Category Archives: Injuries

Video: Moth Flies into Cardinals Matt Holliday’s Ear

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Dean

The St. Louis Cardinals have been beset by injuries in 2011, but it’s safe to say that when a moth flew into Matt Holliday’s ear last night, that topped them all. The bizarre incident happened during the top of the … Continue reading →

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Video: No Doubt About It: St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols is Superhuman!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Dean

The St. Louis Cardinals All-Star first baseman Albert Pujols discusses his amazing recovery from a fractured left forearm a mere 16 days ago. Pujols was expected to be out for four- to six weeks. Rather than wait for the All … Continue reading →

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Video: The Phillie Phanatic Hit by Foul Ball at Minor League Game

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Dean

The Philadelphia Phillies iconic mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, made a rare visit to team’s Triple-A club, the Allentown IronPigs – my favorite team name this season. And it’s no wonder the big green thing probably prefers the safety of a big ballpark … Continue reading →

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LoMo, You’ve Got Some ‘Splaining to Do: Marlins Manager After Logan Morrison Celebrates on Field

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Dean

Monday night the Florida Marlins had an exciting walk-off win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Naturally, the team stormed from the dugout to join in the celebration at home plate. However, as the Miami Herald reported, one person, our very … Continue reading →

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Video: Bam! Memphis Redbirds Outfielders Collide

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Dean

The Iowa Cubs home opener against the Memphis Redbirds Saturday was anything but routine after a horrific collision between two Redbirds outfielders in the bottom of the 1st inning. As you can see from this VIDEO, it is not for the faint of heart. Andrew … Continue reading →

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Video: Josh Hamilton Discovers Detroit Dirt Slide not as fun as Tarp Sliding

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Dean

 Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is headed to the disabled list and is expected to miss six to eight weeks after sustaining a small fracture in his upper right arm Tuesday while diving into home plate on a play he … Continue reading →

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Video: Evan Longoria Cuts Off Mullet After Disastrous Month; Heads to DL, AK-47 Still At Large

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Dean

It’s been a bad month for Tampa Bay Rays All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria. After having “personal item” – an AK-47 — stolen from the home he was renting with two teammates during Spring Training, Longoria is now on the … Continue reading →

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Video: Roy Oswalt Nailed By Manny Ramirez Screaming Line Drive

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Dean

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt got hit behind the ear by a Manny Ramirez line drive on Wednesday during a Grapefruit League game in Port Charlotte, Florida between the Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays. It’s a wicked shot but Oswalt … Continue reading →

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MmmHmm: Chicago Cubs Matt Garza Blames Woes on Pitching Mound’s Slope

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Dean

Did the dog eat his paper when he was in school? After four spring starts and one relief appearance with the Chicago Cubs, Matt Garza is a dismal 0-3 with a 9.88 ERA and hasn’t made it past four innings. His latest … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Dontrelle Willis Sprains Ankle After Tripping on BAT!

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Dean

Yet another strange injury. Dontrelle Willis left the Cincinnati Reds’ 7-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs after spraining his right ankle after he tripped over a bat! Willis, trying to win a spot in the Reds’ bullpen as a non-roster invitee, … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: NOT GUILTY! Kansas City Royals Mascot on Trial for Assaulting Fan with a Hot Dog!

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Dean

UPDATE: The Kansas City Star just reported that the jury only need an hour to clear Sluggerrr of any wrong doing in the case of the hot dog turned missile. The Kansas City Royals’ mascot, “Sluggerrr,” is on trial for … Continue reading →

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Royals Shortstop Escobar Scratched from Lineup Due to Bug Bite!

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Dean

Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar was scratched from Sunday’s lineup after a bug bite caused an infection on his right arm. The Royals say Escobar is being treated with antibiotics and is expected to miss a few days. (As soon as I get … Continue reading →

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Wart Hole: Pic of Minnesota Twins Cuddyer Paw After Pesky Beast Removed

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Dean

  Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer had a nasty, painful plantar wart removed from his left foot this week. Cuddy was trying to be a soldier and treat the pesky beast himself with medication this winter, but it ended up getting infected. … Continue reading →

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Wai-NO!!! St. Louis Cardinals Ace Adam Wainwright has Significant Elbow Injury

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Dean

St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright, who finished second in the National League Cy Young Award race last season, left Cardinals camp in Jupiter, Fla. and returned to St. Louis to have his pitching elbow examined. General manager John Mozeliak told news … Continue reading →

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Mor-NO!!! All-Star Twins First Baseman Justin Morneau out for Playoffs

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Dean

Scratch ALDS to October in the above video…. As if it were bad enough that the Minnesota Twins somehow still ended up facing the New York Yankees in the ALDS, now comes the news that even if they somehow overcome their playoff … Continue reading →

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