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If Corey Kluber is back to his old self after Wednesday's no-no, New York might fulfill its lofty expectations.

Corey Kluber struck out nine in the Yankees' 2-0 win over the Rangers on Wednesday. He threw 101 pitches in the team's first no-hitter since 1999.

Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and went 4-for-4 in his first game back after testing positive for COVID-19, and the Padres beat the Rockies 3-0 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

An unidentified Nationals player who is vaccinated and asymptomatic has tested positive for COVID-19, manager Dave Martinez said.

Gleyber Torres, fully vaccinated and off the COVID-19 injured list after missing six games, was cleared to return Wednesday and inserted into the New York Yankees' lineup vs. the Texas Rangers.

The Mets added RHP Taijuan Walker to the 10-day injured list because of tightness in his left side.

Star Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. made an immediate impact in his return to the lineup on Wednesday after his positive test for COVID-19 last week.

Chris Davis, who has not played since the Orioles' first spring training game in February, had surgery on his left hip and will miss the 2021 season.

Seeking some depth at the catching position, the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday acquired Kevan Smith, 32, from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa has made it clear that he doesn't agree with some of his players' viewpoints regarding "respect for the game of baseball," but he also doesn't believe there's a rift in his clubhouse.

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is off the injured list following his positive test for COVID-19 last week, while first baseman Eric Hosmer, who was on the IL due to contact tracing, was also activated.

Pitchers are chasing K's. Hitters are OK striking out. So what's the big deal? It's destroying the sport.

From rising strikeout totals and unwritten rules debates to connecting with a new generation of fans and a looming labor battle, baseball is at a crossroads.

Detroit's Spencer Turnbull dominated the Mariners' offense Tuesday night for the fifth no-hitter of the MLB season.

Rougned Odor was in the starting lineup and had two hits in Tuesday's game against the Rangers. Meanwhile, shortstop Gleyber Torres is expected to be activated Wednesday.

Angels star outfielder Mike Trout is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a Grade 2 strain of his right calf. Trout, who described feeling a "pop," said he initially feared he might have ruptured his Achilles tendon.

Up 3-0 in the count late in a blowout victory over Minnesota Monday, Chicago designated hitter Yermin Mercedes hit a home run, much to the dismay of White Sox manager Tony La Russa, who felt it was uncalled for and something that "will not happen again."

Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar has multiple nasal fractures after being hit in the face by a fastball Monday, but he was on hand at the ballpark Tuesday to deliver the lineup card and told reporters he feels "as close to normal as possible."

Rougned Odor was in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, and shortstop Gleyber Torres is expected to be activated Wednesday.

After battling cancer, former Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Rennie Stennett died Tuesday at 72. Stennett helped the Pirates win the 1979 World Series and was part of the first all-Black lineup in MLB history.