Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa, most starters play in preseason game vs. Raiders  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins took the approach of something closer to a dress rehearsal early in the exhibition against the Las Vegas Raiders.  —  After the Dolphins rested nearly all their starters …

'He's an artist': Johnny Cueto nearly goes the distance in the Chicago White Sox's 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians  —  Johnny Cueto was bored as he waited out a nearly three-hour rain delay.  —  “Trying to stay warm but tried to keep active,” the Chicago White Sox starter said through an interpreter.

San Diego Padres give Josh Hader break from closer role after shaky outings  —  SAN DIEGO — The Padres are giving reliever Josh Hader a break from the closer role after ninth-inning meltdowns on Thursday and Friday resulted in San Diego losses.  —  Padres manager Bob Melvin said before Saturday's game …

Is Chase Field showing its age?  And if it is, do the Arizona Diamondbacks care?  —  Like any other 24-year-old building that hasn't undergone major renovation, Chase Field has shown its age this season.  —  The retractable roof hasn't worked as intended all summer.

‘Chin up, chest out’: Pushed to play out his contract, Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith ends his training camp hold-in  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 96  —  Bears linebacker Roquan Smith sits on the bench with linebacker Nicholas Morrow during a preseason game on Aug. 13, 2022 at Soldier Field.

Fired Angels manager Joe Maddon having a blast, and blasting how some teams are run  —  Rather than returning to Tropicana Field this week, the former Rays skipper is enjoying a summer off and will be selective about taking another managing job.  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Joe Maddon is managing …

Frustration shows for Aaron Boone after Yankees lose again: ‘We got to play better.  Period.’  —  NEW YORK - Here was a side of Aaron Boone normally reserved for home plate umpires who call one too many below-the-knees strikes on Aaron Judge.  —  “We got to play better.  Period.

The most fun you can have at a ballpark?  What MLB could learn from the Savannah Bananas  —  Editor's note: This story originally ran on June 17, 2021.  Episode 1 of the new ESPN+ Original Series Bananaland is now available, and there are Banana Ball World Tour games on our air tonight …

Police: Marcell Ozuna had ‘red/watery eyes’ as he was pulled over for doing 90 in 35 mph zone  —  GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Norcross police arrested Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna on DUI charges.  —  Ozuna was clocked speeding at about 90mph in a 35 mph zone along Beaver Ruin Road just after 12:30 …

The Franmil Reyes effect helps the Chicago Cubs rally past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 — their 8th win in 11 games  —  The Chicago Cubs on Friday began a stretch of 14 games in 17 days against the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, facing off against the two teams battling for the National League Central crown.