Mets sweep Subway Series with Yankees on Starling Marte's 9th inning walk off  —  Walk-offs are more fun, right?  —  The Mets will certainly take their 3-2, last-minute win over the Yankees on Wednesday, but the events that led up to it were less than ideal.

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.

Opening of Miami Dolphins camp comes with full optimism (and asterisks)  —  Let's be painfully honest, OK?  —  Let's not sugarcoat anything.  Let's not be homers or dug-in defenders as the Miami Dolphins start training camp Wednesday.  —  Let's tell it like it critically is:

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” …

Mike Trout dealing with ‘pretty rare’ back condition, but Los Angeles Angels star says it's manageable, plans to return this season  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Trout said he appreciated all the support he received Wednesday after the Los Angeles Angels' head athletic trainer revealed the three …

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.

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.

Mets looking to add relievers as Drew Smith hits injured list: Sources  —  The Mets' need to supplement their bullpen is about to grow more acute.  —  On Thursday, New York placed right-hander Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list with a strained right lat muscle.

Orioles sign, introduce No. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday: ‘I want to be up here as fast as possible’  —  As Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said at a table in Camden Yards' auxiliary clubhouse with a first overall pick beside him, he couldn't help but reflect on the previous time he had done so.

Cardinals notebook: Surging Paul DeJong slugs way into deadline decisions  —  TORONTO — As the trade deadline nears and the Cardinals consider moves that could reshape the present and future look of their middle infield, the performance of one minor-league shortstop has thrust his name into those internal plans.

3 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox's series split, including Michael Kopech's big pitches and momentum stalling — again  —  The Chicago White Sox were three outs away from gaining ground in the American League Central Wednesday.  —  Instead they left Coors Field with only a split …