Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic, according to reporting from Juan Arturo Recio and Jeff Passan of ESPN. He has received a two-year suspended sentence and will have to serve the sentence if he doesn’t meet certain conditions. The primary condition is that he does not approach minors with sexual intentions. In August of … [Read more...] about Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse
AL East Notes: Bigge, Kim, Scherzer, Westburg, Gil, Williams, Weaver
In excellent news out of Tampa Bay, right-handed reliever Hunter Bigge is recovering well after undergoing surgery to repair multiple facial fractures (per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times). Bigge was hit in the face by a 105-mph foul ball off the bat of Adley Rutschman while watching Thursday’s game from the Rays’ dugout. Manager Kevin Cash told reporters today (including … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Bigge, Kim, Scherzer, Westburg, Gil, Williams, Weaver
Rays Acquire Forrest Whitley
June 16: The Rays announced today that Whitley has been added to the club’s active roster with righty Mason Englert optioned to Triple-A Durham as the corresponding active roster move. June 13: The Astros announced that they have traded right-hander Forrest Whitley to the Rays in exchange for cash considerations. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com first reported that Whitley was going … [Read more...] about Rays Acquire Forrest Whitley
Rays Owner Stuart Sternberg In “Advanced” Talks To Sell Team
1:55pm: The team is expected to remain in the Tampa Bay area if the current sale process is completed, Marc Topkin and Colleen Wright of the Tampa Bay Times report. It’s not yet clear where exactly within that region Zalupski’s group would seek to have a new stadium built. 12:18pm: The Rays have issued the following statement acknowledging the negotiations but declined to … [Read more...] about Rays Owner Stuart Sternberg In “Advanced” Talks To Sell Team
Wilson Ramos Retires
Longtime catcher Wilson Ramos is retiring after 12 seasons in the majors and 18 overall seasons of pro ball. The 37-year-old Ramos announced back in February that he was stepping away from the game, and it became official today when “the Buffalo” signed a one-day ceremonial contract to retire as a member of the Nationals. Beginning his career as an international signing for … [Read more...] about Wilson Ramos Retires