Apr 30 2008
Yankees place A-Rod on 15-day DL (AP)
Yankees place A-Rod on 15-day DL (AP)
Alex Rodriguez is going on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadriceps, leaving the New York Yankees without two of their most important players. Rodriguez joins injured catcher Jorge Posada on the DL. The Yankees are waiting for additional opinions on Posada’s ailing throwing shoulder before determining whether he needs surgery.
Rocket could have avoided mess he’s in
The Rocket could have passed on all the drama. Instead, he welcomed it. Now, Ian O’Connor says, he’s left only with regrets.
Smoltz goes on DL with shoulder problem (AP)
Atlanta pitcher John Smoltz went on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an ailing right shoulder, though the Braves were told he can get over the problem without surgery. Smoltz was examined in Birmingham, Ala., by Dr. James Andrews, who diagnosed a severely inflamed biceps tendon and inflammation of the rotator cuff in the right shoulder.
Angels‘ Saunders improves to 5-0 (AP)
Joe Saunders had four stints with the Los Angeles Angels last season, making a combined 14 spot starts because of injuries to other pitchers. The way he’s pitching now, he may never see a minor league field again — unless it’s for a rehab assignment. Saunders outpitched Greg Smith to remain undefeated in six starts, and the defending AL West champions beat Oakland 2-0 on Tuesday night to climb…
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Trade market getting ready to open for business
Are Adam Dunn and Junior on their way out of Cincy? Ken Rosenthal says it’s never too early to start sizing up the trade market.
Life after Barry is striking out in San Fran
If it were up to fans, kayakers, and rubber chicken salesmen, Barry Bonds would still be a Giant, says The Wall Street Journal.
Wright lifts Mets past Pirates in 11 (AP)
David Wright stood at home plate watching, willing the high flyball down the right-field line to land fair. His teammates on base waited. The Mets‘ agitated fans were silent. When the ball dropped just inside the foul line no one moved for a split second. Once the umpire gave the fair sign, the celebration was on for New York’s 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night, their third…
Orioles snap Rays’ 6-game win streak (AP)
One year later, Garrett Olson finally appears to have grasped the concept of what it takes to be successful in the major leagues. Olson took a shutout into the seventh inning, and the Baltimore Orioles ended the Tampa Bay Rays’ six-game winning streak with a 7-4 victory Tuesday night in a surprising duel for first place in the AL East.
