Two Former Raiders Look Toward New Season with Pirates Aug 8, 2008
Whitley suffered a torn labrum when he tried to cut block a defensive end during a practice and felt his shoulder pop out. After recovering from the injury, the sophomore halfback played sparingly in 2007 as a redshirt freshman rushing for 44 yards on six carries in eight games. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
OSU football Banged-up Beavers are 'day to day' Aug 7, 2008
The Beavers hope that Canfield, who had off-season surgery to repair a torn labrum, will be healthy enough to back up starter Lyle Moevao in OSU's Aug. 28 opener at Stanford. Perry, one of the top offensive linemen in the country when healthy, is likely to lose his starting spot to either Adam Speer or Gregg Peat but Riley is hopeful Perry can at least be in the rotation at Stanford. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Sanchez's early struggles sink Marlins Aug 7, 2008
It's understandable, considering the 24-year-old on Wednesday was making his second Major League start since undergoing surgery to repair a labrum tear in his right shoulder last June 21. The Phillies capitalized on Sanchez's mistakes on their way to a 5-0 win over the Marlins in front of 45,078 at Citizens Bank Park. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Fox homers twice in Double-A slugfest Aug 7, 2008
"I had surgery on my right labrum and my bat speed wasn't all the way there," Dorn said. "When I hurt the knee, I knew I had more time to heal completely. I started off a little slow, but my timing and rhythm always feels the best the last couple of months of the season.". (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Bourn expected to start vs. Reds Aug 7, 2008
Garcia, 33, has been out almost a year after undergoing right shoulder and labrum surgery. Scouts from at least a dozen teams attended Garcia's workout. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Another one-run loss for Braves Aug 7, 2008
Sanchez won 10 games and threw a no-hitter as a rookie in 2006, then missed most of last season after having surgery in June to repair a torn labrum. Dan Uggla s average fell to. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
UW football: Second fiddle OK with Graham Aug 6, 2008
Most impressively, Graham did it while playing with a torn labrum in his shoulder, an injury he suffered the previous spring and made it hard at times to lift his arm over his head ... Graham had shoulder surgery after the season, which revealed the labrum was torn almost all the way around. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
A's Lose Game, Chavez Aug 5, 2008
The news is not altogether discouraging: Chavez had believed that the labrum in his right shoulder was too damaged to repair, but team doctors have told the six-time Gold Glove winner that there might be surgical options to stabilize his shoulder ... He described the labrum as "shredded" and said the shoulder feels as if it is "not connected." ... The A's did not say precisely what the operation will entail and Chavez said he has been told there might be several possibilities depending on the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Halladay, Blue Jays beat slumping A's 6-1 Aug 5, 2008
Oakland 3B will have season-ending surgery next week to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder. Toronto 3B sat out for the second straight day and has missed three of Toronto's past five games because of pain in his surgically repaired right shoulder. (USA Today -- Sports)
Chavez Done For Season; Headed For Surgery Aug 5, 2008
The A's announced on Monday that Chavez's sore shoulder had not responded to light workouts and that he would be undergoing surgery to repair his labrum next week. Chavez, who has won six Gold Gloves as a member of the A's, had three surgeries last season to correct problems with his right shoulder, back and left shoulder. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Season-ending shoulder surgery for A's Chavez Aug 5, 2008
TORONTO (AP) -- third baseman will have surgery to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder next week, ending his season after he played in just 23 games ... Chavez, 30, had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder last September, one of three operations he had during the offseason. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Angels mailbag: Will Teixeira stick around? Aug 5, 2008
With the success the starting rotation is having this year and the possibility of Francisco Rodriguez leaving via free agency, are the Angels considering bringing Kelvim Escobar back to the bullpen if/when he recovers from his labrum surgery. With his past experience as a closer in Toronto and the Braves' success with John Smoltz moving to the closer's role after some elbow problems a few years back, It seems like a realistic alternative. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Jays' Gaston rests Rolen for two games Aug 5, 2008
It's the same shoulder that was the culprit behind two operations to repair a torn labrum in 2005, and forced another surgery last September to clean out scar tissue. Rolen has said that he doesn't believe a fourth procedure will be necessary, and the Blue Jays have echoed that assessment. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Punters still inconsistent in camp Aug 5, 2008
He s still tired and sore in the wake of surgery to repair a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. Lyle Moevao is starting to stretch the field, and take control of the offense. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Baseball Today Aug 5, 2008
Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez will have surgery to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder next week, ending his season after he played in just 23 games. The Braves placed reliever Rafael Soriano on the 15-day disabled list for the third time this season because of an inflamed right elbow. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
MLB Notebook: Wood anxious to return, will start in middle relief (Today) Aug 5, 2008
