CHICAGO (AP) -- Cole Hamels is facing a quick trip from the record book to the trading block.The Philadelphia ace became the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs in 50 years, watching as rookie center fielder Odubel Herrera stumbled on the warning track before catching a flyball to end the Phillies' 5-0 win Saturday.Hamels struck out 13 at Wrigley Field in the first no-hitter versus the Cubs since Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game in 1965.Hamels (6-7) threw his first career no-hitter in what could be his final start for the Phillies. 
The 2008 World Series MVP has been mentioned prominently in trade talks as the July 31 deadline approaches.The 31-year-old lefty was part of the Phillies' last no-hitter, too. Hamels teamed with three relievers on a combined no-no last Sept. 1 at Atlanta.This time, Hamels saw Herrera make two tumbling grabs to preserve the gem.With one out in the eighth, Herrera ran a long way into the left-center field gap to grab David Ross' fly and then spilled onto the warning track.With two outs in the ninth, rookie Kris Bryant launched a long fly. Herrera raced back, slipped on the track in front of the ivy-covered brick wall, but managed to lean forward for the catch.Hamels' teammates mobbed him near the mound after the final out. He walked two and threw 129 pitches on a warm afternoon.The Phillies have the worst record in the majors, and several contending teams are interested in Hamels. They have until next Friday to make a trade before the deadline for nonwaiver deals.
The 2008 World Series MVP has been mentioned prominently in trade talks as the July 31 deadline approaches.The 31-year-old lefty was part of the Phillies' last no-hitter, too. Hamels teamed with three relievers on a combined no-no last Sept. 1 at Atlanta.This time, Hamels saw Herrera make two tumbling grabs to preserve the gem.With one out in the eighth, Herrera ran a long way into the left-center field gap to grab David Ross' fly and then spilled onto the warning track.With two outs in the ninth, rookie Kris Bryant launched a long fly. Herrera raced back, slipped on the track in front of the ivy-covered brick wall, but managed to lean forward for the catch.Hamels' teammates mobbed him near the mound after the final out. He walked two and threw 129 pitches on a warm afternoon.The Phillies have the worst record in the majors, and several contending teams are interested in Hamels. They have until next Friday to make a trade before the deadline for nonwaiver deals.
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