Braves throw no-hitter against Astros, settle for tie If it happened during the regular season, the Atlanta Braves not winning against the Houston Astros on Sunday would have been among the most unusual failures in baseball history. As it stands, even in spring training, it's both unique and remarkable to consider that nine different Braves pitchers combined to throw 10 innings of no-hit … [Read more...]

Watch USSOCOM Parachute Team drop into Rays spring game Your browser does not support iframes. Running on the field in front of a packed stadium for the first time after a long winter is an exhilarating moment even for the most-seasoned players. However, we're guessing that feeling pales in comparison to the exhilaration felt by the USSOCOM Parachute Team as they descended into Charlotte … [Read more...]

Minor league team to wear ugliest jersey in baseball, on purpose Sometimes a good fashion idea loses its appeal once its manufactured. Other times, it was never a good idea to begin with. Either way, when a fashion statement misses the intended mark, it's an awkward and unfortunate moment for the person or group of people — like say, a minor league baseball team — who have invested in it or … [Read more...]

Cliff Lee temporarily shut down with elbow discomfort Last spring it felt like we woke up to concerning news about pitchers' elbow's every day. Unfortunately, this spring is starting to feel the same way already. After learning on Saturday that Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish is dealing with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow — which could mean Tommy John surgery — the … [Read more...]

Jonathan Papelbon on Phillies outlook: 'I feel like we're going to contend' Whenever Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon speaks, it's probably worth listening just for moments like Saturday. Following an impressive outing against a Toronto Blue Jays team he's been linked to all offseason in trade rumors, Papelbon was asked all of the questions you would expect following a … [Read more...]

Phillies lefty Lee dealing with elbow discomfort Cardinals' Pete Kozma draws start at second base Sundayby R.J. White | CBSSports.com (11:56 am ET) Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma is starting at second base in Sunday's spring game, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Kozma spent most of last season stashed in the minor leagues as a Plan B in case something happened to starting shortstop Jhonny … [Read more...]

Rays' Smyly (shoulder) to miss start of season? Report: Yankes have come closest to landing Phillies' Hamelsby R.J. White | CBSSports.com (9:55 am ET) The Yankees have come the closest of any team to landing Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels in trade discussions this offseason, the Boston Globe reports. The Yankees are reported to have offered a package of prospects that has given the Phillies a … [Read more...]