Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero among ESPN layoffs in latest round of cuts: Sources  —  Karl Ravech, one of ESPN's most prominent on-air voices for more than three decades, and NFL insider Tom Pelissero were laid off as part of the network's latest round of cuts Tuesday, according to sources briefed on the moves.

The Royals' top prospect combined on a no-hitter in a minor-league game Sunday  —  The Royals promoted right-hander Kendry Chourio to their high Class A team last month, and he's found immediate success.  —  That includes combining on a no-hitter Sunday for Quad Cities.

Muncy's winning HR — off Wheeler! — ties Penguin for 5th on Dodgers' list  —  PHILADELPHIA — With every trot he takes around the bases, Max Muncy etches himself deeper into the lore of a franchise that traces its existence back to the 19th century.  —  Muncy continued his climb …

The Angels fired ‘The Baseball Spy’ after he filmed Rockies coaches  —  A pro scout for the Los Angeles Angels who calls himself “The Baseball Spy” was fired earlier this season after filming Colorado Rockies coaches on his cell phone while working in the stands.

MLB, TV Contracts And How Missed Games Could Force An End To Lockout … Saber-rattling between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association over the league's push for a salary cap could lead to a protracted lockout.  While fans have worried that an entire season could be lost …

Vanderbilt Athletics and SRM Concrete Expand Foundational Partnership with All-Sports Jersey Patch  —  Nation's No. 1 ready-mix concrete producer will become the first such partner in Vandy Athletics history … Expanding the partnership creates new opportunities for SRM Concrete …

Arenado hits a milestone, but overturned call cements Diamondbacks loss  —  Nick Piecoro José M. RomeroArizona Republic  —  Nolan Arenado's pride was evident as he spoke to reporters, the honest smile on his face outweighing what he described as a somewhat awkward situation.

Phillies actively looking to trade for back-end starting pitcher  —  If they fall short, veteran right-hander Brian Keller could be on the radar this weekend  —  A day after taxing their bullpen in a 6-1 loss to the New York Mets, the Phillies brought up right-handed reliever Alex McFarlane …

Pratt hits 1st career homer as Brewers beat Mets 8-3 in Peralta's return to Milwaukee  —  MILWAUKEE — Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer and had his first career three-hit game to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the New York Mets 8-3 on Monday night.

Gleyber Torres injury update: Detroit Tigers 2B activated from IL  —  CHICAGO - The Detroit Tigers activated second baseman Gleyber Torres from the injured list and sent catcher Eduardo Valencia to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, July 20.  —  Torres will bat second and play second base …

Hunter Goodman to Boston?  Five moves I'd like to see before the MLB Trade Deadline  —  One of the fun parts of this time of year is engaging with fans, media and front-office executives on trade ideas.  In that spirit, I present five trades I would like to see before the Aug. 3 MLB Trade Deadline.