Beer and sandwiches for life — Joe Musgrove's no-hitter for his hometown San Diego Padres was life-changing  —  LOS ANGELES — Joe Musgrove has been promised free beer for life by a local establishment, San Diego's Ballast Point Brewing, so that's no empty promise.

Troy Vincent Talks Deshaun Watson, New Number Rules, Officiating, & More!  —  Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the NFL Troy Vincent joins Up On Game with LaVar Arrington, TJ Houshmandzadeh, and Plaxico Burress!  Vincent gives deep insight on some of the biggest rule changes …

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve doing well after positive COVID-19 test  —  HOUSTON — Astros second baseman Jose Altuve said Saturday that he tested positive for COVID-19 but he never felt bad and hopes to return to the lineup soon.  —  “I felt really good all the way through, and I feel really good right now,” Altuve said Saturday.

Carlos Carrasco set to return in two weeks, Noah Syndergaard faces live hitters  —  The Mets expect Carlos Carrasco (right hamstring tear) to come off the injured list and join the Mets rotation by the second of week of May, manager Luis Rojas said on Saturday.

Former Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke dies following car accident in Winnetka/Chatsworth area  —  Clarke was reportedly working out with former Sierra Canyon High standout BJ Boston, who was not in the car, before the crash.  —  Terrence Clarke, a freshman guard for Kentucky this past season …

Marcus Stroman has first stumble of year in loss to Nationals  —  After three straight solid starts to begin the year, Marcus Stroman faltered on Saturday against the Nationals, resulting in his first loss of the season.  —  Stroman (3-1, 2.25 ERA) allowed five runs, four earned …

Mets' Jacob deGrom throws incredible complete game, shuts out Nationals  —  Jacob deGrom gives the Mets everything they need.  And then he gives them some more.  —  The Mets came home to Citi Field on Friday trying to snap a three-game losing streak, and hoping deGrom could set them on a better path.

Cardinals set to expand rotation with rookie Oviedo, prove six can be their serious number … If he didn't coin the phrase years ago Mike Maddux certainly popularized it this spring as the Cardinals budgeted how they were going to manage their rotation coming back from 2020's abbreviated schedule and radically reduced workloads.

Ducks' Jakob Silfverberg undergoes season-ending hip surgery  —  Right wing expected to be sidelined for between 4-6 months, which means he might miss the start of training camp  —  Jakob Silfverberg underwent season-ending hip surgery, the Ducks said Friday.

Don't be fooled by Kim Ng's hiring.  Women in baseball say MLB has a long way to go  —  WHEN KIM NG was hired by the Miami Marlins as their general manager this past MLB offseason, she received ringing endorsements from Michelle Obama, Sharon Robinson and Billie Jean King.

Mets get swept by Cubs after walk-off loss in extra innings  —  CHICAGO — The Mets spoiled their extra-inning gift and were swept by the Cubs after a 4-3 walk-off loss in the series finale on Thursday night.  —  Edwin Diaz shut down the Cubs in the bottom of the ninth …

Trade Scherzer?  Max may be ‘popular name’  —  Nats ace could have similar effect as Verlander deal in '17  —  Could Max Scherzer be the next Justin Verlander?  —  No, we're not talking about their careers; both pitchers have already established themselves as future Hall of Famers …