Oakland third baseman Eric Chavez will have surgery to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder next week, ending his season after he played in just 23 games. Copyright 2007 Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Injured Chavez to sit rest of A's season Aug 5, 2008
The third baseman had three surgeries over a 10-week span this past offseason, including a procedure to repair the labrum in his right shoulder, microdiscectomy surgery on his back and a left shoulder debridement. "The good thing is that his back feels great and his left shoulder is not a problem," Forst said. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Cubs' Wood expects to return soon Aug 5, 2008
Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez will have surgery to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder next week, ending his season after he played in just 23 games. Assistant general manager David Forst said Chavez elected to have surgery now, rather than after the season, to increase his chances of being healthy in time for spring training. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
On-job training part of Clary's first start Aug 4, 2008
Smith has been bothered for a while by a partially torn labrum and bone spurs. Smith will miss the next three days of camp and return to Chargers Park on Thursday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Musings on Family Day Aug 4, 2008
Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. Access Atlanta Blogs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hobbs fixed on the future Aug 3, 2008
Yesterday, Welker appeared to be closer to full speed than Hobbs, who had surgery in March for a hernia that followed February surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder ... The oft-criticized corner was hampered by his shoulder and groin when the Giants' Plaxico Burress got past him for the winning touchdown of Super Bowl XLII. He had played with the labrum tear since beating the Colts in the ninth game of the season, and injured the groin in the regular-season finale against the... (Boston Globe)
Halos play without Izturis on Saturday Aug 3, 2008
Garland, with his durability and consistency, has made complete the rotation in the absence of Kelvim Escobar, out for the season with labrum surgery ... He went on the disabled list on July 6 with labrum irritation. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Yates Back Under Center Aug 3, 2008
The Sporting News Freshman All-America had postseason surgery to repair a torn shoulder labrum in his right throwing arm, and was forced to miss spring practice during the recovery process. Yates was allowed to begin throwing footballs on April 7th, and gradually increased his repetitions and distance until being given a clean bill of health in May. (InsideCarolina.com)
OSU’s Canfield feels good’ in return to field Aug 2, 2008
Soon after that game, he had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. The sophomore sat out spring practice because he couldn t lift his arm above his shoulder in April. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Post-surgery, Escobar plans for rehab Aug 2, 2008
NEW YORK -- For Kelvim Escobar, an 18-game winner in 2007 who won't throw a pitch in 2008, surgery here on Tuesday to repair a tear in his right labrum was just what the doctor ordered. "It's a relief, mentally," Escobar said, seated in the visitors' dugout at venerable Yankee Stadium on Friday night, his right arm in a sling. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
William Moore Aug 2, 2008
Did not participate in spring drills this year due to off-season shoulder surgery he had following the Cotton Bowl to repair torn labrum in a shoulder he suffered in the bowl game while he was winning the game's defensive MVP award. Didn't actually know about the injury until after he returned to campus for second semester classes, when he had continuing pain in shoulder during winter weight-lifting sessions, and after examination, the injury was discovered. (Mutigers.com)
Searching for rhythm Aug 2, 2008
Soon after that game, he had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder ... No. 5 Sean Canfield: Won the starting job before a torn labrum forced him out until emergency fill-in duty at the Emerald Bowl. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Surgery performed on McGowan's arm Aug 1, 2008
McGowan had a debridement procedure performed by Dr. Timothy Kremchek to repair fraying of the labrum in the pitcher's throwing arm ... Just in case, Kremchek used the operation on McGowan's labrum to further examine the rotator cuff. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Kerney returns from latest injury Aug 1, 2008
That was after he had surgery to repair torn labrum cartilage in his left shoulder. He played essentially with one arm through half of last January s playoff win over Washington and the following week s season-ending loss at Green Bay. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
MLB Notebook: Tampa Bay stands pat as deadline passes (Today) Aug 1, 2008
Toronto pitcher Dustin McGowan had surgery to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder and is expected to be healthy in time for spring training. Elsewhere. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Struck by New York Aug 1, 2008
An orthopedist has told me I have a "SLAP tear of the labrum," which is apparently why my left shoulder still hurts. But the visible bruises are gone, and I'm left with lasting gratitude for the generous New Yorkers who took care of me. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Cabrera, NY's Ramirez suspended Aug 1, 2008
Blue Jays pitcher Dustin McGowan had surgery to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder and is expected to be healthy in time for spring training. The Nationals (38-70), with the worst record in baseball, released infielder Felipe Lopez and catchers Paul Lo Duca and Johnny Estrada following last night's 8-4 loss to Philadelphia, their ninth straight defeat. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Full speed, every day: NFL message applicable beyond world of football Jul 31, 2008
