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Follow live: Wacha throwing no-hitter through seven
Michael Wacha allowed a single to Colin Moran in the top of the ninth to break up his no-hit bid.
Nats' Hellickson leaves with injury in 1st inning
Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson left his start for the Nationals on Sunday in the first inning with an apparent hamstring injury.
Braves' Gohara back after emotional trip home
Luiz Gohara is back with the Braves, who activated him from the bereavement list following his return to Brazil, where he was visiting his mother, who recently had heart surgery.
Olney: The time is right for dynasty-minded Astros to be all-in
Ken Giles is Houston's closer, but he lost the job last October and the Astros' bid to win multiple titles might demand they make every upgrade.
Cubs win despite MLB-season-high 24 strikeouts
The Cubs struck out an MLB-season-high 24 times Saturday against the Mets -- Chicago's second 20-strikeout game of 2018 -- yet came away with the win in extra innings.
Ex-Pirates pitcher, longtime O's scout Kison dies
Former pitcher Bruce Kison, who helped the Pittsburgh Pirates to two World Series titles in 1971 and 1979 before going on to a long career as a major league scout, died Saturday at the age of 68.
Cosell's grandson debuts as Mets' PA announcer
Colin Cosell, the grandson of legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell, made a smooth debut Saturday night as a public address announcer for the New York Mets, a job he'll share this season with Marysol Castro.
Max Scherzer's surprise single, mad dash beat Braves
The Nationals' ace wasn't scheduled for their key series in Atlanta, but his pinch hit set up a win in extras.
Scherzer's pinch-hit single in 14th sparks Nats
Nationals ace Max Scherzer singled as a pinch hitter in the 14th inning and scored the tiebreaking run on Wilmer Difo's triple, sparking the Washington Nationals to a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.
Reds place struggling starter Bailey on DL
The Reds placed right-hander Homer Bailey on the 10-day disabled list with right knee inflammation and reinstated right-hander Austin Brice from the DL.
Debilitated Dodgers claim Conlon from Mets
The Dodgers, without starters Clayton Kershaw, Rich Hill and Kenta Maeda, have claimed P.J. Conlon from the Mets.
Giants slugger Belt has appendix removed
Giants first baseman Brandon Belt underwent an appendectomy Friday night after leaving that day's game early.
Perez joining Indians' beleaguered bullpen
The Indians' bullpen, worst in the majors with a 6.01 ERA, will add the services of veteran lefty Oliver Perez.
Pedroia goes back on DL with knee inflammation
Dustin Pedroia, who has played in just three games for the Red Sox after having knee surgery in October, has been put back on the DL.
Wild ending: Tigers' 'Rally Goose' set free
The 'Rally Goose' that flew into a scoreboard at Comerica Park and crashed into the seats below during a Tigers game has been set free into the wild.
Odor spikes Simmons on slide; tempers flare
A hard slide by Rougned Odor versus the Angels resulted in the benches clearing, a "nasty gash" for Andrelton Simmons and differing views.
Is Folty becoming the ace the Baby Braves need?
You probably can't pronounce Mike Foltynewicz's last name. But if the Atlanta starter keeps pitching like he did in outdueling Stephen Strasburg, he could become a household name.
Draft trends: Hotbeds, two-sport stars and MLB bloodlines
With the MLB draft only two days away, we examine who is producing the most talent (hello, SEC), football-baseball decisions and names that might ring a bell.
Bumgarner's '18 debut set for Tuesday vs. Arizona
Sidelined since suffering a broken pinkie on his pitching hand during spring training, San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner is set to make his first major league start of the season on Tuesday against Arizona.
How baseball's best pinch hitter delivers off the bench
When the game is close and late, the Cubs have a secret weapon: pinch hitter extraordinaire Tommy La Stella. Here's what allows him to shine with the game on the line.