Major League Baseball

Franco found criminally responsible, but no prison

Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor by a Dominican judge, but will not serve a sentence for it.

Jays' Cease heading to IL with hamstring strain

Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease will be 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.

Red Sox ace Crochet 'feeling good,' to throw BP

Red Sox ace left-hander Garrett Crochet is set to throw batting practice off the Fenway Park mound Tuesday as he returns from inflammation in his shoulder.

Dodgers' Hernández likely to make '26 debut Mon.

Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández is expected to be activated in time to make his season debut Monday after recovering from surgery on his left elbow.

Rockies' Quintana leaves start with elbow issue

Rockies left-hander Jose Quintana left his start against the Diamondbacks in the second inning Sunday with left elbow discomfort.

Brewers option P Gasser; tipped pitches possible

Brewers option lefty Robert Gasser back to Triple-A a day after blowing an early lead against Dodgers. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy said it's possible Gasser was tipping his pitches.

Tigers' Torres halts hitting amid oblique recovery

Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday that his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and that he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.

👀 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.