MLB | Bryan Hoch: On the cusp of his first All-Star Game start, Gerrit Cole is feeling good. In his fourth season as a Yankee after signing the mega-deal that brought Brian Cashman’s “white whale” to the Bronx, it is apparent that Cole is becoming more settled. Teammate and fellow superstar Aaron Judge made the observation and Cole concurred without hesitation, remarking that he is more settled, and familiar with stars like Judge and Giancarlo Stanton and with the next wave of stars like Anthony Volpe.
New York Times | Katie Robertson and John Koblin: The New York Times is shutting down its sports department.