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Saturday, 10/1/2008
Saturday 10/1/2008: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
The best month of September in the American League certainly had Baltimore's right-hander Kerry Wood, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He had an ERA of just 1.47 in 43 innings of work in which he struck out 28 hitters. His record in September is 5-1. This season Wood compiled an ERA of 1.91, going 21-6 in 33 starts. He fanned 202 while giving up 176 hits in 245.1 innings. Kerry has pitched 3 shutouts and 4 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins! The best month of September in the National League certainly had Philadelphia's right-hander Ben Sheets, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He went 5-2 in September and finished the month with an ERA of 0.88. He struck out 63 in 61.1 innings. Ben fired THREE shutouts! This season Sheets compiled an ERA of 1.27, going 26-3 in 32 starts. He fanned 275 while giving up 152 hits in 261.1 innings. Ben has pitched 6 shutouts and 12 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
Saturday 10/1/2008: Batter of the Month award winners announced
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Chipper Jones, Detroit's starting third baseman. He had an on base percentage of .463 and hit .366, while driving in 33 runs. Jones has hit for a .360 average this season. He has 71 extra base hits along with 368 total bases, resulting in a .625 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Matt Kemp, Philadelphia's starting leftfielder. He had an on base percentage of .353 and hit .327, while driving in 22 runs. He has hit 35 taters while batting .292 this season. His 181 hits and 52 walks add up to a .348 on-base percentage.
Thursday 9/29/2008: Los Angeles (N)'s David Ortiz gets milestone hit
SAN FRANCISCO - Los Angeles (N)'s first baseman David Ortiz joined some elite company today, collecting his 2000th career hit! Along with his 2000 hits, David collected 421 homeruns and 1422 RBI in 12 seasons. 'This day is special, I'll probably remember it my whole life. Thank god I'm blessed with the talent to play this game.' His hit in the 3rd inning was a single off Mark Prior.
Thursday 9/29/2008: Zach Day dominates Chicago (N), gives up just 2 hits
ARIZONA - It was a great day for Arizona's right-hander Zach Day. The 30-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Chicago (N) on Thursday. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Day (7-3) fanned 3 and walked 1, throwing 96 pitches. Arizona's rightfielder Scott Podsednik finished 1 for 5, blasting a homerun, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Day. Arizona improved its record to 98-62, scoring 5 runs on 7 hits.
Monday 9/26/2008: Barry Zito fires 2-hitter against Pittsburgh
CHICAGO (N) - Great days are rare. But not for Chicago (N)'s lefty Barry Zito. Pittsburgh found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 18th time he has done it in his career. Zito (16-8) fanned 4 and walked 2, throwing 104 pitches. 'I'll have to give a lot of credit to my catcher. He put all the right fingers down today.' Chicago (N)'s leftfielder Shane Victorino went 2 for 5, homering once, stroking a double, scoring two runs and collecting 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Zito. Chicago (N) scored 8 runs on 15 hits.
Monday 9/26/2008: Odalis Perez pitches his 9th shutout of the season
ARIZONA - Arizona's lefty Odalis Perez is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking San Diego on just one hit. It's his 9th shutout this season, and the 21st time he has done it in his career. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Perez (22-6) struck out 8 and issued 1 BB, throwing 72 of 123 pitches for strikes. Arizona's third baseman Sean Burroughs stroked 2 hits in 3 AB, hitting a double, scoring two runs and collecting 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Perez. The final score of the game was 8-0.
Monday 9/26/2008: Cabrera (DET) and Kemp (PHI) win P.O.W. award
Miguel Cabrera wins his 9th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He had an on base percentage of .483 and hit .444, while driving in 10 runs. Matt Kemp from Philadelphia wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. He hit .500 with 11 RBI and slugged 1.179 in 28 at bats. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 7 games.
Saturday 9/24/2008: Ben Sheets blanks San Diego with a 1-hitter
SAN DIEGO - Ben Sheets had some fun again. San Diego hitters did not. Philadelphia's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 5th shutout of the season. He now has 19 career shutouts in 254 games started. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Sheets (25-3) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking none, throwing 117 pitches. The hitting star for Philadelphia was catcher Jeff Bailey, he went 2 for 3, blasting a homerun. Philadelphia improved its record to 122-34, scoring 7 runs on 7 hits.
Saturday 9/24/2008: Carlos Zambrano pitches his 5th shutout of the season
BOSTON - Boston's right-hander Carlos Zambrano is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. New York (A) found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Zambrano 5th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 16th shutouts in his career. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Zambrano (19-6) struck out 8 and walked 1, throwing 72 of 109 pitches for strikes. Ryan Hanigan provided Boston with the offense Zambrano needed as he finished with 1 hit in 3 AB, blasting a homerun, with 3 RBI. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Friday 9/23/2008: Garrett Atkins (LAA) will miss 6 weeks
LOS ANGELES (A) - Los Angeles (A)'s Garrett Atkins suffered a serious injury Friday in a game against Kansas City. Atkins fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 6 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Torn Thigh Muscle. His season numbers are: .269 AVG, 149 hits, 33 doubles, one triple and 15 longballs, along with 100 RBI and 60 runs scored.
Thursday 9/22/2008: Scott Kazmir out for 5 weeks
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's left-hander Scott Kazmir suffered a severe injury on Thursday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 8th of the game against Houston he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. His ERA of 4.13 helped him to a 13-17 record this year. He struck out 242 and walked 54 in 261.2 innings.
Wednesday 9/21/2008: Carlos Villanueva dominates Cincinnati, throws NO-HITTER
CINCINNATI - St. Louis' right-hander Carlos Villanueva is a really great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff while making history, blanking Cincinnati on no hits. Villanueva (14-12) struck out 7 and walked 1, throwing 66 of 106 pitches for strikes. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today. That's a dream coming true for me!' The hitting star for St. Louis was leftfielder Lew Ford, he finished with 3 hits in 5 AB, homering once, stroking a double, scoring 2 runs and driving in 5 runs. The final score of the game was 17-0.
Tuesday 9/20/2008: Pittsburgh has no chance in a 1-hitter by Ben Sheets
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's right-hander Ben Sheets is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Pittsburgh on just one hit. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 18th time he has done it in his career. Sheets (24-3) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 2, throwing 117 pitches. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Matt Kemp provided Philadelphia with the offense Sheets needed as he got 2 hits in 5 AB, homering twice, scoring two runs with 6 RBI. Philadelphia improved its record to 118-34, scoring 12 runs on 16 hits.
Monday 9/19/2008: Chan Ho Park blanks Cincinnati with a 1-hitter
ARIZONA - Great days are rare. But not for Arizona's right-hander Chan Ho Park. Cincinnati found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 36th time he has done it in his career. Park (18-8) struck out 7 and walked 1, throwing 59 of 93 pitches for strikes. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Kenji Johjima provided Arizona with the offense Park needed as he stroked 2 hits in 3 AB, blasting a homerun, scoring two runs. Arizona improved its record to 91-60, scoring 7 runs on 9 hits.
