Check out Mini-Ballbug for simple mobiles or Ballbug Mobile for modern smartphones.
9:55 PM ET, March 2, 2026

Ballbug

 Top News: 
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Mark DeRosa sets USA rotation for WBC with Logan Webb starting G1  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic for Team USA when it takes on Brazil in pool play Friday, manager Mark DeRosa announced Monday afternoon.
Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Here are the Braves' 2026 Top 30 prospects  —  The Braves missed the playoffs in 2025 and finished under .500 for the first time since 2017, unacceptable for a team used to competing annually for the NL East crown.  —  All that winning in the past, along with a willingness to trade young players …
Discussion: Battery Power
Tony Paul / The Detroit News:
Here's (almost) everything you need to know to watch Tigers on TV in 2026  —  Detroit ― The Tigers' television plans for 2026 are starting to come into focus.  —  Starting this week, Tigers fans will be able to begin signing up for the team's new direct-to-consumer (streaming) …
Charlie Goldsmith / Charlie's Chalkboard:
Reds notebook: Changes are paying off for Matt McLain  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Last year, talking with a knowledgeable baseball guy about Matt McLain's bad 2025 season, the expert said there are too many situations where McLain “runs out of bat.”  —  The scouting report was out on McLain in 2025: Pepper him with low-and-away sliders.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Could Carroll be ready by Opening Day?  'Yeah, I'm pushing for it'  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have had to endure a slew of bad injury news over the past 12 months, can take heart in this update: Outfielder Corbin Carroll appears on track to be ready for Opening Day.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Could Braves' No. 2 prospect join MLB rotation sooner rather than later?  —  NORTH PORT, Fla. — JR Ritchie likely would benefit from at least another month or two of development at the Triple-A level.  But the strong impression he has made during his first two Grapefruit League appearances created reason …
Discussion: sports.yahoo.com
Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres add veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo on a minor-league deal  —  The Padres' years-long flirtation with Alex Verdugo has finally resulted in his joining the organization.  —  He has a ways to go to join the major league team.  —  The left-handed-hitting outfielder has agreed …
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and MLB Trade Rumors
Click2Houston.com:
'I wasn't surprised, I ain't mad,' Texans' Tytus Howard on trade to Browns as he agrees to three-year, $63 million deal  —  HOUSTON - The Texans traded a cornerstone of their offensive line for the second year in a row.  —  One year after trading five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil …
Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Royals ace Cole Ragans makes spring proclamation: 'I'm healthy and I feel good'  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Cole Ragans returned from rotator cuff strain and reports full health this spring.  — Ragans projects as the Royals' ace and key to the club's 2026 rotation success.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Freddy Peralta already seems at home with the Mets.  Will it be a long-term one?  —  Share full article  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — If ever a player seemed destined to sign a contract extension with the New York Mets, it's right-hander Freddy Peralta.  —  The only potential roadblock …
Adam Berry / MLB.com:
Rays celebrate as Isaac returns to field — and singles — after brain surgery  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — There weren't many highlights for the Rays in a 12-3 loss to the Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park, but Xavier Isaac provided one of the best moments of Spring Training in the eighth inning.
Discussion: New York Post
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
In L.A. and in Cooperstown, Freddie Freeman will forever be a Dodger, not a Brave  — 5 min Click here to listen to this article  — Freddie Freeman achieved a lot during his 12 years with the Atlanta Braves, but there's no question he has accomplished even more with the Dodgers.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
 
 Archived Page Info: 
This is a snapshot of Ballbug at 9:55 PM ET, March 2, 2026.

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: 
Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Why Elly De La Cruz thought Kyle Schwarber to Reds was ‘done deal’
Discussion: New York Post
Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers set 35-player roster for Dominican Republic showcase
Discussion: Bless You Boys and Yahoo Sports
Arizona Republic:
Trio leaves Diamondbacks for WBC; Arizona shuts down Mariners
Discussion: Arizona Sports and Yahoo Sports
 Earlier Picks: 
Alex D'Agostino / Sports Illustrated:
3 Important Diamondbacks Relievers Expected to Pitch vs Angels
Discussion: Arizona Sports
Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Witt goes to top as Royals test different lineups
 

 
From WeSmirch:

Elsa Keslassy / Variety:
César Awards Say Jim Carrey ‘Worked on His Speech in French for Months’ Amid Clone Conspiracy Theory: His ‘Visit Had Been Planned Since the Summer’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Tom Holland Steps Out Amid Zendaya Marriage News

Teresa Roca / Page Six:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs lands early prison release as he fights to appeal 4-year sentence

 
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