Ohtani dazzles in one-hit shutout vs. Tigers  —  DETROIT — As only Shohei Ohtani can, the Angels' two-way superstar created all the buzz heading into Thursday afternoon's game and then heightened it even further, hurling a shutout on 111 pitches during the Angels' 6- win over the Tigers …

Big weekend in Baltimore could impact Yankees' trade deadline plans  —  With the Aug. 1 trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Yankees, as of Thursday morning, feel they are in a position to be buyers.  But with a big series in Baltimore starting on Friday, the team is taking things day-by-day.

Pirates trade Carlos Santana to Brewers for prospect  —  The Milwaukee Brewers acquired first baseman Carlos Santana from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, attempting to shore up a tepid offense as they try to hold onto first place in the National League Central.

Sell-off begins for Chicago White Sox, who trade pitchers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López to Los Angeles Angels  —  Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López were pivotal additions when the Chicago White Sox began their rebuild in 2016.  —  Late Wednesday, they were the first two players moved …

Mets beat Nationals after long delay as David Robertson is traded to Marlins  —  The Mets played until nearly midnight Thursday, battling through a lightning delay and torrential downpours for nearly two hours at Citi Field.  When they resumed play in a tie game in the bottom of the eighth …

Nolan Arenado to the Dodgers?  Cardinals, Dodgers have had trade talks  —  For weeks, the Dodgers have hinted they would not remain idle before Tuesday's trade deadline.  Team officials acknowledged the roster had holes and they acknowledged they would attempt to fill them.

Mets Notebook: Starling Marte's return ‘not imminent’ after migraines, Buck Showalter says  —  Starling Marte was eligible to come off the injured list Thursday but the Mets are not ready to activate the right fielder.  Marte is still dealing with migraine headaches and his child is due any day now …

After Jeff McNeil's HBP anger against Yankees, Mets pooh-pooh idea of retaliation  —  For a moment Wednesday night, Jeff McNeil was — as he is periodically — outwardly furious.  —  Yankees lefthander Carlos Rodon drilled him with a 95-mph fastball, square in the back, in the top of the fourth inning of the Mets' 3-1 loss.

Sean Payton pinpoints blame for Broncos' collapse, Russell Wilson's woes: ‘20 dirty hands’  —  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Not one minute had passed from the moment Sean Payton welcomed a curious visitor into his office when the new Denver Broncos coach delivered a striking message.  —  “Can I say this to you?”

Cubs erase 5-run deficit to beat White Sox 10-7 and sweep the City Series: 'It was loud, fun, and it's really hot'  —  Reports swirled of possible trade destinations for Chicago White Sox starter Lance Lynn throughout Wednesday afternoon.  —  The right-hander was still with the Sox on Wednesday night …