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 …

ASK IRA: Do Heat have a Plan B (or Plan C) to replace P.J. Tucker?  —  Q: At first I was worried about missing out on P.J. Tucker backups like Gorgui Dieng and T.J. Warren.  But I realize Pat Riley probably does not sweat role players when he is whale hunting.

Gerrit Cole gets nostalgic in return to Pittsburgh, where his MLB career began  —  PITTSBURGH — It's been five years, but apparently a piece of Gerrit Cole's heart is still connected to this place.  The Yankees ace was nostalgic Tuesday afternoon when he met with writers that covered him back when he was the Pirates ace.

Seiya Suzuki's inside-the-park homer highlights his return to the Chicago Cubs lineup, but they fall to the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings  —  MILWAUKEE — Seiya Suzuki sprinted around the bases at American Family Field.  —  He planned to keep running until told otherwise.

Carlos Santana collapses on stage during performance at Pine Knob in Clarkston  —  Guitarist overcome with “heat exhaustion and dehydration”  —  CLARKSTON, Mich. - Carlos Santana collapsed on stage Tuesday while performing at the Pine Knob Music Theater in Clarkston, officials say.

Albert Pujols an All-Star?  CBA allows commissioner to add legends to roster  —  Picture the moment: Albert Pujols stepping to the plate as a pinch-hitter for the National League, the crowd at Dodger Stadium giving him a standing ovation, one final All-Star salute in his spectacular 22-year career.

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.

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 …

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.

MLB All-Star Game: The most deserving starters based on a full season's worth of stats … The All-Star Game is a little later than usual this year, which puts our annual exercise of picking the most deserving players for the July 19 Midsummer Classic slightly ahead of the curve.

NEW: Updated Top 100 Prospects list  —  It's a big day in these parts.  —  Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has reached the 45-day Major League threshold, meaning he officially graduates from prospect status.  That opens up a new spot at the top of MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospect rankings.

Yankees' trailblazing minor league manager Rachel Balkovec just wants ‘to get better’  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Will Rachel Balkovec climb the ladder of the New York Yankees organization and become the manager of the Somerset Patriots?  —  Maybe.  —  Until then, however, she's been enjoying …

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 …