May 111904 - Cy Young’s 23-inning no-hit string ended. The streak included two innings on April 25, six on April 30, a perfect game against the Philadelphia A’s on May 5, and six innings today.1919 - Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators pitched 12 scoreless innings in a duel with Jack Quinn of the New York Yankees at the Polo Grounds. The Big Train allowed only two hits and retired 28 batters in a row. Future football star George Halas, batting leadoff for the Yankees, went 0-for-5, striking out twice.1919 - Hod Eller of the Cincinnati Reds pitched a no-hitter to beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-0. Eller struck out eight and walked three.1923 - Setting several Pacific Coast League records, Pete Schneider of Vernon hit five homers and a double to knock in 14 runs in a 35-11 romp over Salt Lake City.1955 - Ernie Banks’ grand slam - the first of five on the year - led the Chicago Cubs to a 10-8 victory that snapped the Brooklyn Dodgers’ 11-game winning streak.1963 - Sandy Koufax pitched... [More]

May 91901 — Earl Moore of the Cleveland Indians pitched nine hitless innings against the Chicago White Sox before giving up two hits in the 10th to lose 4-2.1937 — Ernie Lombardi of the Cincinnati Reds went 6-for-6 in a 21-10 rout of the Phillies in Philadelphia.1961 — Jim Gentile of the Baltimore Orioles hit consecutive grand slams in the first and second innings of a 13-5 rout of Minnesota.1973 — Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds hit three home runs off Philadelphia’s Steve Carlton for the second time in his career, in a 9-7 victory. Bench drove in seven runs.1984 — The Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers battled for eight hours and six minutes in the longest game ever. After playing 17 innings the previous day, the teams met again before a regularly scheduled game, making the total 34 innings for two days. Harold Baines homered off Chuck Porter with one out in the bottom of the 25th for a 7-6 victory. Tom Seaver won both games for the White Sox.1987 — Baltimore’s Eddie Murray became... [More]

The Baltimore Orioles assigned Paul Janish and David Washington to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday after both infielders cleared waivers.Janish had been designated for assignment on Saturday when right-hander Chris Tillman was reinstated from the paternity list. Washington was designated for assignment on Thursday to clear a roster spot for the recall of second baseman Johnny Giavotella.In 14 games with Baltimore this season, Janish was 2-for-26 with three RBIs. He was hitless in his last 12 at-bats.Washington appeared in three games with the Orioles, going 0-for-6 with five strikeouts.

Out since April 20, Madison Bumgarner is ready to get rolling with the San Francisco Giants and will start Saturday against the San Diego Padres.The left-hander threw 86 pitches in Class A San Jose for the Giants on Monday and will be activated after the All-Star break.With the Giants on a road trip in Colorado in April, Bumgarner was injured during an off-day in Denver. Bumgarner injured the shoulder and his ribs in a dirt bike accident.The 2014 World Series hero had never previously been on the disabled list during his eight-plus major league seasons. Bumgarner, 27, is 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA this season.--Unable to replicate his success at the plate from last season, Chris Carter is a free agent once more after the New York Yankees released the slumping first baseman.Carter, 30, hit eight home runs and drove in 26 runs while hitting .201 and striking out 76 times in 62 games with the Yankees this season. He slugged a National League-leading 41 homers with 94 RBIs in 160 games for the Milwaukee... [More]

INF Paul Janish was assigned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday after clearing waivers. In 14 games with Baltimore this season, Janish was 2-for-26 with three RBIs. He was hitless in his last 12 at-bats.

SS Paul Janish was designated for assignment on Saturday with RHP Chris Tillman coming back from the paternity list. Janish hit .077 in 14 games for Baltimore. Manager Buck Showalter said he's hopeful Janish clears waivers and agrees to join Triple-A Norfolk.

INF Paul Janish had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk Monday to replace SS J.J. Hardy (right wrist fracture). Janish got into the game in the eighth inning when the Indians already had taken an 11-0 lead and went 0-for-1.

IF Paul Janish cleared waivers Wednesday. The Orioles then outrighted him to Triple-A Norfolk after he'd been designated for assignment Tuesday.

INF Paul Janish was designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Janish, 34, appeared in three games with the Orioles this season, going 0-for-5 at the plate with a strikeout.

INF Paul Janish was designated for assignment Tuesday. Baltimore manager Buck Showalter is hopeful Janish clears waivers and stays in the organization. Janish went hitless in five at-bats this year with the Orioles. "Just trying to put our best foot forward," Showalter said. "Not that Paul wasn't. Just had some people who really thought Ruben would be a good addition."

INF Paul Janish had his contract purchased Sunday from Triple-A Norfolk. It was the first call up this season for Janish, who got the start at shortstop. Janish went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. He was replaced by J.J. Hardy in the eighth inning.

INF Paul Janish had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk. In 14 games with the Orioles, he is batted .194 (6-for-31) with a double and three runs scored. Janish also batted .248 with eight doubles, 26 runs scored, and 18 RBI in 76 games with the Tides. He committed just two errors in 297 total chances.

INF Paul Janish had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk.

SS Paul Janish joined the Orioles in Boston on Wednesday, but wasn't expected to be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk until Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Janish, batting .194 (6-for-31) in 14 games, hasn't played in the majors since June 20.

IF Paul Janish was outrighted toTriple-A Norfolk. Janish will have three days to decide if he'll take the assignment. If not, he becomes a free agent.

INF Paul Janish was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. He has three days to decide whether or not to take the assignment. If he refuses, he becomes a free agent. Janish had a .194 average in 14 games with the Orioles this season.

INF Paul Janish made his seventh start of the season at third base on Saturday and singled in his first at-bat. He was 1-for-3 before INF Pedro Alvarez batted for him the ninth inning of the 11-6 loss to the Blue Jays.

INF Paul Janish made his second start Tuesday against the Mariners since his contract was selected by the Orioles on May 7. It was also the first time he played third base since 2013. He went 0-for-3 and played effective defense.

INF Paul Janish was activated from Triple-A Norfolk prior to the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Oakland. Janish arrived from his hometown of Houston following the birth of his daughter. Janish started at shortstop for the first game to give Manny Machado a rest at that spot to move back to 3B. "[Manny] could handle it, but we have Paul here," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. Janish went 0 for 4.

Janish is in the lineup Tuesday against the Royals, batting ninth as the Orioles' shortstop.

Janish was recalled to fill the Orioles' hole at shortstop after J.J Hardy landed on the disabled list Sunday. His defensive prowess could earn him some starts at shortstop in Hardy's absence, but his light bat and spot in the order don't give much of a short-term boost in value from a fantasy standpoint.