Rays shortstop Wander Franco was released from jail and is free to leave the Dominican Republic amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged relationship with a minor.
Former Red Sox exec Chaim Bloom, 40, fired by Boston in September as the club was near a last-place finish, was hired by the St. Louis Cardinals as an adviser Monday, bulking up the front office after the team’s worst season in nearly 30 years.
The Washington Commanders dismissed coach Ron Rivera and hired former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers and former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman to help in the search for a new head of football operations and head coach, team officials told ESPN.
Bill Belichick said Monday that he is still under contract and is open to letting someone else handle personnel duties if he remains with the Patriots.