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When I began covering injuries back in 1993, Tommy John surgery was not nearly as successful as it is now. Torn labrums, flexor mass injuries, modified Mumford surgery, microfracture knee surgery and others were rarely reported because they either didn’t exist or the journalist reporting on the injury did not report true name for various reasons. And oblique injuries? Very, very rare.
Jun 8 2012 11:03pm
Jun 8 2012 11:03pm
The Rangers on Thursday placed Derek Holland (LHP, TEX) on the 15-day DL with what was officially described as "shoulder fatigue." Plus Jason Bay and Ike Davis, the PHI 2B situation and more ...
Jun 7 2012 11:05pm
Jun 7 2012 11:05pm
This NL Weekend Series Matchups column will cover eight three-game interleague series and one three-game NL-only series.
Jun 7 2012 11:02pm
Jun 7 2012 11:02pm
Andy Pettitte and the Yankees will host the Mets in this first installment of this year's Subway Series.
Jun 7 2012 11:02pm
Jun 7 2012 11:02pm
Brian Roberts could make his MLB debut for BAL in less than a week, creating problems for slump-ridden Robert Andino. Alex Avila hits the DL, OAK changes 1B again, and more ...
Jun 6 2012 11:05pm
Jun 6 2012 11:05pm
Huston Street (RHP, SD), who has missed the past month due to a lat strain, was activated from the disabled list, and should immediately return to the closer role. He has posted a triple-digit BPV each of the past three seasons, and was off to a strong start this year as well. Prior to suffering the injury, Street appeared in 10 games, collecting four saves, with a 0.93 ERA and 6.5 Cmd.
Jun 5 2012 11:05pm
Jun 5 2012 11:05pm
Desmond Jennings should be back in the leadoff spot and LF for TAM vs. NYY on Tuesday. The black hole that is the Dodger 1B spot gets another candidate, Vance Worley returns, and more ...
Jun 4 2012 11:05pm
Jun 4 2012 11:05pm
Matt LaPorta... Brett Wallace... Fernando Martinez... At one point, all occupied lofty positions on many a prospect ranking list. Now, all three are back in the majors. What are their chances of success, and how long might they stay?
Jun 3 2012 11:05pm
Jun 3 2012 11:05pm
Another fun week at the office watching the waiver wire and transaction wires run at full speed. Even with all the disabled list moves we've had, just a tad over 250 so far, this is not a record setting pace—yet.
Jun 3 2012 11:02pm
Jun 3 2012 11:02pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover seven three-game series and one four-game set.
Jun 3 2012 11:01pm
Jun 3 2012 11:01pm
This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews one four-game series and six three-game series.
Jun 3 2012 11:01pm
Jun 3 2012 11:01pm
When I began covering injuries back in 1993, Tommy John surgery was not nearly as successful as it is now. Torn labrums, flexor mass injuries, modified Mumford surgery, microfracture knee surgery and others were rarely reported because they either didn’t exist or the journalist reporting on the injury did not report true name for various reasons. And oblique injuries? Very, very rare.
Jun 8 2012 11:03pm
Jun 8 2012 11:03pm
The Rangers on Thursday placed Derek Holland (LHP, TEX) on the 15-day DL with what was officially described as "shoulder fatigue." Plus Jason Bay and Ike Davis, the PHI 2B situation and more ...
Jun 7 2012 11:05pm
Jun 7 2012 11:05pm
This NL Weekend Series Matchups column will cover eight three-game interleague series and one three-game NL-only series.
Jun 7 2012 11:02pm
Jun 7 2012 11:02pm
Andy Pettitte and the Yankees will host the Mets in this first installment of this year's Subway Series.
Jun 7 2012 11:02pm
Jun 7 2012 11:02pm
Brian Roberts could make his MLB debut for BAL in less than a week, creating problems for slump-ridden Robert Andino. Alex Avila hits the DL, OAK changes 1B again, and more ...
Jun 6 2012 11:05pm
Jun 6 2012 11:05pm
Huston Street (RHP, SD), who has missed the past month due to a lat strain, was activated from the disabled list, and should immediately return to the closer role. He has posted a triple-digit BPV each of the past three seasons, and was off to a strong start this year as well. Prior to suffering the injury, Street appeared in 10 games, collecting four saves, with a 0.93 ERA and 6.5 Cmd.
Jun 5 2012 11:05pm
Jun 5 2012 11:05pm
Desmond Jennings should be back in the leadoff spot and LF for TAM vs. NYY on Tuesday. The black hole that is the Dodger 1B spot gets another candidate, Vance Worley returns, and more ...
Jun 4 2012 11:05pm
Jun 4 2012 11:05pm
Matt LaPorta... Brett Wallace... Fernando Martinez... At one point, all occupied lofty positions on many a prospect ranking list. Now, all three are back in the majors. What are their chances of success, and how long might they stay?
Jun 3 2012 11:05pm
Jun 3 2012 11:05pm
Another fun week at the office watching the waiver wire and transaction wires run at full speed. Even with all the disabled list moves we've had, just a tad over 250 so far, this is not a record setting pace—yet.
Jun 3 2012 11:02pm
Jun 3 2012 11:02pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover seven three-game series and one four-game set.
Jun 3 2012 11:01pm
Jun 3 2012 11:01pm
This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews one four-game series and six three-game series.
Jun 3 2012 11:01pm
Jun 3 2012 11:01pm
