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Harmon Killebrew passes away

Hall of famer Harmon Killebrew passed away on Monday morning at the age of 74. Killebrew announced last Friday that he was ending his fight against esophageal cancer and entered hospice care. The 74-year old Killebrew released a statement stating […]

Phillies activate Roy Oswalt from DL

The Philadelphia Phillies have activated starting pitcher Roy Oswalt from the 15-day disabled list. Oswalt has been sidelined since April 26 due to lower back spasms. The right-hander will return to the Phillies lineup on Tuesday evening in St. Louis […]

John Lackey on DL with elbow strain

The Boston Red Sox have placed starting pitcher John Lackey on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right elbow. “He’s been having some tugging in his elbow,” manager Terry Francona explained to reporters.  “He’s more than willing to pitch […]

Aroldis Chapman on DL with inflamed shoulder

The Cincinnati Reds have placed fireball relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman on the 15-day disabled list after an MRI revealed inflammation in his left pitching shoulder. The 23-year-old Cuban defector has struggled with his role in the bullpen this season.  He […]

David Wright has stress fracture in back

New York Mets 3rd baseman David Wright will be sidelined for the foreseeable future with a stress fracture in his lower back. According to Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson, Wright will receive a second opinion before being placed on the […]