Recently, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco faced a setback in his legal battle as a judge in the Dominican Republic rejected his request to cease monthly check-ins with the police while awaiting potential criminal charges related to an alleged sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. Legal Defense’s Arguments Franco’s lawyers had asked the judge
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Kyle Higashioka, the catcher for the San Diego Padres, recently turned a disappointing Padres debut into a memorable second start against the St. Louis Cardinals. In a rare feat that has only been accomplished by five other catchers since 1961, Higashioka successfully caught two baserunners attempting to steal bases and hit a crucial home run
The Oakland Athletics’ ownership recently met with officials from Oakland and Alameda County to discuss the city’s latest offer to keep the team in the Coliseum through the 2027 season. Unfortunately, these negotiations did not result in a resolution, leading the Athletics to seek out other options. Sacramento Meeting and Proposal Following the unsuccessful meeting
In a thrilling game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Luis Gil showcased a stellar performance in his return from Tommy John surgery. Making his first MLB appearance since May 12, 2022, Gil impressed with a fastball that reached a blazing 100 mph. Despite being a surprise addition to the Yankees’ rotation, Gil proved his worth with
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was unexpectedly sidelined from Sunday’s game against the Rays due to neck spasms. This came as a blow to the team as Bichette is a key player and had been off to a slow start in the season, with only two hits in 12 at-bats and two RBIs in
In a thrilling matchup against the Houston Astros, Juan Soto stole the show with a clutch RBI single in the ninth inning that sealed a 4-3 victory for the New York Yankees. Soto, who finished the game with three hits, proved to be the difference-maker as he drove in the winning run with two outs
The game between the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers proved to be intense, with Rhys Hoskins being the standout player. He showcased his skills by driving in four runs, showcasing his ability to impact the game both with his bat and his base running. Hoskins’ performance was crucial to the Brewers’ 7-6 victory
The New York Mets are entering the current season with lower expectations compared to previous years. However, team owner Steve Cohen remains steadfast in his specific goal for the team – to make the playoffs. In a recent news conference at Citi Field, Cohen expressed his desire for the Mets to secure a spot in
On Opening Day at Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani expressed his satisfaction with his at-bats and appreciation for the warm welcome he received from the enthusiastic crowd. Despite this, he couldn’t help but feel a tinge of regret for not hitting a home run like his fellow superstar teammates, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. The trio
With the New York Yankees’ season opener approaching and the acquisition of Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres, manager Aaron Boone emphasized the importance of making Soto feel at home in his new team. Despite having established superstars like Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo, and Giancarlo Stanton, Boone made it clear that Soto’s presence was
Recently, Major League Baseball’s owners gave their unanimous approval for private-equity billionaire David Rubenstein to become the new owner of the Baltimore Orioles. This accelerated sale quickly transferred control of the team to Rubenstein and his ownership group, giving them 70% ownership of the Orioles. This move occurred less than two months after Rubenstein agreed
The Chicago White Sox recently faced an unexpected setback as catcher Max Stassi was placed on the 10-day injured list due to left hip inflammation. This news comes as a blow to the team, especially since Stassi missed the entirety of last season and had not played in a spring training game since March 20.