Aaron Boone's decision to turn to inconsistent Clay Holmes backfires and costs Yankees the win  —  It didn't take long for the second-guessing to begin Monday night at Yankee Stadium.  —  As Aaron Boone emerged from the dugout in the ninth inning, boos quickly followed.

How Bryce Harper defied every expectation to make Phillies return  —  Midway through spring training, Bryce Harper paused in front of his locker in the Philadelphia Phillies' clubhouse in Clearwater, Florida, and discussed his rehabilitation from an elbow reconstruction.

Grizzlies inform Dillon Brooks he will not be brought back: Sources  —  The Memphis Grizzlies have informed pending unrestricted free agent Dillon Brooks that he will not be brought back under any circumstances, league sources tell The Athletic.  —  After his tumultuous end to the season …

Orioles extend April fortunes into May with 11-7 win over Royals behind Ryan Mountcastle's two homers  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Orioles' first game after their historic April went much like their first 19 wins of the season.  —  Baltimore trailed 3- early, and it appeared as if the momentum …

Red Sox Verdugo attempts to walk back shots at Blue Jays' Alek Manoah prior to Beantown showdown  —  ‘ I want to have a one-on-one and I want to talk to him and just kind of clear the air on my side’  —  When Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo faces Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah Wednesday night at Fenway Park …

Knicks can't take advantage of Jimmy Butler's injury in Game 1 loss  —  There was the game lying on the court.  Maybe the series.  Jimmy Butler, the one player without a fathomable replacement, writhing in pain.  Grabbing his foot.  —  At that moment, Erik Spoelstra was caught …

Mets split doubleheader with Braves after Francisco Alvarez carries team with 2 RBI in nightcap  —  Pitching help is on the way for the Mets, but it can't come soon enough.  —  The Mets split a pair of games with the Atlanta Braves on Monday at Citi Field, losing the series 2-1.

Diamondbacks to promote Brandon Pfaadt for Wednesday debut against Texas Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arizona Diamondbacks will promote right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to make his major league debut on Wednesday afternoon against the Texas Rangers.  —  Pfaadt, 24, is the organization's top pitching prospect.

Diamondbacks prospect Kristian Robinson secures visa, nears return to minors  —  Outfield prospect Kristian Robinson secured his work visa and the Diamondbacks reinstated him from the restricted list on Monday, moving him one step closer to resuming his professional career after three years of legal troubles.

Yankees place Aaron Judge on injured list with hip strain  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees placed captain Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list Monday, delivering a big blow to a team currently sitting in last place.  —  Judge is dealing with a mild right hip strain, an injury the Yankees have been patient with.

Steph Curry's 50-point masterpiece started well before Game 7, with a speech and a promise to his Warriors  —  SACRAMENTO — Stephen Curry's epic Game 7 performance — in which his 50 points set a record for a win-or-go-home game — actually began Saturday morning.  Well before the Warriors' 120-100 win over the Kings.