MLB Injuries - Page 17

Los Angeles Dodgers fans were all holding their breath when Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury in Game 2 of the World Series. However, Dave Roberts has eased all of their concerns heading into Game 3. Roberts confirmed that Ohtani is, “in a great spot,” and will be playing in Game 3, via Karl Ravech […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for their fourth World Series in eight years, this one without their ace. Tyler Glasnow has been shut down since August with elbow inflammation. Now, starting pitching is their biggest weakness heading into the Fall Classic. The good news for Dodgers fans is that Glasnow told Foul Territory TV […]

When a championship is on the line, stars tend to push through the pain. Los Angeles Dodgers fans can attest to that, as many of them witnessed a limping Kirk Gibson hit one of the most famous home runs of all-time in the 1988 World Series. Will Chavez Ravine experience another improbable feat of clutch […]

What would you sacrifice to win a World Series? New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes is willing to give up a year of professional baseball. The lefty is in the running to make the Yankees’ World Series roster despite missing the first two rounds of the postseason with a left elbow flexor strain. New York […]

The New York Mets have question marks regarding their starting rotation in 2025. This latest news doesn’t help. Veteran righty Paul Blackburn underwent a cerebrospinal fluid leak procedure in Los Angeles on October 11, the Mets announced Tuesday. The expected recovery time is four to five months, which could put Blackburn in line to be […]

Although New York Yankees southpaw Nestor Cortes is not on the ALCS roster, his season may not be over. With the Yankees up 3-1 over the Cleveland Guardians in the series, “Nasty Nestor” could appear in the Fall Classic. Cortes faced hitters in live batting practice ahead of Saturday night’s Game 5 at Progressive Field […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a precarious position as they head into Game 4 of the NLCS (National League Championship Series) without their star first baseman, Freddie Freeman. Suffering from a lingering ankle injury, Freeman’s absence from the lineup could significantly impact the Dodgers’ offensive strategy and overall team morale. Freeman, who has […]

The San Diego Padres’ batting title infielder Luis Arraez has taken a significant step towards recovery after a challenging season marred by injury. Arraez revealed via social media that he underwent successful surgery on his thumb, a condition he had endured for the latter half of the season. “Today, I underwent surgery on my thumb […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that pitcher Nestor Cortes is throwing live to hitters on Wednesday, and that entails 10-15 pitches, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post. If things go well, Nestor Cortes could face hitters again this upcoming weekend, and he remains in play to make the World Series […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are tied in the NLCS after two games. Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman and second baseman Gavin Lux have been battling through injuries all postseason. They both played in the first two games, but Freeman especially was limping around the field. Manager Dave Roberts gave his […]

The Cleveland Guardians lost Game 1 of the ALCS 5-1 to the New York Yankees on Monday. The story of the game was Cleveland’s pitching, which faltered under the bright lights. Starter Alex Cobb only pitched 2.2 innings and allowed three earned runs in a loss and now has an injury. He is off the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw isn’t done yet. The future Hall of Famer told the FOX broadcast team prior to Game 2 of the National League Championship Series that he plans to come back next year. Kershaw appeared in only seven games in 2024, missing the first half of the season as he recovered […]

The New York Mets lost Game 1 of the NLCS in a 9-0 blowout. They have a tough matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and must win four of their next six games to win the pennant. Outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been key to the Amazin’s success all season long. Now, The Athletic’s Tim Britton […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is hinting at the return of a key player for the team’s ALCS run. Boone thinks Anthony Rizzo may be able to come back for the series against the Cleveland Guardians, per ESPN. The infielder Rizzo has been in and out of the lineup since the summer due to […]

In a display that sent ripples of excitement through the Philadelphia Phillies organization, flame-throwing prospect Andrew Painter made a compelling return to the mound, showcasing his top-tier potential. After a long hiatus due to an elbow injury that sidelined him since Spring Training of 2023, Painter’s performance not only highlighted his recovery but also reaffirmed […]

The San Diego Padres are locked in an intense battle with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, but they’re doing it without two of their top contributors. Musgrove injured his elbow in the Padres’ Wild Card series against the Atlanta Braves, and Kim has been out since the middle of August with a shoulder […]

Aside from a thrilling, drought-ending trip to the 2022 MLB playoffs, the Seattle Mariners and their fans have spent much of the last few years as occupants of the Heartbreak Hotel. The same issues plague them during the regular season, leaving them with no other travel options except for a place that resides near a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has been battling an ankle injury during the 2024 playoffs, and Dave Roberts’ hand has been forced after his star re-aggravated the injury during Game 3 on Tuesday night. After Freeman was initially in the Dodgers’ Game 4 lineup, he was scratched from the card about two hours […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ injuries have piled up, which could prove fatal to its championship hopes. The club is hurting on both sides of the ball ahead of its road tilt with the San Diego Padres in Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday night. The Dodgers will start relief pitcher Ryan Brasier against the […]

