Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins MVP, American League takes eighth straight MLB All-Star Game  —  DENVER — Shohei Ohtani made history.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. nearly beheaded a Hall of Famer, then unleashed his unparalleled power into the thin air of Coors Field.

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game postponed after multiple Yankees test positive for COVID-19  —  MLB, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees' post-All-Star break opener against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night was postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among …

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has administrative leave extended to July 27, sources say  —  The administrative leave for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has been extended by nearly two weeks to July 27, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.  —  The move pushes Bauer's leave past …

Los Angeles Angels sign outfielder Adam Eaton  —  Outfielder Adam Eaton, who was unconditionally released by the Chicago White Sox on Monday, has been signed by the Los Angeles Angels, it was announced Wednesday.  —  Eaton, 32, was in his second stint with the White Sox after signing a one-year …

Dick Tidrow, former MLB pitcher and longtime San Francisco Giants executive, dies at 74  —  MLB, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Dick Tidrow, a former major league pitcher and longtime member …

MLB likely to drop seven-inning doubleheaders, extra-innings runner rule in 2022, commissioner Rob Manfred says  —  DENVER — Banning the shift, eliminating seven-inning doubleheaders and playing extra innings without a runner starting on second base are all on the table as Major League Baseball continues …

Sixers opening up Ben Simmons trade talks, Knicks interested in Collin Sexton, plus more NBA news  —  With the 2021 NBA Draft less than three weeks away and free agency shortly thereafter, teams are beginning to discuss their offseason plans both internally and externally with colleagues.

In a First, an M.L.B. Game Will be Called Entirely by Women  —  “It can't help but feel different,” said Alanna Rizzo, who will be part of the crew for an Orioles-Rays game alongside Melanie Newman, Sarah Langs, Heidi Watney and Lauren Gardner.  —  Next week, for the first time on a broadcast …

Stars goalie Ben Bishop agrees to waive no-movement clause for expansion draft  —  Bishop's decision would allow Dallas to protect Anton Khudobin, while Jake Oettinger is exempt from selection. … Stars goaltender Ben Bishop has agreed to waive his no-movement clause for the upcoming Seattle …