Injury Update: Kemp on 15-day DL; O's Markakis needs surgery

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed center fielder Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this month because of a left hamstring strain. By Kirby Lee, US Presswire Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp is

Matt Kemp left the Dodgers 6-3 loss to the Brewers, in the 2nd inning after reinjuring his left hamstring. It was his second game back from the DL. Did he return too soon? Would the hamstring have held up better with more rest? How would I know,

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed center fielder Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this month because of a left hamstring strain. By Kirby Lee, US Presswire Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp is

The Los Angeles Dodgers will place Matt Kemp back to the Diabled List after re-injuring his left hamstring Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Dodgers' biggest challenge: Dealing with the loss of Matt Kemp

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By Alex Angert / MLB.com | 05/30/12 10:40 PM ET LOS ANGELES — In his second game back from the disabled list, center fielder Matt Kemp appears to have re-aggravated his left hamstring in the first inning Wednesday night. Kemp drew a two-out walk and

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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Matt Kemp re-aggravated his left hamstring scoring on an Andre Ethier double on Wednesday night, and from all indications it doesn't sound like a day-to-day sort of tweak. First, from Bob

Matt Kemp left the Dodgers 6-3 loss to the Brewers, in the 2nd inning after reinjuring his left hamstring. It was his second game back from the DL. Did he return too soon? Would the hamstring have held up better with more rest? How would I know,

News, analysis and opinion from the fan perspective.

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Roy Oswalt agrees to contract with Texas Rangers

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Jon Heyman doesn't seem particularly enthused about Roy Oswalt joining the Texas Rangers. Heyman: Oswalt has had a terrific career. But as one scout said, "He wasn't great last year.'' He was, in fact, 9-10 with a 3.69 ERA,

by Adam J. Morris on May 30, 2012 11:02 AM CDT · Tweet · 5 comments; Story-email Email; Printer Print. I follow up my last video, about why Roy Oswalt isn't a fit for Texas, with a video talking about Roy Oswalt signing with Texas.

By Jeff Wilson ARLINGTON — Scott Feldman took the mound Tuesday night as a lame-duck starter who now is just holding down a rotation spot until Roy Oswalt is ready to go. The Texas Rangers came to terms with Oswalt on Tuesday on a minor league deal

By Chuck Schilken Roy Oswalt had offers from several teams during the off-season. But the three-time All-Star pitcher decided to wait until the right situation came along before committing to his 12th major league season. That situation arrived Tuesday

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt, expecting the three-time All-Star to join their rotation within a few weeks. Assuming Oswalt passes a physical Thursday, he is expected to go to

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Roy Oswalt doesn't need to save the Rangers, he only needs to provide …

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ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt, expecting the three-time All-Star to join their rotation within a few weeks. Assuming Oswalt passes a physical Thursday, he is expected to go to

ARLINGTON, Texas — Roy Oswalt has officially agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. The deal is pending a physical, which Oswalt will have on Thursday. The club announced the acquisition of the 34-year-old free agent

The Texas Rangers have signed Roy Oswalt to a minor-league deal. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images). The Texas Rangers have signed three-time All-Star pitcher Roy Oswalt to a minor-league contract, according to MLB.com.

By Jeff Wilson ARLINGTON — As long as free agent Roy Oswalt remains unsigned and set-up man Alexi Ogando remains in the Texas Rangers' bullpen, Scott Feldman will continue to fill the rotation spot created by an elbow injury to right-hander Neftali

The rich get richer as the Rangers add Oswalt to fill in for Neftali.

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Angels ace Jered Weaver to DL with lower-back woes

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Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver, right, is looked over by a trainer after an injury during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 28, 2012. Weaver left his start against the

Jered Weaver got his lower-back injury on Tuesday. The pitcher of Los Angeles Angels got it when he plays against Yankees. He threw just 12 pitches. Then he faced four batters on Monday night against Yankees before him

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver, right, is looked over by a trainer after an injury during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 28, 2012. Weaver left his start against the

Tuesday Halolinks: Streaking Angels Fear For Jered Weaver, Celebrate Mark Trumbo. Roundup of Angels news from around the internet.

The Los Angeles Angels have placed pitching ace Jered Weaver on the 15-day disabled list.

