MLB plans to emphasize enforcement of balks as changes kick in  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball plans to emphasize enforcement of the balk rule in 2023 as it implements sweeping rules changes, including a pitch clock that will place more focus on the arcane rule, league officials said Tuesday.

Heat's Tyler Herro receives invitation to All-Star 3-point contest, but out vs. Nets  —  NEW YORK — Amid the teams' 3-point struggles this season the Miami Heat apparently still have fans in the NBA office.  —  Or at least guard Tyler Herro does.  —  Despite ranking 76th in the league …

Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Another bleak 3-point shooting night vs. the Orlando Magic results in a 4th straight loss  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 24  —  Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) reacts after guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) was called for a foul during the fourth quarter on Feb. 13, 2023, at the United Center.

Magic waive veteran guards Terrence Ross and Patrick Beverley  —  The Orlando Magic waived veteran guards Terrence Ross and Patrick Beverley Sunday afternoon, opening up two standard roster spots.  —  Ross, who arrived in Orlando after being traded from the Toronto Raptors in February 2017, was the Magic's longest-tenured player.

Chicago Cubs are talking like contenders.  So let's hold them accountable if they don't improve this year.  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 85  —  Ron Coomer, left, moderates as Cubs manager David Ross, from second left, first base coach Mike Napoli, third base coach Willie Harris …

Cardinals' front office roles will expand, evolve during John Mozeliak's contract extension  —  St. Louis Cardinals players participated in batting practice during the second day of spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak spoke …

Yankees' Frankie Montas to undergo shoulder surgery, could miss entire season  —  On the day pitchers and catchers report to spring training, the Yankees are already down a starter.  Frankie Montas will undergo surgery on his right shoulder and could miss the entire 2023 season, manager Aaron Boone revealed.

Ravens hire Georgia's Todd Monken as next offensive coordinator  —  The Georgia Bulldogs won two consecutive national championships with a 5-foot-11 former walk-on at quarterback.  The offensive mind guiding Stetson Bennett through that double gauntlet belonged to a well-traveled coach named Todd Monken.

Nets' lack of offense proves costly in first loss to Knicks since 2020  —  Where is the offense going to come from?  —  It's the biggest question facing the new-look Nets as they attempt to salvage a season derailed by back-to-back trade requests from the city's previous two biggest basketball stars.

Source: Extra-inning, extra-runner rule to remain  —  Major League Baseball is making it permanent: In all regular-season extra-inning games, a runner will be placed on second base to begin the 10th inning, and in every subsequent extra inning after that, until a winner is determined, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Six biggest questions for MLB spring training: New Braves, Yankees shortstops?  —  Pity the ballclub that relies too heavily on spring training to evaluate its roster.  —  No, most teams have a strong idea what their regular season club will look like when pitchers and catchers report …

MLB.TV returns for '23 with a big new feature  —  MLB.TV is back for 2023 — with a big new feature.  —  MLB's streaming service launches Tuesday for the 2023 season.  And now all MLB.TV subscribers will have access to Minor League Baseball included as part of their subscription …