MLBPA sends out union authorization cards in first step toward unionizing minor leaguers  —  The Major League Baseball Players Association took an initial step toward unionizing the minor leagues Sunday night, sending out authorization cards that will allow minor league players to vote …

Chicago Bears roster moves: 3 players waived — including WR Kevin Shaa — as cuts begin to get down to 53 players  —  The Chicago Bears have to narrow their roster to 53 players before Tuesday's 3 p.m. deadline.  —  Here are the most recent moves as the Bears assemble their roster and practice squad for the regular season.

Ex-Tiger Matthew Boyd expected to make his Mariners' debut this week in Detroit  —  Detroit — Look who's back.  —  When the Tigers welcome the Seattle Mariners to Comerica Park for three games this week, a very familiar face will be setting up shop in the visitors' clubhouse.

Orioles prospect Grayson Rodriguez to pitch for Aberdeen on Thursday in first game action since lat injury  —  Grayson Rodriguez, the Orioles' top pitching prospect, will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Thursday, the IronBirds announced.  —  Rodriguez, who Baseball America ranks …

Hurricanes' Tyler Van Dyke brings hope of history back to Quarterback U  —  Tyler Van Dyke doesn't know the full history of it all.  He doesn't know, for instance, how Jim Kelly returned from his first pro season to help Bernie Kosar break down film or how Georga Mira, Class of '64, helped Steve Walsh with some footwork.

Verlander (calf discomfort) pulled after 3 IP, set to undergo MRI  —  HOUSTON — Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, the leading candidate for the American League Cy Young Award through the first five months of the regular season, was pulled from Sunday's game against the Orioles at Minute Maid Park …

Diamondbacks planning to call up minor league phenom OF Corbin Carroll  —  The Diamondbacks are expected to promote outfielder Corbin Carroll from Triple-A Reno, a source said Sunday, a move that will mark the arrival of the organization's most-anticipated prospect in more than a decade.

Miami Marlins again to explore possibly trading pitching for bats this winter  —  While we've heard the Marlins are willing to spend money to upgrade this offseason, they're expected to make their most prominent offensive acquisition through the trade market.

Five things we learned from the Ravens' 17-15 preseason win over the Washington Commanders  —  “So, defensively, the guys came through and got the spots.  Of course, we had the big plays on offense,” said John Harbaugh.  (Baltimore Sun)  —  The Ravens, again playing without quarterback Lamar Jackson …

4 Chicago Cubs minor-league players to watch as the organization nears decisions about the 40-man roster  —  The Chicago Cubs want to build a perennial World Series contender.  —  The organization is rebuilding because of a failure to sufficiently develop talent to replenish and improve the major-league roster.

Dolphins 53-man roster predictions at preseason's conclusion, ahead of Tuesday cuts  —  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)

Giants backup QB Tyrod Taylor leaves preseason finale on cart with back injury  —  No one is safe from the Giants' injury bug.  —  Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor left Sunday's preseason finale on a cart after a major hit from Jets edge rusher Michael Clemons.  —  The team said Taylor had a back injury.

Under new owner Steve Cohen, Mets celebrate their Amazin' past with Old Timers' Day  —  There are very few things on earth more powerful than nostalgia.  —  On Saturday afternoon at Citi Field, fans were riding the high of watching their favorite players from yesteryear put on a Mets jersey one more time.