New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira had treatment for a bruised right elbow suffered on Tuesday and expects to be ready to play on Thursday. The Yankees trainer reportedly kissed the boo-boo and told Teixeira to go out and play, but he couldn’t get Teixeira to stop crying and demandin[...]
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March 30th, 2010 - 9:02 pm § in Baseball Commentary
Teixeira overcomes boo-boo, ready to play Thursday
March 29th, 2010 - 9:21 pm § in Baseball Commentary
Pre-Season Betting Update: Reds and Mariners
The Cincinnati Reds are getting back another young pitcher who should be able to help in the long run while the Seattle Mariners are relying on a fading talent in a key role. Aroldis Chapman back for the Reds Aroldis Chapman is back after missing a week of spring training with a back spasm. The [...[...]
March 27th, 2010 - 12:06 am § in Baseball Commentary
Pre-Season Betting Update: Heyward boosts Braves, injured pitching aces
A couple of injured pitching aces are the bad news for the day, but it looks like Atlanta Braves fans will have some rookie offense to cheer for. Braves go with Heyward Rookie Jason Heyward has slugged his way onto the Braves and will be Atlanta’s starting right-fielder. Heyward looks like he [...]
March 24th, 2010 - 8:01 pm § in Baseball Commentary
Pre-Season Betting Update: Mets’ Reyes, BoSox’s Pedroia, Mariners’ Lee
Good news for the Mets, bad news for the Mariners and not bad news for the Red Sox. Reyes back at camp New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is training once more after missing 19 days to treat a hyperactive thyroid. The Mets were expecting him to miss up to eight weeks so Reyes’ return [...][...]
March 22nd, 2010 - 9:24 pm § in Baseball Commentary
Nathan Has Surgery, Twins Odds Suffer
The Minnesota Twins World Series odds just took a major hit as closer Joe Nathan has elected too undergo Tommy John surgery and will be out for the season. Jon Rauch is the most likely candidate to take over the closer role. Rauch has 26 career saves. But the Twins haven’t committed themselves[...]
March 18th, 2010 - 11:03 pm § in Baseball Commentary
Pre-Season Betting Updates: D-Backs and Phillies Pitchers on the Mend
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb is feeling better about his recovery from shoulder surgery after a period where his recovery was feeling “stagnant.” Webb is aiming for a late April return, but that date is far from solid. Part of the problem was that Webb pushed his shoulder too hard, [...]
March 16th, 2010 - 10:49 pm § in Baseball Commentary
Pre-Season Betting Update: Cubs’ Lilly, ChiSox’s Mitchell, Dodgers’ Wade
Cubs left-hander Ted Lilly is expected to get at least one Cactus League start and three more minor-league pre-season starts before joining the team. Manager Lou Piniella said, “We’re not going to push him to the point where he’s going to have a setback. His shoulder feels really, real[...]
March 15th, 2010 - 11:05 pm § in Baseball Commentary
Preseason Betting Updates: Twins’ Nathan, Bo-Sox Dice-K, Marlins Ramirez
Joe Nathan will be playing catch on Saturday to test the torn ligament in his right elbow. If he feels tight or pain during the session, then he will likely undergo surgery and his season will likely be over before it starts. Nathan’s questionable status and impact on the team has resulted in [...]
March 11th, 2010 - 10:55 pm § in Baseball Commentary
Kiko Calero Gets Chance With Mets
The Mets signed Kiko Calero to a minor league contract to cover for injured set-up man Kelvim Escobar. Escobar arrived at camp with shoulder weakness and is being limited to throw on flat ground. He will likely start the season on the DL. Calero had his best season ever with the Florida Marlins last[...]
Pre-Season Betting Update: Astros and Mets
The Houston Astros took a small hit today, but the New York Mets pitching rotation is already in turmoil and the season hasn’t even started. Astros Berkman on DL Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman suffered swelling in his left knee when testing it today after having it surgically repai[...]