Major League Baseball

Astros' Santa finishes off combined no-no in debut

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Rangers on Monday night.

Franco found criminally responsible, but no prison

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence for it, a judge ruled Monday in the Dominican Republic, with full sentencing slated for June 16.

Manager resigns after alleged assault of daughter

Shinnosuke Abe has resigned as manager of Japan's storied baseball team Yomiuri Giants after being arrested for the alleged assault of his teenage daughter.

Sources: A's calling up southpaw prospect Jump

The Athletics are calling up Gage Jump, one of the best left-handed pitching prospects in baseball, sources told ESPN. He has 56 strikeouts in 38 innings in Triple-A.

'Magnificent' Misiorowski hits 100 mph 57 times

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski matched a career high with 12 strikeouts, carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and hit 100 mph on more than half his pitches in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

Sources: A's calling up southpaw prospect Jump

The Athletics are calling up Gage Jump, one of the best left-handed pitching prospects in baseball, sources told ESPN. He has 56 strikeouts in 38 innings in Triple-A.

Hernandez goes 2-2 in season debut; Dodgers rally

Utilityman Kike Hernandez made his season debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 5-3 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night, going 2 for 2 with an RBI double down the third base line while batting ninth and starting at third base.

Cubs match dubious mark with 9th straight loss

Chicago's 2-1 loss to the Pirates on Monday marked its ninth straight defeat, joining the 2017 Dodgers as the only two teams in the expansion era to have multiple 10-game winning streaks and a nine-game skid in the same season.

👀 Olney: Trade deadline X factors to watch

From unexpected dealers to Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.