Oakland A's enter binding purchase agreement for Las Vegas ballpark site  —  The Oakland Athletics have zeroed in on Southern Nevada, signing a binding purchase agreement for land just west of the Strip where a major-league ballpark could be constructed.  —  The agreement is for 49 acres …

Mets pull out 5-3 victory against Dodgers after umpires eject Max Scherzer  —  LOS ANGELES — The story through the first three and 1/2 innings into the series finale between the Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon was about a former Mets ace.  It very quickly turned into a story about the club's current ace.

No Giannis, no problem for Bucks in 138-122 thrashing of Heat that evens series 1-1  —  MILWAUKEE — This is what happens when you are a No. 1 seed playing a No. 8 seed:  —  You don't need your superstar to win.  —  So no Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night …

Shohei Ohtani goes deep while Clarke Schmidt fails to do so again in Yankees loss to Angels  —  Exactly 100 years after Babe Ruth christened the original Yankee Stadium with the ballpark's first home run, a different two-way sensation went deep in the Bronx.

Madison Bumgarner designated for assignment by Diamondbacks  —  After four ugly starts to open the season, left-hander Madison Bumgarner has been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks, sources said, essentially bringing an end to his time with the team.

Another series loss for the Chicago White Sox, who have not won back-to-back games this season  —  Jake Burger hit a liner to center field, but Brandon Marsh was there for the final out to keep the Chicago White Sox trending in the wrong direction.  —  A 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies …

Roster Moves: Colorado Rockies Activate Daniel Bard After Anxiety Issues  —  The Colorado Rockies have activated relief pitcher Daniel Bard from the 15-day injured list, the club announced Wednesday morning.  In a corresponding roster move, Colorado optioned right-handed pitcher Peter Lambert to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa considered retirement after multiple concussions in 2022  —  Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa says he considered retirement “for a time” and spoke with his family, after last season ended in concussion protocol.  (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Sources: Diamondbacks designate Madison Bumgarner for assignment  —  Madison Bumgarner was designated for assignment Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks, who will eat more than $34 million remaining on the veteran left-hander's contract, sources told ESPN.  —  Bumgarner, who signed a five-year …

‘Go back and read lips:’ Bumgarner chapped over Cardinals' Contreras after D-Backs loss  —  ST. LOUIS — In the third inning of Wednesday's 14-5 loss to the Cardinals, Diamondbacks starter Madison Bumgarner took issue with a swing by Willson Contreras.  —  Contreras fouled the pitch off and let out a grunt as he did so.