Monday 9/19/2008: Young and Hudson win Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Seattle's Mike B. Young this time, as the shortstop displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 21 at bats he hit .571 with 4 HR and 9 RBI. The National League's best player of the week was Florida's Luke Hudson, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .253 against Luke this season. While posting an ERA of 2.49 he went 15-8 in 31 starts, fanning 236 and walking 23 hitters. Luke has pitched one shutout and 4 complete games.
Saturday 9/17/2008: Cole Hamels shuts out New York (N) on one hit
NEW YORK (N) - Philadelphia's left-hander Cole Hamels is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. New York (N) found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Hamels 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 4th shutouts in his career. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Hamels (20-7) struck out an astounding 14 and walked none, throwing 74 of 117 pitches for strikes. Chase Utley provided Philadelphia with the offense Hamels needed as he got 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, with 3 RBI. Philadelphia improved its record to 116-33, scoring 5 runs on 12 hits.
Saturday 9/17/2008: Los Angeles (N)'s Thompson out for 6 weeks
LOS ANGELES (N) - When it rains, it pours. Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Brad Thompson will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Cincinnati where he left the field in the 7th inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Elbow Ligament which will require surgery. Opposing players hit .280 against Brad this season. While posting an ERA of 6.63 he went 6-4 in 10 starts, fanning 68 and walking 43 hitters.
Saturday 9/17/2008 :
PHI: Cole Hamels pitches a 1-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
Sunday 9/18/2008 :
DET: Chipper Jones sets a new season Detroit-Record for RBI with 164!
Monday 9/19/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Mike B. Young (SEA)!
He batted .571 in 21 AB, with 4 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Luke Hudson (FLA)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 15.1 innings
with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 11.
ARZ: Chan Ho Park pitches a 1-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Tuesday 9/20/2008 :
PHI: Ben Sheets pitches a 1-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Wednesday 9/21/2008 :
STL: Carlos Villanueva pitches a NO-HITTER against Cincinnati!!
David Wright hits a 485-foot homerun!!
Friday 9/23/2008 :
PHI: Matt Kemp sets a new season Philadelphia-Record for Triples with 12!
FLA: Luke Hudson sets a new season Florida-Record for Strikeouts with 240!
Saturday 9/24/2008 :
DET: Chipper Jones sets a new season AL-Record for RBI with 166!
MIN: Justin Morneau sets a new season Minnesota-Record for Doubles with 55!
BOS: Carlos Zambrano pitches a 1-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
PHI: Ben Sheets pitches a 1-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Monday 9/26/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Miguel Cabrera (DET)!
He batted .444 in 27 AB, with 2 HR and 10 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Matt Kemp (PHI)!
He batted .500 in 28 AB, with 5 HR and 11 RBI.
Paul Konerko hits a 481-foot homerun!!
ARZ: Odalis Perez pitches a 1-hit shutout against San Diego!!
CHN: Barry Zito pitches a 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Wednesday 9/28/2008 :
BAL: Carl Crawford sets a new season Baltimore-Record for Hits with 211!
DET: Justin Verlander pitches a 3-hit shutout against Kansas City!!
Thursday 9/29/2008 :
SEA: Matt Holliday sets a new season Seattle-Record for Triples with 14!
TEX: Jason Bulger sets a new season Texas-Record for Saves with 40!
A.J. Pierzynski hits a 495-foot homerun!!
ARZ: Zach Day pitches a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (N)!!
CIN: Miguel Asencio strikes out 15 against San Diego.
LAN: David Ortiz gets his 2000th career hit!!
PHI: Ben Sheets pitches a 3-hit shutout against Houston!!
PHI: Ben Sheets sets a new season Philadelphia-Record for Wins with 26!
Friday 10/1/2008 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Kerry Wood (BAL)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.47.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Chipper Jones (DET)!
He batted .366 in 101 AB, with 7 homers and 33 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Ben Sheets (PHI)!
He had a record of 5-2 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 0.88 and 3 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Matt Kemp (PHI)!
He batted .327 in 110 AB, with 7 homers and 22 RBI.
Friday 9/16/2008 :
New York (N) : Gary Glover has been signed to a contract extension, $9,400,000 per year, for 4 years.
San Francisco : Kelvim Escobar has been signed to a contract extension, $10,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Friday 9/23/2008 :
Boston : Paul Konerko has been signed to a contract extension, $12,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
LEAGUE INJURY NEWS
Saturday, 10/1/2008
Sunday 4/3/2008 :
TEX: Carlos Delgado was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Hideki Matsui was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
HOU: David Pauley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Monday 4/4/2008 :
BAL: Anibal Sanchez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
BOS: Ryan Hanigan Hanigan was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Stress Fractured Ulna.
He is out for about 2 weeks.
ATL: Pedro Martinez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Tuesday 4/5/2008 :
BOS: C.J. Nitkowski was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Brandon Phillips was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 4/6/2008 :
PIT: Russ Adams was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 4/7/2008 :
OAK: Bobby Abreu was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Wrist.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
CHA: Andy Phillips was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
DET: Miguel Cabrera was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
DET: Russell Branyan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
ARZ: Prince Fielder was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is out for about one week.
PHI: Jose Veras was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/8/2008 :
NYA: Mark Teixeira was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
WAS: Larry Walker was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 4/9/2008 :
SEA: Joel Pineiro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
BOS: Lance Berkman was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
COL: Gil Meche was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Sunday 4/10/2008 :
TEX: Alex Cintron was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
BOS: Marcus Jensen was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
HOU: J.D. Drew was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Monday 4/11/2008 :
TBR: Ryan Doumit was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
TBR: Victor Santos was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
TBR: Joe Mather was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
KCR: J.C. Romero was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 4/12/2008 :
BOS: Dustin Pedroia was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 4/13/2008 :
LAA: Jose Nieves was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
CHA: Rocco Baldelli was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
PHI: J.J. Hardy was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
ARZ: Ramon J. Hernandez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Thursday 4/14/2008 :
BAL: Manny Aybar was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/15/2008 :
ATL: Ryan Rupe was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
STL: Carlos Villanueva was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 4/17/2008 :
CIN: Daisuke Matsuzaka was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
HOU: Travis Hafner was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 4/18/2008 :
DET: Scott Hatteberg was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
BOS: Clay Rapada was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
CIN: Talmadge Nunnari was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Ubaldo Jimenez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 4/19/2008 :
MIN: Mark Buehrle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
LAA: Carlos Almanzar was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SEA: Adrian Beltre was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Swollen Ear.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Alberto Callaspo was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 4/21/2008 :
FLA: Pedro Munoz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Friday 4/22/2008 :
CHA: Orlando Hudson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
MIN: Matt Hensley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
STL: Scott Sauerbeck was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: George Kottaras was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 4/23/2008 :
KCR: Ugueth Urbina was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
KCR: Juan Cruz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 4/24/2008 :
KCR: Victor Martinez Martinez was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Cheekbone.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
MIN: Ken Griffey Jr. was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
FLA: Phil Plantier was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 4/27/2008 :
CHA: Roy Halladay was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
SEA: Torii Hunter was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He is out for about one week.
WAS: Jeff Cirillo was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/29/2008 :
NYA: Bobby J. Jones was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
Saturday 4/30/2008 :
COL: Mike Napoli was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is out for about one week.
