HABLA Injury Report ... TEX C Max Ramirez (broken skull) is Out 2-4 weeks ... STL CF Jesus Sindari (sprained wrist) is day-to-day ... STL P Stewie Glover (strained rotator cuff) is day-to-day ... SF SS Chris Gomez (bruised ribs) is day-to-day ... SF CF Jay Bruce (strained anterior cruciate ligament) is day-to-day ... SF 2B Robby Whittle (torn abdominal muscle) is Out over 6 months ... SF C Ben McAllister (bruised heel) is day-to-day ... SEA C Bobby Wilson (fractured toe) is day-to-day ... SD 3B Eddie Mathews (inflamed posterior cruciate ligament) is Out 2-4 weeks ... SD 2B Rex Hudler (torn hamstring) is Out 4-6 months ... PIT RF Delmon Young (broken tooth) is day-to-day ... PIT P Bill Wakefield (bruised heel) is day-to-day ... OAK CF Mike Robinson (broken foot) is Out up to a week ... NYN SS Travis Ykema (fractured foot) is day-to-day ... NYN RF Jeff Francouer (dislocated shoulder) is Out 4-6 weeks ... NYN 2B Pete Looper (strained posterior cruciate ligament) is day-to-day ... NYA SS Yunel Escobar (bruised heel) is day-to-day ... NYA 2B BJ Upton (bruised heel) is day-to-day ... NYA 1B John Olerud (fractured cheekbone) is day-to-day ... NYA P Woody Williams (inflamed biceps) is Out 1-2 weeks ... MON CF Allie Lando (torn rotator cuff) is Out 4-6 months ... MON 2B Hazey Webster (fractured cheekbone) is day-to-day ... MON 2B Bill Leiter (broken skull) is Out 4-6 weeks ... MON 1B Roger Connor (strained back) is Out up to a week ... MON P Carl Hubbell (inflamed tricep tendon) is Out 6-8 weeks ... MIN LF Harry Stovey (ruptured posterior cruciate ligament) is Out over 6 months ... MIN P Matt Cain (ruptured elbow ligament) is Out 2-3 months ... MIN P Hoyt Wilhelm (sprained ankle) is day-to-day ... MIL LF Ivory Carroll (fractured kneecap) is Out 2-4 weeks ... MIL P Frank Hernandez (ruptured tricep tendon) is Out 3-4 months ... KC SS Luis Aparico (broken elbow) is Out 1-2 weeks ... KC LF Ray Blades (bruised jaw) is day-to-day ... KC P Miguel Sedaris (inflamed bicep tendon) is Out 2-3 months ... KC P James Sheilds (ruptured bicep tendon) is Out 2-4 weeks ... KC P Arthur Rhodes (torn triceps) is Out 2-3 months ... HOU 2B Octy Guidomo (broken kneecap) is Out up to a week ... HOU 1B Tommy Spokane (fractured toe) is day-to-day ... FLA CF Raul Andujar (fractured foot) is day-to-day ... FLA 2B Alexei Ramirez (broken skull) is Out 3-4 months ... FLA P Jon Lester (jammed finger) is day-to-day ... DET P Al Hollingsworth (strained rotator cuff) is day-to-day ... COL 1B Bam Bam Bomarino (concussion) is day-to-day ... COL P Bret Saberhagen (torn triceps) is Out over 6 months ... CLE 1B Tim Salmon (broken foot) is Out 2-4 weeks ... CIN SS Jack Glasscock (bruised heel) is day-to-day ... CIN RF Dave Winfield (torn rib-cage muscle) is Out 3-4 months ... CHN 1B Jimmie Foxx (bruised heel) is day-to-day ... CHN P Tal Zane (inflamed bicep tendon) is Out 4-6 weeks ... CHN P Andrew Bailey (strained triceps) is day-to-day ... BOS RF Jeromy Burnitz (sore back) is day-to-day ... BOS 2B Brian Roberts (bruised heel) is day-to-day ... BAL SS Felipe Lopez (fractured jaw) is day-to-day ... BAL RF Willie Keeler (bruised heel) is day-to-day ... ATL 2B Sal Brinkman (bruised heel) is day-to-day ... ATL 1B Prince Fielder (bruised heel) is day-to-day ... ATL P Tim Lincecum (torn rotator cuff) is Out 4-6 months ... ANA 2B Nap Lajoie (bruised heel) is day-to-day ... ANA P Kevin Slowey (torn rotator cuff) is Out up to a week ... ...

 

Latest News from the HABLA Pressroom

AL wins All Star game

The game was back and forth with the AL winning with a run in the 8th and 9th 8-7. NL P Dave Dravecky with the loss and P Manny Smythe with the win. NL HRs AL HRs Jarrod Saltalamacchia Tim Ferrick Prince Fielder Woody Stairs Chris Duncan NL Pitchers *Starters *Carlos Zambrano Chad Cordero Ryan Duren Roy Face Zachary Grieke Orel Hershisher Ben McDonald Dave Dravecky Randy Rix NL Position Players: Bobby Abreu Robbie Alomar *Josh Barfield *Shane Block *Milton Bradley *Orlando Cepeda Prine Fielder John Henry Lloyd *Kaz Matsui *Sahahra Oh *Jarrod Saltalamacchia *Grady Sizemore Willie Stargell Turkey Stearns Gator Swanson Matt Williams AL Pitchers *Addie Joss Tim Belcher Rafael Bentacourt Mark Cordova Burleigh Grimes Rick Helling Manny Smythe Houston Street Oliver Perez AL Position Players Robinson Cano Chris Duncan *Tim Ferrick *Lew Ford *Clue Haywood Ryan Howard Terrence Lee Mike Robinson Jimmy Rollins *Jack Slater *Woody Stairs *Lance Talford *BJ Upton Larry Walker *Delmon Young Ryan Zimmerman

Florida Marlins Hurler Nabs Weekly Award

2032-09-14 -- Florida Marlins pitcher Burleigh Grimes had reason to celebrate as the league named him their Pitcher of the Week. In 3 games, he stifled opposing bats with a handy 0.929 WHIP allowing only 11 hits and 2 walks. His 1.93 ERA was among the league best. His 13 strikeouts were icing on the cake for his teams 3 win(s). When asked to comment on his surprisingly hot week, Grimes replied “I thought your writing could use some help.” Touche!