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Angels say Jered Weaver not on DL

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When Jered Weaver limped off the mound after 12 pitches with lower back pain, the Yankees had an unexpected opportunity to face the Los Angeles Angels without their ace. Phil Hughes and the New York bullpen couldn't get enough people out to take

The Los Angeles Angels lost ace Jered Weaver after just three batters with a lower back injury Monday night, but Mark Trumbo and the Angels' offense helped overcome that adversity in a 9-8 win over the New York Yankees in a wild opener of a three-game

Jered Weaver left his start Monday after 12 pitches after a lower back strain. Angels reliever Bobby Cassevah came in to face the Yankees.

I wrote about White Sox starter Chris Sale recently saying he could be a top 20 starter at the end of the year. He might be a top 20 starter right now after his 15 strikeout performance on Monday. He held the Rays to one run in

AP Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver, right, is looked over by a trainer after an injury during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 28, 2012. Weaver left his start against the

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'Convicted felon' Barry Bonds mulls next move

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Barry Bonds says he knows how to "fix" Giants starter Tim Lincecum and would like the chance to tell him.

Remember Barry Bonds? He never officially retired from baseball. His last playing season was 2007, after which the Giants declined to re-sign him. His agent kept saying he was available, but teams

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

'Convicted felon' Barry Bonds mulls return to MLB as a front office or coaching staff member with San Francisco Giants. Says angry public Bonds persona was fake.

By Steve Mitchell, AP By Steve Mitchell, AP SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Bonds is publicly referring to himself as a convicted felon these days, and he's quick to point out that conviction was never for steroid use. He appealed his obstruction of

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Jered Weaver on injury: “It felt like somebody stabbed me in the back”

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We should find out more on Tuesday about the injuries affecting Jered Weaver and Roy Halladay, but how critical would their absences be to their slow-starting teams? 3. Manny Ramirez plies his trade in the minor leagues, but should anyone care?

Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver left his start against the Yankees in the first inning Monday night after just 12 pitches with excruciating lower back pain. Weaver will have an MRI exam Tuesday, and manager Mike Scioscia isn't sure whether the

It was a seventh consecutive win for the Angels, who overcame the loss of pitcher Jered Weaver to a back injury after just 12 pitches of an ominous first inning.

By Matt Brooks Weaver faced only four batters when he pulled up awkwardly on just his 12th pitch of the game. After walking around the mound, he attempted to throw a warmup pitch with minimal velocity and then left the field.

Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver threw just 12 pitches before leaving Monday's start against the New York Yankees with a lower back injury. The team confirmed the injury via Twitter, although the

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Barry Bonds moves forward from conviction

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Remember Barry Bonds? He never officially retired from baseball. His last playing season was 2007, after which the Giants declined to re-sign him. His agent kept saying he was available, but teams

Former baseball player and infamous hard hitter Barry Bonds laughs like no one is watching as he catches game between the San Francisco Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks in the city on Monday. Speaking to the Chronicle, Bonds had much to say about

By Daniel Brown Former baseball player Barry Bonds laughs as he watches a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks in San Francisco, Monday, May 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) At peace with a legal process that left

A year after being found guilty of obstruction of justice, former Major League Baseball player Barry Bonds is looking for a new gig. The home run record holder has expressed interest in coaching for his former team, the San

AHN Sports Staff San Francisco, CA, United States (AHN Sports) – Barry Bonds made a return to San Francisco to watch the Giants on Monday. It appears that he.

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Angels ace Jered Weaver leaves with back injury

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Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver threw just 12 pitches before leaving Monday's start against the New York Yankees with a lower back injury. The team confirmed the injury via Twitter, although the

When Jered Weaver limped off the mound after 12 pitches with lower back pain, the Yankees had an unexpected opportunity to face the Los Angeles Angels without t.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver, right, is looked over by a trainer after an injury during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 28, 2012. Weaver left his start against the

Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver left his start against the Yankees in the first inning Monday night after just 12 pitches with excruciating lower back pain. Weaver will have an MRI exam Tuesday, and manager Mike Scioscia isn't sure whether the

When Jered Weaver limped off the mound after 12 pitches with lower back pain, the Yankees had an unexpected opportunity to face the Los Angeles Angels without t.

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