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 …

Exclusive: Angels Take Shohei Ohtani Off Trade Market, Intend to Make Postseason Push  —  Shohei Ohtani is off the trade market.  After fielding various trade offers for Ohtani and holding internal discussions the past two days, the Angels decided late Wednesday afternoon not only to hold Ohtani …

Pete Alonso, Mets too much to bear as Justin Verlander blanks Yankees  —  After splitting two games at Citi Field in June, the Mets opened the Subway Series' sequel at Yankee Stadium with a 9-3 win on Tuesday.  —  Pete Alonso fueled the Mets offense with his first two home runs since July 6.

Red Sox trade Enrique Hernandez to Dodgers for two pitchers  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers, in search of depth throughout their infield, reached a deal to reacquire super-utilityman Enrique Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.  —  The Red Sox received Nick Robertson and Justin Hagenman …

Aaron Judge finally returning to Yankees on Friday  —  Barring a late setback, the Yankees plan to activate Aaron Judge on Friday in Baltimore, The Post has learned.  —  Judge has been amping up the work he is doing on rehab in Tampa and the reports so far have been positive.

Yankees' Ron Marinaccio searching for consistency, mechanics: 'It's been a battle'  —  The Yankees have a few problems to deal with as the trade deadline approaches.  Ron Marinaccio isn't anywhere near the top of the list, but he's put himself on there with a poor July.

Pirates' Angel Perdomo suspended 3 games for Manny Machado HBP  —  Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Angel Perdomo was suspended three games my Major League Baseball on Wednesday for “intentionally” throwing at the San Diego Padres' Manny Machado in a game Tuesday.

MLB commish Rob Manfred gets extension through January 2029  —  Major League Baseball's 30 owners voted to extend Rob Manfred as the sport's commissioner Wednesday, keeping him in place through January 2029.  —  The deal puts Manfred in line to guide the owners through another round …

Juan Soto?  Cody Bellinger?  Here are some trade deadline targets for the Yankees  —  NEW YORK - In this “Let's Make a Deal” window around baseball, the Yankees owe it to their fans and their two biggest stars to improve the club toward a playoff push.  —  There is no point in allowing another year …

Twins, Marlins Swap Jorge López, Dylan Floro  —  The Marlins and Twins have swapped right-handed relievers, with Dylan Floro heading to the Twins and Jorge López going to the Marlins, per an announcement from the Twins.  Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reported the deal prior to the official announcement.