Dodgers' Matt Kemp to be out at least four weeks
Los Angeles
That had to be the thought behind every groan at Dodger Stadium when Matt Kemp's comeback from a strained hamstring was abruptly put on hold Wednesday. Kemp aggravated the injury somewhere between first base and the Dodgers dugout when he scored on That had to be the thought behind every groan at Dodger Stadium when [...]
Read MoreWill Roy Oswalt have a real impact?
ESPN
The Texas Rangers have signed Roy Oswalt, who will hope to return to the bigs in a few weeks. The Texas Rangers upgraded their rotation by signing Roy Oswalt, but did they upgrade it enough? The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with free-agent hurler Roy Oswalt on a minor league contract, pending the passing [...]
Read MoreHalladay's Injury Is Latest to Test Phillies' Resilience
New York Tim
Back on draft day 2012, some of you may have drafted a pitcher in the first or second round, as grabbing of the few real aces in baseball is very valuable. Some of you may have drafted Phillies ace Roy Halladay, as he has Roto Roundup: Roy Halladay, Paul Konerko, Melky Cabrera, and Others. News, [...]
Read MoreHalladay's Injury Is Latest to Test Phillies' Resilience
New York Tim
MLB The Phillies said they will send Roy Halladay to see a doctor Tuesday, two days after he came out of a start because of a sore right shoulder. On Monday, the team still was determining where and when, exactly, its ace will be examined. Roy Halladay has an uncharacteristically-high 6.11 ERA in six May [...]
Read MoreTexas-sized impact of Oswalt's move
CNN
The rumblings from this morning had the Texas Rangers in the lead for Roy Oswalt's services, and considering his desire to play for a contender that was close to his Mississippi home, it made sense. Now the Dallas Morning The rumblings from this morning had the Texas Rangers in the lead for Roy Oswalt's services, [...]
Read More'Convicted felon' Barry Bonds mulls next move
USA TODAY
Former Giants star Barry Bonds spoke with reporters Monday during his first appearance this season at San Francisco's AT&T Park, and he revealed he has been speaking with Giants officials about the possibility of rejoining AP SAN FRANCISCO — Federal prosecutors have been given a 45-day delay until July 19 to respond to Barry Bonds' [...]
Read MoreJered Weaver on injury: “It felt like somebody stabbed me in the back”
Washington P
Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver left his start against the Yankees in the first inning Monday night after apparently injuring his back while pitching. Weaver gave up two hits and a run in his first three batters before pulling up awkwardly after Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver left his start against the Yankees [...]
Read MoreJered Weaver on injury: “It felt like somebody stabbed me in the back”
Washington P
By Reuters The Angels' Jered Weaver, right, is looked over by a trainer after injuring his back in the first inning of Monday's game against the New York Yankees. Weaver had to leave the game, but the Angels won in the ninth, 9-8. Jered Weaver eyes his seventh win of the season this evening when [...]
Read MoreBarry Bonds moves forward from conviction
Chicago Sun-
Barry Bonds was really good at baseball. In the psyche of many baseball fans his success is somehow diminished by his use of performance enhancing drugs, and that's fine, this isn't a regurgitation of my feelings on the AP CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Bonds is publicly referring to himself as [...]
Read More'Convicted felon' Barry Bonds mulls next move
USA TODAY
By Dan Brown Barry Bonds, who described himself several times Monday as a "convicted felon,'' said he is eager to start a new chapter in his life. The all-time home run leader wants a hands-on role with the Giants and said he continues to talk to upper Former Giants star Barry Bonds spoke with reporters [...]
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