MLB Injuries - Page 49

With their impressive 44-31 record, the first-place Milwaukee Brewers hold a 6.5 game lead over the competition in the NL Central. However, things will get much trickier for the Brewers without one of their rising pitchers on their roster. Rookie Robert Gasser is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, via the Associated Press. The left-hander […]

After making it all the way to the World Series last year, the Arizona Diamondbacks haven’t exactly followed things up the way they would have expected to. Their 37-38 record has them sitting nine games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, but they could soon get a boost in the return […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling through the National League West as they were expected to, as their 47-30 record gives them a nine-game lead over the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite that, the injuries are starting to pile up for them, which is why the latest update on Clayton Kershaw will be […]

The New York Yankees are continuing their strong start to the 2024 MLB season. However, New York engaged the Baltimore Orioles in an uphill battle on Thursday, losing 17-5. Moreover, Gleyber Torres suffered an injury scare during the matchup, but Aaron Boone provided a hopeful update. New York pulled Torres with right groin soreness before […]

Joe Espada and the Houston Astros are starting to look better again. While they are still trailing the Miami Marlins in the AL West, the squad has picked up the pace by winning five out of their last 10 games. After winning two straight clashes over the Chicago White Sox, they have the momentum before […]

The San Francisco Giants are engaged in an intense St. Louis Cardinals matchup at Rickwood Field. The Giants trailed by three at the bottom of the fifth inning, but before that, the team was hit by an injury scare from outfielder Mike Yastrzemski. Yastrzemski exited Thursday’s game and walked to the clubhouse with trainer Dave […]

The San Diego Padres might be experiencing a slump after their Philadelphia Phillies series. They may have won their last game with a 5-2 scoreline but only winning four out of their last 10 matchups has not been helpful. Mike Shildt really needs Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove to return. Will they be going back […]

The Houston Astros are promoting one of their top prospects to the big leagues less than a year after he was drafted. 2023 third-round pick Jake Bloss is set to make his MLB debut on Friday, sources tell The Athletic. The news comes two days after Houston put Justin Verlander on the injured list. Bloss […]

The MLB trade deadline is on July 30 and rumors are running rampant around the league. One franchise to keep an eye on is the Baltimore Orioles, as they’ve been involved in ongoing rumors for a star pitcher all season. With that in mind, here’s how the recent Kyle Bradish injury may impact the front […]

Oliver Marmol’s headaches are getting bigger in the St. Louis Cardinals system. The Milwaukee Brewers are pulling away with the NL Central lead while their pace has yet to pick up. Now, they also have to deal with a big injury concerning Nolan Arenado. The third baseman went down in the eighth inning against the […]

The San Francisco Giants are pushing to stay afloat in the competitive NL West. However, the team is dearly missing the services of Blake Snell amid his injury bout. Giants manager Bob Melvin provided an update on the star pitcher’s status amid his numerous woes. On June 3rd, San Francisco placed Snell on the 15-day […]

The Baltimore Orioles caught a bad break, with the news of star right-hander Kyle Bradish going down with an injury that required Tommy John surgery to repair. Bradish is now done for the rest of the 2024 MLB season after going under the knife, as reported on Wednesday by Danielle Allentuck of the Baltimore Banner. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler made his injury return in 2024 after his second Tommy John surgery in 2022. However, the former Cy Young candidate has had a slow start. To add to Buehler’s challenges, Los Angeles made a concerning move on his status before their third late-June series matchup against the Colorado Rockies. […]

No player ever enjoys getting hit by a pitch. Some just brush it off while others hold a grudge for their opponent throwing up and in. New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge seems to be leaning toward holding a grudge against the Baltimore Orioles after he was hit by a pitch in the hand during […]

If there is a team that can weather the absence of an injured superstar, it’s the Los Angeles Dodgers, who seem to be in the business not just of winning baseball games but collecting top-tier players. With Mookie Betts on the 10-day injured list and expected to miss several weeks because of a hand injury, […]

As unfortunate and jarring as it is to say, it is extremely difficult to map out a path to the playoff picture for the Houston Astros. The 33-40 ballclub has the experience and intangibles to overcome their sub-.500 status and seven-and-a-half-game deficit in the American League Wild Card standings, but it may not have enough […]

The New York Yankees just can’t catch a break. A few weeks ago, Juan Soto suffered an injury scare that threatened his season. Ultimately, the injury ended up not being that serious. Now, New York will be dealing with an injury to their other star outfielder. During their game against the Baltimore Orioles, Aaron Judge […]

The injury bug has hit the San Diego Padres extremely hard this season. Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish are currently on the Injured List. Xander Bogaerts is out for the foreseeable future, and the Padres are now two games under .500 in the middle of June. Manny Machado has also been nursing an injury as […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are losing players left and right. The Blue Jays’ bullpen took another hit as reliever Yimi Garcia is now on the injured list, per ESPN. Garcia is on the 15-day injured list with a sore elbow. The club is replacing Garcia with Triple-A pitcher Brandon Eisert from Buffalo. The injury leaves […]

