Tag Archives: Baseball Injuries

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: 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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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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Memo to CJ Wilson: Super Glue Use is Illegal

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Dean

C.J. Wilson tried everything he could think of to close a blister on his pitching hand Thursday night during Game 2 of the World Series. The Texas Rangers starter even attempted to seal the skin with super glue. However, that … Continue reading →

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Mor-Yes in ALCS? Morneau Could Play if Twins Advance

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Dean

Justin Morneau worked out Thursday afternoon at Target Field in Minneapolis. The All-Star first baseman has been suffering the lingering effects of a concussion since he was accidentally kneed in the head while sliding into second base July 7 in … Continue reading →

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Adam Wainwright Shut Down for Season

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Dean

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today in a press release that pitcher Adam Wainwright will skip his next scheduled start for precautionary reasons due to a right forearm muscle strain. Wainwright’s Cy Young-caliber 2010 season is likely concluded. Wainwright ranks … Continue reading →

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Justin Morneau Likely Knocked Out for Playoffs

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Dean

During his most recent ESPN radio appearance, Minnesota Twins’ manager Ron Gardenhire conceded that it’s hightly unlikely that first baseman Justin Morneau would return in 2010. The Twins and Target Field faithful had hoped that Morneau, who has been sidelined since July … Continue reading →

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St. Louis Cardinals’ Reliever Blake Hawksworth Gets 20 Stitches; CT Scan Negative After Line Drive to Face

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Dean

Blake Hawksworth received some good news today after a CT scan was negative. The St. Louis Cardinals’ reliever was released from a Chicago hospital Sunday after taking a line drive to the face during the Cardinals – Chicago Cubs game … Continue reading →

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