Yu Darvish and Eric Hosmer carry Padres over Mets, 4-1  —  As it turns out, Yu Darvish and Eric Hosmer can still win you a ball game.  —  The Padres' duo — one on the pitcher's mound, the other manning first base and hitting an impactful early home run — joined forces to give San Diego a 4-1 win over the Mets on Friday night.

Houston Astros' Justin Verlander stays hot vs. Mariners, becomes MLB's first 13-game winner  —  SEATTLE — Justin Verlander became the major league's first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Saturday.

Chicago White Sox place Luis Robert on the injured list with blurred vision and reinstate C Yasmani Grandal  —  Luis Robert's stellar defensive play in center field as a rookie during the 2020 season earned him an American League Gold Glove Award.  —  So it was unusual to see Robert having trouble tracking …

Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco has $650K in jewelry stolen from vehicle  —  An alleged serial burglar stole more than $650,000 of jewelry from the SUV of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco when he was on a rehabilitation assignment in June, according to police and court records obtained by ESPN.

Ex-Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs outfielder Dwight Smith dies at 58  —  MLB, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs  —  ATLANTA — Dwight Smith, a runner-up for NL rookie of the year who played on Atlanta's World Series-winning team in 1995, died Friday, the Braves announced.  He was 58.

UCF WR Ryan O'Keefe lands on Biletnikoff Award watch list  —  UCF wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe found his name Thursday on the preseason watch list for the 2022 Biletnikoff Award.  —  The award annually recognizes the college football season's most outstanding FBS receiver.

10 players whose trade stock is rising  —  The stars put on a show in Los Angeles this week, but with the Midsummer Classic behind us, all eyes are focused squarely on Aug. 2 — the date of this year's Trade Deadline.  —  Season-long performances will dictate the value of potential acquisitions, as will players' career track records.

Inside the Clubhouse: Trade Deadline notes from the All-Star Game  —  Trade Deadline notes from the All-Star Game.  —  LOS ANGELES, CA — With the All-Star Game and MLB Draft both over, trade talks throughout baseball will soon heat up.  And with the addition of Juan Soto to the market …

‘Fire-in-the-belly mentality’: Chicago Cubs 2nd-round pick Jackson Ferris is a strikeout machine with upside  —  IMG Academy pitching coach Steve Frey always tells people Jackson Ferris has that “it factor.”  —  The Cubs selected the 18-year-old left-hander in the second round Sunday …

A Powerhouse Team of Stars, Ring or No Ring  —  With Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva set for Hall of Fame induction, the Minnesota Twins of the 1960s and '70s will shine in Cooperstown despite no World Series titles.  — Give this article- - - Read in app  —  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. …

Orioles agree to terms with first overall pick Jackson Holliday; record deal pending physical  —  High School shortstop Jackson Holliday on being selected the No. 1 overall pick by the Baltimore Orioles.  (Baltimore Sun)  —  The Orioles have reached an agreement with first overall draft …