Major League Baseball

Sources: Mets start dealing, ship Minter to Twins

The last-place Mets, in what could be the first of multiple deals, dealt left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Ohtani (knee) sits as precaution, will return Fri.

Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Dodgers' lineup in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Mariners because of lingering soreness in his left knee, but manager Dave Roberts said he will be back Friday.

Clemens walk-off slam quells sting of '25 selloff

Kody Clemens hit a grand slam with two outs and two strikes in the ninth as the Twins beat the Royals 4-3 after being no-hit by Noah Cameron through six innings.

Collector pulls 1-of-1 Ohtani card, sells for $11M

A memorabilia collector in Florida pulled a 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card and proceeded to sell it for $11 million to high-end sports card collector Matthew Allen.

O's, amid catcher injuries, get Rogers from Tigers

The Orioles, riddled by injuries at the catcher position, acquired Jake Rogers from the Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.

Red Sox to reevaluate Mead (wrist) in 4 weeks

Newly acquired Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead has a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist and will be reevaluated in four weeks.

Rays' McClanahan exits start with back tightness

Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan is listed as day to day after leaving Thursday's victory against the Rangers in the fourth inning because of back tightness.

🎧 30 for 30: 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani'

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