Angels star Mike Trout needs knee surgery for torn meniscus  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Angels superstar Mike Trout, hoping for a fully healthy season after being significantly limited by injury the past three years, needs knee surgery, general manager Perry Minasian said Tuesday.

Martin Freeman reflects on age-gap controversy with Jenna Ortega in 'Miller's Girl'  —  Edward Segarra Brendan MorrowUSA TODAY  —  Martin Freeman is pushing back on the recent controversy surrounding his film “Miller's Girl.”  —  Freeman, who plays high school teacher Jonathan Miller …

Inside a Lakers season gone wrong and what's next for LeBron James, Darvin Ham  —  Midway through the fourth quarter of a “road” game against the rival LA Clippers on Feb. 28, with the Los Angeles Lakers having cut a lead that was once as much as 21 points in the fourth quarter down to five …

MLB to modify uniforms after player complaints, per memo  —  Major League Baseball plans to address its uniform fiasco after changes this spring to the standard jerseys and pants led to widespread complaints from players and fans, according to a memo obtained Sunday night by ESPN.

Tigers' Jack Flaherty strikes out first 7 batters, ties AL record  —  DETROIT — Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty tied an American League record with seven straight strikeouts to open a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday and finished with a career-high 14 in 6⅔ innings.

Astros to option Jose Abreu to spring training facility  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros will option slumping first baseman Jose Abreu to their spring training facility to try to get the 2020 American League MVP back on track.  —  General manager Dana Brown made the announcement Tuesday, saying that they'd make the move Wednesday.

Padres' Xander Bogaerts Sounds Off on Home Sweep Against Phillies: 'We Can't Have Any Defenders Over the Wall'  —  The San Diego Padres were swept at home by the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend, capped by an 8-6 loss on Sunday.  Though this was the closest game the Padres managed during this series, they still fell short.

Phoenix Suns swept: What went wrong, what's next for Frank Vogel, Big 3 and more  —  Frank Vogel entered the home locker room at Footprint Center and lit into his team.  After his Phoenix Suns had fallen into a 35-4 hole en route to a loss to the LA Clippers on April 9 …

Athletics hire investment banker to secure $500 million in private financing  —  The Oakland Athletics have taken another significant step toward Nevada, retaining a major player in sports finance to broker a deal intended to provide team owner John Fisher with $500 million toward a new ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip.

Rangers overcome inconsistency, earn series win over Cincinnati  —  The Texas Rangers haven't yet hit their stride in the season's first month but they were able to even the current homestand by winning a series against Cincinnati.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — In a battle between teams …

Vientos hits 2-run homer in 11th and Mets rally past Cardinals 4-2 to avoid sweep  —  NEW YORK — Mark Vientos hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning on his second day in the majors this season to give the New York Mets a 4-2 comeback victory over the St. Louis Cardinals that prevented a three-game sweep Sunday.

Clippers blow 31-point lead, hold off Mavericks to win Game 4  —  Paul George and James Harden each score 33 points while playing key fourth-quarter roles as the Kawhi-less Clippers withstand Kyrie Irving's 40-point effort and tie the best-of-seven series with a 116-111 victory.  Game 5 is Wednesday in L.A.

‘Quite the rodeo’: Milwaukee Brewers off to torrid start despite slew of injuries  —  Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is standing alongside the other screaming 32,314 fans Friday, and can't quite believe what he's seeing.  —  So, he pulls out his cell phone and acts like a kid …