Sunday 5/1/2008 :
NYA: Devern Hansack was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
CIN: Greg LaRocca was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 5/2/2008 :
KCR: Shea Hillenbrand was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Placido Polanco was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
CHN: Troy Glaus was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Abdominal Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Wednesday 5/4/2008 :
PHI: John Thomson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
SFG: Nomar Garciaparra was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 5/6/2008 :
SEA: Adrian Beltre was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
FLA: Mike Lieberthal was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
LAN: Ryan Dempster was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Saturday 5/7/2008 :
NYA: Roy Oswalt was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
CHN: Jeff Austin was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Monday 5/9/2008 :
BOS: Brian Rose was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
TOR: Shawn Chacon was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3-4 weeks.
CHN: Darren Oliver was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Edgar Ramos was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Tuesday 5/10/2008 :
NYM: Keith Reed was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Ryan Braun was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 5/11/2008 :
TEX: Shawn Wooten was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
OAK: Bobby Abreu was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CHN: Tim Spooneybarger was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
ATL: Miguel Ojeda is sick.
Diagnosis: Stomach Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Friday 5/13/2008 :
LAN: Adam Eaton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
STL: Jose Guillen was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 5/16/2008 :
OAK: Carlos Hernandez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIN: Ramon Santiago was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 9 weeks.
MIN: Derek Jeter was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
CLE: Adam Dunn was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
COL: Troy Tulowitzki was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Greg LaRocca was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
Tuesday 5/17/2008 :
TOR: Paul Lo Duca was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
DET: Miguel Cabrera was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
SFG: Matt Cain was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 5/18/2008 :
TOR: Delvin James was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
NYA: Mark Woodyard was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
KCR: Garret Anderson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Wrist.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
Friday 5/20/2008 :
SEA: A.J. Burnett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Hideki Matsui was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
COL: Shaun Marcum was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
STL: Pat Burrell was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 5/21/2008 :
OAK: Nate McLouth was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Kenji Johjima Johjima was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hip.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Chad Billingsley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Luke Scott was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Sunday 5/22/2008 :
TOR: Jack Wilson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
DET: Tike Redman was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
ATL: Orlando Cabrera was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Tuesday 5/24/2008 :
DET: Livan Hernandez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CLE: Vance Wilson was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
Thursday 5/26/2008 :
COL: Troy Tulowitzki was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 5/27/2008 :
TBR: Mitch Stetter was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
Saturday 5/28/2008 :
MIL: Dmitri Young was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 5/30/2008 :
FLA: Carl Everett was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 5/31/2008 :
PIT: Russ Adams was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
Wednesday 6/1/2008 :
OAK: Wilton Guerrero was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
LAN: Cliff Floyd was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Thursday 6/2/2008 :
NYA: Bronson Heflin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
NYA: Eric Munson Munson was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Ulna.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
TBR: Joe Mather was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Friday 6/3/2008 :
TBR: Erik Bedard was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 8 weeks.
PHI: Ben Sheets was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Saturday 6/4/2008 :
CIN: Santiago Perez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Jason Larue was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
FLA: Dave Maurer was injured while working out.
Diagnosis: Pulled Achilles Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3-4 weeks.
Sunday 6/5/2008 :
MIL: Alex Rodriguez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 6/6/2008 :
MIL: Javy Lopez Lopez was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/7/2008 :
BOS: Marcus Jensen was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
CHN: Jason Bartlett was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Chien-Ming Wang was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
HOU: J.D. Drew was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 6/8/2008 :
TBR: Vin Mazzaro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
TBR: Darren O'Day was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
KCR: Tyler Houston was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Eric O'Flaherty was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 6/9/2008 :
FLA: Cory Lidle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Wascar Serrano was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 6/10/2008 :
TOR: Felix Heredia was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CHN: Jack Cust was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 6/11/2008 :
NYA: Jose A. Bautista was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
KCR: Shea Hillenbrand was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
CHN: Chuck James was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Sunday 6/12/2008 :
CHA: Scott T. Baker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
TBR: Jorge Cantu was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
WAS: Allan Simpson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Rickie Weeks is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Monday 6/13/2008 :
TBR: Joe Mather was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Tuesday 6/14/2008 :
MIN: Jason Middlebrook was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CHN: Jeff Austin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 6/15/2008 :
TEX: Alex Cintron was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CHA: Juan Rivera was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
CLE: Antonio Osuna was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
STL: Bronson Arroyo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 6/17/2008 :
LAN: Rickie Weeks was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 6/18/2008 :
TBR: Andre Ethier was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Shawn Chacon was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Sunday 6/19/2008 :
LAA: Tom Gorzelanny was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
TOR: Josh Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
ATL: Roger Cedeno was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Bruce Aven was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Tuesday 6/21/2008 :
TEX: Nick Swisher was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
TEX: Chris Capuano was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Ligament Elbow.
He is definitely out for the season!
BOS: Manny Ramirez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 6/22/2008 :
LAA: Kevin Millar was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
SEA: Joel Pineiro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3-4 weeks.
DET: Kiko Calero was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Thursday 6/23/2008 :
BAL: Carlos Febles was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Hamstring Muscle.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Friday 6/24/2008 :
NYA: Julio Lugo was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Eric Eckenstahler was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 6/25/2008 :
SEA: Adrian Beltre was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Hand.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
OAK: Eric Gagne was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
LAN: Koyie Hill was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Achilles Tendon.
He is definitely out for the season!
Sunday 6/26/2008 :
TBR: Jeremy Reed was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
COL: Lariel Gonzalez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
PIT: Bryan Hebson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2 weeks.
Monday 6/27/2008 :
TEX: Jason Kendall was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is out for about one week.
HOU: Josh Beckett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/28/2008 :
FLA: Jorge Campillo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 6/29/2008 :
SDG: Sam Marsonek was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
NYM: Aubrey Huff was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Jim Thome was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Thursday 6/30/2008 :
SDG: Sterling Hitchcock was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4-5 weeks.
STL: Albert Pujols was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 7/6/2008 :
HOU: Morgan Ensberg was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Achilles Tendon.
He will be OK in about one week.
Thursday 7/7/2008 :
BAL: Edwin Encarnacion was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Friday 7/8/2008 :
MIL: Chien-Ming Wang was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
STL: Carlos Mendoza was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 7/10/2008 :
MIN: Peter Bergeron was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
KCR: Jason Giambi was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
BOS: Dustin Pedroia was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Randy Choate was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
PHI: Carlos Ruiz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Wrist.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Tuesday 7/12/2008 :
KCR: Shea Hillenbrand was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Justin Upton was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
WAS: Rich Harden was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 7/13/2008 :
STL: Zack Greinke was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 7/15/2008 :
CHA: Tyler Greene Greene was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hip.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
COL: Joe Kennedy was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Saturday 7/16/2008 :
COL: Wade Davis was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
WAS: Tim Hudson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
MIL: Robinson Cano was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Jaw.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Sunday 7/17/2008 :
DET: Willy Taveras was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
CLE: Hank Blalock was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
CIN: Greg LaRocca was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Monday 7/18/2008 :
TOR: Jack Wilson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Adam Lind was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
CIN: James Shields was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
WAS: D'Angelo Jimenez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 7/19/2008 :
ARZ: Arthur Rhodes was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
Wednesday 7/20/2008 :
WAS: Benny Agbayani was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Derek Jeter is sick.
