Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton power Yankees past A's 5-3 for 3-game sweep  —  Standing in front of reporters Wednesday afternoon, Giancarlo Stanton wore a T-shirt that featured two of the biggest heavyweights in history.  The sleeveless, black shirt features Mike Tyson taking a swing at Muhammad Ali.

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman says situation with agents remains ‘fluid’ after emotional return to Atlanta  —  We're two-plus months into the 2022 MLB season, and Freddie Freeman's move to the Los Angeles Dodgers after the long-time Braves first baseman won the World Series with Atlanta last season remains a popular storyline.

2022 MLB Mock Draft 2.0: Kiley McDaniel projects first 41 picks, with odds for No. 1 overall  —  The 2022 MLB draft is just under three weeks away, and it's time for my second mock draft projecting the first 40-plus picks of this year's event.  —  The draft will take place July 17-19 in Los Angeles …

Orioles stumble in series finale, losing 9-3 to Mariners  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 7  —  SEATTLE — Julio Rodríguez hit his 12th home run of the season as part of Seattle's six-run fourth inning, and the Mariners beat the Orioles, 9-3, on Wednesday for their seventh win in nine games.

Rob Manfred wants you to know: He doesn't hate baseball, he wants to save it  —  “DO YOU HATE baseball?”  —  I pose this question to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred deep into an interview at Citi Field in New York.  —  “It is the most ridiculous thing …

Yoán Moncada returns from the IL looking to turn around a frustrating season: 'I'm not planning to put my head down,' the Chicago White Sox 3B says  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yoán Moncada came within a triple of the cycle while collecting a career-high five hits against the Detroit Tigers on June 15 at Comerica Park.

White Sox GM Rick Hahn talks life & Chris Sale cutting up those jerseys  —  Listen to this episode from Bourbon & a Buddy on Spotify.  In the second episode of Bourbon & a Buddy, Shane Riordan talks with White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn about a hell of a lot more than just baseball.

The Marlins' thinking five weeks from the trade deadline.  And Ng, Chisholm weigh in  —  At 33-40 and eight games out of the National League's third and final wild card as of Wednesday morning, the Marlins are in no position to view themselves as playoff contenders.

Magic expected to allow Mo Bamba to become unrestricted free agent  —  The Orlando Magic aren't expected to tender a qualifying offer to Mo Bamba by the end of Wednesday, which will make him an unrestricted free agent when free agency opens Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Orlando Sentinel.

Jalen Brunson ‘widely expected’ to sign lucrative Knicks deal: report  —  Jalen Brunson is closer to joining his friends and family on the Knicks.  —  The Mavericks point guard is expected to sign with New York on a four-year deal in the ballpark of $110 million, sources confirm …

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper to have surgery on broken left thumb  —  MLB, Philadelphia Phillies  —  Bryce Harper will undergo surgery Wednesday to stabilize his broken left thumb, Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday.  —  Although Thomson did not reveal …

Heat willing to guarantee three years for P.J. Tucker, still might not be enough in NBA free agency  —  According to an NBA source familiar with the situation, the Miami Heat are willing to extend a fully guaranteed contract for the maximum-allowable three years to free-agent power forward P.J. Tucker.