May 10 1909 — Pitching for Winchester in the Blue Grass League, Fred Toney worked 17 no-hit innings before winning 1-0 over Lexington. 1934 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees played five innings before removing himself from the game because of illness. By that time, he had two homers, two doubles and seven RBIs against the Chicago White Sox. 1944 — Cleveland’s Mel Harder became the 50th player to win 200 games as the Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4. 1946 — The Boston Red Sox take their 15th straight game, a 5-4 win over New York in front of a Friday Ladies’ Day crowd at Yankee Stadium of 64,183. Earl Johnson got the win with four innings of scoreless relief. Joe DiMaggio’s grand slam accounted for the Yankees’ scoring. 1962 — Minnesota’s Lenny Green and Vic Power hit back-to-back home runs off Cleveland’s Jim Perry to start the game. Cleveland came back to win 9-4. 1967 — Braves outfielder Hank Aaron hit an inside-the-park home run. It was the only one of his 755 homers which did... [More]

April 6 1972 — For the first time in history, the major leagues failed to open on schedule because of a player strike, which started on April 1. The traditional season opener between Houston and Cincinnati was canceled and a total of 86 games were lost before the strike was settled. 1973 — Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees became the first major league designated hitter. With the bases loaded in the first inning, he was walked by pitcher Luis Tiant, but the Red Sox won 15-5. 1973 — At the Oakland Coliseum, Tony Oliva became the first designated hitter to homer. The Twins DH hit a two-run shot in the first inning off of Catfish Hunter to Minnesota to an 8-3 win. 1974 — Due to renovations at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees’ home opener took place at Shea Stadium. It was their first home game outside Yankee Stadium since 1922. 1977 — The Seattle Mariners played their first regular-season game and lost 7-0 to the California Angels at the Kingdome. 1982 — A freak storm that brought subfreezing... [More]

April 61972 — For the first time in history, the major leagues failed to open on schedule because of a player strike, which started on April 1. The traditional season opener between Houston and Cincinnati was canceled and a total of 86 games were lost before the strike was settled.1973 — Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees became the first major league designated hitter. With the bases loaded in the first inning, he was walked by pitcher Luis Tiant, but the Red Sox won 15-5.1973 — At the Oakland Coliseum, Tony Oliva became the first designated hitter to homer. The Twins DH hit a two-run shot in the first inning off of Catfish Hunter to Minnesota to an 8-3 win.1974 — Due to renovations at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees’ home opener took place at Shea Stadium. It was their first home game outside Yankee Stadium since 1922.1977 — The Seattle Mariners played their first regular-season game and lost 7-0 to the California Angels at the Kingdome.1982 — A freak storm that brought subfreezing... [More]

April 61972 — For the first time in history, the major leagues failed to open on schedule because of a player strike, which started on April 1. The traditional season opener between Houston and Cincinnati was canceled and a total of 86 games were lost before the strike was settled.1973 — Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees became the first major league designated hitter. With the bases loaded in the first inning, he was walked by pitcher Luis Tiant, but the Red Sox won 15-5.1973 — At the Oakland Coliseum, Tony Oliva became the first designated hitter to homer. The Twins DH hit a two-run shot in the first inning off of Catfish Hunter to Minnesota to an 8-3 win.1974 — Due to renovations at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees' home opener took place at Shea Stadium. It was their first home game outside Yankee Stadium since 1922.1977 — The Seattle Mariners played their first regular-season game and lost 7-0 to the California Angels at the Kingdome.1982 — A freak storm that brought subfreezing... [More]

March 311961 — The Pacific Coast League's proposal to use a designated hitter for the pitcher was rejected by the Professional Baseball Rules Committee by a vote of 8-1.1968 — Seattle, the American League's second new team, announced its nickname — the Pilots.1995 — Major league baseball players end their strike when Federal judge Sonia Sotomayor of U.S. District Court in Manhattan rules against the owners in the labor dispute.1996 — The Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 in 12 innings in major league baseball's season opener, the first major league game played in March.1998 — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks looked like expansion teams in their first games. The Devil Rays fell behind 11-0 in an 11-6 loss to Detroit at Tropicana Field, and the Diamondbacks dropped a 9-2 decision to the Colorado Rockies at Bank One Ballpark. Milwaukee dropped a 2-1 decision at Atlanta in the Brewers' first game since becoming the only team to switch leagues this century.2003... [More]

RHP Colby Lewis allowed five hits, including two home runs, and five runs in two-plus innings Sunday and did not factor into the decision in the Blue Jays' 7-6 win in 10 innings that completed a three-game AL Division Series sweep of the Rangers. "He missed middle, he missed middle down," manager Jeff Banister said. "Seemed like the slider early was not as effective. He was missing with the slider and had to come in with the fastball."

