The scuffling New York Mets demoted a promising young player to the minors for the second straight day, sending utilityman Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday ahead of their four-game series against his brother, Ronald, and the Atlanta Braves.
Category: Baseball
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5-year sentence sought for Franco; verdict Thu.
Dominican prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence the Rays’ Wander Franco to five years in prison for alleged sexual abuse of a girl who was 14 at the time. A final decision in the case will be issued Thursday.
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‘We are Vegas’ team’: A’s begin building stadium
The A’s on Monday celebrated the groundbreaking of their new $1.75 billion, 33,000-person capacity ballpark in Las Vegas that is expected to be finished in time for the 2028 season.
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Reds DFA Candelario halfway through $45M deal
The Reds reinstated infielder Jeimer Candelario from the injured list Monday and designated him for assignment.
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O’s place Handley on concussion IL after collision
The Orioles placed catcher Maverick Handley on the seven-day concussion injured list a day after he was knocked over in a collision at the plate.
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5 things we’ve learned about the ‘freaking awesome’ NL West
The most dynamic division in baseball has been tons of fun so far. After 17 games in 18 days, here are five lessons.
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Rangers call up Dunning after optioning Boushley
The Texas Rangers brought back right-hander Dane Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday after reliever Caleb Boushley was optioned to the minors.
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Guerrero takes lead at 1B in AL All-Star voting
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays jumped ahead of seven-time All-Star Paul Goldschmidt of the New York Yankees for the top spot at first base in the American League as Stage 1 of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game balloting nears en end.
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Prosecutors seek five-year prison term for Franco
Dominican prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence the Rays’ Wander Franco to five years in prison for alleged sexual abuse of a girl who was 14 at the time. Franco is currently on MLB’s restricted list.
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Astros outfielder Trammell comes off injured list
The Houston Astros reinstated outfielder Taylor Trammell from the 10-day injured list on Monday.