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Josh Donaldson Slam Leads A’s Past Sale and the White Sox
Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale was facing some hard luck this season and his unfortunate record fell to 5-4 despite a 2.68 season ERA thanks to Josh Donaldson. The Oakland A’s third baseman entered his at bat in the... More of this article »
James Shields Dominant Again, Royals Win Late
James Shields cost arguably the top prospect in baseball and was brought to Kansas City to be the ace of the staff. So far this year, Shields has been worth everything the Royals’ sacrificed. “Big Game” James was... More of this article »
Rockies’ Nolan Arenado Hits Walk Off Homerun, Sinks Padres
Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado had been in an extended slump and may have been breaking out of it in a big way in a wild 10-9 win on Friday night over the Padres. Arenado was 2 for 5, entering the ninth inning with... More of this article »
Jeremy Bonderman Recovers From Debut, Shuts down Yankees
Seattle Mariners starter Jeremy Bonderman was looking to rebound from a 2013 debut against the Minnesota Twins which saw him surrender seven earned runs, and he delivered in a big way during a 4-1 victory on Friday night. Taking... More of this article »
Aramis Ramirez Hits Walkoff Single, Brewers Beat Phillies
Aramis Ramirez was 0 for 4 in a game the Philadelphia Phillies jumped out to a 4-0 lead and hit a game winning single in the ninth to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 victory over the Phillies. For Ramirez, it was his only hit of... More of this article »
New York Yankees Draft Analysis: Jagielo, Judge, Clarkin, Katoh
The New York Yankees have traditionally focused on high school players with high upside for their drafts, likely due in part to the lack of availability on the parent club. This year, all of that has shifted with numerous players set... More of this article »
Peter Bourjos to Return to Angels’ Outfield This Weekend
Peter Bourjos, the speedy center fielder for the Angels, should return this weekend from a hamstring injury which has kept him sidelined since April 29th. The 26-year-old joins Jered Weaver as recent key players to return from injury... More of this article »
Dodgers Hanley Ramirez Could be Activated on Tuesday
Hanley Ramirez could be back as early as Tuesday’s game to try to help provide a boost to the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers. The infielder will be a welcomed addition to a team tied for the third least runs in the NL and presently... More of this article »
Blue Jays’ Josh Johnson Activated – Will Start Tuesday
Josh Johnson will return from the disabled list and start for the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Johnson has struggled during his time in the AL East, though has made just four starts thus far this season. In those four starts,... More of this article »
Michael Pineda to Pitch Extended Spring Training, Rehab Assignment Next
In the ever-changing debate of who got the better end of a prospect blockbuster trade, the Yankees will gain a small victory on Tuesday. Michael Pineda, the prized acquisition in a deal which sent top hitting prospect, Jesus Montero,... More of this article »
Free-Agent Grady Sizemore Resumes Baseball Activities
Grady Sizemore has resumed baseball activities and may be available to teams by the middle of the summer. Sizemore underwent microfracture surgery last September in his right knee, and while his career was in doubt, he has yet to experience... More of this article »
Brandon McCarthy Placed on DL with Shoulder Inflammation
Brandon McCarthy had just started to find his stride in the Arizona Diamondbacks‘ rotation, but instead was placed on the DL on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation. The right hander had strung together three consecutive starts... More of this article »
Jays Brandon Morrow Placed on DL With Right Forearm Strain
Brandon Morrow‘s struggling season just reached a screeching halt. Morrow, who has battled a history of injuries, was placed on the DL on Sunday with a right forearm strain. The Blue Jays, who just recently sent down left-handed... More of this article »
Reds Brandon Phillips to Miss 3-4 Days with Forearm Injury
The Cincinnati Reds are hoping to avoid a DL sting with second baseman, Brandon Phillips. Phillips is hitting .296/347 with 9HR and 45 RBI. The second baseman was struck by a pitch in the forearm but is only expected to miss three... More of this article »
Dodgers A.J. Ellis Placed on 15 day DL – Strained Left Oblique
A.J. Ellis, the starting catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will not be playing for at least two more weeks. Ellis joins a list of players recently sidelined with oblique strains and was placed on the DL retroactive to May 30th Los... More of this article »
Red Sox Jacoby Ellsbury May Be Scratched Again
After stealing five bases and setting a team record on Friday, the Red Sox were without its starting centerfielder on Saturday. Jacoby Ellsbury, who stole five bases in a win over the Phillies Friday night, sat out on Saturday during... More of this article »
Nats Bryce Harper Finally Sent to DL, Eligible to Return June 11th
After running into the wall three weeks ago in Los Angeles, slumping thereafter and sitting out the past few games, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was finally sent to the disabled list on Saturday. The 20-year-old outfielder... More of this article »
Padres Huston Street to DL with with Strained Calf
Huston Street won’t be closing for the San Diego Padres for at least 15 days. Street was placed on the DL with a strained calf on Sunday and is not expected back until the middle of June at the earliest. For the closer, 15 days... More of this article »
Nationals Stephen Strasburg Avoids DL, Hopes to Make Next Start
The Washington Nationals will hold off on placing their prized ace, Stephen Strasburg, on the DL for now. Strasburg, who was removed from his last start with a strained lat, could return by next Saturday, the most recent time the team... More of this article »
Mariners Michael Morse Should Return Monday
Michael Morse could return to the Mariner’s lineup on Monday, recovering from a strained quadricep which has sidelined him since May 28th. Morse helps to complete a complicated situation in Seattle with a series of moving parts. Jesus... More of this article »
New York Yankees Fading Offense is a Long-term Issue
Andy Pettitte is due back from the Disabled list on Monday, and his return will signify maximum availability for the Yankees’ rotation. CC Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda and Pettitte, will be restored back at the front of the rotation,... More of this article »
Reeling New York Yankees to Face Significant Roster Decisions
New York Yankees starting corner infielders, Mark Teixeira and Kevin Youkilis are both due to come off the Disabled list on Friday for the series opener against the Red Sox. The timing is a best case scenario since both can bat right-handed... More of this article »
Nick Franklin Promoted; Dustin Ackley sent to AAA
Seattle Mariners top 100 prospect, Nick Franklin, was called up on Monday. Franklin, a middle infielder, is expected to play second base in place of Dustin Ackley, who was hitting just .205/.266/.516 with one home run on the season. Fantasy... More of this article »
Carlos Beltran to Return to Cardinals Lineup
Carlos Beltran has been injured most of the year and suffered shoulder soreness as a setback, but will return to the lineup on Monday. Beltran will serve as the team’s designated hitter while they are in Kansas City and then... More of this article »
Michael Wacha Scratched, Should Fill Empty Spot in Cardinals’ Rotation
Michael Wacha, the 19th overall pick just one summer ago, may be on his way to the majors to fill in for injured Cardinals’ pitchers. Jake Westbrook, Jaime Garcia, and most recently, John Gast, have all hit the DL as Cardinals’... More of this article »
David Adams Provides Yankees Options for the Future
It’s been Preston Claiborne and Shawn Kelley stealing the show in the bullpen, easily the most dominant makeup of the New York Yankees‘ roster. With their assistance in the wake of Joba Chamberlain‘s injury, along... More of this article »
Chase Utley Scratched, May Have Injured Oblique
Chase Utley, in the midst of putting together his first healthy season since 2009, was pulled from the lineup on Tuesday with discomfort in his right side. In baseball euphemisms, this usually means an oblique problem and that can... More of this article »
Jacoby Ellsbury May Be Dropped Lower in Red Sox Lineup
Jacoby Ellsbury, near MVP in 2011 and owner of an injury plagued campaign in 2012, may be getting dropped out of the leadoff spot shortly in the Red Sox lineup. Manager, John Farrell, indicated Ellsbury may lose claim of being the... More of this article »
Jered Weaver Could Return Next Week
The Los Angeles Angels are optimistic Jered Weaver, the team’s ace, might return to action next week. Weaver, recovering from an injured elbow, is currently performing well in extended spring training and may not require much... More of this article »
Brandon League May Be Out As Dodgers Closer Soon
Brandon League has been trying to do just about anything to give away his closer’s role. Despite League’s high salary and multi-year contract, the embattled closer has a 5.51 ERA and has lead the Dodgers to one of the worst... More of this article »
Hanley Ramirez Has Started Running Drills
Hanley Ramirez ran for the first time with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the outfield before Wednesday’s game. Ramirez has been out since May 4th with a hamstring injury and was projected to miss 4-6 weeks. Fantasy Play: Ramirez... More of this article »
Kevin Youkilis Begins Extended Spring Training
Kevin Youkilis had three at bats in extended spring training on Tuesday along with numerous other Yankees players from the walking wounded. Youkilis is expected to swing the bat a few more games before beginning a rehab assignment. New... More of this article »
David Adams Called up by New York Yankees
David Adams has been called up to provide depth to a banged up Yankees’ infield. No corresponding move has been announced yet, but it’s likely to be either Ben Francisco or Chris Nelson. Adams is expected to enter the lineup... More of this article »
Joba Chamberlain Should Be Traded Out of Need, Nothing More
Much has been written recently about the melodramatic confrontation between the overrated, “punk” reliever who never quite reached his potential and perhaps the greatest player any reliever can ever aspire to become. Of... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Upton Homers in Return to Arizona, Yankees Split DH With Indians
Justin Upton returned to Arizona and had four hits including a home run to help the Atlanta Braves stop a three-game losing streak. For the most part Upton received a mixed reaction from the Arizona crowd who seemed to enjoy the moment. “It... More of this article »
Will Middlebrooks Back From Run in With Ross
Will Middlebrooks, the third base middle-of-the-order bat for the Boston Red Sox, was removed in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s game after colliding with backup catcher, David Ross. Middlebrooks, who has developed a reputation... More of this article »
Curtis Granderson to Return Soon, Shakeup Yankees’ Roster
Curtis Granderson delivered a base hit in his first rehab game on Friday and is now able to play a full nine innings. Granderson has been out since early in Spring Training when he broke his arm on a pitch from J.A. Happ, but appears... More of this article »
Joba Chamberlain Return to Yankees’ Bullpen May Be Sooner Rather Than Later
Joba Chamberlain left a hole in the Yankees’ vaunted bullpen when he injured himself on May 2nd with an Olique strain. The good news, much like last season when he recovered quickly, is Chamberlain should be able to return when... More of this article »
Eduardo Nunez Still Day to Day for Yankees
Eduardo Nunez is still battling discomfort in his rib cage and has not been in a game since May 5th against Oakland. New York has not placed him on the disabled list, implying there is some optimism he could return before May 20th... More of this article »
Joe Girardi Thinking Outside The Box Has Yankees Winning
On Wednesday night, Joe Girardi batted David Phelps eighth in the lineup ahead of rookie Austin Romine. The part I have never seen the Yankees do in any World Series game or interleague matchup was the pitcher batting ahead of the... More of this article »
Hector Santiago Throws Gem in No Decision Against Mets
Hector Santiago made a start for the White Sox on Tuesday in place of the injured Jake Peavy and delivered with seven shutout innings against the Mets. Peavy, off to a nice start to the year himself, missed his start with a back injury... More of this article »
Allen Webster Recalled, Will Start In Place of Felix Doubront
Felix Doubront has been battling a diminished fastball and control problems, and now it will cost him a turn in the rotation. Highly rated prospect, Allen Webster, has been recalled from AAA to take injured closer, Joel Hanrahan‘s... More of this article »
Gavin Floyd Out for the Season With Elbow Surgery
Gavin Floyd is expected to miss the rest of the season when he undergoes surgery on his right elbow. The White Sox starter, who was injured on April 27th in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, tried repeatedly to avoid major surgery... More of this article »
Josh Reddick to Miss Four Game Series Against Indians
Josh Reddick was scratched from Tuesday’s lineup with a sore right wrist and is expected to miss the entire four game series against the Cleveland Indians.Reddick is coming off of a career year where he batted .242 with 32 HR... More of this article »
James McDonald Placed on DL by Pirates
Pirates’ starter, James McDonald, was placed on the disabled list right before his start on Tuesday with stiffness in his right shoulder. The 28-year-old may only miss one start with the DL placement retroactive to May 1st depending... More of this article »
Washington’s Handling of Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth is Hypocritical
Bryce Harper won’t turn 21 years-old until his season is coming to an end. He has the upside of being the next Ken Griffey Jr. and is already a middle of the lineup bat and a five tool player. In other words, he is the offensive... More of this article »
Braves’ Jason Heyward Taking Dry Swings, Hopes to Provide Boost to Offense
Following a 3-1 loss to the division rival, Washington Nationals, the Braves’ division lead fell to 2.5 games. Atlanta started the season 12-1 with a scary offense and lights out pitching. Since then, the Braves have sputtered,... More of this article »
Colby Lewis Set to Begin Rehab; Hopes to Rejoin Rangers Rotation
Colby Lewis is hoping to begin a rehab assignment on May 9th in AAA Round Rock. Lewis has been a key arm in the Texas Rangers’ rotation since their rise to prominence in 2010 but is likely considered an after-thought so far... More of this article »