What Jeff Passan is hearing as the MLB trade deadline approaches — pitching edition  —  We started the week before the MLB trade deadline by examining which hitters are most likely to move before 6 p.m. strikes on Aug. 2.  Now, it's time to look at the pitchers most likely to be available.

Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead limited as training camp begins; Mike McDaniel talks team philosophy  —  On opening day of training camp Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel discusses what he wants to see from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.  (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Mike Trout's timeline for return unknown as he deals with ‘rare condition’ in back  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Trout said he's feeling much better over the last two days, one week after he received a cortisone shot in his back.  —  The Angels superstar spoke after the Angels' 4- win …

Recent PlaysNYYNYM  —  Starling Marte singles to left.  —  Bottom 9th  —  Eduardo Escobar scores.  —  Bottom 9th  —  Brandon Nimmo to second.  —  Bottom 9th  —  Brandon Nimmo singles to pitcher.  —  Bottom 9th  —  Tomas Nido out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher to second.  —  Bottom 9th

Jacob deGrom made his fourth (and final?) rehab start Wednesday  —  On Wednesday, Jacob deGrom made his fourth minor league rehab start of the year.  —  Pitching to highly touted catching prospect Francisco Alvarez at Triple-A Syracuse, deGrom pitched four innings, matching the length of his previous outing on July 14.

Arizona Diamondbacks' 2022 first-round pick Druw Jones hurts shoulder two days after turning pro  —  Arizona Diamondbacks top pick Druw Jones hurt his left shoulder on his first day of work at Salt River Fields and will miss the rest of the season, farm director Josh Barfield said.

‘I wish this day never came’: An emotional Willson Contreras tries to soak in his likely last games at Wrigley Field with the Chicago Cubs  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 19  —  Cubs catcher Willson Contreras gets emotional after a game against the Pirates, July 26, 2022, at Wrigley Field.

Rockstar Games Cleaned Up Its Frat-Boy Culture — and Grand Theft Auto, Too  —  In the summer of 2020, after a police officer killed George Floyd, Rockstar Games quietly shelved a mode of play it had planned to release for its Grand Theft Auto Online game.  —  Called Cops ‘n’ Crooks …

Orlando to host XFL franchise coached by Terrell Buckley  —  The rebirthed XFL, led by chairwoman Dany Garcia and co-owner Dwayne Johnson after it was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, announced on Sunday night the eight cities in which it plans to operate franchises next year, including Orlando.

MLB trade deadline cheat sheet: What to watch for all 30 teams and top targets by position  —  The MLB trade deadline is only a week away: Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m. ET.  —  We are in for a lot of fun and player movement.  Although there may not be as many trades as last year …