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 7/22/2008 :
DET: Jeffrey Hammonds was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
OAK: Adrian Gonzalez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
SDG: Matt E. White was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
ARZ: Adam Hyzdu was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
ATL: John Smoltz is sick.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SDG: George Kottaras is sick.
Diagnosis: Stomach Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Monday 7/25/2008 :
CIN: Jason Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
Wednesday 7/27/2008 :
CLE: Carlos Gonzalez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Craig A. Wilson Wilson was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Ribs.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
NYM: Greg Jones was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
MIL: David Wright was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
STL: Oliver Perez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 7/28/2008 :
BAL: Anibal Sanchez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
OAK: Adrian Gonzalez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
BOS: Jose Fernandez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
SFG: Nate Schierholtz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Bob File was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 7/29/2008 :
MIN: Cesar Jiminez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
TOR: Alex Gordon was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Saturday 7/30/2008 :
NYM: Brian Kintzler is sick.
Diagnosis: Sore Throat.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Sunday 7/31/2008 :
PHI: Larry Walker was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Hand.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
Monday 8/1/2008 :
TOR: Damion Easley was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
FLA: Scott Linebrink was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Elbow.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
LAN: Brad Thompson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 8/2/2008 :
TEX: Ian Kinsler was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
CIN: Shawn Green was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
MIL: Jeff *Bennett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
COL: Todd Helton is sick.
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 8/3/2008 :
NYM: Mike Morse was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Wrist.
He is definitely out for the season!
MIL: Dmitri Young was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Thursday 8/4/2008 :
FLA: Ron Mahay was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
ARZ: Placido Polanco was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/5/2008 :
FLA: Brendan Harris was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 8/6/2008 :
CLE: Jason Bay was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Ankle.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
PHI: John Thomson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
SDG: Argenis Reyes was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He will be OK in about one week.
SFG: Nomar Garciaparra was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 8/8/2008 :
LAA: Esteban German was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
CLE: Carlos Gonzalez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Ben Sheets was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Ray King was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Tuesday 8/9/2008 :
KCR: Aaron Myette was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 8/10/2008 :
CHN: Luke Scott was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 8/11/2008 :
BAL: Jose Molina Molina was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
DET: Russell Branyan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Ray Olmedo was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Zach Day was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 8/12/2008 :
TBR: Todd Williams was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Saturday 8/13/2008 :
KCR: Coco Crisp was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Ulna.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
TOR: Chris Reitsma was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
TBR: Darren O'Day was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHA: Gerald Laird was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
PIT: Darin Erstad was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 8/14/2008 :
CLE: Jermaine Dye was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Tuesday 8/16/2008 :
ATL: Edgar Renteria was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Erubiel Durazo was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 8/17/2008 :
DET: Chipper Jones was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
NYM: Felipe Lopez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 8/18/2008 :
NYA: Ray Durham was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Friday 8/19/2008 :
NYM: Mario Valdez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2-3 weeks.
Saturday 8/20/2008 :
STL: Pat Burrell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
PIT: Darren Dreifort was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
MIL: Javy Lopez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Thigh Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
Sunday 8/21/2008 :
SEA: Marcus Giles was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
PIT: Shin-Soo Choo was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 8/22/2008 :
CLE: Hanley Ramirez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
TBR: Erik Bedard was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
ARZ: Chan Ho Park was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 8/24/2008 :
SFG: Nomar Garciaparra was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
SDG: George Kottaras was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Thursday 8/25/2008 :
OAK: Jason Motte was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He will be OK in about one week.
CHN: Joe Mauer was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Brad Radke is sick.
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/26/2008 :
MIN: Mike Lieberthal was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIN: Derek Jeter was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4-5 weeks.
PIT: Darin Erstad was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 8/27/2008 :
TOR: Damion Easley was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Charlie A. Morton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Sunday 8/28/2008 :
SEA: Todd Hundley was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Clay Condrey was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Bruce Aven was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Monday 8/29/2008 :
TBR: Ivanon Coffie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
TEX: Hisashi Iwakuma was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
COL: Brian Roberts was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Tuesday 8/30/2008 :
NYM: Eric Stults was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 8/31/2008 :
MIN: Val Majewski was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 9/2/2008 :
TEX: Mark Mulder was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 9/3/2008 :
CHA: Juan Pierre was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SEA: Cody McKay was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
CLE: Jermaine Dye was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
BOS: Steve Karsay was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
FLA: Wilson Alvarez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Sunday 9/4/2008 :
TOR: Franklin Gutierrez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 9/5/2008 :
TEX: Jason Kendall was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
NYM: Brian Kintzler was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 9/7/2008 :
CLE: Cha Seung Baek was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Broken Elbow.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
PHI: Carlos Ruiz Ruiz was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ulna.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 9/8/2008 :
CLE: Jermaine Dye was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 9/11/2008 :
SEA: Joel Pineiro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SEA: David Riske was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
ATL: John Smoltz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 9/12/2008 :
WAS: D'Angelo Jimenez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIL: Jeff *Bennett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Tuesday 9/13/2008 :
SEA: Jason Kershner was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 9/14/2008 :
OAK: Nelson R. Cruz was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
Thursday 9/15/2008 :
LAA: Craig Breslow was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
ATL: Aaron Boone was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: John Thomson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
Friday 9/16/2008 :
CLE: Brian Slocum was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Felix Heredia was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is out for about 2 weeks.
NYA: Hector Fajardo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
TBR: Jeremy Reed was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 9/17/2008 :
CHA: Juan Pierre was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
CHA: Cristian Guzman was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Jose L. Cruz was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Calf Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2 weeks.
LAN: Brad Thompson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
FLA: Jhonny Peralta was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Sunday 9/18/2008 :
BAL: Alfonso Soriano was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 9/19/2008 :
TOR: Damion Easley was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Jaw.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
KCR: Coco Crisp was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHN: Charles Gipson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
SFG: Hunter Pence was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Tuesday 9/20/2008 :
MIN: Mariano Rivera was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
Wednesday 9/21/2008 :
KCR: Richard Hidalgo was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Vernon Wells was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Thursday 9/22/2008 :
NYA: Bronson Heflin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
MIL: Scott Kazmir was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Friday 9/23/2008 :
LAA: Garrett Atkins was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
SEA: Clay Hensley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
BOS: Milton Bradley was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 9/24/2008 :
TOR: Fernando Rodney was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
WAS: Sean *Burroughs was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 9/26/2008 :
CHA: Shannon Stewart was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Wednesday 9/28/2008 :
NYM: Nate Cornejo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Friday 9/30/2008 :
COL: Andruw Jones was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
CHN: Tim Spooneybarger was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
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Breaking News
Saturday, 10/1/2008
Saturday 10/1/2008: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
The best month of September in the American League certainly had Baltimore's right-hander Kerry Wood, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He had an ERA of just 1.47 in 43 innings of work in which he struck out 28 hitters. His record in September is 5-1. This season Wood compiled an ERA of 1.91, going 21-6 in 33 starts. He fanned 202 while giving up 176 hits in 245.1 innings. Kerry has pitched 3 shutouts and 4 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins! The best month of September in the National League certainly had Philadelphia's right-hander Ben Sheets, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He went 5-2 in September and finished the month with an ERA of 0.88. He struck out 63 in 61.1 innings. Ben fired THREE shutouts! This season Sheets compiled an ERA of 1.27, going 26-3 in 32 starts. He fanned 275 while giving up 152 hits in 261.1 innings. Ben has pitched 6 shutouts and 12 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
Saturday 10/1/2008: Batter of the Month award winners announced
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Chipper Jones, Detroit's starting third baseman. He had an on base percentage of .463 and hit .366, while driving in 33 runs. Jones has hit for a .360 average this season. He has 71 extra base hits along with 368 total bases, resulting in a .625 slugging percentage. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Matt Kemp, Philadelphia's starting leftfielder. He had an on base percentage of .353 and hit .327, while driving in 22 runs. He has hit 35 taters while batting .292 this season. His 181 hits and 52 walks add up to a .348 on-base percentage.