As the New York Mets continue their postseason journey, a potential boost to their lineup looms with Jeff McNeil preparing for game action in the Arizona Fall League (AFL). Should the Mets advance, this move aims to bring McNeil back into the fold just in time for the NLCS (National League Championship Series). Mets manager […]

The Houston Astros had a disappointing end to the season, crashing out of the postseason early after getting swept in the Wild Card round by the Detroit Tigers. However, it has now been revealed that one of their key players was dealing with a significant injury throughout the end of the regular season and their […]

When Jurickson Profar narrowly missed out on robbing Mookie Betts of a home run in the first inning on Tuesday, which was the reverse of what happened on Sunday, it felt as if the baseball gods might be smiling favorably on the Los Angeles Dodgers. By the end of a wild second inning, that did […]

For the third postseason in a row, the Los Angeles Dodgers are facing elimination, this year at the hands of the San Diego Padres, who took a 2-1 lead in their NLDS series after winning Game 3, 6-5. The Padres also weathered an attempted comeback from the Dodgers, down 6-1 at one point, and held […]

Moments before Teoscar Hernandez swatted a grand slam to give the Los Angeles Dodgers new life in Game 3 of the NLDS, what was a bad night became much worse. Down 6-1 to the San Diego Padres, Miguel Rojas left the game with an injury he appeared to incur while running to third base. Manager […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has been removed from Game 2 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres, according to Kirsten Watson of the Dodgers. The Dodgers announced that the reason Freddie Freeman left the game against the Padres was because he has right ankle discomfort. Freeman was taken out of the […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Nestor Cortes is going to play catch on Sunday, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. It will be Nestor Cortes’ first time throwing since being placed on the 15-day injured list with an elbow injury. The injury was a blow to the Yankees’ […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially embarked on their quest for another championship, but they are facing a significant setback as they will be without their ace, Clayton Kershaw, for the entirety of the postseason. The team announced on Saturday that the veteran left-hander will be sidelined due to a lingering foot injury that has […]

As a highly anticipated National League Division Series face-off between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres draws near, speculation continues to rise. Everyone wants to know if Freddie Freeman is going to be in the lineup for Saturday night’s Game 1. The eight-time All-Star first baseman suffered an ankle sprain in the final […]

If the Los Angeles Dodgers are to return to World Series glory, they’ll have to do so without a key member of their pitching staff. On Saturday afternoon, the Dodgers announced that Clayton Kershaw would be unavailable for the entirety of the postseason. Kershaw has been dealing with a bone spur in his toe since […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin their playoff journey on Saturday evening against a familiar foe in the San Diego Padres. While there was some concern that star first baseman Freddie Freeman might not be healthy enough to go in Game 1 of the NLDS as he recovers from an ankle injury, skipper Dave Roberts […]

The San Diego Padres’ right-hander Joe Musgrove will miss the NLDS (National League Division Series) against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to an injury that will require Tommy John surgery, according to a Friday announcement by Padres General Manager A.J. Preller. The developing news not only ends Musgrove’s season but also likely sidelines him for […]

The New York Mets are feeling extremely bold after their rip-roaring victory versus the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Wild Card Series and they are holding onto that feeling heading into the next round of the MLB playoffs. Kodai Senga, who has pitched just 5 1/3 innings in 2024, will start Game 1 of […]

The Atlanta Braves got swept 2-0 by the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round of the postseason. One of the biggest reasons why: star pitcher Chris Sale’s back injury. Sale was last-second scratch from the must-win second game of the doubleheader on Monday due to back spasms. Then, Sale was left off of […]

The Atlanta Braves’ 2024 season did not exactly go according to plan. Atlanta entered the season with legitimate World Series aspirations but ended up narrowly reaching the postseason as a National League Wild Card team. Reaching the postseason was an impressive feat considering all of the injuries Atlanta dealt with as Ronald Acuna Jr. and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the division-rival San Diego Padres in the NLDS starting on Saturday. Injuries have been one of the biggest storylines for the Dodgers during the regular season, and expect to continue to impact them throughout the postseason. Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas, who has been playing through a tear […]

The New York Yankees will begin their postseason journey on Saturday, October 5, against the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS. However, it’s likely they won’t have first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the field. The veteran has two fractured fingers and probably won’t be on the roster for this series. However, Yankees manager Aaron Boone […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received encouraging news about first baseman Freddie Freeman’s injury status, hinting at a potential return in time for the postseason. Dodgers General Manager Brandon Gomes provided a positive update on Freeman’s recovery from a recent injury that had sidelined him, raising hopes for his timely comeback. According to David Vassegh on […]

The biggest story going forward for the Atlanta Braves as they prepare for their Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres is Chris Sale’s health. Sale was a last-second scratch from the win or go home Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader and is not on the Braves’ Wild Card round roster as he continues […]

The Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 3-1 in a thrilling Game 1 victory to take a 1-0 lead in the Wild Card round. The biggest reason why the Tigers were able to get the win: American League Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal. Skubal dominated the AL West champion Astros, pitching six scoreless innings and […]