Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Drew Maggi struck out as a pinch-hitter vs. the Dodgers, but it didn’t detract from his first major league at-bat after 1,154 games in the minors.

Fans in the Wrigley Field bleachers chanted “He’s on steroids!” at Padres RF Fernando Tatis Jr., who showed off some nifty dance moves in response.

“I didn’t like it, and it has nothing to do with Kyrie,” former Mavericks guard Vince Carter said when asked about the Dallas’ blockbuster trade.

Rob Manfred rejected Oakland mayor’s claims the A’s had “no intention of staying” and used the city to get a better stadium deal elsewhere.

Pro Bowl tackle David Bakhtiari says transition from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love is similar to the one from Brett Favre to Rodgers.

After more than 1,000 games and 13 seasons in the minor leagues, infielder Drew Maggi stunned when hearing he’ll get a chance to make his MLB debut.

MLB rules require automatic suspension after the Mets’ Max Scherzer was ruled to have an illegal foreign substance on his hand, glove vs. Dodgers.

After leading the Giants to three World Series titles, four-time All-Star Madison Bumgarner has struggled to a 5.23 ERA over four seasons in Arizona.

After Bill Polian criticized Ryan Leaf’s dedication, the former No. 2 overall draft pick hit back for continuing “to spew this (expletive) narrative.”

The Padres get their All-Star back this week from suspension to help bolster a position that’s suffered some painful injuries in the early going.