Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a broken collarbone, and may be able to return in two to three weeks, according to Bill Shalkin off the Los Angeles Times. Greinke broke his clavicle in his left, non-throwing shoulder April 11 in a skirmish involving San Diego Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin when ... Read More »
The San Francisco Giants made several moves before starting their three-game home stand against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Perhaps the biggest move is the call up of outfielder Francisco Peguero from Triple-A Fresno, the newest face to join the 25-man roster. Peguero, 24, has been dominant in the minors this season. In 16 games, he has two home runs, 14 ... Read More »
In the fifth inning of Monday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pablo Sandoval was reaplaced by Nick Noonan due to a possible elbow injury. After further examination from the trainer and rest, the Panda was feeling better even before the Giants traveled back to the hotel. The Giants were immediately concerned with Sandoval’s elbow because it had been bothering him ... Read More »
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Mark Ellis injured his right quad while trying to beat out a ground ball to third base on Friday night. Ellis has started off hot and is currently hitting .342 on the young season and had been one of the hottest hitters in the majors. The 35-year-old will have an MRI on Saturday and the hope is ... Read More »
The 2013 All-Star Game Ballot will have eight San Francisco Giants players vying to play in this year’s All-Star Game. Buster Posey, Pablo Sandoval, Marco Scutaro, Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Angel Pagan, Hunter Pence, and Gregor Blanco will all have a chance to be voted in. While these players may not put up big numbers, all of these players are well liked ... Read More »
Just 11 days after charging the mound and playing a role in breaking Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke‘s collarbone, San Diego Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin returned to action Tuesday night and says he has actually spoken to Grienke following the ugly incident. “First, I thanked (Greinke) for taking time to speak with me,” Quentin told ESPN prior to a game against ... Read More »
How does that old saying go? ”When it rains, it pours.” While it seems like the Los Angeles Dodgers are used to the sunny Southern California weather, the bullpen is going through a thunderstorm of injuries. Chad Billingsley is the newest addition to the Dodgers’ injury woes. The right-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery on April 24, according to CSNBayArea.com. ... Read More »
On Wednesday, Cameron Maybin hit the 15-day disabled list for an apparent wrist injury. The Padres are hoping that the treatment on the wrist will bring back the Maybin with great potential. So far this season Maybin has gone 3-for-33 at the plate with just one RBI and no home runs. As least for now, the team may not need him. ... Read More »
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