One pitch away from a win, the Chicago White Sox implode in a 4-3, 11-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles: ‘Just got beat’  —  BALTIMORE — Adam Engel raced into foul territory, attempting to track down the final out Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles.  —  But the Chicago White Sox left fielder …

Yankees' Nestor Cortes placed on injured list with groin injury  —  The New York Yankees placed starter Nestor Cortes on the 15-day injured list with a groin injury on Thursday.  They called up right-handed reliever Greg Weissert from Triple A to join the team in Oakland.

Giants lefty José Álvarez likely headed for Tommy John surgery  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The San Francisco Giants, who have needed a reliable left-hander in the bullpen much of the season, won't be getting a veteran lefty back down the stretch as they'd hoped.

‘Jobs to be settled’: Dolphins' preseason finale vs. Eagles gives players final chance to make team  —  Sun Sentinel reporters Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss QB Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins' joint practice with Eagles ahead of their preseason game. (, /South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Oneil Cruz crushes hardest-hit ball possibly ever  —  PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz was born to break Statcast.  —  The Pirates' 6-foot-7 shortstop has already set marks with his crazy strong arm, but in Wednesday's 14-2 loss to the Braves, he recorded the hardest-hit ball in Statcast history …

Before facing Orioles for first time, Astros' Trey Mancini says he would ‘of course’ welcome return to Baltimore  —  Trey Mancini discusses his time with the Houston Astros ahead of facing the Orioles for the first time.  (Baltimore Sun)  —  HOUSTON — In a Zoom call that followed his decision …

What would Angels sale mean for Shohei Ohtani?  Plus AL MVP, Dansby Swanson and more  —  Now what for the Angels?  —  Fans are in an understandably celebratory mood over Arte Moreno's plan to sell the club.  The franchise's potential under new ownership is almost dizzying.

Jets WR Denzel Mims asks to be traded or released, according to his agent  —  Denzel Mims has been fighting for a roster spot throughout Jets training camp this summer.  —  Now it appears the wide receiver is ready to move on to another team.  —  According to his agent Ron Slavin, Mims has requested to be either traded or released.

Philadelphia Phillies to welcome back Bryce Harper on Friday, but Zack Wheeler lands on IL due to right forearm tendinitis  —  MLB, Philadelphia Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies will welcome back Bryce Harper on Friday, but when he gets there, they'll be minus ace Zack Wheeler.

Cuban teen Luis Morales declared free agent by MLB, expected to get record bonus for a pitcher, source confirms  —  Cuban right-hander Luis Morales, a coveted 19-year-old prospect who is expected to demand a record-breaking sum for a pitcher from the international bonus pool …

All 30 Major League Baseball teams to play one another in a season for first time in 2023  —  play  —  All 30 teams will play one another in a season for the first time in the interleague era, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday as it released the schedule for the 2023 season.