Seattle Mariners expected to fire Scott Servais, name Dan Wilson manager: Sources  —  The Seattle Mariners' stunning collapse has prompted a change in leadership, with the club expected to replace manager Scott Servais with Dan Wilson, sources briefed on the Mariners' plans told The Athletic.

Source: Angels, GM Perry Minasian reach new deal  —  Perry Minasian, nearing the end of his initial four-year contract, will return as general manager of the Los Angeles Angels, a source close to the situation told ESPN on Thursday.  —  Minasian and the Angels recently agreed to terms …

Staten Island coach issues scathing remarks on Yankees' Aaron Judge, mixed feelings about MLB's Little League Classic  —  South Shore Little League skipper Bob Laterza isn't one to mince words.  Naturally, the longtime manager of the Staten Island loop isn't holding back when it comes …

Why Giants could target Elías Díaz, 2023 All-Star Game MVP, as Patrick Bailey's fill-in  —  With Patrick Bailey on the injured list for at least 10 days, the San Francisco Giants could turn to an interesting fill-in: Elías Díaz, the All-Star Game MVP last season.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, assistant receive 1-game suspensions for recruiting violation: Source  —  Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will receive a one-game suspension for committing a recruiting violation when courting quarterback Cade McNamara before the transfer portal opened …

Despite a protracted recovery, Triston Casas didn't miss a beat in his return to Red Sox lineup  —  HOUSTON — Triston Casas's return to the lineup last week after missing close to four months wasn't what you would call a soft landing.  —  The first baseman rejoined the Red Sox …

Padres' Star Prospect Faces Season-Ending Injury  —  Leodalis De Vries, the Padres' No. 2 prospect, has endured an injury that will likely cut his standout rookie season short.  —  After making a diving play in Single-A Lake Elsinore's Saturday game against the Inland Empire 66ers, De Vries …

Brian Cashman opens up on Anthony Volpe's Yankees ‘growing pains’ — and if a demotion is possible  —  I would not send Anthony Volpe to the minors to clear his head and work on his swing.  —  But I would — if in charge — convene a meeting of my baseball people to see if they differed …

Cardinals Release Brandon Crawford, Option Jordan Walker  —  The Cardinals announced today that infielder Matt Carpenter has been reinstated from the injured list while fellow infielder Luken Baker has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis.  In corresponding moves, the club optioned outfielder Jordan Walker …

MLB's most overrated and underrated players  —  Overrated and underrated.  Taken together, they might be the most abused words in the English language.  That's especially true when it comes to sports.  —  The terms are used every day, by the media and fans alike.

Alvarez's homer in 9th inning gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles  —  NEW YORK — Francisco Alvarez busted out of his slump in a big way, hitting a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.