Thursday 9/29/2008: Los Angeles (N)'s David Ortiz gets milestone hit
SAN FRANCISCO - Los Angeles (N)'s first baseman David Ortiz joined some elite company today, collecting his 2000th career hit! Along with his 2000 hits, David collected 421 homeruns and 1422 RBI in 12 seasons. 'This day is special, I'll probably remember it my whole life. Thank god I'm blessed with the talent to play this game.' His hit in the 3rd inning was a single off Mark Prior.
Thursday 9/29/2008: Zach Day dominates Chicago (N), gives up just 2 hits
ARIZONA - It was a great day for Arizona's right-hander Zach Day. The 30-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Chicago (N) on Thursday. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Day (7-3) fanned 3 and walked 1, throwing 96 pitches. Arizona's rightfielder Scott Podsednik finished 1 for 5, blasting a homerun, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Day. Arizona improved its record to 98-62, scoring 5 runs on 7 hits.
Monday 9/26/2008: Barry Zito fires 2-hitter against Pittsburgh
CHICAGO (N) - Great days are rare. But not for Chicago (N)'s lefty Barry Zito. Pittsburgh found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 18th time he has done it in his career. Zito (16-8) fanned 4 and walked 2, throwing 104 pitches. 'I'll have to give a lot of credit to my catcher. He put all the right fingers down today.' Chicago (N)'s leftfielder Shane Victorino went 2 for 5, homering once, stroking a double, scoring two runs and collecting 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Zito. Chicago (N) scored 8 runs on 15 hits.
Monday 9/26/2008: Odalis Perez pitches his 9th shutout of the season
ARIZONA - Arizona's lefty Odalis Perez is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking San Diego on just one hit. It's his 9th shutout this season, and the 21st time he has done it in his career. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Perez (22-6) struck out 8 and issued 1 BB, throwing 72 of 123 pitches for strikes. Arizona's third baseman Sean Burroughs stroked 2 hits in 3 AB, hitting a double, scoring two runs and collecting 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Perez. The final score of the game was 8-0.
Monday 9/26/2008: Cabrera (DET) and Kemp (PHI) win P.O.W. award
Miguel Cabrera wins his 9th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He had an on base percentage of .483 and hit .444, while driving in 10 runs. Matt Kemp from Philadelphia wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. He hit .500 with 11 RBI and slugged 1.179 in 28 at bats. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 7 games.
Saturday 9/24/2008: Ben Sheets blanks San Diego with a 1-hitter
SAN DIEGO - Ben Sheets had some fun again. San Diego hitters did not. Philadelphia's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 5th shutout of the season. He now has 19 career shutouts in 254 games started. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Sheets (25-3) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking none, throwing 117 pitches. The hitting star for Philadelphia was catcher Jeff Bailey, he went 2 for 3, blasting a homerun. Philadelphia improved its record to 122-34, scoring 7 runs on 7 hits.
Saturday 9/24/2008: Carlos Zambrano pitches his 5th shutout of the season
BOSTON - Boston's right-hander Carlos Zambrano is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. New York (A) found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Zambrano 5th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 16th shutouts in his career. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Zambrano (19-6) struck out 8 and walked 1, throwing 72 of 109 pitches for strikes. Ryan Hanigan provided Boston with the offense Zambrano needed as he finished with 1 hit in 3 AB, blasting a homerun, with 3 RBI. The final score of the game was 4-0.
Friday 9/23/2008: Garrett Atkins (LAA) will miss 6 weeks
LOS ANGELES (A) - Los Angeles (A)'s Garrett Atkins suffered a serious injury Friday in a game against Kansas City. Atkins fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 6 weeks. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Torn Thigh Muscle. His season numbers are: .269 AVG, 149 hits, 33 doubles, one triple and 15 longballs, along with 100 RBI and 60 runs scored.
Thursday 9/22/2008: Scott Kazmir out for 5 weeks
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's left-hander Scott Kazmir suffered a severe injury on Thursday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 8th of the game against Houston he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle. His ERA of 4.13 helped him to a 13-17 record this year. He struck out 242 and walked 54 in 261.2 innings.
Wednesday 9/21/2008: Carlos Villanueva dominates Cincinnati, throws NO-HITTER
CINCINNATI - St. Louis' right-hander Carlos Villanueva is a really great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff while making history, blanking Cincinnati on no hits. Villanueva (14-12) struck out 7 and walked 1, throwing 66 of 106 pitches for strikes. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today. That's a dream coming true for me!' The hitting star for St. Louis was leftfielder Lew Ford, he finished with 3 hits in 5 AB, homering once, stroking a double, scoring 2 runs and driving in 5 runs. The final score of the game was 17-0.
Tuesday 9/20/2008: Pittsburgh has no chance in a 1-hitter by Ben Sheets
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's right-hander Ben Sheets is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Pittsburgh on just one hit. It's his 4th shutout this season, and the 18th time he has done it in his career. Sheets (24-3) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 2, throwing 117 pitches. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Matt Kemp provided Philadelphia with the offense Sheets needed as he got 2 hits in 5 AB, homering twice, scoring two runs with 6 RBI. Philadelphia improved its record to 118-34, scoring 12 runs on 16 hits.
Monday 9/19/2008: Chan Ho Park blanks Cincinnati with a 1-hitter
ARIZONA - Great days are rare. But not for Arizona's right-hander Chan Ho Park. Cincinnati found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 36th time he has done it in his career. Park (18-8) struck out 7 and walked 1, throwing 59 of 93 pitches for strikes. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Kenji Johjima provided Arizona with the offense Park needed as he stroked 2 hits in 3 AB, blasting a homerun, scoring two runs. Arizona improved its record to 91-60, scoring 7 runs on 9 hits.
Monday 9/19/2008: Young and Hudson win Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Seattle's Mike B. Young this time, as the shortstop displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 21 at bats he hit .571 with 4 HR and 9 RBI. The National League's best player of the week was Florida's Luke Hudson, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .253 against Luke this season. While posting an ERA of 2.49 he went 15-8 in 31 starts, fanning 236 and walking 23 hitters. Luke has pitched one shutout and 4 complete games.
Saturday 9/17/2008: Cole Hamels shuts out New York (N) on one hit
NEW YORK (N) - Philadelphia's left-hander Cole Hamels is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. New York (N) found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Hamels 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 4th shutouts in his career. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Hamels (20-7) struck out an astounding 14 and walked none, throwing 74 of 117 pitches for strikes. Chase Utley provided Philadelphia with the offense Hamels needed as he got 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, with 3 RBI. Philadelphia improved its record to 116-33, scoring 5 runs on 12 hits.
Saturday 9/17/2008: Los Angeles (N)'s Thompson out for 6 weeks
LOS ANGELES (N) - When it rains, it pours. Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Brad Thompson will not pitch for at least 6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Cincinnati where he left the field in the 7th inning. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Elbow Ligament which will require surgery. Opposing players hit .280 against Brad this season. While posting an ERA of 6.63 he went 6-4 in 10 starts, fanning 68 and walking 43 hitters.
Saturday 9/17/2008 :
PHI: Cole Hamels pitches a 1-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
Sunday 9/18/2008 :
DET: Chipper Jones sets a new season Detroit-Record for RBI with 164!
Monday 9/19/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Mike B. Young (SEA)!
He batted .571 in 21 AB, with 4 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
P Luke Hudson (FLA)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 15.1 innings
with an ERA of 0.00, fanning 11.
ARZ: Chan Ho Park pitches a 1-hit shutout against Cincinnati!!
Tuesday 9/20/2008 :
PHI: Ben Sheets pitches a 1-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Wednesday 9/21/2008 :
STL: Carlos Villanueva pitches a NO-HITTER against Cincinnati!!
David Wright hits a 485-foot homerun!!
Friday 9/23/2008 :
PHI: Matt Kemp sets a new season Philadelphia-Record for Triples with 12!
FLA: Luke Hudson sets a new season Florida-Record for Strikeouts with 240!
Saturday 9/24/2008 :
DET: Chipper Jones sets a new season AL-Record for RBI with 166!
MIN: Justin Morneau sets a new season Minnesota-Record for Doubles with 55!
BOS: Carlos Zambrano pitches a 1-hit shutout against New York (A)!!
PHI: Ben Sheets pitches a 1-hit shutout against San Diego!!
Monday 9/26/2008 :
American League-Player of the Week:
1B Miguel Cabrera (DET)!
He batted .444 in 27 AB, with 2 HR and 10 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Matt Kemp (PHI)!
He batted .500 in 28 AB, with 5 HR and 11 RBI.
Paul Konerko hits a 481-foot homerun!!
ARZ: Odalis Perez pitches a 1-hit shutout against San Diego!!
CHN: Barry Zito pitches a 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Wednesday 9/28/2008 :
BAL: Carl Crawford sets a new season Baltimore-Record for Hits with 211!
DET: Justin Verlander pitches a 3-hit shutout against Kansas City!!
Thursday 9/29/2008 :
SEA: Matt Holliday sets a new season Seattle-Record for Triples with 14!
TEX: Jason Bulger sets a new season Texas-Record for Saves with 40!
A.J. Pierzynski hits a 495-foot homerun!!
ARZ: Zach Day pitches a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (N)!!
CIN: Miguel Asencio strikes out 15 against San Diego.
LAN: David Ortiz gets his 2000th career hit!!
PHI: Ben Sheets pitches a 3-hit shutout against Houston!!
PHI: Ben Sheets sets a new season Philadelphia-Record for Wins with 26!
Friday 10/1/2008 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Kerry Wood (BAL)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.47.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Chipper Jones (DET)!
He batted .366 in 101 AB, with 7 homers and 33 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Ben Sheets (PHI)!
He had a record of 5-2 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 0.88 and 3 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Matt Kemp (PHI)!
He batted .327 in 110 AB, with 7 homers and 22 RBI.
Friday 9/16/2008 :
New York (N) : Gary Glover has been signed to a contract extension, $9,400,000 per year, for 4 years.
San Francisco : Kelvim Escobar has been signed to a contract extension, $10,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
Friday 9/23/2008 :
Boston : Paul Konerko has been signed to a contract extension, $12,000,000 per year, for 4 years.
LEAGUE INJURY NEWS
Saturday, 10/1/2008
Sunday 4/3/2008 :
TEX: Carlos Delgado was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Hideki Matsui was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
HOU: David Pauley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Monday 4/4/2008 :
BAL: Anibal Sanchez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
BOS: Ryan Hanigan Hanigan was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Stress Fractured Ulna.
He is out for about 2 weeks.
ATL: Pedro Martinez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Tuesday 4/5/2008 :
BOS: C.J. Nitkowski was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Brandon Phillips was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 4/6/2008 :
PIT: Russ Adams was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 4/7/2008 :
OAK: Bobby Abreu was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Wrist.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
CHA: Andy Phillips was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
DET: Miguel Cabrera was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
DET: Russell Branyan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
ARZ: Prince Fielder was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is out for about one week.
PHI: Jose Veras was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/8/2008 :
NYA: Mark Teixeira was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
WAS: Larry Walker was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 4/9/2008 :
SEA: Joel Pineiro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
BOS: Lance Berkman was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
COL: Gil Meche was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Sunday 4/10/2008 :
TEX: Alex Cintron was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
BOS: Marcus Jensen was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
HOU: J.D. Drew was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Monday 4/11/2008 :
TBR: Ryan Doumit was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
TBR: Victor Santos was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
TBR: Joe Mather was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
KCR: J.C. Romero was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 4/12/2008 :
BOS: Dustin Pedroia was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 4/13/2008 :
LAA: Jose Nieves was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
CHA: Rocco Baldelli was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
PHI: J.J. Hardy was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
ARZ: Ramon J. Hernandez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Thursday 4/14/2008 :
BAL: Manny Aybar was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/15/2008 :
ATL: Ryan Rupe was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
STL: Carlos Villanueva was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 4/17/2008 :
CIN: Daisuke Matsuzaka was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
HOU: Travis Hafner was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 4/18/2008 :
DET: Scott Hatteberg was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
BOS: Clay Rapada was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
CIN: Talmadge Nunnari was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Ubaldo Jimenez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 4/19/2008 :
MIN: Mark Buehrle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
LAA: Carlos Almanzar was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SEA: Adrian Beltre was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Swollen Ear.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Alberto Callaspo was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 4/21/2008 :
FLA: Pedro Munoz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Friday 4/22/2008 :
CHA: Orlando Hudson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
MIN: Matt Hensley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
STL: Scott Sauerbeck was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: George Kottaras was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 4/23/2008 :
KCR: Ugueth Urbina was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
KCR: Juan Cruz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 4/24/2008 :
KCR: Victor Martinez Martinez was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Cheekbone.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
MIN: Ken Griffey Jr. was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
FLA: Phil Plantier was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 4/27/2008 :
CHA: Roy Halladay was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
SEA: Torii Hunter was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He is out for about one week.
