An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-year suspended sentence. … [Read more...] about Court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
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Lightning Recall Steven Santini, Place Emil Lilleberg On IR
10:30 a.m.: As alluded to earlier, the Lightning have placed Lilleberg on the team’s IR, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times. Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson passed along a note from head coach Jon Cooper indicating that Tampa Bay is expecting Lilleberg to miss the next few weeks and hopes for him to return before the Olympic break. 9:34 a.m.: According to a … [Read more...] about Lightning Recall Steven Santini, Place Emil Lilleberg On IR
Rays Have Discussed Pepiot, Baz In Ketel Marte Trade Conversations
The Rays are among a number of teams that have been tied to Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte. Arizona general manager Mike Hazen has consistently downplayed the chance of a deal coming together on their MVP-caliber second baseman, but he hasn’t slammed the door shut given the team’s need for starting pitching. Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports that conversations with … [Read more...] about Rays Have Discussed Pepiot, Baz In Ketel Marte Trade Conversations
NHL Rumours: Young Toronto Maple Leafs Forward Could be on the Move
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours with the crew here at Last Word On Hockey. The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to shake up their roster and improve their forward core. General manager Brad Treliving’s off-season acquisitions have not been playing to their potential or as the Leafs expected. Matias Maccelli is a player who has completely flopped for the Leafs. The … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Young Toronto Maple Leafs Forward Could be on the Move