ESPN cuts ties with NFL analyst Ryan Clark, wider layoffs expected Tuesday: Sources  —  ESPN has cut ties with NFL analyst Ryan Clark, sources briefed on the move told The Athletic.  —  Clark was on ESPN's “NFL Live” on Monday.  He was informed of the decision during the show, said the sources …

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.

Why Dodgers aren't panicking over their $60-million bet on Kyle Tucker  —  He is baseball's invisible man.  Remember when the Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker?  The prophets of doom wailed.  The Dodgers had opened Pandora's box, and out would fly a lockout, a pall of smoke over their games, and a plague of locusts.

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.

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.

Mariners lock up college-heavy 2026 Draft class  —  This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer's Mariners Beat newsletter.  To read the full newsletter, click here.  And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.  —  SEATTLE — The Mariners have locked up their class from the 2026 MLB Draft.

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.

Reds turn attention to trade deadline selloff after Burns pact, loss … DENVER - Now that the ink has dried on Chase Burns' new $105 million contract to become the face of the Cincinnati Reds' future for the next seven years, the Reds turn their attention to the bigger business of now.

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 …

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 …

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.