RHP Colby Lewis will get the start in the must-win Game 3. Lewis was passed over for a start against Toronto in last year's playoff series but he's been the best postseason pitcher the Rangers have as he has a career 2.38 ERA. "We think he's healthy, feels good," Texas manager Jeff Banister said. "He's been stretched out long enough. He's experienced enough. Given the right-handed set of hitters that Toronto has he's one of our best options."

RHP Colby Lewis allowed four unearned runs in 6 1/3 innings and said he felt good about the outing. "I felt stronger as I kind of worked through the middle innings," he said. "Even there into the seventh I still felt like my stuff was sharp. I was still making pitches down in the zone. I didn't feel like I was fatigued in any form. I'm looking forward to the next one."

RHP Colby Lewis continued to struggle since coming off the disabled list earlier this month in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Lewis couldn't get out of the second inning, during which the A's did all their scoring on six hits. Lewis has now allowed 13 earned runs in 12 innings (9.75) in three starts since being reinstated from the DL.

RHP Colby Lewis took the loss Sunday as he struggled with his command. Lewis walked a season-high five batters, his most since Sept. 25, 2014. Lewis was charged with only two runs in his second start back since missing two months with a strained right lat. He knows he has to be sharper down the stretch than he was Sunday. "I've got to go out there, I'm on the big-league stage," Lewis said. "We've got a responsibility to do regardless of the situation. I didn't make the pitches when I need to. A leadoff walk in the sixth, and a couple of more. If I did my job, we're having a different conversation."

RHP Colby Lewis was activated from the disabled list and made his first start in nearly three months Sunday. Lewis allowed three home runs, seven hits, three runs and two walks in 5 1/3 innings, and took the loss in a 3-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels. The right-hander also collected five strikeouts and threw 86 pitches in his first start since June 21, when he strained his right latissimus dorsi muscle against the Cincinnati Reds and went on the disabled list. Lewis watched the end of his five-game winning streak on the road, a career best.

RHP Colby Lewis (6-1, 3.21 ERA) is scheduled to come off the disabled list to start Sunday. Lewis missed more than two months with a right lat strain. He will oppose Angels RHP Jered Weaver (10-11, 5.37) in the series finale. "The only expectation I have for Colby is to go out and pitch the game he is capable of pitching," manager Jeff Banister said.

RHP Colby Lewis is expected to be activated from the 60-day disabled list sometime this weekend, as he is scheduled to start the Sunday game against the Angels. Lewis hasn't pitched since June 21, when he took his first loss of the season and eventually landed on the disabled list with shoulder discomfort. Lewis was 6-1 with a 3.21 ERA over 15 starts before going on the DL.

RHP Colby Lewis moved his rehab assignment to short-season Class A Spokane on Monday, and he pitched five innings, allowing four runs on eight hits. Lewis has been out since June 25 due to a strained right lat.

RHP Colby Lewis will make another rehab start Monday for Class A Spokane. Lewis has been on the disabled list since June 25 with a strained right lat. This will be the third rehab start for Lewis, who has a 9.00 ERA in his first two outings.

RHP Colby Lewis, on the 60-day DL with a muscle strain, gave up five runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two over 3 1/3 innings for Double-A Frisco on Tuesday. The right-hander, who was 6-1 with a 3.21 ERA when he went down in June, was expected to rejoin the team next week.

RHP Colby Lewis hopes to be able to return to the Texas rotation Sept. 3. Lewis is slated to make a 65-pitch rehab start for either Double-A Frisco or Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. If all goes well, he could join the major league rotation after that start. Lewis has been on the disabled list since June 25 due to a strained right lat.

RHP Colby Lewis will make a rehab start Monday and hopes to rejoin the rotation on Sept. 3. Lewis has been on the disabled list since June 25 with a strained right lat.

RHP Colby Lewis threw 41 pitches in his second bullpen session Tuesday as he continues to mend from a strained right lat. Lewis has been in the disabled list since June 25. He is slated to throw live batting practice Friday and could start a rehab assignment if he doesn't have any issues.

RHP Colby Lewis appears on track to rejoin the rotation in the first week of September. A 40-pitch bullpen session is scheduled for Tuesday followed by a live batting practice when the Rangers visit Tampa Bay (Aug. 19-21). If all goes well, a rehab assignment in the minors is would be Aug. 24. The club is hopeful Lewis needs only two rehab starts before returning to the rotation. Lewis is on the 60-day disabled list.