Cincinnati Reds allow no hits and still lose to the Pittsburgh Pirates — only the 6th time since 1901 that has happened  —  PITTSBURGH — Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene and reliever Art Warren combined to allow zero hits in a complete game, but it didn't count as a no-hitter …

With his future with Red Sox uncertain, Xander Bogaerts is just trying to live in the moment  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Xander Bogaerts is on track to break the record for most starts by a Red Sox shortstop sometime in early June.  —  Everett Scott, who helped the Sox win three World Series …

Orioles get swept as offense strikes out season-high 16 times in 5-1 loss to Tigers: 'We're going to get through this'  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 7  —  DETROIT — In what might be a move most emblematic of how lackluster the Orioles offense performed against the Tigers this weekend …

The Loneliest Team in Baseball  —  With the Oakland Athletics having gutted their roster and flirted with Las Vegas, their once loyal fans appear to be in revolt.  —  OAKLAND — One quiet night earlier this month, fewer than 3,000 fans went to an Oakland Athletics game.

Boston Red Sox Injuries  —  Wacha (intercostal irritation) will throw a simulated game Monday and is expected to return late next week, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.  —  Status Day-to-day  —  Mayer continues to deal with right wrist soreness and will miss …

Mark Melancon's status as Diamondbacks' main closer being assessed  —  The Diamondbacks did not use closer Mark Melancon in a tie game Sunday, because as manager Torey Lovullo explained, he was not available having worked three of the last four games.  —  In two of those, Melancon had entered in a tie game.

Albert Pujols makes first pitching appearance of his career, closes out St. Louis Cardinals' rout of San Francisco Giants  —  ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols had an absolute blast.  And not at the plate this time, either.  —  The longtime slugger made his first career pitching appearance Sunday night …

Drew Brees done at NBC after one season as NFL analyst  —  One and done.  —  Legendary NFL quarterback Drew Brees will not return to NBC after just one season as a studio and game analyst, according to sources.  —  The decision seemed mutual as Brees preferred doing games over the …

The Third Baseman's Gambit  —  Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres is the hottest hitter in baseball, and he is coming for your Queen.  —  SAN DIEGO — The pawns are lined up and the gleaming white knight stands ready to attack.  The game will resume, again, as soon as the hitters' meeting …