WAS: Jeff Cirillo was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/29/2008 :
NYA: Bobby J. Jones was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
Saturday 4/30/2008 :
COL: Mike Napoli was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is out for about one week.
Sunday 5/1/2008 :
NYA: Devern Hansack was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
CIN: Greg LaRocca was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Scratched Cornea Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 5/2/2008 :
KCR: Shea Hillenbrand was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Placido Polanco was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
CHN: Troy Glaus was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Abdominal Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Wednesday 5/4/2008 :
PHI: John Thomson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
SFG: Nomar Garciaparra was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 5/6/2008 :
SEA: Adrian Beltre was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
FLA: Mike Lieberthal was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
LAN: Ryan Dempster was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Saturday 5/7/2008 :
NYA: Roy Oswalt was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
CHN: Jeff Austin was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Monday 5/9/2008 :
BOS: Brian Rose was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
TOR: Shawn Chacon was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3-4 weeks.
CHN: Darren Oliver was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Edgar Ramos was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Tuesday 5/10/2008 :
NYM: Keith Reed was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Ryan Braun was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 5/11/2008 :
TEX: Shawn Wooten was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
OAK: Bobby Abreu was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CHN: Tim Spooneybarger was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
ATL: Miguel Ojeda is sick.
Diagnosis: Stomach Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Friday 5/13/2008 :
LAN: Adam Eaton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
STL: Jose Guillen was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 5/16/2008 :
OAK: Carlos Hernandez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIN: Ramon Santiago was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 9 weeks.
MIN: Derek Jeter was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
CLE: Adam Dunn was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
COL: Troy Tulowitzki was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Greg LaRocca was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
Tuesday 5/17/2008 :
TOR: Paul Lo Duca was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
DET: Miguel Cabrera was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
SFG: Matt Cain was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 5/18/2008 :
TOR: Delvin James was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
NYA: Mark Woodyard was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
KCR: Garret Anderson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Wrist.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
Friday 5/20/2008 :
SEA: A.J. Burnett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Hideki Matsui was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
COL: Shaun Marcum was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
STL: Pat Burrell was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 5/21/2008 :
OAK: Nate McLouth was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Kenji Johjima Johjima was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hip.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Chad Billingsley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Luke Scott was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Sunday 5/22/2008 :
TOR: Jack Wilson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
DET: Tike Redman was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
ATL: Orlando Cabrera was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Tuesday 5/24/2008 :
DET: Livan Hernandez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CLE: Vance Wilson was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
Thursday 5/26/2008 :
COL: Troy Tulowitzki was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 5/27/2008 :
TBR: Mitch Stetter was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
Saturday 5/28/2008 :
MIL: Dmitri Young was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 5/30/2008 :
FLA: Carl Everett was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 5/31/2008 :
PIT: Russ Adams was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
Wednesday 6/1/2008 :
OAK: Wilton Guerrero was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
LAN: Cliff Floyd was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Thursday 6/2/2008 :
NYA: Bronson Heflin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
NYA: Eric Munson Munson was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Ulna.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
TBR: Joe Mather was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Friday 6/3/2008 :
TBR: Erik Bedard was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 8 weeks.
PHI: Ben Sheets was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Saturday 6/4/2008 :
CIN: Santiago Perez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Jason Larue was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
FLA: Dave Maurer was injured while working out.
Diagnosis: Pulled Achilles Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3-4 weeks.
Sunday 6/5/2008 :
MIL: Alex Rodriguez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 6/6/2008 :
MIL: Javy Lopez Lopez was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/7/2008 :
BOS: Marcus Jensen was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
CHN: Jason Bartlett was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Chien-Ming Wang was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
HOU: J.D. Drew was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 6/8/2008 :
TBR: Vin Mazzaro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
TBR: Darren O'Day was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
KCR: Tyler Houston was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Eric O'Flaherty was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Thursday 6/9/2008 :
FLA: Cory Lidle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Wascar Serrano was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 6/10/2008 :
TOR: Felix Heredia was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CHN: Jack Cust was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 6/11/2008 :
NYA: Jose A. Bautista was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
KCR: Shea Hillenbrand was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
CHN: Chuck James was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Sunday 6/12/2008 :
CHA: Scott T. Baker was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
TBR: Jorge Cantu was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
WAS: Allan Simpson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Rickie Weeks is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Monday 6/13/2008 :
TBR: Joe Mather was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Tuesday 6/14/2008 :
MIN: Jason Middlebrook was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CHN: Jeff Austin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 6/15/2008 :
TEX: Alex Cintron was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CHA: Juan Rivera was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
CLE: Antonio Osuna was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
STL: Bronson Arroyo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 6/17/2008 :
LAN: Rickie Weeks was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 6/18/2008 :
TBR: Andre Ethier was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Shawn Chacon was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Sunday 6/19/2008 :
LAA: Tom Gorzelanny was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
TOR: Josh Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
ATL: Roger Cedeno was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
SDG: Bruce Aven was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Tuesday 6/21/2008 :
TEX: Nick Swisher was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
TEX: Chris Capuano was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Ligament Elbow.
He is definitely out for the season!
BOS: Manny Ramirez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 6/22/2008 :
LAA: Kevin Millar was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
SEA: Joel Pineiro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3-4 weeks.
DET: Kiko Calero was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Thursday 6/23/2008 :
BAL: Carlos Febles was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Hamstring Muscle.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Friday 6/24/2008 :
NYA: Julio Lugo was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Eric Eckenstahler was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 6/25/2008 :
SEA: Adrian Beltre was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Hand.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
OAK: Eric Gagne was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
LAN: Koyie Hill was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Achilles Tendon.
He is definitely out for the season!
Sunday 6/26/2008 :
TBR: Jeremy Reed was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
COL: Lariel Gonzalez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
PIT: Bryan Hebson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2 weeks.
Monday 6/27/2008 :
TEX: Jason Kendall was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is out for about one week.
HOU: Josh Beckett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/28/2008 :
FLA: Jorge Campillo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 6/29/2008 :
SDG: Sam Marsonek was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
NYM: Aubrey Huff was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Jim Thome was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Thursday 6/30/2008 :
SDG: Sterling Hitchcock was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4-5 weeks.
STL: Albert Pujols was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 7/6/2008 :
HOU: Morgan Ensberg was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Achilles Tendon.
He will be OK in about one week.
Thursday 7/7/2008 :
BAL: Edwin Encarnacion was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Friday 7/8/2008 :
MIL: Chien-Ming Wang was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
STL: Carlos Mendoza was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 7/10/2008 :
MIN: Peter Bergeron was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
KCR: Jason Giambi was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
BOS: Dustin Pedroia was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Randy Choate was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
PHI: Carlos Ruiz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Wrist.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Tuesday 7/12/2008 :
KCR: Shea Hillenbrand was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Justin Upton was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
WAS: Rich Harden was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 7/13/2008 :
STL: Zack Greinke was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 7/15/2008 :
CHA: Tyler Greene Greene was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hip.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
COL: Joe Kennedy was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Saturday 7/16/2008 :
COL: Wade Davis was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
WAS: Tim Hudson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
MIL: Robinson Cano was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Jaw.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Sunday 7/17/2008 :
DET: Willy Taveras was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
CLE: Hank Blalock was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
CIN: Greg LaRocca was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Monday 7/18/2008 :
TOR: Jack Wilson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Adam Lind was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
CIN: James Shields was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
WAS: D'Angelo Jimenez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 7/19/2008 :
ARZ: Arthur Rhodes was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
Wednesday 7/20/2008 :
WAS: Benny Agbayani was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Derek Jeter is sick.
