Sources: Cubs beginning the process of becoming sellers at the trade deadline  —  After years of mounting frustrations with their offense, and a predictable midseason crash on the pitching side, the Cubs have finally picked a lane, beginning the process of becoming sellers at the July 30 trade deadline …

Trevor Bauer administrative leave extended 7 days by MLB amid investigation of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher  —  Trevor Bauer's administrative leave was extended an additional seven days Thursday as Major League Baseball continues its investigation into sexual assault allegations against the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher.

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom says he's skipping All-Star Game  —  Jacob deGrom said Wednesday that he will not be attending the All-Star Game at Coors Field.  He will instead spend time with his family and rest for the second half.  —  “I've thought about it and obviously being named …

Hot hitting continues in Wichita for Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals' top prospect  —  The possible future of the Kansas City Royals has been on full display this week in Wichita at Riverfront Stadium.  —  The Royals' Double-A farm team, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals …

2021 MLB Mock Draft 3.0: Kiley McDaniel predicts the first two rounds  —  It's time for my final mock before the 2021 MLB draft, with just a couple of days remaining until picks start coming off the board in Denver.  —  Because there will certainly be some new intel between what I'm hearing …

A pair of Red Sox pitchers helped make Henry Davis the top college position player in the MLB draft  —  (The 2021 MLB draft starts on Sunday.  The Red Sox hold the No. 4 overall pick in the first round, their highest selection since 1967.  Leading up to the first round on Sunday …

Judge hits 20th homer as Yankees hold off Mariners 5-4  —  SEATTLE (AP) — During the New York Yankees recent slump, Aaron Judge talked of needing to get the bats started early and stop being in the position of playing from behind as much.  —  For the past two games, the Yankees big slugger …

Breaking down 2021 HR Derby bracket  —  The Home Run Derby is back, and the stage is set for a hard-hitting, high-flying, mile-high event.  —  We now know the full field of eight competitors for baseball's big fly bonanza, which will take place on Monday at Denver's Coors Field, ahead of Tuesday's All-Star Game.

Warriors close to hiring former Nets coach Kenny Atkinson as assistant: Sources  —  The Warriors are near an agreement to add former Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson to Steve Kerr's coaching staff as one of the lead assistants, sources told The Athletic.  It's the most high-profile change …

Martinez thumb injury diagnosed as torn ligament, forces Cardinals to reshuffle rotation for Wrigley series and beyond  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The thumb injury the Cardinals expected to clear up in time for Carlos Martinez to throw a bullpen session at some point during this visit to Oracle Park persisted …

Tigers to be without Spencer Turnbull until early August; Ian Krol back in the big leagues  —  Arlington, Texas — No sense easing into a Wednesday morning in the middle of a seven-game road trip.  —  The Tigers made a flurry of moves:  —  ► Right-handed pitcher Spencer Turnbull …