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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.