Watch: Major League Baseball - Shohei Ohtani and Los Angeles Dodgers face New York Mets  —  Summary  — Click the ‘Watch live’ button above to watch LA Dodgers v NY Mets  — Ohtani starts for Dodgers, Soto injured for Mets  — Dodgers lead National League West, Mets bottom of National League East

Sources: Athletics' Shea Langeliers has torn meniscus  —  Athletics All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers could miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a torn meniscus in his knee, sources told ESPN, another blow to a team already ravaged by injuries.

Ex-World Series hero overcame drug and alcohol abuse, says he's a ‘changed man’  —  CHICAGO — Scott Spiezio pulls up in his Subaru Forester, finds a parking spot at an IHOP on the corner, walks two blocks, enters a condo that once was used for Chicago Cubs charity events, and hurriedly looks for the bathroom.

Stephen Curry on missing out on LeBron James and the Warriors' uncertain future  —  NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Steph Curry wanted LeBron James to come to the Warriors.  He thought Golden State had a chance.  His reaction to finding out his fellow all-time great chose the Philadelphia 76ers?

With Deadline rapidly approaching, Pirates stay on course to be buyers  —  PITTSBURGH — The final week of July can often decide whether teams identify themselves as buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline.  At times, the pressure can mount, building a losing streak.

Red Sox trade LHP Connelly Early to Nationals for Curtis Mead  —  The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals swapped young talents in the first major trade of deadline season Saturday night, with the Red Sox acquiring infielder Curtis Mead for left-hander Connelly Early.

Joey Votto says Red Sox outfielder's bat reminds him of himself … Former Cincinnati Reds great Joey Votto was asked whether there's a hitter in today's game who reminds him of himself, in a video shared via Twitter/X by MLB Network.  —  “(Boston Red Sox outfielder) Roman Anthony …

What I'm hearing about the Cleveland Guardians' trade deadline plans  —  CLEVELAND — The Guardians' front office is notoriously tight-lipped, so sometimes it's better to cut to the chase when asking about their trade deadline plans.  —  “Who are you trying to acquire?”  I asked Chris Antonetti on Wednesday afternoon.

One bold prediction for each team ahead of the MLB trade deadline  —  To be bold is to be brave, and The Athletic's staff endeavored to do just that, singling out one potential outcome for each of Major League Baseball's 30 clubs ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.  Perhaps some of these will come true.

Tarik Skubal blockbuster deal likely isn't part of Dodgers' trade-deadline plans  —  Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is one of the few players who could actually elevate the Dodgers' roster at the trade deadline.  And the Dodgers are one of the few teams that could reasonably part …

Caleb Durbin says he's willing to move to second base if Red Sox go after a new bat at third  —  Caleb Durbin is almost shy in admitting that, yes, he'd love to win a Gold Glove at third base.  —  “I'm hesitant to talk about it just because talk is cheap,” said Durbin …

Cody Bellinger lands on IL in crushing blow to banged-up Yankees lineup  —  Access the Yankees beat like never before  —  Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.

Justin Verlander injury update: Tigers RHP battling through rehab  —  Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander announced his impending retirement on July 8, expressing his intention to help his team compete down the stretch.  —  Since then?  Not much from the veteran …