NEWS FROM AROUND MLB; CAIN IS PERFECT, DICKEY CLOSE TO NO-NO, & DROB IS BACK

News from around MLB in last 24 hours had a little bit of everything.  From perfect games to "almost" perfect games, to key Yankee rehab news. So let's get right into it...

(pictured:  Matt Cain celebrates final out of his perfect game last night)

Last night Matt Cain threw the first perfect game in the Giants' history Wednesday night at AT&T Park, striking out 14 and getting great defensive plays from outfielders Melky Cabrera and Gregor Blanco in a 10-0 victory over the Houston Astros.  So congratulations to Matt Cain and the SF Giants' fans.  There have now been five no-hitters through the first two and a half months of this season, including two perfect games.  Speaking of no hitters...

(pictured:  David Wright's 1st inning "error" as R.A. Dickey looks on)

The Mets knuckle ball specialist R.A. Dickey came close to making history himself last night.  Dickey ALMOST threw the second no hitter for that team in just the last 2 weeks.  But, it was not to happen, so we think.  Here's what happened:  The only hit Dickey gave up was in the first inning.  It was a slow grounder to David Wright who tried to bare hand the ball to throw out the speedy B.J. Upton.  Upton was given a hit which turned out to be the only hit the Rays would get in the game.  Now, upon further reflection and after seeing the replay a zillion times, it really appears that Wright should have definitely made the play.  It looked more like an error, and now the Mets are hoping to possibly get the scoring reversed.  Apparently the Mets will ask MLB to look into the play and officially change the hit to an error, which would give Dickey his no hitter.  We will keep you posted if MLB moves on this.

Now some Yankee news....
*David Robertson will officially rejoin the New York Yankees roster, back from his DL stint.  Robertson will be ready and available for the Yanks this weekend against the Washington Nationals.  Just great news for the Yankees!

*Joba Chamberlain appears to recovering and rehabbing nicely.  He spoke to the Daily News yesterday and told the News he anticipates pitching on the Major League roster this season.  Joba believes he is 2-3 weeks away from going on a minor league rehab assignment and envisions himself becoming a valued reliever for the Yankees in the second half of the season. “When I come in, hopefully they’ll (be adding) a big part to the team,” Chamberlain said. “I feel like I can help them... 100%.”

--Mikey Blue, BYB Senior Writer
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