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Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest

Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with illegally carrying a gun in his vehicle during the altercation in a parking lot that led to his arrest in the Dominican Republic over the weekend, prosec
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Veteran catcher Travis D'Arnaud signs a $12 million, 2-year deal to join busy Angels

Veteran catcher Travis D'Arnaud signs a $12 million, 2-year deal to join busy Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Catcher Travis d'Arnaud has agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract to join the Los Angeles Angels as a veteran backup to Logan O'Hoppe.
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Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report

Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season.
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Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest

Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with illegally carrying a gun in his vehicle during the altercation in a parking lot that led to his arrest in the Dominican Republic over the weekend, prosec
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Diamondbacks hire pitching coach Brian Kaplan, who replaces fired Brent Strom

Diamondbacks hire pitching coach Brian Kaplan, who replaces fired Brent Strom

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks hired Brian Kaplan on Tuesday to be the team's pitching coach. Kaplan has spent the past three seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies as an assistant pitching coach and director of pitching.
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Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report

Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season.
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Twins initiate front office transition with Falvey to president, Zoll to GM, St. Peter to adviser

Twins initiate front office transition with Falvey to president, Zoll to GM, St. Peter to adviser

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St.
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Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor

Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second base
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The A's trade infielder Nick Allen to the Braves for a minor league pitcher

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves acquired infielder Nick Allen from the Athletics on Monday in exchange for minor league right-hander Jared Johnson. Allen batted .175 with a homer, four RBIs and a .
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Rays' Wander Franco, who awaits sex abuse trial, arrested in armed altercation

Rays' Wander Franco, who awaits sex abuse trial, arrested in armed altercation

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco , who awaits trial in a sexual abuse case , was arrested for his involvement in an armed altercation in the Dominican Republic countryside, police said Monday.
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