Cubs' Shota Imanaga, 2 relievers combine to no-hit Pirates  —  CHICAGO — Shota Imanaga wasn't disappointed when he was removed after seven hitless innings and 95 pitches.  —  “He actually didn't know he had a no-hitter going at all, which is funny,” Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.

John Sterling coming out of retirement to call Yankees postseason games: Sources  —  John Sterling, the legendary radio voice of the New York Yankees, is coming out of retirement to call the postseason for WFAN, sources briefed on the agreement said Thursday.

Taylor Swift to attend Chiefs season opener vs. Ravens to cheer on Travis Kelce: Source  —  Taylor Swift's Chiefs era is continuing.  The pop star will attend Thursday's NFL season opener between Kansas City and the Baltimore Ravens to cheer on her boyfriend and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce …

Lakers newsletter: One West exec thinks Zach LaVine is just what the Lakers need  —  Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to the Lakers Newsletter, the time each week when the Los Angeles Times trusts me enough to speak directly to the readers in the same way your one uncle forwards …

Rafael Devers grinding through shoulder pain as Red Sox' postseason hopes fade  —  NEW YORK — As the Red Sox cling to their dwindling postseason hopes, their star player, Rafael Devers, has been grinding through pain to stay on the field.  —  Following Monday's series-opening 4-1 loss to the Mets …

Elvis Andrus will officially retire as member of the Texas Rangers on Friday  —  Andrus will be honored prior to Friday's game against Ron Washington and the Los Angeles Angels. … Hey, just because a story makes you feel older doesn't mean it can't make you feel a little happier, too.

Can Diamondbacks Hang On to Make Postseason With 92 ERA+?  —  We take a look through MLB history to see how many teams make the postseason or win the World Series with such below average pitching.  —  It's no secret to anyone that has followed the Arizona Diamondbacks closely this year …

Phillies prospect Andrew Painter hits 99 mph facing batters for first time since elbow surgery  —  TORONTO — Andrew Painter took a big step in his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery on Wednesday, throwing to hitters at the Phillies' complex in Clearwater, Fla. Painter sat 97-98 mph and hit 99 mph.

Rangers' Corey Seager put on IL; hip issue may end season  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager was put on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of right hip discomfort that could end the All-Star shortstop's third season with the Texas Rangers.  —  The move was made before the Rangers played …

The 49ers expect rookie Ricky Pearsall to make a full recovery following shooting  —  San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch expects rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall to make a full recovery after he was shot last weekend during an attempted robbery.  Pearsall was hit in the chest …

Lindor and Peterson lead streaking Mets to 7-2 win over fading Red Sox  —  NEW YORK — David Peterson struck out a career-high 11 on his 29th birthday and Francisco Lindor drove in three runs as the New York Mets beat the slumping Boston Red Sox 7-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.

What makes the Dodgers, Padres and Diamondbacks so dangerous  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 67% of the time since the All-Star break and yet have seen their division lead trimmed by a game and a half.  Until recently, it seemed as if the month of August would signal the start of another …