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.

Even at 1-1, Heat left feeling at a loss against Bucks, 'we've got to lick our wounds'  —  MIAMI — The opportunity was there to offer a tried-and-true trope.  But the Miami Heat also knew better after trailing by as many as 36 points Wednesday night.  —  Yes, they went into Milwaukee …

Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon heads to the injured list while Kyle Hendricks nears a minor-league rehab stint  —  The first test of the Chicago Cubs starting pitching depth has arrived.  —  Jameson Taillon, who was scheduled to start Thursday at Wrigley Field, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain.

Run, pass, special teams: Nets defensive scheme is working, but not winning games  —  The Nets have taken away the run and the pass, but have lost Games 1 and 2 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on special teams.  —  And they're OK with that.

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.

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 …

Former Marlins President: Miami Maybe ‘Simply Not a Baseball Market’  — Former Marlins president David Samson joined the Front Office Sports Today podcast to talk MLB, Derek Jeter, baseball economics and more.  — Samson believes Miami is an inherently challenging baseball market for reasons most people don't realize.

‘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.