Jacob deGrom can't do it all as Red Sox beat Mets to sweep two-game series  —  For the second straight night, the loudest noise from the Citi Field crowd came in the form of boos.  —  The home crowd of 8,051 fans didn't just restrict their boos for Francisco Lindor, though he heard it loudly after he struck out in the sixth.

Trainers quick to trade up for higher-profile jockeys in 2021 Kentucky Derby  —  John Sadler's obligation is to the owners.  He is paid to win races, not friends, and that means putting his horses in the best possible position, beneath the best available jockey.  —  “I'm a little sentimental,” the California-based trainer said.

If Aaron Rodgers is traded, Broncos or Raiders are most likely destinations  —  Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay.  —  If he is indeed traded — which a source told PFT is a possibility for this weekend — where could he end up?  —  Two likely destinations would appear to be the Broncos or Raiders.

MLB Mock Draft  —  In years prior, an April 28 mock draft might represent when things were starting to get serious, with the draft just over a month away.  —  Things are different in 2021.  The draft is still multiple months away and there are plenty of new pre-draft scouting events being rolled out …

San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Evan Buhac, West Covina  —  West Covina's Evan Buhac pitched a complete game in a 2-0 win over rival South Hills  —  San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week  —  Name: Evan Buhac School: West Covina Sport: Baseball Year: Junior

Shohei Ohtani wins for Los Angeles Angels in 2-way season start unseen since Babe Ruth  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — That was quite a two-way Sho in a big league start like none since Babe Ruth a century ago.  —  Shohei Ohtani struck out nine after a shaky first inning on the mound …

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper exits after taking 96.9 mph pitch to his face against St. Louis Cardinals  —  Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper said he was “all good” after leaving Wednesday night's win against the St. Louis Cardinals because he was hit in the face by a 96.9 mph fastball from reliever Genesis Cabrera.

Kings take opener of week-long series with Ducks, keep faint hopes alive  —  Kings coach Todd McLellan might have been onto something by ditching the customary 12 forwards and six defensemen alignment on Monday night at Staples Center.  He went with 11 forwards and seven defensemen against the Ducks instead …

Cardinals; starters thrive with five days' rest  —  As the Cardinals are about to embark Wednesday on a six-man rotation—Johan Oviedo will be the sixth starter—for a couple of turns through the rotation in the midst of 17 games in 17 days, the main aspect is to give the five starters they've been using lately an extra day of rest.

Expansion fees for Major League Baseball teams could rise to $2.2 billion range  —  NEW YORK — Major League Baseball would consider expansion fees in the range of $2.2 billion for new franchises, though there are no current plans to add teams.  —  Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke Tuesday …

Less Is (Considerably) More for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.  —  The Blue Jays star sought help from a trainer — and his grandmother — to reimagine his body.  He's down 42 pounds and his O.P.S. is up 244 points.  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The 2020 season wasn't over yet when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. realized what he needed to do.

Gary Sanchez loses starting Yankees job amid brutal stretch  —  BALTIMORE — Last year, Gary Sanchez lost his starting job in the playoffs.  This season, he couldn't make it out of April.  —  The catcher wasn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles and Aaron Boone said Sanchez and Kyle Higashioka will be a “day-by-day thing.”

FMIA Mock Draft: Mysteries, Trades and Guesswork As First Round Nears  —  The best thing I can say about my mock draft: I am cautiously optimistic about hitting my first two picks.  —  Before you see my mock draft and commence tomato-throwing at your screens—Penei Sewell, dropping to seven?!