Check out Mini-Ballbug for simple mobiles or Ballbug Mobile for modern smartphones.
2:35 AM ET, January 5, 2013

Ballbug

 Top News: 
Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Berkman, Lohse looking for fits as free agents  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  With spring training in sight, Lance Berkman acknowledges he's mulling options and “still a little bit in limbo” when it comes to next season and his Hamlet dilemma: to play or not to play.
RELATED:
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Aubrey Huff intends to play in 2013, hopes an opportunity opens up  —  Aubrey Huff, the consistent power producer and 2010 Giants hero derailed by an episode of panic attacks in 2012, is looking to make a comeback in 2013.  —  “He wants to play,” Huff's attorney Ed Hayes said by phone.
Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
The added cost of signing Kyle Lohse
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Cliff Corcoran / Sports Illustrated:
Cliff Corcoran>INSIDE BASEBALL
Discussion: Royals Review
Dan Martin / New York Post:
A-Rod's surgery remains on hold; Yankees GM says to expect fewer homers  —  No date has been set for Alex Rodriguez's hip surgery and it's not expected to be performed until the middle of the month — at the earliest.  —  When asked for a potential return date for the third baseman …
RELATED:
Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Yankees' catching prospect Austin Romine set to begin next season in minors, leaving Francisco Cervelli …
Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Dodgers Moving Towards Deal With J.P. Howell  —  The Dodgers are moving towards a one-year contract with J.P. Howell, reports Dylan Hernandez of The Los Angeles Times (on Twitter).  The deal has not been finalized, however.  The left-hander is a Legacy Sports Group client.
Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Mariners outright Mitchell to Triple-A Tacoma  —  SEATTLE — Right-handed pitcher D.J. Mitchell was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma by the Mariners on Friday, remaining in the organization after being designated for assignment on Dec. 26 to make room on the 40-man roster for free-agent signee Raul Ibanez.
Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Chris Dickerson designated for assignment  —  To make room for Russ Canzler on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated Chris Dickerson for assignment.  —  Dickerson might be a perfect fourth or fifth outfielder for most any other team, but the Yankees abundance of left-handed outfielders makes him redundant on this roster.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and River Avenue Blues
MLB.com:
Catcher Martinez claimed, Whiteside clears waivers  —  ARLINGTON — Catcher Luis Martinez has been claimed on waivers by the Orioles.  At the same time, the Rangers announced that catcher Eli Whiteside has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Round Rock.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
MLB.com:
Olt to be honored as Rangers' top Minor Leaguer  —  ARLINGTON — Infielder Mike Olt has been named the winner of the 2012 Tom Grieve Award as the Rangers' top Minor League player.  He will be honored at the Dr. Pepper Awards Show, which will be held next Friday at the Arlington Convention Center.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball and ESPN
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Blue Jays claim righty Beck off waivers  —  The Blue Jays added a familiar face back to the organization on Friday, claiming right-hander Chad Beck off waivers from the Pirates.  —  Beck wasn't even gone from the Toronto organization long enough to be missed.  The Pirates claimed Beck off waivers from the Blue Jays on Oct. 25.
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:
Showalter nearing agreement on contract extension  —  Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos and Buck Showalter are meeting again today to discuss the manager's contract extension, and an announcement could be made early next week, according to an industry source.  —  Showalter is flying …
Jeff Schuler / Morning Call:
Catasauqua's Anthony Recker ready for fresh start with New York Mets  —  The 29-year-old former Rough Rider hopes to land a spot on New York's Opening Day roster.  — Pin It  —  Anthony Recker takes batting practice with the Oakland Athletics before a game against the New York Yankees on August 23, 2011 in Yankee Stadium.
Discussion: Metsblog and MLB Rumors
Daniel Dale / Toronto Star:
Jose Canseco considers run against Rob Ford to be Toronto mayor  —  Jose Canseco outlined his potential platform in tweets to the Star at 1:17 a.m. on Friday.  “Ford too much trouble to be effective,” he wrote.  “Gotta fix budget, traffic, get new $ not from taxes, get more new businesses, and help schools.”
Discussion: Drunk Jays Fans
 
 Archived Page Info: 
This is a snapshot of Ballbug at 2:35 AM ET, January 5, 2013.

View the current page or another snapshot:


 
 See Also: 
Ballbug: site main
Ballbug River: reverse chronological Ballbug
Ballbug Mobile: for phones
Ballbug Leaderboard: Ballbug's top sources
 
 Subscribe: 
Ballbug RSS feed
 
 
 More News: 
Jfay / Cincinnati Reds:
All quiet for Reds  —  Spoke to Walt Jocketty today.
Discussion: Reuters and Red Reporter
Mark Simon / ESPN:
How the 2013 Mets make the playoffs
Richard Justice / MLB.com:
Myers a savvy move for Indians
Hal Bodley / MLB.com:
Marlins should waste no time dealing Stanton
Discussion: Fish Stripes
 Earlier Picks: 
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Deal official, Swisher unveiled by Tribe
Matt Eddy / Baseball America:
Minor League Transactions: Dec. 22-31
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Orioles Release Top 2011 Latin American Signing Elvis Duran
Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Villarreal shelved by Tigers for rest of winter
Discussion: HardballTalk
 

 
From WeSmirch:

Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
50 Cent's ex Daphne Joy accuses him of rape, physical abuse amid Diddy lawsuit drama — but he denies it

Jeff Conway / Forbes:
Olivia Colman Reflects On Her Beloved Career: ‘I Have Been Very Lucky’

People:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Announces Separation from Husband 3 Months After Prison Release

 
Sister Sites:

Techmeme
 Top news and commentary for technology's leaders, from all around the web
Mediagazer
 Top news and commentary for media professionals from all around the web
memeorandum
 What US political commentators are discussing online right now
WeSmirch
 The top celebrity news from all around the web on a single page