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Image for Rangers Adrian Beltre Ruled Out for Game 2 of ALDS

Rangers Adrian Beltre Ruled Out for Game 2 of ALDS

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre has been ruled out for Friday’s Game 2 of the AL Division Series after suffering a back strain during the series opener. Beltre was hurt in the first inning of Thursdays 5-3 win over... More of this article »
Image for Pittsburgh Pirates Andrew McCutchen Headed to DL

Pittsburgh Pirates Andrew McCutchen Headed to DL

The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to announced that All-Star center fielder Andrew McCutchen will be placed 15-day disabled list due to an oblique muscle injury, according to the  the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. McCutchen may miss... More of this article »
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Astros Send George Springer to DL

The Houston Astros placed George Springer on the 15 day DL, technically with a right quad injury, although he has been experiencing right knee discomfort as well. The hope is his stay on the DL will not be an extended one. To take... More of this article »
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Rays Joel Peralta Thinks He May Have Chikungunya Virus

Time for the truth. I wasn’t sure what Chikungunya virus was, but it didn’t sound like something I would want. Tampa Bay Rays reliever Joel Peralta thinks he may have contacted the virus during the All-Star break while... More of this article »
Image for Masahiro Tanaka Has Partially Torn UCL – Will Rehab, Surgery A Possibility

Masahiro Tanaka Has Partially Torn UCL – Will Rehab, Surgery A Possibility

Doctors confirmed New York Yankees ace Masahiro Tanaka has a partially torn UCL  in his right elbow and will miss a minimum of six weeks. He rehab his elbow during the next few weeks to see if he can avoid Tommy John elbow surgery,... More of this article »
Image for Cards Yadier Molina Out 8-12 Weeks With Torn Thumb Ligament

Cards Yadier Molina Out 8-12 Weeks With Torn Thumb Ligament

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina one of the most durable catchers in baseball, has a torn ligament in his right thumb and will miss 8-12 weeks following surgery, the team announced. Molina suffered injury after sliding into... More of this article »
Image for Yankees Masahiro Tanaka Placed on DL With Elbow Inflamation

Yankees Masahiro Tanaka Placed on DL With Elbow Inflamation

New York Yankees ace Masahiro Tanaka has been placed on the disabled list with a sore elbow, the club announced Wednesday. The Yankees invested $175 million in Masahiro Tanaka before this season, giving him a seven-year, $155 million... More of this article »
Image for Reds Joey Votto Gets a Day Off,  Maybe More

Reds Joey Votto Gets a Day Off, Maybe More

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto was not in the lineup today leading to speculation that he may be headed back to the disabled list with the same injury that put him there there the first time earlier this season, a left quad... More of this article »
Image for Twins Joe Mauer to the  DL with Oblique Injury

Twins Joe Mauer to the DL with Oblique Injury

The Minnesota Twins announced first baseman Joe Mauer has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique . First baseman/outfielder Chris Colabello has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.... More of this article »
Image for Nats Bryce Harper is Back From DL

Nats Bryce Harper is Back From DL

The Washington Nationals Bryce Harper has been activated from the 15 day DL. Harper missed 59 games because of a torn ligament in his left thumb. Coincidentally, or not, tonight is Bryce Harper bobblehead night at Nationals Park. ... More of this article »
Image for Astros Prospect Carlos Correa Will Miss the Rest of 2014

Astros Prospect Carlos Correa Will Miss the Rest of 2014

Houston Astros top prospect Carlos Correa will miss the remainder of 2014 after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair a fracture of his fibula just above his right ankle, general manager Jeff Luhnow said. The injury spoils a spectacular... More of this article »
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Pirates Place Gerritt Cole On DL With Shoulder Fatigue

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed young ace Gerrit Cole on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder fatigue. The move is retroactive to June 4. The Pirates called up lefty Jeff Locke from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Sunday’s... More of this article »
Image for Rangers Mitch Moreland Out For Three Months

Rangers Mitch Moreland Out For Three Months

Texas Rangers DH/1B Mitch Moreland will undergo ankle survey that will keep him out of action for at least he next three months and may miss the rest of the season.  Moreland is batting .246/.297/.347 (77 OPS+) in 52 games. For his... More of this article »
Image for Rays Ben Zobrist Dislocates Thumb – DL Stint Likely

