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Enjoy them while you can -- no-hitters are going extinct
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
Take a look inside the facts and figures of the lefty's first no-no.
Just called up, Cubs' Bote doubles in 1st bat
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
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'
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
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'
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.