No 'not today' on Friday for Howie Rose

Howie Rose is seen in this Newsday file photo. Credit: Howard Schnapp, 2003
Sometime in every game until Friday, Chris Majkowski, the engineer on Mets radio broadcasts, would say the same words to Howie Rose in the booth. The minute the Mets' opponent got its first hit, Majkowski would say, "Not today, boss," to indicate that the first no-hitter would have to wait.
Rose mentioned during the broadcast Saturday, a day after Johan Santana finally ended that drought, the winner of the 10th race at Belmont was -- what else? -- Not Today.
More MLB news

Pirates bullpen makes deal, hands over signed bat in swap for rookie outfielder's first HR ball

Dingler's homer leads Tigers over Orioles 4-1 for doubleheader split, stopping 8-game losing streak

Griffin, Nationals beat Braves 2-1 to give Atlanta its first home series loss of the season
1m read

Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll quickly racing his way to team's career record for triples
2m read

Cortes homers, Kurtz reaches base for 47th straight game as A's beat Padres 5-2
1m read