Dolphins linemen Austin Jackson, Liam Eichenberg improving as they learn new positions in camp  —  MIAMI GARDENS — There is optimism at training camp that the Miami Dolphins' offensive line will improve from last season solely on the additions of Terron Armstead and Connor Williams.

Luis Severino's injury putting pressure on Yankees to add to rotation  —  Luis Severino was on the field Friday, but the Yankees right-hander was nowhere near a mound yet.  Severino, who was placed on the injured list July 14 with a strained lat muscle, was in the outfield …

Are these the last days of J.D. Martinez with the Red Sox?  —  Xander Bogaerts sought and received reassurance that he will remain with the Red Sox beyond the trade deadline.  The same cannot be said of J.D. Martinez.  —  Martinez gets the drill.  Unlike Bogaerts, who has spent …

Orioles score 4 in 9th to beat Reds, 6-2, remain above .500 at 100-game mark for first time since 2016  —  CINCINNATI — For just a moment, as the benches emptied and the bullpens began the long race to the infield, there seemed to be a more literal definition to the word “fight” when it comes to the Orioles.

Tyler Naquin trade is another minor move for Mets team still in need of major addition  —  While they still have a few more days until the Aug. 2 trade deadline, thus far the Mets have made moves to give themselves little micro-advantages rather than springing for any of the best available options.

Without antitrust exemption, MLB's ability to govern working conditions for minor leaguers ‘may not be possible,’ says Rob Manfred  —  In a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred argued that “it may not be possible” for the league to enforce …

Astros interested in Nationals' Josh Bell amid Yuli Gurriel's struggles  —  Batting champion Yuli Gurriel's slippage has caused the Astros to take a look at Nationals first baseman Josh Bell.  Names have been exchanged, but the ask was said to be high.  —  “He's a great makeup guy and his strikeouts are down,” one scout says.

3 things we learned at Chicago Bears training camp, including Lucas Patrick out early and Teven Jenkins' absence  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 49  —  Quarterback Justin Fields (1) at Bears training camp on July 27, 2022.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Cardinals can strike at the deadline to upgrade starting rotation, not patch it  —  WASHINGTON — The schedule allows the Cardinals to downsize to a four-man rotation for the next week as they buy time to figure out who will be their fifth starter.  —  The calendar indicates they'll have that answer by Tuesday.

Angels entertaining possible Shohei Ohtani blockbuster  —  Teams are calling regarding a potential trade for Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani, and while a trade involving the unique superstar is seen as very unlikely, the Angels are for perhaps the first time not hanging up the phone.

At training camp, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's contract status is notable.  So is his participation.  —  Ravens' Lamar Jackson shares his thoughts about engaging on social media and a cut-off time for contract negotiations.  (Baltimore Sun)  —  As Lamar Jackson and the Ravens continue …