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Maikel
Franco
Third Baseman
Birthdate
26/8/1992
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Azua Province, Dominican Republic
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Orioles place 3B Franco on IL with ankle injury
5Y
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Orioles finalize one-year deal with IF Franco
5Y
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Royals agree with Soler, Cordero; 3B Franco cut
5Y
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Royals make one-year deal with 3B Franco official
6Y
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Royals reach deal with 3B Franco, sources say
6Y
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Sources: Kyle Tucker, Dodgers agree to 4-year, $240M deal
The World Series champion Dodgers added another big bat to an already-potent lineup Thursday night, agreeing to a four-year, $240 million deal with prized free agent Kyle Tucker, sources told ESPN.
Shortstop Luis Hernandez, 17, agrees to deal with Giants
The Giants agreed to a deal with 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez on Thursday, the first day of the 2026 international signing period.
U.S. names sporting events athletes exempt from visa ban
The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as "major sporting events" that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa ban on nearly 40 countries.
Pierce Johnson 'excited' to join Emilio Pagan on Reds' pitching staff
Right-hander Pierce Johnson and the Cincinnati Reds have completed their $6.5 million, one-year contract.
Sources: Rockies, Willi Castro agree on 2-year, $12.8M deal
The Rockies and utilityman Willi Castro have reached an agreement on a two-year, $12.8 million contract, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Back so soon?: Kershaw commits to pitch in World Baseball Classic
Despite retiring from pitching after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win a second straight World Series title, Clayton Kershaw has committed to pitch in the World Baseball Classic.