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.

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 …

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.

Ohtani (left knee soreness) will not pitch Wednesday; return to mound TBD  —  NEW YORK — Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled pitching start on Wednesday in Philadelphia, manager Dave Roberts said Sunday, and could miss additional starts on the mound in order to address …

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.

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 …

Episode 74: Birdos After Dark w/ Kyle Reis  —  This week, Jake and Gabe are joined by thecardinalnation.com prospect writer and co-host of Wednesday with Walton and Reis, Kyle Reis!  This week, we talk about the ascending left-handed pitchers in the Cardinals system, JJ Wetherholt's new extension …

Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll Describes His Recent Injury  —  Carroll caught up with the media to discuss his elbow issue, which does not appear severe. … He stayed in to play defense, but was pinch-hit for in the ninth inning.  After the game, manager Torey Lovullo said Carroll …

Yankees have the pieces to swing big Deadline trades.  But who's available?  —  With two weeks remaining until the Trade Deadline, the Yankees are among the contenders looking to upgrade some areas of concern as they prepare for the stretch run.  —  New York is in need of a catcher …