Opposing hitters were clueless against Ryan Vogelsong this week. AL writers took notice as he was named the Pitcher of the Week. In 13.0 innings he sported a 2.77 ERA and 0.692 WHIP en route to 2 wins, 0 saves, and 0 holds. He added 17 strikeouts to his resume as well. Ryan has been spotted during pre-game warm-ups wearing a shirt with the phrase “Chicks Dig the Complete Game Shutout” on it.
--Chester P. Uecker, HABLA Press Corp.

NL : Burleigh Grimes (Florida Marlins) - 3 W, 0 L, 0 Saves, 14.0 Innings, 1.93 ERA, 13/2 K/BB, 0.929 WHIP
AL : Ryan Vogelsong (Cleveland Indians) - 2 W, 0 L, 0 Saves, 13.0 Innings, 2.77 ERA, 17/3 K/BB, 0.692 WHIP

Parker Wins Weekly Honor

2032-09-14 -- Los Angeles Dodgers Rightfielder, Dave Parker, had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the Hitter of the Week. NL pitchers couldnt figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 32 at bats he hit 0.406 with 6 home runs and 11 RBI. His 1.472 on-base plus slugging percentage was among the best in both leagues with an additional 2 walks, 2 doubles, and 0 triples. A fan recently auctioned off a Parker home run ball for over $1000. She reportedly used the cash for "a couple beers at the stadium."

Barry Larkin spent the week crushing baseballs and the AL writers have chosen him as their Hitter of the Week. The New York Yankees Shortstop punished opposing pitchers with 10 hits in 26 at bats for a 0.385 average. He also drove in 8 runs with 3 home runs. While he wasn?t sending balls over the fence, he walked 5 times, had 5 extra base hits, and stole 3 bases. Teammates have jokingly added a pre-game ritual of rubbing Barrys bat hoping some of the magic wears off on them.
--Chester P. Uecker, HABLA Press Corp.

NL : Dave Parker (Los Angeles Dodgers) - 0.406 AVG, 2 2B, 0 3B, 6 HR, 11 RBI, 2 SB, 2 BB
AL : Barry Larkin (New York Yankees) - 0.385 AVG, 1 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 3 SB, 5 BB

Pitcher of the Week Honors Go to Maroth

2032-08-31 -- Opposing hitters were clueless against Mike Maroth this week. AL writers took notice as he was named the Pitcher of the Week. In 14.0 innings he sported a 0.64 ERA and 0.857 WHIP en route to 1 wins, 0 saves, and 0 holds. He added 15 strikeouts to his resume as well. Mike has been spotted during pre-game warm-ups wearing a shirt with the phrase “Chicks Dig the Complete Game Shutout” on it.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ken Brubaker had reason to celebrate as the league named him their Pitcher of the Week. In 2 games, he stifled opposing bats with a handy 0.857 WHIP allowing only 10 hits and 2 walks. His 1.29 ERA was among the league best. His 15 strikeouts were icing on the cake for his teams 1 win(s). Ken knows that weeks like this dont come around often.
    ”I was so in the zone, I went to my kids little league game to strike them out” said Brubaker.
--Chester P. Uecker, HABLA Press Corp.

AL : Mike Maroth (Cleveland Indians) - 1 W, 0 L, 0 Saves, 14.0 Innings, 0.64 ERA, 15/4 K/BB, 0.857 WHIP
NL : Ken Brubaker (Pittsburgh Pirates) - 1 W, 1 L, 0 Saves, 14.0 Innings, 1.29 ERA, 15/2 K/BB, 0.857 WHIP

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AL East
TeamWLPctGB
New York 74 55 .574 .0
Toronto 72 57 .558 2.0
Boston 58 72 .446 16.5
Detroit 54 77 .412 21.0
Baltimore 39 90 .302 35.0
AL Central
TeamWLPctGB
Milwaukee 84 46 .646 .0
Minnesota 76 55 .580 8.5
Chicago 65 66 .496 19.5
Kansas City 62 69 .473 22.5
Cleveland 34 97 .260 50.5
AL West
TeamWLPctGB
Oakland 96 32 .750 .0
Texas 77 53 .592 20.0
Anaheim 64 66 .492 33.0
Seattle 55 75 .423 42.0
NL East
TeamWLPctGB
Atlanta 77 53 .592 .0
New York 72 57 .558 4.5
Philadelphia 69 60 .535 7.5
Montreal 60 69 .465 16.5
Florida 47 84 .359 30.5
NL Central
TeamWLPctGB
St. Louis 87 44 .664 .0
Pittsburgh 67 64 .511 20.0
Houston 63 68 .481 24.0
Chicago 60 70 .462 26.5
Cincinnati 39 92 .298 48.0
NL West
TeamWLPctGB
San Diego 88 42 .677 .0
San Francisco 76 52 .594 11.0
Los Angeles 66 64 .508 22.0
Colorado 39 91 .300 49.0