Severity of Aaron Judge's rib fracture can reshape Yankees' trade deadline plans  —  The Yankees' needs in advance of this season's trade deadline — exactly one month from Friday — haven't changed.  —  They are, really, what the Yankees felt they would be pretty much from the time they left spring training in late March.

Cavalli, Contreras, 2 others disciplined for Nats-Red Sox dustup  —  Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras each have been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at Fenway Park on Tuesday night, Major League Baseball said Thursday.

How the Dodgers contributed to Bobby Bonilla Day and triggered the rise of deferred salaries and Adrian Beltre  — 6 min Click here to listen to this article … - Every July 1, Bobby Bonilla Day spotlights baseball's wildest deferred-money deal — and a Dodgers trade that helped launch Adrian Beltre …

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” …

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 …

Texas A&M ‘Wrecking Crew’ linebacker Keith Mitchell dead at 51  —  COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Texas A&M All-American linebacker Keith Mitchell died at 51, Texas A&M athletics confirmed to KBTX on Thursday.  —  According to a statement from Mitchell's family provided to KBTX, his death was “sudden and unexpected.”

Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United  — 17-year-old youngest ever to be given professional deal  — She switched allegiance from Wales to England this year  —  Manchester United Women's youngest ever player, Layla Drury …

Philadelphia 76ers among teams expressing interest in LeBron James: Source  —  The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in acquiring free agent forward LeBron James, a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe ongoing deliberations told The Athletic.

Detroit Tigers, Game 88: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't  —  The News' Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 10-4 loss to the Rangers on Thursday:  —  One thing I loved  —  On a night when the Tigers didn't pitch well at all, and they didn't hit particularly well, either …

Royals shut down All-Star starter Kris Bubic due to left-shoulder soreness  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals scratched Kris Bubic from a rehab start due to left-shoulder soreness.  — Bubic was transferred to the 60-day injured list, and Jose Cuas was added to the 40-man.

Morant, Blazers coach already on same page, ready ‘to get the best version of Ja’  —  For two hours, they dined and talked in a South Carolina steakhouse, and what Portland Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori noticed most about his lunch partner was the sincerity of his words …