Curt Schilling defends his anti-transgender Facebook post: 'I didn't post that ugly looking picture' … Curt Schilling found himself at the center of yet another controversy Tuesday, and yet, he didn't stop talking.  —  Schilling published a blog post, calling the latest outrage “hilarious.”

Diamondbacks hoping Shelby Miller has fixed mechanics … SAN FRANCISCO - The Diamondbacks were encouraged by the way Shelby Miller threw the ball on Saturday in San Diego.  They just want to make sure he doesn't hurt himself again while doing it.  —  On two separate pitches in the second inning …

Despite setback, Cubs confident they can play better than their 11-4 mark  —  Photos from the game at Busch Stadium.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Though the Cubs missed an opportunity Wednesday to further establish their newfound success against the Cardinals, it did little to dampen …

Arrieta in the Ninth  —  Jake Arrieta takes a no-hitter and a 16-0 Cubs lead over the Reds into the ninth inning.  The Reds are scheduled to send up Scott Schebler, the pitcher's slot, and Zack Cozart.  —  Arrieta threw a no-hitter last year on Aug. 30th at the Dodgers.

No Relief for Yankees as Back-to-Back Homers Sting Chasen Shreve  —  Chasen Shreve had been almost flawless in his first six relief appearances for the Yankees, allowing only three hits and no runs while providing a formidable bridge to Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller in the eighth and ninth innings.

Rehab stint goes well for Reds' Homer Bailey  —  LOUISVILLE — Homer Bailey has said it's been easy to be patient with his return from Tommy John surgery, because he knows he's not quite ready to go out and pitch in the big leagues, but he is following a well-worn path in return from the surgery.

Cubs' Jason Hammel harnesses Cardinals' offense  —  Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel reacts to his hitting and pitching in the 2-1 win over the Cardinals.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jason Hammel thought he didn't pitch as well Tuesday night as his line indicated.

Manfred: Players make own unwritten rules on exuberance  —  NEW YORK (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says players make their own unwritten rules on what emotion is acceptable to show on the field.  —  Hall of Famer Goose Gossage, a New York Yankees spring training instructor …

Graham Elementary to reopen Friday after bat infestation  —  TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) — UPDATE: Graham Elementary School will reopen Friday after a foul smell that came from a bat infestation.  —  According to the superintendent for Talladega City Schools, health officials have tested and monitored the air …

In Extras for the First Time This Season, the Mets' Bullpen Falters  —  It took 14 games for the Mets to encounter extra innings this season and when they did, on Wednesday night, the result was not a happy one.  They lost, 5-4, in Philadelphia, with reliever Hansel Robles surrendering …

Didi Gregorius has rough night in Yankees' loss to Athletics  —  Didi Gregorius' night was filled with ups and downs Tuesday.  —  A pair of spectacular plays he made at shortstop behind Chasen Shreve in the seventh inning accounted for the good, but the bad may have very well cost the Yankees the game.