MLB 2023 rule changes expected to be voted in Friday: Pitch clock, shift restriction, larger bases  —  Major League Baseball is about to look different.  —  The introduction of a pitch clock, a ban on the defensive shift and larger bases for the 2023 MLB season are expected to be approved …

Losing most of NL East lead isn't a sign of the ‘same old Mets,’ the Braves are just winning at historic pace  —  The National League East standings may try to tell you something different, but the Mets are not collapsing.  —  Granted, there is still enough time in the regular season …

Prospects Willy Fañas, Keiderson Pavon suing Los Angeles Angels, alleging agreements pulled back by team  —  Two teenage baseball players are suing the Los Angeles Angels in a Dominican Republic court, alleging that the organization reneged on verbal agreements to sign them …

As Blue Jays chase playoff berth, burly ace Alek Manoah stays in attack mode: ‘He goes out and gives it’  —  In a wonderful coincidence, Alek Manoah recently found himself on a rare road trip to Pittsburgh with a timely night off that allowed him to revel in the star he's become, and dream of bigger stages still.

Who has the edge?  Dolphins vs. Patriots, to start Mike McDaniel era  —  Sun Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins and reporter David Furones preview the Miami Dolphins' Week 1 matchup against Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. (, /South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Duane Brown misses second straight practice, status for Sunday's opener in question  —  When Duane Brown signed with the Jets last month, chemistry was thought to be the team's biggest offensive line question.  —  Now it appears Gang Green has an even more significant problem on its hands.

Tony La Russa hoping for White Sox return soon: ‘Going to be OK’  —  Tony La Russa “is going to be OK,” say friends following an extensive medical checkup, and word is he's hoping to be back managing the White Sox as early as next week after stepping away from the team with an unspecified health issue.

Diamondbacks' Daulton Varsho says his future is pointing ‘towards the outfield’  —  For years, Daulton Varsho viewed himself as a catcher.  He was passionate about the position, loved the feeling of having control over a game and enjoyed being in the middle of the action.

The Red Sox are using the Whitlock Rules to avoid shutting down Garrett Whitlock.  But why?  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Garrett Whitlock is 26.  But after he pitches for the Red Sox, he walks across the clubhouse looking like he's 76.  —  It's an old man shuffle, one careful step at time.