The Boston Red Sox could make the decision in 2011 to move on from former All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon. With a replacement already in-house, the Red Sox could move Papelbon to improve elsewhere and turn the keys to the castle over to Daniel Bard. – More Sports

The New York Mets moved SP John Maine (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Sept. 2, according to The Sports Network. – More Sports

The New York Mets recalled C Mike Nickeas from the minors Thursday, Sept. 2, according to ESPNNewYork.com’s Adam Rubin. Nickeas hit .283 (75-for-265) with five home runs and 33 RBIs in 82 games with Double-A Binghamton this year. – More Sports

As the minor leaguers finish their season, and move to the playoffs, and the majors expand their rosters, there will be a lot to watch over the next few weeks. And, we will keep tracking them, as long as innings and at-bats are being logged. – More Sports

Milwaukee Brewers SP Dave Bush cleared waivers, FOXSports.com’s Jon Paul Morosi reports. – More Sports

Florida Marlins C Brett Hayes (shoulder) injured his left shoulder in a collision Tuesday, Aug. 31, MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro reports. An X-ray came back negative, and an MRI will be taken to see if there is any separation or structural damage. The range of motion in his arm isn’t good, and he’s likely out for the foreseeable future. – More Sports

When Oakland A’s prospect Chris Carter tells his grandchildren the story of his major league career, he’ll probably look back and chuckle. But living through it the worst possible way it could start wasn’t so easy. – More Sports

The final month of the season is here. That means expanded rosters, unsettled playing time and plenty of scoreboard-watching for MLB teams — and fantasy owners. – More Sports

The Minnesota Twins continue to be cautious with 1B Justin Morneau (concussion) and consistently say there is no timetable for his return, according to MLB.com’s Kelly Thesier. The team wants to continue to let Morneau work out at his own pace. “We all know the Morneau situation,” manager Ron Gardenhire said. “We’re not making plans either way. We’re letting Morneau do his thing. He’s doing his workouts. And when they tell me we think we’re moving forward, then you start looking at what you need to do.” – More Sports

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Indians 1B Matt LaPorta (hip) is listed as day-to-day after straining his left hip Sunday, Aug. 29, reports the Akron Beacon Journal’s Sheldon Ocker. ”I did it when I landed, taking the first pitch,” he said. ”I felt something kind of pop. I don’t think it’s anything major.” LaPorta had surgery on the same hip last year, but manager Manny Acta doesn’t believe it’s related to the surgery. ”This is muscular, on the outside,” Acta said. ”So I don’t think it’s related to the surgery.” LaPorta said there could be a little correlation between this injury and last year’s surgery in that his hip is weaker. – More Sports