Max Scherzer has yet to take the mound in 2024 for the Texas Rangers. The veteran pitcher underwent back surgery in the offseason and has dealt with setbacks that pushed his rehab process back. Fortunately, it seems as though he will make his return in the coming days. After undergoing offseason surgery and aiming to […]

A lot has happened since the last time Jacob deGrom took the mound for the Texas Rangers, but he is now on the way back after throwing off of a mound for the first time since having reconstructive right elbow surgery just over a year ago, throwing 15 pitches with none of them being breaking […]

The New York Yankees are making some changes following an injury to Anthony Rizzo. The Bronx Bombers are bringing up Ben Rice from their farm system to replace Rizzo, per the New York Post. Rice has had a strong year in the minors, smashing 15 home runs this season slashing in both double-A and triple-A. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will not see Mookie Betts in action for some time. They already knew that when it was revealed that the star shortstop went down with a fractured hand injury in last Sunday’s home game against the Kansas City Royals, but Los Angeles now has a better idea of how long he’s […]

Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees may still be at the top of the AL East standings but their recent slump might be a point of concern. They have split their last five games and just came off a big 9-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Now, the Aaron Judge-led squad has a […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that starting pitcher Gerrit Cole will make his season debut on Wednesday at home against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Talkin’ Yanks. Gerrit Cole has been out since Spring Training when an elbow injury surfaced. That injury sparked fear that he could potentially be out for the season, […]

An official homecoming for slugger Joey Votto may finally be on the horizon. He has begun a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League, according to MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson, which likely puts him on the fast-track to making his Toronto Blue Jays debut. Votto suffered an ankle injury in spring training and has gradually been […]

Baseball is an unfortunate sport sometimes. Sunday afternoon was one of those times for Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Betts exited LA’s 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. Although he doesn’t need surgery, Betts’ left hand is fractured. The Dodgers do […]

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo left Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox after colliding with pitcher Brennan Bernadino at first base, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Anthony Rizzo was safe at first base, but fell to the ground and seemed to hurt his wrist as he braced for his fall. He […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts left Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals after getting hit on the hand with a 97.9 mph fastball thrown by Dan Altavilla, according to Noah Camras of Dodgers Nation. Mookie Betts stayed on the ground in pain after getting hit by the pitch, and Miguel Rojas eventually replaced […]

The New York Yankees are getting some bad news. Yankees star prospect and outfielder Jasson Dominguez is getting placed on the injured list for the organization’s triple-A team, per MLB.com. Dominguez was removed from a game Saturday, playing with triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Dominguez is one of the top Yankees prospects in the team’s farm system. He […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thompson is expecting to get star shortstop Trea Turner back on Monday against the San Diego Padres “unless something weird happens, according to ESPN. Trea Turner has not played since May 3 for the Phillies due to a left hamstring strain. In the meantime the Phillies have built up a big […]

When will Gerrit Cole return from his injury? The New York Yankees lead the American League East, but fans are still wondering when the ace will re-join the big league ball club. Cole has been battling an elbow concern, but he is hoping to return “soon,” via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “Gerrit […]

The Houston Astros are trying to climb the AL West standings after a shaky start to the 2024 MLB season. One part of Houston’s struggles is health-related. Club manager Joe Espada dropped a truth bomb on outfielder Kyle Tucker’s lower leg injury ahead of Saturday’s Detroit Tigers matchup. Espada said if Tucker “doesn’t start running […]

If one had been stranded on an island for about five years and just returned to civilization during the 2024 MLB season, they would probably not be too alarmed by how the Atlanta Braves (37-30) are playing. After all, the team ranks in the top half in most offensive categories and holds the top position […]

Although the team still has its share of flaws, this is at least closer to the brand of St. Louis Cardinals baseball that fans have come to expect over the last couple of decades. A 3-0 win versus the Chicago Cubs in Wrigley Field on Friday lifts the Redbirds back to .500 (34-34) and continues […]

Atlanta Braves star Michael Harris II was forced to leave Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays with a concerning leg injury. In the first inning of the contest, Harris was seen grimacing in pain while running the bases after an Ozzie Albies double. Harris apparently suffered from a hamstring injury, with a team trainer […]

The word “but” can be applied to the Chicago Cubs’ 2024 season in a variety of instances. They snagged manager Craig Counsell from a rival, but the Milwaukee Brewers are seven and a half games ahead of them in the standings. The team ranks fifth in most walks drawn and is in the top-10 in […]

Wilson Contreras has been out with injury since early May after suffering a broken forearm during JD Martinez’s at bat. It was a strange injury too, as the St. Louis Cardinals star seemed to be sitting much more closer to the batter than usual. Regardless, the latest update regarding Contreras sounds like a good one […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to look strong as the middle of the 2024 MLB season approaches. Los Angeles has won six of their last 10 games and ranks first in the NL West standings. The Dodgers are in the process of getting star pitcher Clayton Kershaw back from injury, and he got brutally honest […]