Rays Ben Zobrist Dislocates Thumb – DL Stint Likely

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist dislocated his thumb sliding head first into second base on a steal attempt in the top of the fifth against the Seattle Mariners today and will likely be head to the disabled list. Rays manager... More of this article »
Image for Reds Jay Bruce Lands on 15 Day DL – Needs Knee Surgery

Reds Jay Bruce Lands on 15 Day DL – Needs Knee Surgery

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Jay Bruce was placed on the 15 day disabled list and will require knee surgery that will sideline the 27 year old for 3-4 weeks. Bruce has hit .218/.355/.366 (99 OPS+) with only three home runs in 29... More of this article »
Image for Yankees Send Michael Pineda To DL, Activate Brendan Ryan

Yankees Send Michael Pineda To DL, Activate Brendan Ryan

The New York Yankees sent starter Michael Pineda to the 15 day disabled list after suffering a strain in a muscle in his back. Pineda said his right lat muscle suddenly felt tight after a pitch in the first inning of the simulated... More of this article »
Image for Rays Tim Beckham Will Miss Most of 2014 With Torn ACL

Rays Tim Beckham Will Miss Most of 2014 With Torn ACL

Tampa Bay Rays former number one draft pick Tim Beckham sustained an a torn ACL in his right leg while working out and will miss most of the 2014 season, accruing to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Beckham finally got his big league... More of this article »
Image for Orioles Manny Machado Suffers Serious Left Leg Injury

Orioles Manny Machado Suffers Serious Left Leg Injury

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado was carted off the field with an apparent left knee injury after running through the first base bag awkwardly on Monday afternoon in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Machado spent... More of this article »
Image for Rays Matt Moore Set For Return to Rotation

Rays Matt Moore Set For Return to Rotation

The Tampa Bay Rays will get left-hander Matt Moore back on Sept 3 with a start against the Los Angels Angels according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Moore was 14-3 with a 3.41 ERA before Tampa Bay put him on the disabled... More of this article »
Image for Mets Matt Harvey Has Partially Torn UCL

Mets Matt Harvey Has Partially Torn UCL

According to reports New York Mets ace Matt Harvey is headed to the disabled list with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament and could be facing Tommy John Surgery. Marc Carig of Newsday originally reported that Harvey underwent... More of this article »
Image for Rays Desmond Jennings Set To Return From DL

Rays Desmond Jennings Set To Return From DL

Tampa Bay Rays center-fielder Desmond Jennings (fractured left middle finger) is expected to be activated from the disabled list today and rejoin the team in Baltimore. Jennings has been out since breaking the finger Aug. 3, played... More of this article »
Image for Rays Activate Alex Cobb, DFA Ryan Roberts

Rays Activate Alex Cobb, DFA Ryan Roberts

The Tampa Bay Rays activated Alex Cobb off the 60 day DL and designated infielder Ryan Roberts for assignment to clear space on the roster. Cobb has been on the DL since being hit by a line drive off the bat of Kansas City’s Eric... More of this article »
Image for Rays Matt Moore Not Ready, Desmond Jennings Optimistic On Return

Rays Matt Moore Not Ready, Desmond Jennings Optimistic On Return

Tampa Bay Rays lefty Matt Moore will not return to the rotation this weekend and the team isn’t sure when he will rejoin the rotation. The All-Star is out with a sore left elbow. He had hoped to return this weekend, but reportedly... More of this article »
Image for Rays Alex Cobb Will Start Against Mariners On Thursday

Rays Alex Cobb Will Start Against Mariners On Thursday

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times Alex Cobb is set to come off the DL and will start Thursday against the Seattle Mariners at Tropicana Field. Cobb made his third rehab start (first one cut short after two pitches due... More of this article »
Image for Dodgers Matt Kemp Return: “It’s not going to be September.”

Dodgers Matt Kemp Return: “It’s not going to be September.”

