Latest on Judge's timeline to return from rib fracture  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees appear to be working toward an August return for captain Aaron Judge, with manager Aaron Boone saying on Tuesday that the slugger may still be a “couple weeks” away from reimaging his fractured rib.

Steve Cohen makes declaration about David Stearns' job status as Mets season spirals  —  David Stearns isn't going anywhere.  —  In his first comments since the Mets fired Carlos Mendoza on Friday, frustrated owner Steve Cohen told The Post's Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on “The Show” …

'It's not easy to hide': Willson Contreras leads Red Sox with Venezuela tragedy weighing on his heart  —  The beating heart of these Red Sox has become a broken heart.  —  In a series of emotional events Monday night, Willson Contreras led the Red Sox to a 6-3 win over the Nationals …

MLB trade rumors: Tarik Skubal among 7 potential All-Stars who could soon switch teams  —  PHOENIX — They will be proudly representing their teams at the 96th All-Star Game in two weeks in Philadelphia, but once the festivities are over, and they travel back home for the second half of the MLB season …

All-Star Phase 2 voting update: Only 2 days left to choose ASG starters!  —  Phase 2 voting is underway for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard.  Here's how the races to determine the All-Star starters are shaping up.  —  The finalists at each position in the National League …

LeBron James loves Bojangles — could it be enough to lure him to the Charlotte Hornets?  —  James will reportedly leave the Los Angeles Lakers after 8 seasons  —  The video above is a live stream of WBTV and affiliated programming, and may not be directly related to the article below.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.