Check out Mini-Ballbug for simple mobiles or Ballbug Mobile for modern smartphones.
2:20 PM ET, August 31, 2015

Ballbug

 Top News: 
Mitch Abramson / New York Daily News:
Ex-Mets skipper Bobby Valentine says his former team is ‘in it to win it’  —  Bobby Valentine managed both the Mets and Red Sox.  —  But on Sunday, looking tanned and relaxed at Citi Field in the final game of the three-game series between the teams, Valentine admitted his allegiance is to the Mets …
Discussion: Newsday, Metsblog and Amazin' Avenue
RELATED:
Mike Gavin / Newsday:
Discussion: Metsblog
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Blue Jays to name Mark Shapiro club president, replacing Beeston  —  Mark Shapiro, the Indians' team president, will be named Toronto Blue Jays president, sources close to that team said.  —  The announcement is expected to come as early as this week, perhaps Monday.
RELATED:
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays To Name Mark Shapiro As Team President  —  8:06am: Dolan will indeed absorb the business duties left behind by Shapiro, tweets MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince.  Most importantly, the Indians have now announced the move, with both Shapiro and Dolan offering statements on the transition.
Associated Press:
Jake Arrieta of Cubs Working on No-Hitter Against Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs has a no-hitter going against the Los Angeles Dodgers through eight innings.  —  The Cubs lead 2-0 Sunday night.  —  The Dodgers' first baserunner came in the third inning …
RELATED:
Associated Press:
Almonte Leads Indians to 9-2 Win Against Slumping Angels
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Yanks put in claim on their ex closer Robertson; trade seems unlikely  —  Looking to enhance their already superb bullpen, the Yankees have put in on a claim on White Sox closer David Robertson, and will find out by Monday afternoon whether they have any chance at all to re-acquire their former reliever …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Rosenthal notes: Minnesota Twins continue to defy lowered expectations  —  FOX Sports  —  Presumed to be done after being swept by the Yankees two weeks ago, the Twins have pulled back into the playoff race.  —  Those darned Twins, they're making fools of us all.
Associated Press:
Holland Ks 11 for Texas in 6-0 Win Over O's for 3-Game Sweep  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Derek Holland struck out every Baltimore batter while throwing a three-hitter for his eighth career shutout, leading the Texas Rangers over the Orioles 6-0 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
RELATED:
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' Hamilton hitting, but left knee still too sore to run
Matt Stone / Boston Herald:
Buckley: Tom Werner explains why NESN is parting with Don Orsillo  —  Photo by:  —  NEW YORK — It was going to be impossible for the Red Sox and NESN to move the popular and talented Don Orsillo out of the television booth without there being a major public outcry.
Fox Sports:
NL CENTRAL TRULY ONE OF MLB'S BEST DIVISIONS IN HISTORY  —  JP Morosi  —  It's hardly revelatory to say the National League Central is baseball's best division in 2015.  The Cardinals, Pirates and Cubs account for three of the top four records in the majors, with the American League Central-leading Royals claiming the other.
Discussion: Beyond the Box Score
Associated Press:
Shields Leads Padres Past Phillies 9-4  —  PHILADELPHIA — James Shields pitched seven innings for his first road win since May, and the San Diego Padres hit three homers in a 9-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.  —  Shields allowed one run and six hits with eight strikeouts and one walk.
Matt Eddy / Baseball America:
Minor League Transactions: Aug. 20-27  —  The Padres make history by signing the first-ever player out of a young independent league, while elsewhere injuries claim the usual array of prospects and send them to the disabled list.  —  Official minor league transactions …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Andrew Baggarly / Giants Extra:
Tim Lincecum's hip recovery stalls, and he might have thrown his last pitch as a Giant: “The bad days are outshining the good ones”  —  SAN FRANCISCO - Tim Lincecum encountered another setback with his hip and back discomfort, forcing him to acknowledge the possibility that he has thrown his last pitch of the season.
 
 Archived Page Info: 
This is a snapshot of Ballbug at 2:20 PM ET, August 31, 2015.

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: 
Associated Press:
Braun, Peralta Lead Brewers Past Reds
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Yankees Ride Trio of 2-Out HRs to 20-6 Runaway Over Braves
Discussion: Talking Chop and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Santana Sharp at Home in Twins' Win
Discussion: Twinkie Town and Yahoo Sports
 Earlier Picks: 
Associated Press:
Werth Homers, Drives in 3 as Nationals Beat Marlins 7-4
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and CBS DC
Associated Press:
Guyer, Kiermaier Hit HRs Help Rays Beat Royals 3-2
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Lynn's injured ankle overshadows shutout
 

 
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