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Enjoy them while you can -- no-hitters are going extinct

TEst 4 April 22, 2018 - 10:07pm
While no-hit bid alerts blow up our phones almost on a nightly basis, completing the job -- as Sean Manaea just did -- will become rarer and rarer.

Farquhar had surgery to treat swelling of brain

TEst 4 April 22, 2018 - 6:45pm
White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar was in critical but stable condition Sunday, a day after undergoing surgery to relieve swelling on his brain after suffering a brain hemorrhage while in the dugout during a game.

Giants' Belt sets MLB record with 21-pitch AB

TEst 4 April 22, 2018 - 3:43pm
Brandon Belt of the Giants saw 21 pitches in an epic plate appearance against Angels rookie right-hander Jaime Barria in the first inning Sunday, the most pitches seen in an at-bat in Major League Baseball history.

Shaky Darvish still seeking answers to woes

TEst 4 April 22, 2018 - 2:40pm
A day after another poor finish to a Yu Darvish outing, the Chicago Cubs -- including Darvish -- are searching for answers.

Ohtani throws; set to bat cleanup for 1st time

TEst 4 April 22, 2018 - 1:41pm
Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session Sunday and Angels manager Mike Scioscia was to announce later when the Japanese two-way sensation will make hsi next start. Ohtani is batting cleanup for the first time on Sunday.

Cubs' Bryant hit in head by pitch, exits game

TEst 4 April 22, 2018 - 1:32pm
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was helped off the field Sunday in Colorado after getting hit in the head by a fastball from Rockies pitcher German Marquez in the first inning.

Braves rainout sets early season PPD record

TEst 4 April 22, 2018 - 1:25pm
The final game of the four-game series between the Mets and Braves in Atlanta was postponed because of rain on Sunday, setting a record for weather-related postponements through April, according to the AP.

Rockies OF Gonzalez to DL; Parra begins ban

TEst 4 April 22, 2018 - 11:21am
The Rockies placed outfielder Carlos Gonzalez on the disabled list with a hamstring injury and optioned outfielder Mike Tauchman to Triple-A. Outfielders David Dahl and Noel Cuevas were recalled in corresponding moves.

Cards put Wainwright on DL with elbow injury

TEst 4 April 22, 2018 - 10:54am
The Cardinals placed Adam Wainwright on the disabled list Sunday with right elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander John Brebbia from Triple-A.

Marlins tanking? Jeter rejects losing mindset

TEst 4 April 22, 2018 - 8:42am
Marlins CEO Derek Jeter said his team is "trying to win ballgames every day" and believes the mindset that they are tanking is off-base.

Has baseball's pine tar problem gotten worse?

TEst 4 April 22, 2018 - 7:10am
Almost four years after Michael Pineda was caught in the act, there are questions about how much pitchers are getting a sticky assist without penalty.

So far, Yu Darvish meltdowns aren't a bug -- they're a feature

TEst 4 April 21, 2018 - 11:25pm
For the third time in four Cubs starts, Darvish didn't make it out of the fifth. Saturday's speed bump? Walking his Rockies counterpart.

Forget that one call; Sean Manaea deserves our full attention

TEst 4 April 21, 2018 - 10:58pm
On this there's no debate: Manaea shut down the red-hot Red Sox, outdueled Chris Sale and joined some Hall of Fame company with his no-hitter.

A's Manaea cools red-hot Red Sox with no-no

TEst 4 April 21, 2018 - 10:03pm
A's lefty Sean Manaea pitched the first no-hitter against Boston in 25 years, with an overturned call preserving the gem Saturday night in Oakland's 3-0 win over the sizzling Red Sox.

What you should know about Manaea's no-hitter

TEst 4 April 21, 2018 - 10:00pm
Take a look inside the facts and figures of the lefty's first no-no.

Just called up, Cubs' Bote doubles in 1st bat

TEst 4 April 21, 2018 - 9:40pm
Cubs rookie and Coloradan David Bote, called up earlier Saturday, doubled in his first major league at-bat at Coors Field.

Bullpen work to determine Ohtani's next start

TEst 4 April 21, 2018 - 6:54pm
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to throw a "full gorilla" bullpen session on Sunday that will give the Angels a better idea if the blister that forced him out of his last pitching start has healed.

No panic as Indians offense scuffles: 'We know we're good, and we're not pressing'

TEst 4 April 21, 2018 - 6:14pm
Pitching has kept the Indians over .500 as the offense sputters through April, but Jason Kipnis & Co. know they have a turnaround in them.

Reports: Yanks calling up top prospect Torres

TEst 4 April 21, 2018 - 5:08pm
The Yankees are calling up infielder Gleyber Torres, one of baseball's highest touted young prospects, according to multiple reports.

Harvey on bullpen move: 'Have to suck it up'

TEst 4 April 21, 2018 - 2:21pm
Matt Harvey, who was tagged Thursday night for six runs in six innings in a 12-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves, has been taken out of the New York Mets' starting rotation.

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