Mets' never-say-die attitude returns in extra-inning comeback win over Reds  —  CINCINNATI — The Mets managed to dodge humiliation thanks to a rare feat that fans haven't seen from them in recent weeks.  —  Trailing by one run and down to their final two outs, Brandon Nimmo ripped a line drive …

Ohtani too much for Marlins on mound and in batter's box as Angels snap Miami's six-game win streak  —  Shohei Ohtani allowed one unearned run in seven dominant innings and had the go-ahead hit in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.

Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale's meltdown caught on video after five-walk rehab start  —  WORCESTER, Mass — Chris Sale struggled to calm himself down on Wednesday night in what was expected to be his last rehab start before he rejoins his teammates in Boston.  —  Now the Red Sox brass …

Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith suffers fractured wrist with Triple-A Reno  —  Two games into his stint with Triple-A Reno, Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith suffered a fractured right wrist, an injury that will sideline him for at least six to eight weeks, farm director Josh Barfield said.

Hal Steinbrenner ‘hopeful’ that Aaron Judge will remain a Yankee long term  —  PITTSBURGH — Hal Steinbrenner is watching what Aaron Judge is doing this season.  The 29 homers to lead the majors, carrying the offense and pushing the team.  The Yankees' controlling partner also knows …

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.

Advocates for Minor Leaguers sends letter to Congress asking for same protections extended to MLB players  —  The executive director of Advocates for Minor Leaguers blistered Major League Baseball's antitrust exemption Thursday in a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee leadership …

Here are the 2022 Futures Game rosters  —  If you want to see the future of Major League Baseball on one field at one time, you won't want to miss the 2022 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game.  —  The seven-inning American vs. National League game will take place at Dodger Stadium on Saturday …

Kyle Hendricks goes on the IL with a right shoulder strain.  ‘Uncomfortable, just not a good feeling,’ the Chicago Cubs pitcher says.  —  MILWAUKEE — Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks knew something was wrong on his first warmup pitch after taking the mound Tuesday night at American Family Field.

Tigers waiting on communication from Eduardo Rodriguez, GM says  —  DETROIT — Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez is not communicating with the club during his absence from the team, general manager Al Avila told reporters on Wednesday.  —  “We have reached out, but he hasn't reached out back,” Avila said.

Chicago Cubs top prospect Brennen Davis plans to play again in 2022 after back surgery  —  Chicago Cubs prospect Brennen Davis hasn't given up on his 2022 season.  —  Davis, the top-ranked prospect in the organization, wrote in a text message to the Des Moines Register on Thursday that he plans …