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9:05 PM ET, August 21, 2017

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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Steven Matz likely headed to DL with undisclosed injury, Tommy Milone expected to start Tuesday  —  Steven Matz is likely headed back onto the disabled list, Mets manager Terry Collins said.  The Long Island lefty has been dealing with “an issue,” that would require him to be shut down.
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Arizona Republic:
Koch recalled, Shipley sent down  —  The Diamondbacks recalled right-hander Matt Koch from Triple-A Reno Sunday.  To make room the rooster, Braden Shipley was optioned to Reno after throwing 5.2 innings in relief agains the Twins.  —  This is not Koch's first rodeo.
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
UPI:
New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz faces DL stint with mystery ‘issue’  —  Terry Collins announced that left-hander Steven Matz is headed to the disabled list because of an “issue,” but the New York Mets manager didn't elaborate much on Monday.  —  Multiple outlets reported that Matz is dealing with a nerve problem in his elbow.
Mike Puma / New York Post:
This Steven Matz explanation is more Mets misery … The Mets may have found the reason for Steven Matz's mysterious second-half plummet.  —  According to an industry source, the left-hander was examined recently for a possible ulnar nerve issue in his left elbow that could require season-ending surgery.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Steven Matz may need elbow surgery, source says
Discussion: Metro
Paul Sporer / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday  —  Can you believe we're in the latter half of August already?  Where has the time gone?  While the time is ticking down on the season, there are still plenty of games to be played and even the seemingly secure leads can be thwarted.
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UPI:
Minnesota Twins place Miguel Sano on disabled list  —  The Minnesota Twins placed infielder Miguel Sano on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a left shin stress reaction.  —  Sano fouled a ball off his shin Friday night in the same game that he hit two home runs in a 10-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Fox Sports:   Twins put Sano on DL with shin injury, recall Vargas
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Minor MLB Transactions: 8/21/17
Discussion: Star Tribune
Associated Press:
Indians' Jay Bruce makes debut in home ballpark  —  CLEVELAND — Jay Bruce is ready to show his new home fans what he can do.  His numbers so far with the Cleveland Indians have already made him a big hit.  —  Bruce, acquired from the New York Mets on Aug. 9, was making …
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USA Today:
MLB power rankings: Red Sox, Indians rising
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:   MLB pennant race: Four mid-week series that impact the standings
UPI:
Detroit Tigers 2B Ian Kinsler fined $10K for comments on umpire Angel Hernandez  —  Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler was fined $10,000 for his rant about umpire Angel Hernandez that sparked a one-day league-wide protest by the umps, ESPN's Buster Olney reported Monday.
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Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Umpires end protest after MLB commissioner Rob Manfred agrees to meet
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
BAR: So much for an August trade...  The Blog Above Replacement a daily look at the Cincinnati Reds, their minor leagues and whatever else is on the mind of Enquirer Reds beat writers, C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan.  You can follow them on Twitter (@ctrent and @ZachENQ), Facebook …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
NL Central Notes: Cozart, Piscotty, Brewers, Montero
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Greg Holland, who Royals tried to re-sign, returns to KC this week as Rockies' closer  —  The last time reliever Greg Holland was at Kauffman Stadium, he wore a dark suit.  It was April 5, 2016, the first week of the baseball season.  Holland emerged from the first-base dugout and collected …
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:   The AL wild-card race is a historic mess. The Royals could take advantage
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Dodgers' Chase Utley understands Justin Verlander's dilemma with Tigers  —  If there is anybody who knows what has gone through Justin Verlander's mind for the past month - and will certainly be on his mind until the waiver trade deadline passes on Aug. 31 - it was one of the nine men …
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Justin Verlander's domination of Dodgers looked like an Astros audition
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Greg Bird moves closer to Yankee return as Aaron Judge continues to struggle in No. 3 spot  —  DETROIT — Greg Bird should get his chance to prove himself soon enough.  —  Maybe they're only minor-league rehab hits with Triple-A Scranton, but the fact that the 24-year-old first baseman …
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees need Tommy Kahnle to turn things around — and fast
Alex Butler / UPI:
Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez makes smooth slide in walk-off victory … Javier Baez made the smoothest slide of the year in the Chicago Cubs' 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field.  —  The Cubs trailed the Blue Jays 5-3 heading into the bottom of the 10th inning.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Paul Janish To Retire, Join Rice University Coaching Staff  —  Veteran utility infielder Paul Janish has been granted his release from the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate and “has left the club with plans to retire,” reports David Hall of the Virginian Pilot (on Twitter).
UPI:
Texas Rangers move pitcher Matt Bush to disabled list after nasty collision  —  The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Matt Bush on the 10-day disabled list Monday, one day after he was put in concussion protocol following a collision with teammate Joey Gallo.
Alex Tekip / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Justin Upton undecided about opting out of contract  —  Detroit Tigers outfielder Justin Upton hasn't yet made a decision regarding his future with the team.  —  The 29-year-old, who signed with Detroit prior to the 2016 season as a free agent, is under contract …
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Dennis Lin / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Padres mailbag: What's to be gained from Hunter Renfroe's demotion?  —  Renfroe, 25, was batting .230 with a .285 on-base percentage.  He has 20 home runs, but he collected just two extra-base hits in August while going 11-for-50 (.220) with four walks and 19 strikeouts.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Josh Land / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles on deck: What to watch Monday vs. Athletics, plus series matchups  —  The Orioles lose to the Angels, 5-4.  (Denise Sanders, Baltimore Sun video)  —  Members of the 1992 Orioles team that played on opening day, returned to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Discussion: Camden Chat and Athletics Nation
 
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Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: J.P. Crawford taking reps at third base
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Who will the Cubs promote when rosters are expanded Sept. 1?
Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Dodgers heavily scouting Shohei Otani?
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Rob Longley / National Post:
Acclaimed Toronto Blue Jays prospect Rowdy Tellez has ‘learned a lot’ from disappointing season
Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
Nationals bullpen, until very recently a glaring weakness, is now a fearsome strength
Discussion: FanRag Sports
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB's 2018 free agent class: Stars hit some bumps on road to riches
Cincinnati.com:
This time, the ‘stuff’ doesn't translate for Castillo
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Interest in Asdrubal Cabrera picking up?
Discussion: Newsday
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ESPN:
Power Rankings: The race tightens atop the American League
Fox Sports:
Surging Brewers continue Western trek in San Francisco (Aug 21, 2017)
Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Semien, Cotton send Athletics past sloppy Astros 3-2
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
ESPN:
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