Well, you had to see this coming.  The Cubs brass, looking for an excuse to rid themselves of the discontented (and disappointing) outfielder, got one when Milton Bradley dissed the Cubs in an interview with the Daily Herald.  So, once Bradley said things like, “you know why this team hasn’t won in 100 years” and “I need a positive, stable environment” (I’m paraphrasing, admittedly, but I’m not far off), the team conduct clause kicked in.  So, General Manager Jim Hendry suspended Bradley for the rest of the season.  [ESPN]

Toronto’s Marco Scutaro injured his right heel and may not play for the rest of 2009.  Scutaro’s been dealing with heel pain (possibly plantar fasciitis), and said he heard a pop and felt striking pain.  Some however, including Roy Halliday, had this happen to them…  It COULD be the breaking up of scar tissue and would actually HELP him a couple of weeks down the road.  Either way, Scutaro had been solid – some power, 90 walks, and helping score runs at the top of the Blue Jays order.  [MLB]

Texas starter Kevin Millwood’s slump might have cost him a shot to make the 180 innings needed to kick in a $12 million fifth season on his current contract.  He needs 4-1/3 innings to reach the number…  Millwood is 2 – 5 over his last six weeks or so…  [ESPN]

Minnesota’s Joe Crede is scheduling a third back surgery to remove fluid from a herniated disc.  Crede hopes to be healthy in 2010, and wants another shot with the Twins.  [ESPN]

The Giants may have lost a hitting prospect to a murder charge…  Angel Villalona was involved with the death of a man in a bar in Villanova’s native Domincan Republic.  [ESPN]

Phillies pitcher Brett Myers has a sore shoulder and is getting a doctor’s opinion…  The Phillies bullpen was abused some this weekend and Myers was nowhere to be found…  [MLB]

Welcome Back! Lou Montanez (Baltimore), Ramon Hernandez (Cincinnati), Jake Peavy (Chi-Sox), and Seth McClung (Milwaukee) all came off the DL for the last two weeks…