Jeff Stotts discusses the differences in MRIs and X-Rays, with the latter just used for Willson Contreras's recent fractured forearm diagnosis.
Mike Trout will likely miss at least eight weeks, after he underwent a partial meniscectomy of his medial meniscus to address a partial tear.
Jeff Stotts discusses this week's significant MLB injuries, starting in Boston, where Triston Casas' rib injury will cause him to miss at least 60 days.
Jeff Stotts writes about the week's most notable MLB injuries, including Merrill Kelly, who is undergoing testing to determine the severity of his shoulder strain.
Jeff Stotts discusses this week's prominent MLB injuries, starting in Minnesota, where Carlos Correa should miss less time than originally thought with a low-grade intercostal strain.
Jeff Stotts writes about the causes of the dreaded ulnar collateral ligament sprain, which impacts many MLB pitchers, including Spencer Strider.
The beginning of the season brings new injuries, and in Chicago, the Cubs preparing to be without pitcher Justin Steele for at least a month for a hamstring strain.
Jeff Stotts kicks off the season with his first injury report, featuring Kyle Bradish, who will start the year on the IL after being diagnosed with a partially torn UCL in his throwing elbow.
Jeff Stotts discusses two Minnesota players: Carlos Correa who is nearing a return after battling foot inflammation, and Royce Lewis who is missing the end of the regular season with a hamstring strain.
Though Texans pitcher Max Scherzer is out for the season with a stain to his right tere major muscle, he should have a relatively normal offseason and be good to go for the start of the 2024 season.
Jeff Stotts discusses Yankees phenom Jasson Dominguez, who tore his UCL after just eight games and will undergo Tommy John Surgery.
Jeff Stotts looks at the week's notable MLB injuries, starting with Riley Green who hit Detroit's 10-day IL with inflammation in his right elbow.
Jeff Stotts has written about Shohei Ohtani seven times in his last nine columns, this time for his torn UCL, which will end his season on the mound.
Jeff Stotts discusses Marcus Stroman's new rib injury, and covers more ground with his expanded Check Swings section as the fantasy baseball playoffs near.
Jeff Stotts checks in with the most significant MLB injuries, and in L.A., Mike Trout is working his way back from surgery to repair a fractured hamate.
The Padres will be without Joe Musgrove, who was diagnosed with a right shoulder capsule sprain, for the foreseeable future and he could be done for the year.
Jeff Stotts looks at some injuries that resulted in immediate responses from their teams at the trade deadline, including Taylor Ward's facial fractures.
Several Texas Rangers were injured this past week, including Corey Seager who sprained his right thumb Friday and likely will miss at least two weeks recovering.
Jeff Stotts breaks down the week's prominent injuries, starting in New York where Yankees veteran Josh Donaldson's calf strain could lead to an extended absence.
Jeff Stotts breaks down injuries that have wreaked havoc on the Angels, including to Mike Trout, plus he offers up his annual All-Scars.
Jeff Stotts highlights the week's prominent injured MLB players, including Shohei Ohtani, who was provided an extra day off between starts due to a cracking nail on his right middle finger.
Jeff Stotts notes Aaron Judge is progressing in his right big toe injury and has begun some limited weight-bearing exercises.
Jeff Stotts list of key injuries starts with Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle who is on the 10-day IL after being diagnosed with vertigo.
The Yankees and the Mets have significant holes in their lineups with both Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso placed on the IL.
Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is expected to miss four to six weeks with a stress reaction in his fibula, and Jeff Stotts cautions his return will likely come at the latter end of the timeline.
Jeff Stotts runs down the week's significant injuries, starting in Los Angeles, where pitchers Dustin May and Julio Urias will miss a chunk of time.
Jazz Chisholm will carry an elevated level of injury risk for the foreseeable future after he suffered turf toe following a collision with the outfield wall.
Jeff Stotts checks in with this week’s biggest injury news, starting with Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero, who continues to be plagued by lingering soreness in his left wrist.
Jeff Stotts checks in on the latest MLB injuries, starting in Texas where the Rangers are taking a cautious approach to Jacob deGrom's elbow inflammation.
Jeff Stotts writes about this week’s key MLB injuries, starting with Kris Bryant who is reporting pain in his SI joint.
Jeff Stotts runs down the key injuries, including shoulder and elbow injuries to Brandon Woodruff and Jeffrey Springs, as well as hamstring strains for Giancarlo Stanton and Corey Seager.
Jeff Stotts explains the different types of injuries that may occur when sliding into a base either feet- or headfirst, as with Oneil Cruz who fractured his ankle sliding feet-first into home plate Sunday.
Jeff Stotts covers this week's biggest injured MLB players, including Max Fried who will hit the injured list with a mild hamstring strain.
Jeff Stotts is back with his MLB injury report, and this week he’s discussing Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie who will likely miss a chunk of time with a strained teres major.
Jeff Stotts breaks down significant injuries as the MLB regular-season winds down and he starts with Ronald Acuna, who's had a disappointing season while recovering from an ACL tear suffered last season.
Jeff Stotts looks at some key injury situations in the waning days of the regular season, including back woes for Mariners rookie phenom Julio Rodriguez.
Jeff Stotts details MLB's notable injuries and starts with Anthony Rizzzo, who's nearing a return after missing time with headaches linked to treatment for his lower back injury.
Jeff Stotts checks in with the latest MLB injuries, including to Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan, who's currently on the 15-day IL dealing with a left shoulder impingement.
Jeff Stotts discusses one of the more unique injuries of this MLB season, an infection developed in Aroldis Chapman's leg likely caused by a recent tattoo.
Jeff Stotts writes about this week's notable injured MLB players, including A's pitcher Paul Blackburn, who will be shut down for the rest of the season due a torn tendon in the finger of his throwing hand.
Jeff Stotts check in with this week’s notable MLB injuries, including to Luis Robert, who’s head-first slide resulted in a sprained wrist.
The Twins will lose Alex Kirilloff for the remainder of the season as he undergoes a surgery to hopefully fix his lingering wrist woes that have caused him persistent pain.
Jeff Stotts writes about the latest MLB injuries starting in Seattle where Julio Rodriguez was placed on the 10-day injured list after he was hit on the wrist by a stray pitch.
Jeff Stotts describes the latest MLB injuries, including Jazz Chisholm who will likely miss the rest of the Marlins’ season after he was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back.
Boston left-hander Chris Sale is expected to miss another prolonged stretch of time with a broken pinkie finger.
Rays shortstop Wander Franco will miss five to eight weeks following surgery to repair a broken carpal bone in his wrist.
Braves closer Kenley Jansen is on the injured list due to atrial fibrillation, a heart condition he's had for more than a decade, however, the team is hopeful for a July 12 return.
Jeff Stotts writes about two All-Stars, Kansas City's Salvador Perez and Philadelphia's Bryce Harper, who are set to miss considerable amounts of time with thumb injuries.
Jeff Stotts warns recent history suggests fantasy managers should anticipate a lengthier time away for Mookie Betts than the two weeks for which the Dodgers are hoping.