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 …

Yankees Notebook: Aaron Boone in awe of Shohei Ohtani's least talked about skill  —  With Shohei Ohtani now in his sixth major league season, everyone in baseball knows what he's capable of, even if they don't always believe their eyes.  —  Already an MVP, Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star …

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 …

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 …

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.

‘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.

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.