Chicago Bulls — without the injured DeMar DeRozan — need a spark to end 4-game skid: 'We're just getting stagnant'  —  INDIANAPOLIS — The Chicago Bulls are in a rut.  That was clear enough from their four-game losing streak in which they topped 100 points only once …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Inland boys athlete of the week: Marquis Bradley, Ontario Christian  —  The Inland boys athlete of the week:  —  Name: Marquis Bradley  —  School: Ontario Christian  —  Sports: Basketball  —  Year: Sophomore  —  Noteworthy: Bradley, a 5-foot-11 guard, averaged 24 points, seven rebounds …

San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Andrew Mora, Sierra Vista  —  Mora struck out 12 of the 15 batters he faced while throwing a five-inning perfect game against El Monte.  —  San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week  —  Name: Andrew Mora  —  School: Sierra Vista  —  Sport: Baseball

With rebuild in rearview mirror, the young Orioles are 'excited to see what we've got' with eye on playoffs  —  After the trade deadline in August, when Mike Elias, the Orioles' executive vice president and general manager, said “it's liftoff from here” and suggested significant free-agent additions …

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 …

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.

Sources: San Diego Padres agree with right-hander Michael Wacha  —  The San Diego Padres have further bolstered their rotation, agreeing to a deal with right-hander Michael Wacha, sources confirmed to ESPN.  —  After seven seasons with the Cardinals, this will be Wacha's fourth team in four seasons.

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.