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Franco weapons charge: Court mandates check-ins Franco weapons charge: Court mandates check-ins

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco on Wednesday was assigned monthly check-ins as he awaits a court date to face charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm related to his arrest Sunday after an armed altercation in the Dominican Republic.

Bans remain for Bad Bunny agency execs, agent Bans remain for Bad Bunny agency execs, agent

An arbitrator upheld five-year suspensions of the chief executives of Bad Bunny's sports representation firm for making improper inducements to players.

Guardians, AL Central champions, tweak staff Guardians, AL Central champions, tweak staff

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt made some tweaks to Cleveland's coaching staff following his successful first season with the club that resulted in a division title.

Williams' Medal of Freedom, MVP up for auction Williams' Medal of Freedom, MVP up for auction

Ted Williams' Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was presented to him by fellow World War II naval aviator George H.W. Bush, is among the items up for auction from the memorabilia collection of the ballplayer's daughter.

RSN operator finalizes agreement with Amazon RSN operator finalizes agreement with Amazon

Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of regional sports networks, has announced a commercial agreement with streaming giant Amazon that will allow in-market fans to watch their teams through Prime Video.

Altuve, Betts each collect 7th Silver Slugger Award Altuve, Betts each collect 7th Silver Slugger Award

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve and Dodgers utilityman Mookie Betts led the field of Silver Slugger honorees, which included seven first-time winners.

Rays' home can't be fixed in time for '25 season Rays' home can't be fixed in time for '25 season

The city of St. Petersburg said damage from Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field can be fixed for $55.7M but the stadium won't be ready until the 2026 season.

Valenzuela died of septic shock, examiner says Valenzuela died of septic shock, examiner says

Fernando Valenzuela, the Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month, according to his death certificate.

Offseason: Free agency and trade grades Offseason: Free agency and trade grades

Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that rocks MLB, our experts weigh in.