What I'm hearing about Nikola Jokić's future and the Nuggets' offseason  —  In this summer of star player movement, where Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball have already been on the move and there are likely more moves to come, Nikola Jokić has officially entered the conversation.

Texas Rangers nearing deal with veteran starting pitcher Chris Paddack  —  Paddack, 30, had a 6.96 ERA with the Miami Marlins and Cincinnati Reds this season before he was designated for assignment.  —  TORONTO — The Rangers are close to a major league deal with right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack …

'We're going for it': Elias says Orioles plan to be buyers at Trade Deadline  —  BALTIMORE — MLB's Trade Deadline isn't until Aug. 3.  A lot can change between now and then, and perhaps there will be more clarity in the American League by that time, as nearly every team …

This Nets offseason is about one thing —and it's finally not tanking  —  Just like a year ago, the Nets enter free agency with a huge cache of salary cap space.  But this time they won't be using it to get future assets, but to get better now.  —  With their tanking hopefully behind them …

Reds' great expectations for IL returns of Hunter Greene, Emilio Pagán  —  MILWAUKEE - Without making a trade, the Cincinnati Reds have secured the roster additions this week of a 32-save closer and a 100-mph starting pitcher who pitched in the All-Star Game as recently as 2024.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. exits game following collision  —  Jazz Chisholm Jr. was removed from Monday's series opener against the Tigers following a collision with teammate Jasson Domínguez.  —  Chisholm took the brunt of the collision when Domínguez ran through him while attempting …

Pirates GM Not Concerned About Paul Skenes' Velocity Drop  —  Ben Cherington believes it's not uncommon for velocity to drop every once in a while.  —  •  —  About the Author … Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington isn't worried about Paul Skenes and his sight velocity drop.

Royals rely on rookie sensation to carry load in Sunday's victory over White Sox  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Carter Jensen extended his hitting streak to 19 games and had three hits Sunday.  — Royals bullpen delivered five scoreless innings after starter Luinder Avila exited.

Kawhi Leonard trade discussed by Mavericks, Clippers: Sources  —  Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has interest in reuniting with Kawhi Leonard, multiple league sources with knowledge of Dallas' thinking told The Athletic.  —  The Mavericks and LA Clippers have discussed a deal …

Rays Sign Nick Madrigal To Minor League Deal  —  The Rays signed infielder Nick Madrigal to a minor league contract, as per Madrigal's MLB.com profile page.  It was a short trip in free agency for Madrigal, who just returned to the open market a few days ago when he declined an outright assignment to the Angels' Triple-A squad.

Triples by Lindor and Soto lead Mets past Phillies 6-2 to snap 7-game skid and give Green 1st win  —  NEW YORK — Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto each hit a pivotal triple as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.

2026 MLB Mock Draft: Rays take star college catcher at No. 2 as three shortstops go in top four  —  While UCLA's Roch Cholowsky is the favorite to go first, the Rays have a tough decision to make at No. 2  —  The 2026 MLB Draft is now only two weeks away.  Five years ago, MLB pushed the draft …