Sources: Nets grant Kyrie Irving permission to seek sign-and-trade packages  —  The Nets and Kyrie Irving have not gotten any closer to finding an amicable solution that keeps the superstar guard in Brooklyn.  —  In fact, things are trending the opposite direction: While Nets GM Sean Marks …

Winker HBP leads to intense benches-clearing scene  —  ANAHEIM — Tensions reached an ugly tipping point during the Mariners-Angels matinee on Sunday when both benches and bullpens cleared, punches were thrown from players and coaches on each team and multiple ejections ensued after Jesse Winker took …

Braves vs. Dodgers keeps getting spicier.  Will we get NLCS round 3?  —  They're both enduring turbulence on their routes, but it wouldn't surprise anyone if the National League Championship Series featured the Braves against the Dodgers for the third consecutive year.

White Sox Farm Report: Weekend Recap (June 25/26)  —  The White Sox' affiliates had a busy weekend down on the farm.  Some of the highlights: Colson Montgomery extended his on-base streak to 35 games, Oscar Colas went 6-for-8, Davis Martin struck out nine hitters in four innings …

Yankees, Dodgers et al are obvious buyers, but mid-tier sellers have decisions to make  —  With the trade deadline on the horizon, how do the Dodgers know exactly what they need to do?  They don't know if they'll have Walker Buehler or Dustin May at even 80 percent on Labor Day.

Cardinals notebook: Former regular shortstop DeJong has been ‘Wally Pipped’  —  The Paul DeJong fans should not be holding their breath for an imminent return from Memphis by the Cardinals' regular shortstop.  Or former regular shortstop, that is.  —  “Now it becomes a need,” …

Astros throw combined no-hitter to hand mighty Yankees second-straight loss, 3-0  —  The 2022 Yankees, a galactic force, were brought back to this planet on Saturday.  They didn't just lose, they got no-hit, as Astros' pitchers Cristian Javier, Hector Neris and Ryan Pressly turned in a historic performance …

Nightengale's Notebook: Heard of Luis Arráez?  ‘Old-school’ Twins infielder is in line for a batting title  —  Minnesota's wizard with a bat has MLB's best batting average and could be a first-time All-Star.  —  He's the greatest hitting show on Earth.  —  And no one is paying attention.

Yankees, Aaron Judge settle on $19M contract before Friday's scheduled arbitration hearing  —  Before actually engaging in an arbitration hearing, which was scheduled to begin at noon on Friday, Aaron Judge and the Yankees settled on a contract agreement.  Judge will make $19 million this season …

Los Angeles Dodgers lose right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson for rest of season, and 'it's a big loss'  —  MLB, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers  —  ATLANTA — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Daniel Hudson was placed on the injured list Saturday because of a season-ending torn left ACL.

How a Wilmington-based company developed a chemical coating for baseballs that improves grip and can be applied uniformly  —  New baseballs pop out of the box so white and shiny that they're called pearls.  —  Shiny also means slippery, and for years now baseballs have been prepared for games …