Brandon Nimmo's walk-off RBI double gives Mets win over Yankees to salvage Subway Series split  —  It was a matchup of two of the game's premier aces and two former World Series-winning teammates.  —  Right-handers Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander dueled one another in the second game …

Athletics stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada  —  CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Oakland Athletics cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof.

DeMarcus Walker has emerged as a tone-setter.  But do the Chicago Bears still need pass-rushing help?  —  Matt Eberflus referenced a 40-day window between the end of the Chicago Bears' minicamp Thursday and the opening of training camp in late July as a period for players working through injuries …

Kyle Bradish's gem runs into José Berríos' no-hit bid as Orioles fall to Blue Jays, 3-1, ending 5-game winning streak  —  Under the surface of one of their best offensive performances of the season, the Orioles ended Tuesday night quietly.  Adam Frazier's RBI single in the sixth inning marked their season-high 17th hit.

Drew Smith ejected after umpiring crew deems his hands ‘too sticky’ in Subway Series opener  —  Here we go again.  —  Mets right-hander Drew Smith was ejected from Tuesday's loss to the Yankees at Citi Field with the umpiring crew deeming his hands as “too sticky.”

Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo's return from leg injury pushed back to August  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Add another month or so to the Cincinnati Reds' projected timeline for getting one of their most important starting pitchers back from the injured list — left-hander Nick Lodolo …

A Relief Pitcher's Journey From ‘Bulk Guy’ to ‘Guy’ to Star  —  Evan Phillips doesn't have the name recognition of some other closers, but his devastating sweeper is a secret weapon for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  Reporting from Philadelphia  —  Quality relievers come from everywhere.

Bradley Beal, Wizards would work together to find trade if team elects to rebuild: Sources  —  The Washington Wizards' new front office leaders and Bradley Beal have a mutual understanding that they intend to work together to find a trade that would send the three-time All-Star guard …

‘I really regret it, because it caused pain.’ Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox are reexamining Matt Dermody's situation  —  The Red Sox are reexamining Matt Dermody's social media activity after discovering additional offensive posts in the past.  —  Last week, the Red Sox called up the lefthander …

Lance Lynn allows 2 HRs in the 1st inning of a 5-1 loss for the Chicago White Sox, who dropped to 5½ games out 1st in AL Central  —  LOS ANGELES — Two pitches.  Two swings.  Four runs.  That equation added up to a loss for the Chicago White Sox.  —  Starter Lance Lynn allowed …