Orioles All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman joins Home Run Derby field  —  NEW YORK — Adley Rutschman was thrilled his first All-Star Game appearance will come at the first major league ballpark he ever went to.  But it won't be the only highlight of the Orioles catcher's week at Seattle's T-Mobile Park.

2023 MLB All-Star rosters: Snubs, surprises and takeaways  —  The rosters for the 2023 All-Star Game are complete — at least for now.  —  Sixty-four players were recognized when the selections for the Midsummer Classic were announced on ESPN on Sunday evening.  That set of 64 standouts is assuredly temporary.

Yankees Notebook: Orioles' Aaron Hicks enjoying change of scenery  —  As Aaron Hicks said hello to his former Yankees teammates and coaches on Monday, he displayed an unfamiliar aesthetic.  —  Yes, the black and orange apparel he sported offered a sharp contrast to the road grays …

Garrett Whitlock in line for IL, but Red Sox don't believe setback serious  —  Garrett Whitlock underwent an MRI Monday, a day after being removed from his start on Sunday following just an inning of work.  The Red Sox had no official word on the results of that bit of testing …

Dominic Canzone Continues to Rake for the Reno Aces  —  Catching up on the Reno Aces' prospects at the midway point of the season.  —  With the draft next Sunday and the Diamondbacks looking to be buyers at the trade deadline, now is a good time to take a snapshot of the entire farm system.

Mets acquire RHP Trevor Gott from Mariners in exchange for LHP Zach Muckenhirn  —  The Mets acquired right-handers Trevor Gott and Chris Flexen in a deal with the Seattle Mariners Monday, the team announced.  In return, the Mariners received rookie left-hander Zach Muckenhirn.

Where the Warriors stand a few days into free agency  —  There was a relevant detail structured into Eric Gordon's minimum contract with the Suns.  It was two years with a player option for the second season.  If Gordon plays well, he can decline it and enter the market again next summer.

Tampa Bay Rays are incredible for a reason.  ‘No secrets.  No drama.’  —  PHOENIX — They're the guys driving a Ford Taurus and leading the Indy 500.  —  They're the guys who can't afford a double-double burger, let alone a filet mignon, but make In-N-Out feel like a Mastro's dining experience.

Wittenmyer & Williams: Should Elly De La Cruz be an All-Star, in Home Run Derby this year?  —  Jason Williams Gordon WittenmyerCincinnati Enquirer … Williams: Well, I thought I was done with you after we parted ways covering the Twins back in the day.  But here we are.  Together again.

Sources: Cubs not inclined to sign Marcus Stroman to contract extension before trade deadline  —  CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are not inclined to sign Marcus Stroman to a contract extension before the Aug. 1 trade deadline, sources told The Athletic, preferring to keep their options open …

Coach/GM James Wade leaves the Chicago Sky at midseason to join the Toronto Raptors coaching staff  —  Chicago Sky coach and general manager James Wade resigned from the team Saturday to accept an assistant coaching position with the NBA's Toronto Raptors, leaving the WNBA franchise reeling in the midst of a rebuilding season.