Jameson Taillon stops the bleeding for Yanks in much-needed 9-4 win over Mariners  —  SEATTLE — Jameson Taillon gave the Yankees a much needed breather and himself a boost of confidence.  The right-hander gave the Bombers seven solid innings as they beat the Mariners 9-4 at T-Mobile Park Monday night …

How the Red Sox approached the trade deadline, a path that not even everyone in their organization understands  —  One week later, head-scratching persists about how the Red Sox approached the trade deadline, and not just from fans and media.  —  Multiple members of the organization …

Post-MLB-trade-deadline farm system rankings for all 30 teams  —  Between the recent MLB draft, trade deadline and players graduating to the majors, there has been so much movement since I wrote our preseason prospect lists that it's time to update my farm system rankings again.

Dolphins depth chart release places Preston Williams high as trade rumors circulate  —  Is Preston Williams' placement on the Miami Dolphins' preseason depth chart legitimate?  Or is it a ploy to increase his trade value?  —  The Dolphins released their initial 2022 depth chart on Monday …

Aaron Rodgers Explains Why He's Now at Peace  —  The four-time MVP on what he's learned the past two years and why he's excited for 2022.  Plus, Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase on their bet, a rebuild in Chicago and much more.  —  Aaron Rodgers pointed at the tables, with four chairs around each one …

Texas Rangers Injuries  —  Texas manager Chris Woodward said Barlow (finger) could be activated in time for Tuesday's series-opener against the Astros.  —  Status 15-day il  —  Santana was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain Thursday, retroactive to Aug. 3.  —  Status 10-day il

T.J. Zeuch, Mason native, expected to make start for Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets  —  NEW YORK - After Triple-A Louisville's win in Indianapolis last Saturday, manager Pat Kelly pulled pitcher T.J. Zeuch aside in the team's dugout.  —  Zeuch was scheduled to start Sunday, but Kelly told him he was no longer pitching the next day.

Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins returns to practice, marking a major step in recovery from torn ACL  —  Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins, who missed the entire 2021 season with a torn ACL, returned to practice Monday, bringing him one step closer to playing in next month's season opener.

Giants camp fight erupts, with Jon Feliciano in middle, after Saquon Barkley lowers shoulder on Aaron Robinson  —  Giants running back Saquon Barkley, center Jon Feliciano, linebackers Tae Crowder and Cam Brown, and offensive line coach Bobby Johnson set off and escalated a melee at Monday's sweltering hot practice in East Rutherford.

MLB power rankings: Mets bash Braves in NL East showdown while Yankees slump  —  The New York Mets won four of five against the Atlanta Braves in a crucial series over the weekend, expanding their NL East lead to 6½ games entering Monday, the largest the cushion since June 18.

‘That dog in them’: MLB players explain what makes baseball's top ‘dogs’ so special  —  Throughout MLB, the phrase is bestowed for those who fiercely contest every pitch.  Here is a sampling of players who display that mentality.  —  Not long ago, athletes might have chafed at hearing …