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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Wander Franco prison sentence: Former Rays star reportedly found guilty of sexual abuse of minor in Dominican Republic | Sporting News Here's what to know about the reported charges against Franco in the Dominican Republic.
Rays' Wander Franco Receives Sentence For Sexual Abuse Case Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic, receiving a suspended sentence.
JUNE 26 • NESN.COM
Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco convicted of sexually abusing a child and gets a suspended sentence
Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexually abusing a childJUNE 26 • Associated Press
Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Britain in USA's group at 2026 World Baseball Classic
The United States will play in Group B while Shohei Ohtnai's Japan squad will be in Group C for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.JUNE 25 • FOX SPORTS
Dominican prosecutors in Wander Franco trial seek 5-year prison sentence
Dominican prosecutors have requested that suspended Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco be sentenced to five years in prison for his alleged crimesJUNE 23 • Associated Press
Trial for suspended Rays shortstop Wander Franco to resume Monday in Dominican Republic
The trial of suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who faces charges of sexual abuse involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time of the alleged crimes, will resum...JUNE 17 • Associated Press
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reveals why he chose to represent Dominican Republic over Canada in 2026 WBC With the 2026 WBC fast approaching, some of the best players in the game are gearing up to represent their countries. These include Aaron Ju...
JUNE 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Marlins secure multiyear deal to again host Caribbean Series, AP source says
The Caribbean Series will return to the Miami Marlins’ loanDepot park after the team reached a multiyear agreement with the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation, a person...JUNE 14 • Associated Press
Wander Franco's attorney to ask court to exonerate his client in sexual abuse case
The attorney for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco says he will ask the court to exonerate his client of all charges in a sexual abuse case involving a girl who was 14 years o...JUNE 9 • Associated Press
Wander Franco charged with gun possession as his trial on child sexual abuse charges continues
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been charged with illegal possession of a handgunJUNE 9 • Associated Press
Teen girl testifies behind closed doors in Wander Franco trial in the Dominican Republic
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has appeared in court in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a teenage girl who testified behind closed doorsJUNE 5 • Associated Press
Trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco begins in Dominican Republic
The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco started Monday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girlJUNE 2 • Associated Press
Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Monday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-ye...
JUNE 2 • THEEAGLE.COM
Mets' Juan Soto playing for Dominican Republic in 2026 World Baseball Classic
New York Mets star Juan Soto announced on Wednesday that he'll play for the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.MAY 14 • FOX SPORTS
Mexican Baseball League's recent growth in attendance now rivals soccer clubs
Mexico’s summer baseball league will open it’s 100th season aiming to keep an impressive growth in attendance that began after Mexico’s surprise run at the 2023 World Baseball Clas...APRIL 16 • Associated Press
Pedro Martinez says he has family members unaccounted for in Dominican nightclub roof collapse
Dominican-born Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez says he has family members unaccounted for who were inside the Santo Domingo nightclub when its roof collapsedAPRIL 9 • Associated Press
Officials scramble to identify victims of Dominican club roof collapse that killed at least 184
The number of victims who died after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub has surged to 184 as dozens of people lingered outside the Dominican Republic’s forensic institute for...APRIL 9 • Associated Press
Octavio Dotel, former MLB pitcher, dies in Dominican Republic roof collapse
Former major league relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic w...APRIL 8 • FOX SPORTS
Octavio Dotel, who once held record of pitching for 13 major league teams, dies in DR roof collapse
Former major league relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic where he was attending a merengue concertAPRIL 8 • Associated Press
What to know about the roof collapse at an iconic club in the Dominican Republic that killed 221
The roof of an iconic nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic collapsed nearly an hour after a merengue concert began earlier this week, killing at least 221 people and...APRIL 8 • Associated Press
Former Dodgers Slugger Takes Over as Manager for Rival Nation Former Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Albert Pujols has been named the new manager for the Dominican Republic for the 2026 World Baseball Class...
MARCH 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Former Dodgers Slugger Takes Over as Manager for Rival Nation Former Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Albert Pujols has been named the new manager for the Dominican Republic for the 2026 World Baseball Class...
MARCH 1 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Pujols named Dominican Republic's manager for '26 World Baseball Classic (report) After leading Leones del Escogido to the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) championship in the 2024-25 winter season -...
FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM
Juan Soto & Vladimir Guerrero Jr. send strongly-worded messages as they take pride in Dominican heritage on Independence Day Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have made their friends and family in the Dominican Republic proud.
FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Morel's reunion with Eloy could be catalyst for breakout 2025 NORTH PORT, Fla. -- The spring of 2016 was a tough time for Christopher Morel, to put it mildly. He was a few months removed from sustaining...
FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM
