Giancarlo Stanton is making progress towards returning from the disabled list. Stanton took batting practice for the first time at Marlins Park since straining his right hamstring on April 30. Marlins manager Mike Redmond  was encouraged by the progress. “He looked good,” Redmond said, “like he was feeling all right. I didn’t ask him afterwards; I’m just going off the results. He was hitting them out. It’s ...

Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe was placed on the seven-day DL on Wednesday after being diagnosed with a concussion. After being hit by a Craig Kimbrel fastball in the tenth-inning, Plouffe would attempt to brake up a double play, but in the process would be struck in the head by Atlanta second baseman Dan Uggla's shin. Plouffe writhed on the ground for a few minutes before exiting the field un ...

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was diagnosed with inflammation in his left knee and a supposed change in his meniscus following an MRI that was conducted on Monday. After sitting out Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, Howard will be listed as day-to-day and will miss Monday's contest against the Miami Marlins. Howard has admitted that his knee has been sore since spring training, bu ...

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Aaron Hill was placed on the 15 day disabled list with a broken hand and prospect Didi Gregorius was reinstated to the  Diamondbacks roster in his place. Hill, 31, is hitting .306 (11-for-36) with 3 doubles, 2 home runs and 6 RBI in 10 games with Arizona this season and is expected to miss between four and six weeks. The Diamondbacks depth chart has already been bitten by ...

Chase Headley  will miss at least a month,  the result of breaking the tip of his left thumb while sliding into second base on Sunday trying to break up a double play. The injury is not likely to require surgery and will need about a month to heal. "Injuries occur. You hate to see it happen, but it's the nature of a physical sport like baseball," Padres manager Bud Black said. "It's unfortunate for Chase an ...

The Milwaukee Brewers announced that first baseman Corey Hart will undergo surgery on his right knee next week to repair a torn meniscus.  Dr. William Raasch will perform the surgery Tuesday in Milwaukee. The Brewers estimated Hart's recovery time to be 3 to 4 months. The best case scenario would have Hart ready at the end of April, but then would need a minor-league rehab stint before returning to the Brew ...

The majority of the top free-agent pitchers are now off the market. In terms of starters, Zack Greinke signed with the Dodgers, Anibal Sanchez with the Tigers, Edwin Jackson with the Cubs, and Dan Haren with the Nationals. As for relievers, Mariano Rivera is predictably back with the Yankees, Jonathan Broxton re-signed with the Reds, and Rafael Soriano recently inked with the Nationals. So unless pitching-h ...

Jeter fractured his left ankle in the 12th inning Losing game one of the ALCS took on even more significance after the game when it was reported that shortstop Derek Jeter had fractured his left ankle during the 12th inning of game one. While diving for a grounder in the 12th inning by Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta,  Jeter  fractured his left ankle and will be lost to the Yankees for the remainder ...

Willingham has hit .260/.366/.524 with 35 home runs and 110 RBI Minnesota Twins outfielder Josh Willingham will undergo an MRI today to check for damage on his injured shoulder, which occurred as he slammed into the left-field fence in a game with the New York Yankees on Monday night. Willingham is listed as day-to-day. With eight games left in the season and the Twins not heading for the playoffs, Willingh ...

Carlos Ruiz Returns to Action for Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies have activated catcher Carlos Ruiz from the disabled list and placed third baseman Placido Polanco on the DL with lower back inflammation. Ruiz last played on August 2. Ruiz had plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The 33-year-old Ruiz, who has a $5 million team option for 2013 that will likely be picked up, was hitting a career-high .335 w ...

Starling Marte returns from disabled list The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated rookie outfielder Starling Marte from the 15 day disabled list. Marte was placed on the disabled list with a strained right oblique muscle August 19. Marte had been on a rehab assignment at at short-season State College and Class AAA Indianapolis. The Pirates have gone 7-10 without Marte in the lineup. Marte missed three weeks b ...

Lawrie, Arencibia Activated from Disabled List With a promising season decimated by injuries, the Toronto Blue Jays have been relegated to a spoilers role over the last 25 games of the season. Today, the Blue Jays announced that they were activating Brett Lawrie and J.P. Arencibia from the disabled list .  The Blue Jays are in the cellar of the American League East 15 1/2 games behind the Baltimore Orioles ...

Alex Rodriguez could begin rehab stint this weekend It appears it's finally happening. Most of the season the Yankees have been an elite team in baseball. After taking off with a 10 game winning streak during Interleague play, it seemed New York was on its way to an easy division title and home field advantage until the World Series, despite numerous injuries. Now it seems the Yankees have finally been caug ...

Has Ortiz Played his Last Game With Boston The Red Sox placed slugger David Ortiz on the 15 day disabled list and recalled Ryan Kalish from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Ortiz missed 35 games with a right Achilles strain after being placed on the DL July 17. Ortiz returned to action Friday night, and went 2 for 4 with two RBI, but discomfort and soreness prevented him from playing Saturday and ...