The biggest news in the world of baseball Thursday was, of course, Cubs ace Jake Arrieta no-hitting the Reds (CHC 16, CIN 0) for his second career no-hitter. He threw one last August as well. Arrieta improved to 4-0 with a 0.87 ERA on the season.
Now here is a recap of the rest of the day's news from around the league.
ROSTER MOVES & TRANSACTIONS
Marlins: Designated LHP Chris Narveson for assignment, the team announced. RHP Jose Urena was called up in a corresponding move.
Pirates: Unconditionally released 1B Mike Morse. (MLB.com)
INJURY UPDATES
Angels: OF Daniel Nava (knee) has yet to resume baseball activities. (Orange County Register)
Athletics: Placed 3B Danny Valencia on the 15-day DL with a strained hamstring (MLB.com) ... RHP Henderson Alvarez (shoulder surgery) will make a Triple-A rehab start Monday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Diamondbacks: RHP Josh Collmenter (shoulder) will begin pitching in games next week. (MLB.com)
Orioles: LHP Brian Matusz (back) will return Saturday and RHP Kevin Gausman (shoulder) is not too far behind him. (MLB.com)
Padres: Placed LHP Robbie Erlin on the 15-day DL with an elbow strain. (San Diego Chronicle)
Rangers: RHP Keone Kela will have surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow and miss three months, the team announced.
Reds: RHP Homer Bailey (Tommy John surgey) made a rehab start in Triple-A. (MLB.com)
Red Sox: RHP Carson Smith (elbow) will begin pitching in minor league games this weekend. (WEEI.com)
NEWS & RUMORS
Free Agents: Cuban OF Yadiel Hernandez has been declared a free agent by MLB. He can now sign with any team. Hernandez defected last June. (Baseball America)
Braves: Braves players may "file a complaint" about the condition of the infield at Turner Field.
Diamondbacks: RHP Shelby Miller struggled again Thursday. He's still battling an odd mechanical flaw that has him hitting his hand on the mound after he releases the ball.
Twins: Manager Paul Molitor has not ruled out moving OF Miguel Sano back to third base. (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
