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Miami Marlins pitcher Adam Conley was four outs away from a no-hitter in just his 16th career start.

But with Conley's pitch count at 116, manager Don Mattingly opted to protect the 25-year-old's arm, taking him out of the game in the bottom of the eighth inning for reliever Jose Urena with Miami leading the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0.

Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper was the 2015 National League MVP, but he missed out on the batting title because of Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon. It would be understandable if the Nationals slugger felt like he was robbed of the achievement because of the performance-enhancing-drug revelations regarding Gordon, but he blamed only himself in recent comments. 

The 13-9 Pittsburgh Pirates have gotten off to a solid start in 2016 and are fresh off a 98-win campaign. The coaching staff was rewarded for its efforts on Friday. 

The team announced on its Twitter page that the entire staff received contract extensions through the 2017 season:

Coming off a National League Cy Young Award in 2015 and a dazzling start this season, Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta is seeking big money and a long-term contract from the team that helped him reinvent his career.  

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The Baltimore Orioles reportedly reached an agreement Friday with veteran starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez for a minor league deal.

Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances, Major League Baseball announced Friday morning. 

Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant left the field during Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after suffering a mild sprained right ankle while running the bases in the third inning. It is unclear when he'll return to the lineup. 

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Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta gave up an earned run in the fifth inning of his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, which ended his scoreless streak inside the friendly confines of Wrigley Field at 52.2 innings.