EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDavid Fletcher, a former Los Angeles Angels infielder currently playing for the Atlanta Braves' Triple-A affiliate, and his friend, who also played in the minor leagues, both bet on sports with the Southern California bookmaker who took wagers from Shohei Ohtani's longtime interpreter, according to multiple sources detailing the activities.Fletcher, who was Ohtani's teammate from 2018 to 2023…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCLEVELAND -- Guardians leadoff hitter and left fielder Steven Kwan took batting practice on Friday for the first time since hurting his left hamstring and going on the injured list.Kwan was leading the AL in hitting when he was pulled from a May 4 game with tightness in his hamstring. He got hurt while chasing after a fly…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSan Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, who injured his left shoulder when he crashed into a wall in Sunday's home game against the Cincinnati Reds, will undergo season-ending surgery in the next couple of weeks, the team announced Friday.Lee, initially diagnosed with a dislocation, underwent testing and was found to have structural damage in the shoulder. Friday's…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Washington Nationals activated first baseman/designated hitter Joey Gallo from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the host Philadelphia Phillies.Gallo was placed on the IL on April 27 due to a right shoulder sprain. He missed the past 17 games.Gallo, 30, batted .122 with three homers and five RBIs in 23 games prior to…