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Manfred eyes 'short' time for Ohtani investigation Manfred eyes 'short' time for Ohtani investigation

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday the league is committed to its investigation of the scandal surrounding Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and hopes it will take a "short" time to resolve.

Orioles embrace 'momentous' new ownership era Orioles embrace 'momentous' new ownership era

David Rubenstein took over the Baltimore Orioles at a particularly optimistic moment for the franchise -- and the new owner seems well aware of what this team could accomplish in the immediate future.

Sources: Rays' Franco on administrative leave Sources: Rays' Franco on administrative leave

Wander Franco was placed on paid administrative leave through June 1 after an agreement was reached between MLB and the MLBPA with the Rays shortstop's criminal case still unresolved, sources told ESPN.

Scherzer encouraged by rehab, eyes earlier return Scherzer encouraged by rehab, eyes earlier return

Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer described himself as being in "early February" in his recovery from offseason back surgery and is hopeful to return "sooner than later."

Lewis exits Twins' opener, awaiting MRI results Lewis exits Twins' opener, awaiting MRI results

The Twins are awaiting MRI results on third baseman Royce Lewis, who injured his right quad in Thursday's season opener.

Yanks put Cole on 60-day IL due to injured elbow Yanks put Cole on 60-day IL due to injured elbow

The Yankees placed Gerrit Cole on the 60-day injured list Thursday ahead of their season opener against the Astros.

Nats' Strasburg, in retirement impasse, put on IL Nats' Strasburg, in retirement impasse, put on IL

Stephen Strasburg, who planned to retire last season, was put on the 60-day injured list by the Nationals ahead of Thursday's opener.

Dodgers keep spending, extend Smith for $140M Dodgers keep spending, extend Smith for $140M

The Dodgers and All-Star catcher Will Smith agreed to a 10-year, $140 million contract extension.

Payroll tiers: Big-spenders, cheap teams Payroll tiers: Big-spenders, cheap teams

In 2024, there are two paths to victory in baseball: Spending a ton of money ... and not spending a ton of money. Where does your franchise fit in?