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.

Andrew Benintendi wasn't surprised by trade to Bombers  —  Andrew Benintendi landed in New York Wednesday afternoon as the Royals' All-Star.  He ended the night playing cards and reminiscing with Royals teammates after getting news he'd be playing on the other side Thursday night.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

Mets' Max Scherzer after using PitchCom for first time: ‘Should be illegal’  —  Max Scherzer used the PitchCom system for transmitting signs for the first time Wednesday night in his Subway Series debut against the Yankees, saying catcher Tomas Nido wanted him to try it.

Four teams ahead in Juan Soto trade sweepstakes with deadline looming  —  MORE FROM:  —  With four days to go, the Cardinals, Padres, Dodgers and Rangers, among others, appear at the forefront of trade talks for superstar Juan Soto, and someone connected to the talks said he “absolutely” …

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 …

Raising Cane's drops $100,000 on Mega Millions tickets — again  —  Listen  —  Gift Article  —  Though the probability of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot is notoriously lousy, the chief executives of Raising Cane's are hedging their bets after buying lottery tickets for all 50,000 …

Zion Williamson's contract extension with Pelicans has incentives to keep weight in check  —  On his 22nd birthday, Zion Williamson put pen to paper on a nine-figure deal that will keep him under contract for the next six seasons.  —  The New Orleans Pelicans forward is entering the final season of his rookie deal.