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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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MLB Trade Rumors, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Amazin' Avenue and Elite Sports NY
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Steven Matz may need elbow surgery, source says — Steven Matz has been pitching through pain most of the season, sources told Newsday on Monday. — Now, a source said, the Mets lefthander may need surgery to correct a recently discovered nerve issue in his pitching elbow.
Discussion:
FanRag Sports and Metro
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
Mike Puma / New York Post:
This Steven Matz explanation is more Mets misery
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez a highlight waiting to happen — even when he strikes out — Cubs manager Joe Maddon reacts after the “crazy” 10th-inning rally to defeat the Blue Jays 6-5 on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Leave it to Javier Baez to turn a strikeout into a highlight.
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Chicago Tribune
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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.
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.
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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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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers again dip into Double A to fill bullpen vacancy — Nick Gardewine hopped a flight to John Wayne Airport around 10 a.m. Monday for the trip all players in the minor leagues hope to make some day. — There just aren't many who get their call to the majors while in Double A.
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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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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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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
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Chicago Sun Times and St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Bless You Boys
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs eager to see former Boise State linebacker develop as full-time baseball player — The 2020 season marks the last year of Theo Epstein's current World Series window for the Cubs. Here's what the starting lineup and rotation could look like. — Chicago Tribune
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Melvin Upton Requests & Receives Release From Giants — The Giants have released veteran outfielder Melvin Upton after he requested his release, as Jon Heyman of Fan Rag first reported on Twitter. Upton, it seems, is hopeful of catching on with a contender down the stretch.
Discussion:
FanRag Sports
Cincinnati.com:
Reds AA pitching coach sees promise in youngsters — PENSACOLA, Fla. - From Pensacola, Blue Wahoos pitching coach Danny Darwin has watched his former pupil Luis Castillo dazzle at the big-league level with pride, if not surprise. — The 24-year-old right-hander is 2-6 with a 3.45 ERA since …
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox prospect Michael Kopech solid in Triple-A debut — White Sox pitching prospect Michael Kopech on striking out Yoan Moncada during the Futures Game on July 9, 2017. (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Flame-throwing White Sox prospect Michael Kopech was solid in his Triple-A debut Monday night.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jeurys Familia will continue rehab with Brooklyn Cyclones, is scheduled to pitch consecutive days — Jeurys Familia is back in New York, but he won't be wearing a Mets jersey on the mound for his next two appearances. The closer will be making his next two rehab appearances with the Brooklyn Cyclones on Tuesday and Wednesday.
