The 2024 Chicago White Sox — while not as beloved as the 1962 New York Mets — have had as many ridiculous moments  —  “Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?” was the name of Jimmy Breslin's book on the 1962 New York Mets, a team that has been the embodiment of a losing sports franchise for more than six decades.

49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall shot in San Francisco  —  Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers' first-round draft pick, was shot Saturday afternoon near San Francisco's Union Square  —  Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers' first-round draft pick this past spring, is in serious but stable condition …

MLB power rankings: Red-hot Chicago Cubs power into September, NL wild-card race  —  As September dawns, a surprise guest has imposed on the National League playoff race.  —  And the Chicago Cubs are proving that, with the exception of their crosstown rivals, it's never too late to make a meaningful run.

DBacks destroy Dodgers behind 8-run second, look to salvage split  —  Shohei Ohtani barely flinched at the fastball, then immediately turned and headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout.  He did not need to hear the call to know the pitch was a strike.

Harper ‘grinding through’ elbow/wrist irritation, hopeful for Oct.  —  PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper said repeatedly Friday that he will not make excuses.  —  But he is banged up.  He reluctantly acknowledged that much before Friday night's 7-2 loss to Atlanta at Citizens Bank Park …

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw leaves start against Diamondbacks with toe injury  —  Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw left his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night after suffering pain in his left big toe.  Kershaw allowed two runs in the first and was pulled …

MLB trade deadline winners and losers, one month later  —  A month ago, we were embroiled in the usual swirl of speculation, reporting and reaction that accelerates as the MLB trade deadline approaches.  Then, just like that, it's over, back to the regularly scheduled pennant races.  Thanks for tuning in.

Vinnie Pasquantino To Miss Six To Eight Weeks With Broken Thumb  —  3:30pm: The Royals announced that Pasquantino has been placed on the 10-day injured list with Loftin recalled as the corresponding move.  —  10:30am: The Royals announced that first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has a broken right thumb.