Check out Mini-Ballbug for simple mobiles or Ballbug Mobile for modern smartphones.
2:20 AM ET, August 22, 2017

Ballbug

 Top News: 
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.
RELATED:
Associated Press:
MLB: Surgery is suggested for Mets' Matz  —  Steven Matz of the New York Mets was diagnosed Monday with irritation of the ulnar nerve in his left elbow and season-ending surgery was recommended, the team announced.  —  The surgery would be to reposition the nerve and relieve the irritation.
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
Mike Puma / New York Post:
This Steven Matz explanation is more Mets misery
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
UPI:   New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz faces DL stint with mystery ‘issue’
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.
RELATED:
Fox Sports:
Twins' Melville struggles in Game 1 loss to White Sox
Paul Sporer / ESPN:   Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday
Fox Sports:   Twins put Sano on DL with shin injury, recall Vargas
Detroit Free Press:
Jamie Samuelsen: Best thing for Justin Verlander's legacy might be leaving  —  Jamie Samuelsen, co-host of the “Jamie and Wojo” show at 6 p.m. weekdays on WXYT-FM (97.1), blogs for freep.com.  His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the Detroit Free Press nor its writers.
RELATED:
Alex Tekip / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Justin Upton undecided about opting out of contract
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Dodgers' Chase Utley understands Justin Verlander's dilemma with Tigers
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.
RELATED:
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez a highlight waiting to happen — even when he strikes out
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Who will the Cubs promote when rosters are expanded Sept. 1?
ESPN:
Dodgers LHP Alex Wood facing another possible DL stint for shoulder  —  Left-hander Alex Wood, who has taken over as the Los Angeles Dodgers' ace in Clayton Kershaw's absence, could be headed to the disabled list with shoulder inflammation.  —  Wood went six innings, allowing three runs on five hits …
RELATED:
UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw goes four innings in simulated game  —  Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw went the extra mile during his scheduled three-inning simulated game on Monday.  —  How so?  Well, the three-time Cy Young Award winner tacked on a fourth inning …
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 …
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
RELATED:
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:   Andrew Miller aggravates knee injury days after returning from DL
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets strand 10 batters, fall to Diamondbacks in extras, 3-2  —  A.J. Pollock just added insult to what was yet another day all about injury at Citi Field.  The Diamondbacks' center fielder hit a two-run home run in the top of the 10th to beat the Mets 3-2 Monday, hours after the Mets announced …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
RELATED:
Arizona Republic:
Koch recalled, Shipley sent down
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
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.
RELATED:
UPI:   Texas Rangers move pitcher Matt Bush to disabled list after nasty collision
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Beltre drives in four as Rangers turn back Angels  —  Adrian Beltre connected for a three-run homer and drove in four runs, and Cole Hamels allowed two runs in seven innings as the Texas Rangers won the opener of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels 5-3.
Janie McCauley / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Chris Stratton stymies contending Brewers, Giants win 2-0 … SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie Chris Stratton pitched six innings to run his scoreless streak to 12 2/3 innings his past two outings, and the  —  San Francisco Giants stymied the contending  —  Milwaukee Brewers with a 2-0 win Monday night.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Mitchell Forde / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Series preview: Cardinals vs. Padres  —  • After winning just two games on a six-game trip, the Cardinals will seek to make up ground in the National League Central division race with three games against the Padres starting Tuesday.  —  The Padres will come to Busch Stadium having lost three …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
10 Hitters Lining Up Big First-Time Arbitration Salaries  —  We took a look recently at the pitchers who have done the most this year to drive big first-time arbitration salaries this fall.  Today, we'll look at some position players that have done the same.
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.
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Carson Fulmer lasts just 1 1/3 innings in first-career start as Twins lead 9-1  —  Photos from the second game of the White Sox-Twins double-header at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 21, 2017.  —  Carson Fulmer's first career start didn't last long.  —  The White Sox right-hander gave …
 
 Archived Page Info: 
This is a snapshot of Ballbug at 2:20 AM ET, August 22, 2017.

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: 
Tim Britton / providencejournal.com:
Indians 5, Red Sox 4: Boston bullpen can't close the door
Discussion: South Side Sox
Sporting News:
Curtis Granderson continues Dodger dominance, belts grand slam vs. Pirates
Steve Ginsburg / Mercury News:
Lowrie, Powell homer, but A's fall to Orioles
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs eager to see former Boise State linebacker develop as full-time baseball player
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Melvin Upton Requests & Receives Release From Giants
Discussion: FanRag Sports
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jeurys Familia will continue rehab with Brooklyn Cyclones, is scheduled to pitch consecutive days
Cincinnati.com:
Reds AA pitching coach sees promise in youngsters
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox prospect Michael Kopech solid in Triple-A debut
 Earlier Picks: 
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Paul Janish To Retire, Join Rice University Coaching Staff
Josh Land / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles on deck: What to watch Monday vs. Athletics, plus series matchups
Discussion: Camden Chat and Athletics Nation
Dennis Lin / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Padres mailbag: What's to be gained from Hunter Renfroe's demotion?
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: J.P. Crawford taking reps at third base
Discussion: The Good Phight and Philly.com
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Greg Holland, who Royals tried to re-sign, returns to KC this week as Rockies' closer
Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Dodgers heavily scouting Shohei Otani?
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Greg Bird moves closer to Yankee return as Aaron Judge continues to struggle in No. 3 spot
Rob Longley / National Post:
Acclaimed Toronto Blue Jays prospect Rowdy Tellez has ‘learned a lot’ from disappointing season
 

 
From WeSmirch:

Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
50 Cent Is ‘Going for Sole Custody’ of His Son With Daphne Joy After She Was Named in Diddy Lawsuit (Exclusive)

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

Ryan Gajewski / The Hollywood Reporter:
Melissa Barrera on Getting Fired From ‘Scream’ and the Controversy That Followed

 
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