Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew has a herniated disk in his back, but is hoping that he'll get by without a trip to the disabled list.
May 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Boston's Drew Has Herniated Disk
Joba To Test Shoulder With 30 Pitches
Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain will test his shoulder on Saturday during a 30-pitch bullpen session.
Zambrano Cracks A Tooth On Chewing Gum
Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano cracked a tooth on Thursday while on the mound after biting down on chewing gum.
Burnett Leaving Toronto?
Toronto righthander A.J. Burnett claims that he hasn't yet decided on whether or not he'll opt out of his contract at the end of the year, but manager Cito Gaston doesn't think he'll return in 200
Ausmus To Los Angeles Or San Diego?
Astros' catcher Brad Ausmus has said that he won't return to Houston next season, but that doesn't mean he's definitely going to retire.
Glavine Has Unexpected Shoulder Surgery
Tom Glavine had unexpected shoulder surgery on Thursday to clean up the labrum in his right shoulder.
Colon Throws Four-Inning No-Hitter In Rehab Start
Boston's Bartolo Colon threw a no-hitter over four innings during a rehab start Thursday night in Pawtucket.
A's Duchscherer Lands On DL
Oakland pitcher Justin Duchscherer went back on the disabled list on Thursday because of a strained hip.
Will Replay Slow Already Long Game?
Many around the game of baseball are worried that the implementation of instant replay with slow an already long game.
Webb Wins No. 19 For D'Backs
D'Backs RHP Brandon Webb defeated the Padres 4-1 on Thursday night, improving his record to 19-4.
Pinella Backs Cora
Cubs' Manager Lou Pinella showed some support for former major league player Joey Cora on Wednesday, endorsing him as a solid managerial candidate.
Taveras To Nationals?
The Rockies reportedly made outfielder Willy Taveras available to teams around the trade deadline, and it appears as though he could land in Washington this winter.
Beckett Expected To Start Tuesday
Red Sox starter Josh Beckett is expected to return to the mound on Tuesday against the Yankees after having his scheduled start on Saturday pushed back.
Lee Wins 18th, Helps Cy Young Case
Indians' starter Cliff Lee won his eighteenth game of the season on Thursday afternoon against the Royals.
Pavano Will Start For Yanks On Saturday
Carl Pavano will return to the major leagues and start for the Yankees on Saturday against the Orioles.
Dempster Will Be The Cubs Biggest Winter Decision
The most important free-agent signing for the Cubs this winter will be Ryan Dempster.
M's Riggleman: 'I Haven't Seen Anyone Quit'
Mariners' Manager John Riggleman claims that he hasn't seen anyone on the team quit despite their dismal record.
MRI Shows No Ligament Damage In Glavine's Elbow
It appears as though Tom Glavine could return to the mound next season after an MRI showed no ligament damage in his injured elbow.
K-Rod Notches Club-Record 48th Save
Angels' closer Francisco Rodriguez notched a club-record 48th save on Wednesday night in a victory over the Rays.
Boston's Buchholz Demoted After Latest Loss
The Red Sox demoted pitcher Clay Buchholz after losing to the Orioles on Wednesday night.
Rollins: Free Agents Don't Like Philly
Phillies' shortstop Jimmy Rollins has continued to cause controversy by claiming that free agents don't like the city.
Street, Fuentes Options For New York?
With the season of closer Billy Wagner in doubt, the Mets could look towards either Oakland's Huston Street or Colorado's Brian Fuentes.
U.S. Defeats Japan In Eleven
Brian Barden singled home the go-ahead run in the top on the eleventh on Wednesday as the United States defeated Japan 4-2 to earn the third seed in Friday's medal round.
Umps Boycott Conference Call On Replay
The umpires governing board voted to boycott a conference call with management to discuss implementing instant replay.
Reds Talk Winning Strategy In Letter To Fans
The Reds explained to fans why both Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey Jr. were traded and asked for patience in a letter this week.
MLB Suspends Cards' Lohse Five Games
Pitcher Kyle Lohse of the St. Louis Cardinals has received a five-game suspension for intentionally throwing a pitch in the head area of Edinson V?lquez.
Griffey Hits No. 609, Ties Sosa For Fifth All-Time
Ken Griffey Jr. hit career homer No. 609 against the Mariners on Wednesday.
Astros Claim Castillo Off Waivers From Giants
The Astros claimed Jose Castillo on outright waivers from the Giants on Wednesday.
Sabean: No Need To Rush Giants' Prospects
Giants GM Brian Sabean said on Tuesday that he doesn't feel the need to rush their pitching prospects through their system.
Beckett Scratched From Start With Numbness
Red Sox starter Josh Beckett has been scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday because of "numbness" in his pitching hand.
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