Topic: Pittsburgh Pirates

Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon threw a no-hitter and came close to perfection Wednesday night in his team's 8-0 win over the Cleveland Indians.

Veteran outfielder Wil Myers swung once, but hit the baseball twice to connect for an RBI single during a San Diego Padres win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Right-hander Joe Musgrove has tossed the first no-hitter in the 53-year history of the San Diego Padres.

The 85th Masters headlines weekend sports action, but plenty of other elite athletes perform as part of national broadcasts Friday through Sunday. NASCAR, MLB, NHL and NBA seasons also continue through the weekend.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos has been suspended for two games and fined for "aggressive actions," which led to a benches-clearing scuffle during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, MLB announced Monday

Josh Bell and Francisco Lindor were among several MLB All-Stars to debut in new uniforms this week at spring training, injecting optimism and excitement to teams and fans.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini, who missed the entire 2020 season because of Stage 3 colon cancer, received a standing ovation Sunday during his first live at-bat of spring training.

Spencer Torkelson, the No. 1 pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, will miss several spring training games because he cut his right index finger with a makeshift can opener.

MLB's Grapefruit League teams are expected to be placed in separate "pods" in Florida as a COVID-19 safety precaution.

Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer, the 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner, has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.