Hyde5: Dolphins GM Chris Grier must be looking for cornerback help; 5 thoughts on cut-down day  —  Five thoughts on the Dolphins' cut-down day:  —  1. The prime decision affecting the first month of the season wasn't whether Miami kept Skylar Thompson or what happened with Preston Williams.

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 …

Mets look to close the gap for NL's No. 1 seed as Dodgers arrive at Citi Field for key series  —  It's hard to envision a world in which the Mets are playing for a World Series title without first beating the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  The Dodgers' persistent greatness has reached the point of almost feeling mundane.

Red Sox president says Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora will be back next season  —  In Aug. 2015, less than two years after winning the World Series, the Boston Red Sox replaced head of baseball operations Ben Cherington with Dave Dombrowski while heading toward a second straight last-place finish in the AL East.

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.

Projecting the Ravens' 53-man roster: Who makes the cut?  It might not matter for some.  —  “So, defensively, the guys came through and got the spots.  Of course, we had the big plays on offense,” said John Harbaugh.  (Baltimore Sun)  —  On paper, the Ravens' roster math is straightforward.

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.

Adrian Sampson — 1 of 2 Chicago Cubs who can't travel to Toronto because of vaccine requirements — gets pulled early from 9-7 loss  —  MILWAUKEE — Adrian Sampson handed off the baseball to Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, visibly unhappy at his removal.  —  Sampson had retired …

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 …

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.