Wander Franco, the Tampa Bay Rays player, was found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor by a Dominican court, receiving a suspended sentence with a potential two-year prison term. This verdict follows serious allegations that led to his placement on MLB’s restricted list, and his career appears over as the league is likely to impose a suspension.
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On Monday, the New York Yankees traded veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations, following the Braves' loss of Grant Holmes to elbow inflammation. Carrasco, who had a 5.91 ERA in eight games for the Yankees, joins an Atlanta team struggling with injuries, as all five of their opening day starters are on the 60-day IL and they are 12 games behind in the NL wild-card race. Want More Context? 🔎
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CLEVELAND — Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave amid an MLB investigation into sports betting, ruling him out for trades before the deadline, according to Guardians president Chris Antonetti. The team is currently without both Clase and fellow reliever Luis Ortiz, but Antonetti remains engaged in trade discussions with other teams. Want More Context? 🔎
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Major League Baseball's upcoming 2025 Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway is set to break attendance records, with over 85,000 tickets sold, surpassing the previous record of 84,587 from 1954. This historic event marks the first time a regular-season game will be played in Tennessee, highlighting the significance of the occasion. Want More Context? 🔎
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