Angels Nearing Deal With Joe Maddon  —  9:22AM: “A deal is not imminent” between Maddon and the Angels, Maria Torres of the L.A. Times writes (Twitter link), as details are “still being worked out.”  Likewise, Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group hears from a source that the team is “working on it.”

Right field at Yankee Stadium isn't friendliest place  —  They knew his wife's name.  They knew his mother's name.  Surely, Josh Reddick figures, they'll know the names of his 2-week-old twin sons by the time he trots to right field Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.  —  “They use Google really well,” Reddick said.

ESPN considers blowing up Sunday night booth around Alex Rodriguez  —  ESPN will consider breaking up its “Sunday Night Baseball” broadcast team, The Post has learned.  —  Alex Rodriguez is safe, according to sources.  With one more year on his ESPN deal, A-Rod will be back, no matter who else is in the booth.

Dog Pee or Scorpions?  Cubs Prez Theo Epstein's Wild Landlord-Tenant Dispute … Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein's dog “left a terrible odor and urine-stained carpeting” in an Arizona home he stayed in for the 2015 spring training season, his landlords from that year claim.

Sonny Gray selected as a finalist for the National League comeback player of the year award  —  Sonny Gray had his 23-inning scoreless streak snapped in the Reds' 3-2 win vs. the Padres.  He struck out 10 batters for the 2nd straight start.  —  CONNECT  —  Sonny Gray was selected …

Nationals owner Mark Lerner on Anthony Rendon: 'We certainly want to keep him.  That's 110 percent.'  —  Mark Lerner, the managing principal owner of the Washington Nationals, couldn't stop smiling by the field Tuesday evening.  His team was one win from advancing to the World Series …

How Winn rewarded Rangers after struggling early in first taste of professional ball  —  The South Atlantic League is no joke, even though it's four steps away from the major leagues.  —  It's a mix of college-seasoned hitters and pitchers running into some of the top prep pitchers and hitters selected in the previous few drafts.

Trent Brown sued for domestic violence  —  Raiders tackle Trent Brown, who signed a record contract earlier this year, has been sued in California for domestic violence.  —  The lawsuit, filed Monday in a California civil court on behalf of Diorra Marzette-Sanders, makes various accusations against Brown …

Here's what the Detroit Tigers can learn from other historic losers  —  Yes, it was a long season for the Detroit Tigers, as they piled up 114 losses.  Still, they're not alone in the 114-loss club; five other MLB teams have lost at least that many since the start of the American League in 1901.