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Sources: MLB suspends prospect in fake-age plot

Major League Baseball has suspended a once-prized Dominican prospect after uncovering an age-fraud plot that included a fictitious death, sources told ESPN.

'This is mine': Sale tops 100 mph, goes distance

Chris Sale threw his two fastest pitches since 2018, both to Shohei Ohtani, in his first complete game since 2019 as the Braves clinched a sweep of the Dodgers.

Shaw returns to Cubs after two-month IL stint

The Cubs activated utilityman Matt Shaw from the injured list after he missed two months with a sprained left hand.

MLB eyes free agent frenzy period like NFL, NBA

MLB has proposed limiting free agent signings to several weeks in December and then from early February on each offseason, along with a ban on trades during the gap in between.

Lombard ties dubious Yanks mark with latest error

Three weeks into his career, Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. set a dubious franchise mark by committing an error for the sixth straight game in Thursday night's 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros.

Judge progressing, calls rehab stint unnecessary

Yankees star Aaron Judge was adamant Thursday that he will not need to go on a rehab assignment when he is cleared to play in games.

Twins recall prospect Jenkins with Buxton in flux

The Twins have called up top prospect Walker Jenkins, with the status of All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton unclear.

📈 Updated ranking of all 30 MLB farm systems

The busiest stretch of the year for adding prospects has passed. Here's how every organization stacks up now.