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp took batting practice before yesterday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals and reported afterwards that things went well and he was progressing towards a return to the Dodgers line-up sooner rather... More of this article »
Image for Rays Chris Archer Leaves Start With Forearm Tightness

Rays Chris Archer Leaves Start With Forearm Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays rookie right-hander Chris Archer left his start in Arizona in the second inning with tightness in his right forearm. Archer allowed a run in the first and got two outs in the second before leaving with a 2-1 count against Didi... More of this article »
Image for Red Sox Lose Matt Thornton to DL With Oblique Strain

Red Sox Lose Matt Thornton to DL With Oblique Strain

The Boston Red Sox have placed reliever Matt Thornton on the 15 day disabled list with an oblique strain. Thorton was acquired from the Chicago White Sox after losing left-hander Andrew Miller for the rest of the season, and has made... More of this article »
Image for Rockies Carlos Gonzalez Hits DL with Finger Sprain

Rockies Carlos Gonzalez Hits DL with Finger Sprain

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has been placed on the disabled list with a finger sprain.  Gonzalez has suffered  with the sprain on his right middle finger off and on for the past month. He will be eligible to return... More of this article »
Image for Rays Place Desmond Jennings on the DL – Recall Jason Bourgeois

Rays Place Desmond Jennings on the DL – Recall Jason Bourgeois

The Tampa Bay Rays placed center-fielder Desmond Jennings on the 15 day DL with a fractured middle finger on his left hand. Jennings hurt the finger Saturday on a slide against the Giants in extra innings and it was thought to be... More of this article »
Image for Yankees Derek Jeter Has Calf Strain – DL Possible

Yankees Derek Jeter Has Calf Strain – DL Possible

New  York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has been diagnosed with a right calf strain and may require another stint the on disabled list. An MRI was performed on Saturday where a Grade 1 calf strain was revealed. The Yankees have not... More of this article »
Image for Atlanta Braves Tim Hudson Leaves Game After Ankle Injury

Atlanta Braves Tim Hudson Leaves Game After Ankle Injury

Atlanta Braves right-hander Tim Hudson was carted off the field after being stepped on by New York Mets outfielder Eric Young Jr. accidentally stepped on his right ankle/foot at first base. Young stepped on the back of Hudson’s ankle... More of this article »
Image for Rays Top Prospect Taylor Guerrieri Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Rays Top Prospect Taylor Guerrieri Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

The top pitching prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays organization, Taylor Guerrieri, underwent Tommy John surgery today and will most likely be out until the 2015 season. Guerrieri was slated to pitch in the 2013 Futures Game, but was scratched... More of this article »
Image for Pittsburgh Pirates Place Jason Grilli on the 15 Day DL

Pittsburgh Pirates Place Jason Grilli on the 15 Day DL

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Jason Grilli on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm strain. Grilli was forced to exit Monday’s game after he hurt his forearm on a pitch. The 36-year-old All-Star closer came into... More of this article »
Image for Cardinals Send Matt Holliday to the 15-day Disabled List

Cardinals Send Matt Holliday to the 15-day Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals will be without slugger Matt Holliday for at least another week as the team placed the  left fielder on the 15 day disabled list. He’s hitting .268/.351/.448 with 13 homers and 47 RBI this season. First baseman/outfielder... More of this article »
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Josh Beckett to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Josh Beckett will undergo season-ending surgery to relieve pressure on the nerves in both his neck and shoulder region, after experiencing tingling in his fingers following a throwing session on Friday. Beckett... More of this article »
Image for Indians Chris Perez Activated from DL, Resumes Closing Duties

Indians Chris Perez Activated from DL, Resumes Closing Duties

The Cleveland Indians have activated Chris Perez from the 15-day disabled list after the closer missed just over a month due to a strained right rotator cuff. Perez will join the Indians in the middle of a series with the Baltimore... More of this article »
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Yankees Injury News: Teixeira Surgery, Nunez to Begin Rehab

The little lingering chance of season ending surgery appears to be a painful reality for New York Yankees first baseman and slugger Mark Teixeira. With the trade deadline just over a month away, it is now apparent the Yankees will... More of this article »
Image for Baltimore Orioles Dylan Bundy to Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Baltimore Orioles Dylan Bundy to Undergo Tommy John Surgery

