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 …

Royals continue to defy projections  —  In other words, computers can do everything, right?  Well, except for one thing, that is: They just can't figure out the Kansas City Royals.  —  This is a story about computers and the world's most unprojectable baseball team.

Allen: Despite loss, Tribe rally will pay off  —  CLEVELAND — An intentional walk was never part of the discussion.  When Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway headed to the mound to chat with Cody Allen, it was simply to give the closer a few extra seconds to catch his breath before facing Robinson Cano.

Trout Homers, Reaches 4 Times as Angels Beat White Sox 3-2  —  Mike Trout hit a two-run homer and reached base four times, helping back Jered Weaver as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 Thursday to close a 10-game trip.  —  Melky Cabrera's solo homer in the seventh …

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.

Rays Upend Red Sox; Diamondbacks Sweep Giants  —  Evan Longoria and Curt Casali homered off David Price, and the Tampa Bay Rays chased Price, an ex-teammate, in the fourth inning to beat the Red Sox, 12-8, on Thursday in Boston.  —  The Rays gave up five runs in the first inning but scored six in the fourth to take a three-run lead.

After two minor-league rehabilitation starts, Gray is pain free  —  The Denver Post  —  Jon Gray (55) of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning during a National League game at Coors Field.  The Colorado Rockies hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, September 21, 2015.

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.

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.

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 …

AL East Notes: Donaldson, Smith, Machado, Orioles  —  Josh Donaldson's incredible 2015 season earned him American League MVP honors and made him a household name, but ESPN's Jerry Crasnick profiles the Blue Jays third baseman and the level of preparation that made it possible for him to reach those heights.