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The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco started Monday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl.

The Orioles reinstated Colton Cowser from the 60-day injured list Monday, bringing back the outfielder prior to a six-game road trip out West.

The Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada (right knee inflammation) and right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (right biceps inflammation) on the injured list.

The Boston Red Sox should just leave designated hitter Rafael Devers alone and let him decide if he wants to start playing first base, Hall of Famer David Ortiz told The Associated Press on Monday.

The No. 51 worn by Randy Johnson will be retired by the Mariners during the 2026 season, joining the No. 51 of Ichiro Suzuki, which will be retired this season.

Athletics third baseman/left fielder Miguel Andujar hurt his right oblique while taking a swing and will have an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.

Reds star Elly De La Cruz insisted on playing just one day after learning of the death of his older sister, and he paid tribute to her with a towering home run.

Gavin Sheets left the Padres’ win over the Pirates after colliding face-first with the padded wall while tracking Adam Frazier’s home run in the fourth inning.

Andrew McCutchen tied Roberto Clemente for third place on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ all-time home run list at 240 with a two-run shot.

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes was lifted after just 70 pitches Sunday against Washington with an apparent injury.