in agreement on a two-year contract, pending a physical, sources said.
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↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We’ve got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
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Cubs prez sees team ‘definitely’ adding pitching
The Cubs are likely to add more to their pitching staff, team president Jed Hoyer told reporters at MLB’s winter meetings on Monday.
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Boone lauds Jays, but gap with Yanks not that far
Speaking to reporters at the MLB winter meetings Monday, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone lauded the Toronto Blue Jays for defeating his club in the playoffs, but he doesn’t believe the gap between the AL East rivals is as wide as the matchup showed.
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Mets’ Mendoza: Reports of clubhouse issues ‘a lie’
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza firmly refuted recent reports of discord among his players last season while also defending his management of the bullpen.
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Roberts: WBC roles for Ohtani, others ‘delicate’
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he isn’t sure whether any limits will be placed on Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in the World Baseball Classic.