Red Sox ace Chris Sale inches closer to return after rehab start  —  NEW YORK — While the Red Sox did not play on Thursday due to the COVID-19-induced postponement of their game against the Yankees, a potential game-changing second-half contributor for the team hit a milestone by getting back on the field in Florida.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

Mets reached out to Yoenis Cespedes about possible reunion during injury crisis  —  DENVER — The Mets, pummeled by injuries in the season's first half, spoke with Yoenis Cespedes' representation about a possible return of the lively outfielder, multiple industry sources told The Post.

Pete Alonso successfully defends Home Run Derby title  —  DENVER — Shortly after obliterating the Home Run Derby competition like a belt-high fastball, Pete Alonso sat down at the interview podium late Monday night, placed the crossed-bat trophy on the table and spun the giant gold medallion hanging from his neck.

With a new coach and fresh motivation, Celtics star Jayson Tatum wants to be seen as one of the league's best  —  Amid all the organizational changes in Boston, Jayson Tatum remains focused on ascending into stardom while pairing with teammate Jaylen Brown to bring the Celtics a long-awaited championship.