Check out Mini-Ballbug for simple mobiles or Ballbug Mobile for modern smartphones.
5:50 AM ET, February 27, 2023

Ballbug

 Top News: 
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets, rest of the big leagues get first look at pitch clock during spring openers  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Spring training baseball games opened up this weekend, and for fake games there sure was a lot of fanfare.  This weekend marked the start of a new era in baseball as the league began implementing …
RELATED:
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
'It's not going to be smooth:' Spring training games begin with new dramatic rule changes
USA Today:
MLB rule changes: pitch clock, larger bases and more
Adam Lichtenstein / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's furious rally falls short in turnover-strewn loss in Charlotte as Miami skids to fourth straight defeat  —  CHARLOTTE — Midway through the second quarter on Saturday, the Heat appeared destined for their second miserable road game in 24 hours.  Trailing by 22 to the Charlotte Hornets …
Discussion: Boston Herald
RELATED:
Adam Lichtenstein / Sun-Sentinel:
Despite Milwaukee losing Giannis early, Heat suffer blowout loss to Bucks in Kevin Love's Miami debut  —  MILWAUKEE — Although two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo played just six minutes before leaving with a knee injury, the Heat started the crucial post-All-Star-break portion of the season with a dud.
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
As Kyle Hendricks throws off the mound for the 1st time, a look at the battle for the Chicago Cubs' No. 5 starter  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 26  —  Brennen Davis prepares to hit during Cubs workouts at Sloan Park on Feb. 23, 2023, in Mesa, Ariz. (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune)
RELATED:
Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Warner Bros. Discovery Looks to Get Out of Regional Sports TV Business  —  Company tells teams whose games are carried by three of its regional networks that it wants to stop operating the channels  —  Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. WBD -1.14%decrease; red down pointing triangle is informing …
RELATED:
Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic don't bring their usual defensive disruption in loss to Pacers  —  Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has been consistent with his message to the team all season: their success will be driven by high-level defensive play.  —  The Magic had not only bought into this mantra but they've shown …
Discussion: Denver Post and Boston Herald
Marly Rivera / ESPN:
Yankees' Aaron Judge cherishes cheers in spring training debut  —  TAMPA, Fla. — “Batting second, in right field, No. 99, Aaron Judge.”  —  Those were the words the reigning American League MVP had been longing to hear.  —  “Hearing your name called for the New York Yankees never gets old …
Chicago Tribune:
Cactus League report: Eloy Jiménez's push to play the outfield — and who voted for Mike Napoli in the Hall of Fame?  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 76  —  Eloy Jiménez bats during during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 24, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune)
Discussion: Boston Herald
Mike Lupica / New York Daily News:
Yankees head into a new season with the same problem ... the Houston Astros  —  Here is something about which the people who run the Yankees, starting with Hal Steinbrenner and running right through his front office, have not convinced their fans since Game 4 of the American League Championship Series …
Kris Willis / Battery Power:
Dennis Santana claimed off waivers by Twins  —  Santana's short stint with Atlanta is over.  —  Reliever Dennis Santana is headed to the Minnesota after he was claimed off waivers by the Twins.  Atlanta acquired him from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash back in November …
Andrew Baggarly / The Athletic:
Buster Posey reflects on his transition from franchise catcher to Giants investor  —  It was never formally scheduled.  It was never an official tradition.  But once every spring, Buster Posey would agree to sit down with me in the Giants clubhouse for an extensive interview.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Julius Randle ties career high with 46 points as Knicks rally to overcome 19-point deficit against Wizards  —  A crowning moment for King Julius.  —  All-Star Julius Randle tied a career high 46 points and assisted on the dagger in a 115-109 victory Friday night over the Wizards …
Discussion: Boston Herald and New York Post
 
 Archived Page Info: 
This is a snapshot of Ballbug at 5:50 AM ET, February 27, 2023.

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: 
Duane Rankin / Arizona Republic:
‘Insane’: Kevin Durant amazes Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton in Phoenix Suns scrimmage
Gabrielle Starr / Boston Herald:
Pedro Martinez on Chris Sale: ‘I see myself’
Discussion: masslive.com
 Earlier Picks: 
Justin Toscano / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
After offseason shoulder surgery, Ozzie Albies expects to be ready for opening day
 

 
From WeSmirch:

Zack Sharf / Variety:
Keira Knightley Told ‘Love Actually’ Director on Set That Cue Card Scene Was ‘Creepy’ at 17 Years Old: I Had to ‘Redo It to Fix My Face to Make It’ Less Creepy

Eric Andersson / People:
Jamie Foxx Reveals He Was in a Coma During Medical Crisis in New Netflix Special, Says Audience Member (Exclusive)

Matt Minton / Variety:
Mark Withers, Television Actor on ‘Dynasty,’ Dies at 77

 
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