Jamey Carroll to Miss 4-6 Weeks

The Cleveland Indians have announced that Jamey Carroll will miss 4-6 weeks with an injured hand.

From Ohio.com:

The Indians’ No. 1 utility player will be out four to six weeks with a fracture of the fifth metacarpal of the left hand, a consequence of being hit on the hand with a pitch by [...]

The Chicago White Sox Want 200 Innings from Each Starter

The main goal for the Chicago White Sox this season? To have each of their starters throw 200 innings, so says pitching coach Don Cooper.

From the Chicago Tribune:

During that span, they’ve had four starters make at least 32 starts, with their disastrous 2007 season an exception when only since-departed Jon Garland and [...]

Joey Devine Placed on the 60-Day DL

Joey Devine was expected to share time as the closer for Oakland this season, but instead, he will be spending most of the season on the DL.

From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:

Devine, expected to at least share the closer’s role this season, was placed on the 60-day disabled list after missing a good deal [...]

Vlad Sets Opening Day Record

Despite having a hurt chest muscle, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero set an Opening Day record for career RBIs. He got his 19th RBI on an infield single that scored Chone Figgins. He had previously been tied with Frank Robinson, who had 18 Opening Day [...]

Vladimir Guerrero DH-ing Because of Chest Discomfort

ESPN noted that Angels outfield Vladimir Guerrero, who normally starts in right field, is at DH tonight because of chest discomfort. Vlad has one of the best outfield arms in the game, so his defense will be missed. It is not clear how many more games he will DH in instead of playing the [...]

Webb Experianced Shoulder Discomfort

For those of you that were wondering why Brandon Webb did so poorly today like I am, then you may have found your answer. Shoulder stiffness.

From MLB.com:

The stiffness, he said, limited his effectiveness in the fourth inning, which began with Troy Tulowitzki and Chris Iannetta hitting back-to-back homers on Webb’s first [...]

Justin Verlander Gets Roughed Up In 3 Innings

The Toronto Blue Jays have really beat up Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander tonight. In just 3.2 innings of work, Verlander gave up 8 hits, 8 earned runs, 2 walks and a homerun on 80 pitches. Right now his ERA sits at 19.64 for the year.

On a semi-positive note, Verlander got his fastball [...]

Emilio Bonifacio Amazes In His Marlin's Debut

Emilio Bonifacio came to the Florida Marlins in a trade that sent Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham to Washington in return for himself and two other prospects. This spring, Bonifacio won the third base job which the forced the Marlins to drop third baseman Dallas McPherson who lead the minor leagues in homeruns last [...]

Jason Motte Blows First Save Oppurtunity

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRusa decided to give rookie closer Jason Motte the ball with a two run lead against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Little did he know he would not do what his job title implied and close the game. In his one inning of work, Motte gave up 4 hits and 4 [...]

Offenses Mashing in Arizona

When Brandon Webb is on the mound, you probably don’t expect to see a 9-8 final score. Well that is what happened when the Arizona Diamondbacks collided with the Colorado Rockies earlier this afternoon, with Arizona picking up the W. Felipe Lopez gave the D’backs a 1-0 lead after he hit a leadoff [...]