Homer Bailey threw the seventh and final no-hitter that matched a Major League Baseball record in 2012, and he just threw the first one in 2013. This time, it means some free pizza.
Today’s MLB starting lineups: July 2
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Locke scratched from start against Phillies
The Pirates scratched Jeff Locke from his start against the Phillies on Tuesday at PNC Park and recalled Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his place.
Orioles get Feldman in trade with Cubs
The Orioles upgraded their rotation Tuesday, acquiring starter Scott Feldman in a trade with the Cubs. Baltimore also added catcher Steve Clevenger in exchange for right-handers Jake Arrieta and Pedro Strop and $338,100 in international signing slot bonuses.
Dodgers swap Guerrier to Cubs for Marmol
The Dodgers continued their bullpen makeover Tuesday in a trade of outcast relievers, acquiring Cubs former closer Carlos Marmol for Matt Guerrier in a deal that also includes a swap of draft picks and financial considerations.
White Sox sign powerful Dominican outfielder
The White Sox signed 16-year-old Dominican Republic outfielder Micker Adolfo Zapata, the No. 2-ranked player on MLB.com’s list of Top International Prospects.
Cubs, top Venezuelan Torres agree to deal
With the Majors’ second-largest bonus pool, the Cubs were expected to be among the most active teams on the international market. They made their first big splash Tuesday afternoon, agreeing to terms with Venezuelan shortstop Gleyber Torres.
It’s a fight to the finish to win spots in NL outfield
In a race involving millions of votes, the decision for two of the coveted three spots in the All-Star Game starting outfield for the National League might be coming down to a difference of hundreds.
Red Sox make pair of international signings
The Red Sox agreed to terms with third baseman Rafael Devers, MLB.com’s No. 6 international prospect, for an estimated $1.5 million, and with lefty Emmanuel DeJesus, ranked No. 24, for $780,000, a baseball source confirmed to MLB.com.
Royals ink Italian shortstop Gasparini for $1.3M
The Royals landed perhaps one of the best European prospects on Tuesday, signing Italian shortstop Marten Gasparini to a $1.3 million deal.
Miller Park gets its first ‘Bucks’ contestants
Kyle Bacon, Joel Albrecht and brothers Sam and Nathan Rodebaugh are not only the first Miller Park contestants on “Bucks on the Pond” — they are also first to use social media to get themselves onto the show for a chance to win real cash money.
Fan walking across UK to spread game to kids in Brazil
Seattle native Will Perry is walking 192 miles across the United Kingdom to raise money for baseball in Brazil through a philanthropic organization called Pitch in For Baseball, the central organization for the collection and redistribution of new and gently used youth baseball and softball equipment to underserved communities around the world.
New Interleague slate brings clubs to new territory
Shortly after 7 p.m. PT on Tuesday night, a little bit of Interleague history will be made at Angel Stadium and O.co Coliseum. If the matchups on those fields — Cardinals at Angels, Cubs at A’s — don’t look familiar, it’s because they’ve never happened. The Angels have never played host to the Cardinals in Anaheim, and the A’s have never welcomed the Cubs to Oakland.
Mets rally in ninth, win on Brown’s hit in 13th
Offensively frustrated for so much of the night, the Mets found a way to scratch out a 5-4 win over the D-backs on Andrew Brown’s two-run, walk-off single in the 13th inning at Citi Field.
Rays overpower Astros on mound, with bats
Matt Moore tossed seven sharp innings of two-hit ball, and the Rays provided plenty of support, ripping 17 hits in a 12-0 victory Monday night in Houston. Ryan Roberts (two home runs) and Sean Rodriguez (four hits) each posted three RBIs to lead the offense.
Cano-led offense hangs 10, leaves Twins in wake
The Yankees ended their five-game losing streak in a big way, with Robinson Cano’s two homers leading an attack that reach double digits for the first time in nearly two months, in a 10-4 win over the Twins on Monday night.
Pettitte passes Ford in Yankees record book
With his 1,958th strikeout in a Yankees uniform, Andy Pettitte passed Hall of Famer and fellow left-hander Whitey Ford for the most in franchise history.