Chicago White Sox begin ‘critical stretch’ of 15 games in 14 days vs. AL Central opponents.  Here's what to watch for starting tonight.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Chicago White Sox have a major opportunity ahead of them beginning Monday.  —  A stretch of 15 games in 14 days …

Triston McKenzie, Guardians, shut down Yankees for 2-0 win  —  CLEVELAND — OK, it is time to take a deep breath and exhale.  After getting shut out by Triston McKenzie and the Guardians 2-0 on Sunday at Progressive Field, the Yankees finally get a day off and a chance to catch their breath after 20 games in 20 days.

Jacob deGrom to remain on five-day rehab schedule; Mets rotation outlook  —  CINCINNATI - Jacob deGrom is expected to remain on a five-day schedule as he progresses through his rehab assignment.  —  This is terrific news for the Mets ace, who came out of his first rehab start on Sunday night …

Nikola Jovic uneven again as Heat fall to 0-2 in summer league with loss to Kings  —  Miami Heat first-round pick Nikola Jovic continued to work on his NBA babysteps Sunday at summer league in San Francisco, while also dealing with rookie missteps.  —  So on his second attempt …

ASK IRA: How much would be too much for the Heat for Kevin Durant?  —  Q: Kevin Durant is a superstar, no doubt, but a great teammate and someone with a built-in Heat type of culture?  Not so sure.  He's also on the wrong side of 30, after one of the most serious injuries a basketball player can have.

Magic's R.J. Hampton looking to maximize on-ball reps in summer league  —  For Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton, volunteering to play in the Las Vegas summer league was a simple decision.  —  To coach Jamahl Mosley, Hampton stepping forward was an embodiment of the kind of team he's looking to build.

Life was loud with Hank Goldberg — and South Florida was better for it  —  In the last couple years of his life, Hank Goldberg occasionally would call when hooked up to a dialysis machine.  He didn't want anything other than someone to pass some time and gloat with over his latest bet.

Backed by trio of homers, Tyler Wells throws 6 strong innings vs. former organization in Orioles' 3-1 win over Twins  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 6  —  MINNEAPOLIS — As effective as Tyler Wells has been since donning an Orioles uniform, it becomes easy to forget he was not only a player …

Nightengale's Notebook: The inside story of where Freddie Freeman's free agency went wrong  —  The former MVP unexpectedly left Atlanta in the offseason, with his agent and former club now fighting over whose fault that is.  —  It may be the most salacious soap opera between a player …