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.

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 …

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 …

Former Vanderbilt Commodores baseball star Kumar Rocker, draft-eligible again, had September shoulder surgery, sources say  —  Former Vanderbilt star Kumar Rocker underwent shoulder surgery in September, receiving what his agent called “a minor scope” on his right arm, sources familiar with the procedure told ESPN.