The Baltimore Orioles will not see an expected callup of its top pitching prospect in 2013. Dylan Bundy, the phenom expected to help boost a struggling rotation or average bullpen at some point this year, will now miss the remainder... More of this article »
Image for Giants Angel Pagan Could Miss Season With Hamstring Injury

Giants Angel Pagan Could Miss Season With Hamstring Injury

San Francisco Giants outfielder Angel Pagan will undergo surgery on Tuesday and is expected to miss 10-12 weeks recovering from an injured right hamstring tendon. Pagan has been the starting center fielder for the defending champion,... More of this article »
Image for Yankees Alex Rodriguez Cleared To Begin Rehab Games On July 1

Yankees Alex Rodriguez Cleared To Begin Rehab Games On July 1

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been given medical clearance by doctors to begin rehab games beginning July 1.  Rodriguez hasn’t played at all in 2013, having undergone surgery on his left hip in January. It... More of this article »
Image for Padres Clayton Richard Likely to DL with Shoulder Injury

Padres Clayton Richard Likely to DL with Shoulder Injury

San Diego Padres Clayton Richard will be headed to the disabled list after feeling pain in his AC joint (down his neck and into the upper part of his chest) in Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Richard had only thrown... More of this article »
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Making Progress: Derek Jeter Takes Batting Practice in Tampa

Derek Jeter, New York Yankees captain and future hall of famer, took on-field batting practice on Wednesday for the first time since fracturing his ankle for the second time in mid-April. The Wednesday session serves as a positive... More of this article »
Image for Red Sox Clay Buchholz Placed on DL with Neck Strain

Red Sox Clay Buchholz Placed on DL with Neck Strain

The Boston Red Sox have placed Clay Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained trapezius muscle in his neck, retroactive to June 9. Buchholz has been nagged by the injury since his last start on June 8 and has battled... More of this article »
Image for Tigers Anibal Sanchez, Alex Avila Placed on the 15-day Disabled List

Tigers Anibal Sanchez, Alex Avila Placed on the 15-day Disabled List

The Detroit Tigers have placed right-hander Anibal Sanchez and catcher Alex Avila  on the 15 day disabled list. Sanchez has been battling shoulder problems and is expected to miss at least two starts. Sanchez signed a five-year $88... More of this article »
Image for Mark Teixeira is Headed Back to the Disabled List

Mark Teixeira is Headed Back to the Disabled List

The New York Yankees placed first baseman Mark Teixeira back on the 15 day disabled list general manager Brian Cashman said Monday. Teixeira was pulled from the game on Saturday at Los Angeles  at his request with a sore wrist. Later... More of this article »
Image for Nats Stephen Strasburg Returns in Nationals 2-0 Loss

Nats Stephen Strasburg Returns in Nationals 2-0 Loss

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg returned from the 15-day DL on Sunday to face the Cleveland Indians in his first start since injuring his oblique in a May 31 start against the Atlanta Braves. Strasburg worked... More of this article »
Image for Reds Top Prospect Robert Stephenson to DL with Hamstring Strain

Reds Top Prospect Robert Stephenson to DL with Hamstring Strain

In a 2013 season in which he has baffled hitters in a talent-heavy Midwest League and risen to the status as the top prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization, Robert Stephenson has been placed on the disabled list with what is... More of this article »
Image for Rangers Ian Kinsler Activated, Leury Garcia back to AAA

Rangers Ian Kinsler Activated, Leury Garcia back to AAA

Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler has been activated from the Disabled List and bat leadoff for the Rangers in Toronto. Kinsler, no stranger  to injury has missed nearly a month with an intercostal strain and will return to... More of this article »
Image for Jonathan Broxton Placed on DL, Pedro Villarreal Called Up

Jonathan Broxton Placed on DL, Pedro Villarreal Called Up

The Cincinnati Reds placed setup man, Jonathan Broxton, on the DL with a right elbow flexor strain. Broxton’s stint is retroactive to June 14th  and it is unclear at this time whether he will be back by his eligible return date. With... More of this article »
Image for Brewers Ryan Braun Placed On DL

Brewers Ryan Braun Placed On DL

The Milwaukee Brewers put outfielder Ryan Braun on the 15 day disabled list following a 4-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Braun had missed the last four games with a sore right thumb and attempted a batting practice... More of this article »