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Rat? Raccoon? Mets' in-game debate causes stir
What was thought to be an incident in the Mets' tunnel between infielders Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil turned out to be simply a commotion caused by a rat in the dugout, according to Lindor and McNeil.
Reds' Miley no-hits Indians for MLB's 4th no-hitter
Wade Miley pitched baseball's second no-hitter in three days -- and fourth already this season -- leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 win Friday night over the Cleveland Indians.
Mays arrives in style as Giants celebrate his 90th
Willie Mays rode into Oracle Park in a white and turquoise 1956 Oldsmobile convertible, waving his cap to a cheering crowd as the San Francisco Giants celebrated his 90th birthday.
La Russa: 'No fit' for Pujols on stacked White Sox
Tony La Russa all but dismissed the prospect of a reunion with just-released Angels slugger Albert Pujols Friday, saying "there is no fit here, unfortunately" for his former player to join the already-stacked White Sox roster.
Buxton's hot start interrupted by another IL stint
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said an MRI showed it to be a Grade 2 strain, and that while Byron Buxton won't need surgery, he'll likely be on the IL for more than just the 10 days.
Angels add catching depth, get Butera from Texas
The Los Angeles Angels boosted their depth at catcher, acquiring Drew Butera from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations on Friday.
Verlander making progress, throwing from 90 feet
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is doing well in his recovery from Tommy John surgery and says he still has unbridled passion for the game at 38.
Phillies getting Segura, Harper back in lineup
The Phillies got a boost with Jean Segura coming off the 10-day injured list and Bryce Harper returning from a sore left wrist.
Indians' Perez out months after finger surgery
Indians catcher Roberto Perez will be sidelined for months following surgery on a fractured right ring finger.
City manager? Bobby V in hometown mayor race
Bobby Valentine, who served as manager of the Rangers, Mets and Red Sox in addition to winning a Japan Series title and serving as AD at Sacred Heart University, is running for mayor in Stamford, Connecticut.
Inside the mysterious world of missing sports memorabilia
Some of the most treasured pieces of sports memorabilia are missing, can't be authenticated or... currently reside on the moon. A look at those mysterious historic items -- and what they'd be worth in a red-hot sports memorabilia market.
Giants' Robinson hitless in return to pro baseball
Drew Robinson returned to professional baseball on Thursday night, going hitless in his first game since surviving a suicide attempt and losing his right eye last year.
Touted Rockies prospect gets 80 games for PEDs
Colorado Rockies minor league third baseman Colton Welker tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance and was suspended 80 games by the commissioner's office Thursday.
Angels GM: Move to cut Pujols helps both sides
The Angels designated Albert Pujols for assignment Thursday, with GM Perry Minasian saying that Pujols "not getting any playing time would not do him any good or the team any good."
Rockies minor leaguer gets 80-game drug ban
Colorado Rockies minor league third baseman Colton Welker tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance and was suspended 80 games by the commissioner's office Thursday.
Altuve's birthday HR answers boos, lifts Astros
Jose Altuve responded to jeering fans by marking his 31st birthday with a go-ahead, three-run homer off Chad Green in the eighth inning, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Angels to cut Pujols, 'honored' he wore jersey
The Angels designated Albert Pujols for assignment Thursday, cutting ties with the slugger who signed a 10-year, $240 million contract with the franchise in 2011.
'Frustrated' Springer likely out more than 10 days
George Springer, who returned to the IL on Wednesday after aggravating his strained right quadriceps, is "frustrated," GM Ross Atkins said, and likely will be out longer than 10 days.
Mets delay Carrasco's return until late May
The New York Mets have shifted pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the 60-day injured list, pushing his potential season debut until late May at the earliest.
Former All-Star catcher, manager Crandall dies
Del Crandall, a star catcher who played on two Milwaukee Braves teams that reached the World Series in the 1950s before managing the Brewers and Mariners, has died. He was 91.