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 7/22/2008 :
DET: Jeffrey Hammonds was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
OAK: Adrian Gonzalez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
SDG: Matt E. White was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
ARZ: Adam Hyzdu was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
ATL: John Smoltz is sick.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SDG: George Kottaras is sick.
Diagnosis: Stomach Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Monday 7/25/2008 :
CIN: Jason Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
Wednesday 7/27/2008 :
CLE: Carlos Gonzalez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Craig A. Wilson Wilson was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Broken Ribs.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
NYM: Greg Jones was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
MIL: David Wright was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
STL: Oliver Perez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 7/28/2008 :
BAL: Anibal Sanchez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
OAK: Adrian Gonzalez was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
BOS: Jose Fernandez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
SFG: Nate Schierholtz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Bob File was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 7/29/2008 :
MIN: Cesar Jiminez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
TOR: Alex Gordon was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Saturday 7/30/2008 :
NYM: Brian Kintzler is sick.
Diagnosis: Sore Throat.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Sunday 7/31/2008 :
PHI: Larry Walker was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Hand.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
Monday 8/1/2008 :
TOR: Damion Easley was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Abdominal Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
FLA: Scott Linebrink was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Elbow.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
LAN: Brad Thompson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 8/2/2008 :
TEX: Ian Kinsler was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
CIN: Shawn Green was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
MIL: Jeff *Bennett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
COL: Todd Helton is sick.
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 8/3/2008 :
NYM: Mike Morse was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Wrist.
He is definitely out for the season!
MIL: Dmitri Young was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Thursday 8/4/2008 :
FLA: Ron Mahay was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
ARZ: Placido Polanco was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/5/2008 :
FLA: Brendan Harris was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 8/6/2008 :
CLE: Jason Bay was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Ankle.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
PHI: John Thomson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
SDG: Argenis Reyes was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He will be OK in about one week.
SFG: Nomar Garciaparra was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 8/8/2008 :
LAA: Esteban German was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
CLE: Carlos Gonzalez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Ben Sheets was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Ray King was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Tuesday 8/9/2008 :
KCR: Aaron Myette was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 8/10/2008 :
CHN: Luke Scott was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 8/11/2008 :
BAL: Jose Molina Molina was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
DET: Russell Branyan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Ray Olmedo was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Zach Day was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 8/12/2008 :
TBR: Todd Williams was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Saturday 8/13/2008 :
KCR: Coco Crisp was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Ulna.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
TOR: Chris Reitsma was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
TBR: Darren O'Day was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHA: Gerald Laird was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
PIT: Darin Erstad was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 8/14/2008 :
CLE: Jermaine Dye was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Tuesday 8/16/2008 :
ATL: Edgar Renteria was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Erubiel Durazo was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Wednesday 8/17/2008 :
DET: Chipper Jones was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
NYM: Felipe Lopez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 8/18/2008 :
NYA: Ray Durham was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Friday 8/19/2008 :
NYM: Mario Valdez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2-3 weeks.
Saturday 8/20/2008 :
STL: Pat Burrell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
PIT: Darren Dreifort was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
MIL: Javy Lopez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Thigh Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
Sunday 8/21/2008 :
SEA: Marcus Giles was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
PIT: Shin-Soo Choo was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 8/22/2008 :
CLE: Hanley Ramirez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
TBR: Erik Bedard was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
ARZ: Chan Ho Park was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 8/24/2008 :
SFG: Nomar Garciaparra was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
SDG: George Kottaras was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Thursday 8/25/2008 :
OAK: Jason Motte was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He will be OK in about one week.
CHN: Joe Mauer was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Brad Radke is sick.
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/26/2008 :
MIN: Mike Lieberthal was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIN: Derek Jeter was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4-5 weeks.
PIT: Darin Erstad was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 8/27/2008 :
TOR: Damion Easley was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Charlie A. Morton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Sunday 8/28/2008 :
SEA: Todd Hundley was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Clay Condrey was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Bruce Aven was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Cheekbone.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Monday 8/29/2008 :
TBR: Ivanon Coffie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
TEX: Hisashi Iwakuma was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
COL: Brian Roberts was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Tuesday 8/30/2008 :
NYM: Eric Stults was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 8/31/2008 :
MIN: Val Majewski was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 9/2/2008 :
TEX: Mark Mulder was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Saturday 9/3/2008 :
CHA: Juan Pierre was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SEA: Cody McKay was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
CLE: Jermaine Dye was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
BOS: Steve Karsay was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
FLA: Wilson Alvarez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Sunday 9/4/2008 :
TOR: Franklin Gutierrez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 9/5/2008 :
TEX: Jason Kendall was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
NYM: Brian Kintzler was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 9/7/2008 :
CLE: Cha Seung Baek was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Broken Elbow.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
PHI: Carlos Ruiz Ruiz was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ulna.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 9/8/2008 :
CLE: Jermaine Dye was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 9/11/2008 :
SEA: Joel Pineiro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SEA: David Riske was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
ATL: John Smoltz was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 9/12/2008 :
WAS: D'Angelo Jimenez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIL: Jeff *Bennett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Tuesday 9/13/2008 :
SEA: Jason Kershner was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 9/14/2008 :
OAK: Nelson R. Cruz was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
Thursday 9/15/2008 :
LAA: Craig Breslow was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
ATL: Aaron Boone was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: John Thomson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
Friday 9/16/2008 :
CLE: Brian Slocum was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Felix Heredia was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is out for about 2 weeks.
NYA: Hector Fajardo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
TBR: Jeremy Reed was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 9/17/2008 :
CHA: Juan Pierre was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
CHA: Cristian Guzman was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Jose L. Cruz was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Calf Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2 weeks.
LAN: Brad Thompson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
FLA: Jhonny Peralta was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Sunday 9/18/2008 :
BAL: Alfonso Soriano was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 9/19/2008 :
TOR: Damion Easley was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Jaw.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
KCR: Coco Crisp was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CHN: Charles Gipson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
SFG: Hunter Pence was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Tuesday 9/20/2008 :
MIN: Mariano Rivera was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
Wednesday 9/21/2008 :
KCR: Richard Hidalgo was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
ARZ: Vernon Wells was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Thursday 9/22/2008 :
NYA: Bronson Heflin was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
MIL: Scott Kazmir was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 weeks.
Friday 9/23/2008 :
LAA: Garrett Atkins was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
SEA: Clay Hensley was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
BOS: Milton Bradley was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Knee.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 9/24/2008 :
TOR: Fernando Rodney was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
WAS: Sean *Burroughs was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 9/26/2008 :
CHA: Shannon Stewart was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Cheekbone.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Wednesday 9/28/2008 :
NYM: Nate Cornejo was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Friday 9/30/2008 :
COL: Andruw Jones was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
CHN: Tim Spooneybarger was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
