MLB BETTING NEWS
Brandon Lyon Out With Rotator Cuff Injury
Added on May 06, 2011 by Scott in
An MRI has revealed multiple injuries to Astros closer Brandon Lyon’s pitching arm. Biceps tendinitis and a partial tear of his rotator cuff has landed him on the 15-day disabled list. Lyon has been struggling with control and a loss
Red Sox Look to Bolster Bullpen
Added on May 05, 2011 by Scott in
Hours after losing a 13-inning marathon to the Angels, the Red Sox have made moves to strengthen their bullpen. Both Bobby Jenks and Dan Wheeler have been shipped to the 15-day disabled list. Jenks has a strained biceps, while Wheeler
Dodgers Shut Down Closer Jonathan Broxton
Added on May 04, 2011 by Scott in
Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton’s sore elbow is bad enough to get him removed from the bullpen rotation. An MRI and other tests are scheduled to determine if there is any structural damage causing the pain. Persistent soreness and a loss
Longoria Returns to Rays Lineup
Added on May 03, 2011 by Scott in
The Tampa Bay Rays managed to survive the month of April without their best offensive player in the lineup. Now they can move forward with him back. Third baseman Evan Longoria has been removed form the disabled list and will
Cano’s Hand Injury Not Severe
Added on May 02, 2011 by Scott in
Yankees fans can breathe a sigh of relief. The injury to second baseman Robinson Cano’s left hand won’t cause him to miss significant time, if any. Cano left yesterday’s game versus the Blue Jays after catching an attempted pickoff throw
Joe Blanton Hits The DL
Added on Apr 29, 2011 by Scott in
The Philadelphia Phillies are down another pitcher. Starter Joe Blanton has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with an ailing elbow. Blanton had been experiencing pain during his last two outings. He was able to pitch through it, but
Phil Hughes To See Specialist For “Dead Arm”
Added on Apr 28, 2011 by Scott in
The mystery surrounding Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes’ loss of velocity on his fastball just took another intriguing turn. Hughes is scheduled to meet with a specialist to test him for something called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. TOS is a circulatory
Casey Blake Out With Elbow Infection
Added on Apr 27, 2011 by Scott in
A bursa infection in his left elbow will send Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake to the disabled list. Blake was rushed to a hospital and given antibiotics following Tuesday night’s loss at Florida. He will return with the team to
Phillies’ Contreras Placed On DL
Added on Apr 26, 2011 by Scott in
The best team in baseball is down another closer. The Philadelphia Phillies are already waiting for All-Star reliever Brad Lidge to return from a bad rotator cuff. Now they must live without his replacement, Jose Contreras, after he was placed
Logan Morrison Out 2 to 4 Weeks
Added on Apr 22, 2011 by Scott in
After two days of wondering, Marlins left fielder Logan Morrison was informed by doctors his sprained left arch will keep him sidelined 2 to 4 weeks. The injury occurred Tuesday night in Morrison’s first plate appearance against the Pirates. The
