Apparently 500 home runs and 3,000 hits weren’t enough for Rafael Palmeiro. The 54-year-old slugger, who spent most of his major-league career with the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles, has signed a new contract with an independent minor-league club, the Cleburne Railroaders.
James Paxton of the Seattle Mariners became the first Canadian to pitch a no-hitter in his home country, shutting down the Blue Jays 5-0 Tuesday night.
The Nationals begin a series on Monday night in San Diego against the Padres. Here are three things to look for as the Nationals make their second west coast trip in less than two weeks:
Washington is the only city with at least three major pro teams to fail to reach at least one playoff semifinals since 1998. If the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins one more time, they’ll render this list a relic of history.
With the Phillies using just two outfielders and five infielders, Wilmer Difo drilled a line drive to straightaway center field where no one was standing for a bases-loaded RBI single that gave the Nationals a 5-4 win.
Max Scherzer struck out 15 in only 6 1/3 innings, and the Washington Nationals then rallied for two runs in the ninth to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Sunday.
Rafael Palmeiro says he has agreed to play with his son for the independent Cleburne Railroaders at age 53.
Colin Moran hit a key two-run double, Jordy Mercer also had two RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates cleaned up in interleague play once again, beating the lowly Chicago White Sox 10-6 on Tuesday night.
A look at what's happening around the majors Wednesday:
Jon Gray continued Colorado's strong stretch of starts with seven scoreless innings, and the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win.
Victor Martinez and Jeimer Candelario homered in the first inning and the Detroit Tigers held off the Texas Rangers 7-4 Tuesday night, spoiling Adrian Beltre's three-hit game in his return from an injury.
Kris Bryant showed he can help win games with his legs as well as his booming bat.
Pitcher Brent Suter hadn't hit a home run since high school.
As soon as Joe Kelly emerged from the bullpen, fired-up fans at Yankee Stadium let him have it.
Dylan Bundy had a difficult time on the mound and an easy explanation for his horrid, record-setting performance.
Ronald Acuna Jr. added another feat to his sensational rookie season.
Once he got ahead, Aaron Nola had an easy time finishing off hitters.
Still wearing his Reds socks, catcher Devin Mesoraco headed for the other clubhouse shortly before the first pitch, giving the Mets someone to help at their neediest position.
Seattle Mariners' James Paxton no-hits Toronto Blue Jays to become first Canadian to accomplish the feat in home country.
James Paxton of the Seattle Mariners is pitching a no-hitter through eight innings against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Milwaukee Brewers starter Wade Miley has left a game against the Cleveland Indians with one out in the first inning due to strained right oblique.
The Kansas City Royals have taken a 10-run, first-inning lead over the Baltimore Orioles after hitting four homers before making an out.
The Colorado Rockies have reinstated second baseman DJ LeMahieu from the 10-day disabled list and optioned infielder Pat Valaika to Triple-A Albuquerque.
The Chicago Cubs have placed right fielder Jason Heyward on the seven-day concussion disabled list and recalled right-hander Jen-Ho Tseng from Triple-A Iowa to start Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins.
