Major League Baseball

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.

'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.

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.

Orioles' Cowser hits 2nd walk-off HR in 2 days

Colton Cowser hit a walk-off home run for the second consecutive day Monday to complete the Orioles' 9-7, 13-inning victory over the Rays, one he said was one of his "favorite complete team wins."

Blue Jays place Cease on IL with hamstring strain

Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease has been placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a left hamstring strain, manager John Schneider said.

Illness sidelines Mets' Soto for 2nd game in row

Mets star Juan Soto was out of the starting lineup for the second straight day Monday because he was sick.

Seager (back) not ready to return for Rangers

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager still had not resumed actual baseball activities Monday, the day that he could have been eligible to return from the IL.

Nishida all smiles in 'fun' MLB debut with ChiSox

Rikuu Nishida showed off his arm and his infectious enthusiasm in his big league debut with the White Sox, a 3-1 win over the Twins.

👀 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.