Whenever the inevitable promotion to MLB occurs, Samuel Basallo has a plan in place. The 20-year-old intends to call his parents at the same time — he suspects his father will sniff out his surprise — and try to buy them the first flight from Santo Domingo,

NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. advises the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves to watch a couple of night races at Bristol Motor Speedway before the Speedway Classic. Once at the racetrack, he recommends a walk up the banked walls to truly appreciate the half-mile bullring.