"Now" is all Saints quarterback Drew Brees had in December 2005 when he suffered a torn labrum and a partially torn rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder during the final game of the season. He was a free agent after five years with the San Diego Chargers. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Teixeira's Angels invade the Bronx Jul 31, 2008
" LAA: RHP Jon Garland (9-6, 4.30 ERA) Garland pitched well enough to get the win Saturday, but he was buoyed by a huge offensive outburst that put up 11 runs on the Orioles. Garland, however, also allowed five runs and had trouble with the long ball, as all five of those runs came via a three-run and a two-run homer. Garland has been inconsistent this season, however, and hasn't been able to register wins in consecutive starts since April 17 and 23. Despite the two homers, the right-hander was... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Reliable Pelfrey can come up big again Jul 30, 2008
Tidbits Angel Pagan had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder on Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old switch-hitter went on the disabled list with the injury on May 13. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
One season at a time Jul 30, 2008
Backup QB , the Opening Day starter at Notre Dame last season, is coming back from a labrum tear in his shoulder that required reconstructive surgery. Kelly said he can make about 50-60 percent of the required throws. (Cincinnati Sports -- Rivals.com)
Notes: DL impresses in BP Jul 29, 2008
The third baseman, who told The Chronicle on Saturday that the labrum in his right shoulder is so damaged he does not believe it can be surgically repaired, said Monday that the shoulder didn't bother him much while hitting. Chavez is less encouraged about throwing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Yanks' Posada opts for season-ending surgery Jul 29, 2008
An MRI showed fraying in the tendons around the labrum, but not a rotator cuff tear, Posada said then. "The reason we were going through the process that we did before was basically we didn't have someone to slot right in there as a hitter. Now we do with Xavier Nady. So it gives us the opportunity to move forward with Jorgie," Cashman said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Posada to have season-ending surgery Jul 29, 2008
When Posada was placed on the disabled list July 20, the veteran backstop said he was given two weeks by the team to decide whether he wanted to delay the surgery on the right labrum. If Posada decided to delay the procedure, he would've likely served as a designated hitter for the rest of the season while knowing such a move might prevent him from starting the 2009 season on time. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Covering the bases: Major League notes Jul 28, 2008
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan will have season- ending surgery Thursday to repair fraying of the labrum in his shoulder. Anthony Reyes, who won Game 1 of the 2006 World Series for St. Louis, was traded by the Cardinals on Saturday to the Cleveland Indians for minor league pitcher Luis Perdomo. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Eagles' Samuel injures hamstring Jul 27, 2008
37 ERA) will have season-ending surgery to repair fraying of the labrum in his shoulder. Basketball Comets roll over Dupree, Chicago In the WNBA, Tina Thompson scored 16 points, Roneeka Hodges added 15, and the Comets had six players in double figures to offset a 28-point night from Candice Dupree in defeating the Chicago Sky, 79-65, in Houston. (Boston Globe)
Chavez 'at a crossroads,' may move to first base Jul 27, 2008
Chavez had surgery to clean up the shoulder in September, but the main problem, the way he understands it, is that the labrum is so severely torn that it cannot be repaired; he described it as "shredded." The team had announced at the time of that surgery that the labrum, along with the biceps tendon, had been fixed ... Chavez said there isn't enough of the labrum left to add screws to anchor it, which is the type of surgery Atlanta pitcher John Smoltz recently had, and Smoltz's career remains... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Rios homers twice as Blue Jays dump M’s Jul 27, 2008
Purcey s performance came on the same day the Blue Jays announced McGowan will have season-ending surgery to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder. That s a big-time loss, infielder Joe Inglett said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Surgery to end McGowan's season Jul 27, 2008
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have lost starter Dustin McGowan for the season, as the right-hander will have surgery on Thursday to repair fraying of the labrum in his throwing shoulder. While the operation is being performed, McGowan will also have his right rotator cuff examined to determine if there is further damage in that area. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Analyzing the Pirates-Yankees trade Jul 27, 2008
The Pirates did look into Kontos and Coke but, according to a source outside the Pirates but with direct knowledge, one of those pitchers was diagnosed with damage to the labrum. The Baseball Prospectus Web site reported that it was Coke. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New Yankee Nady in lineup vs. Red Sox Jul 27, 2008
The longer Posada waits to have his capsule tear and frayed labrum repaired, an estimated six-month recovery period could begin to creep into the next season, which will probably lead the Yankees to abandon the idea that the veteran catcher could return in '08 as a first baseman and designated hitter. "If we feel we have enough pieces, we might not have to delay the surgery," Cashman said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Rams' Pace on comeback trail Jul 27, 2008
" The Rams plan on easing Pace into full duty, with limited repetitions and no 1-on-1 challenges for now, although thus far he's seen more practice field time than perhaps anticipated. After the team's first full-pad workout on Saturday morning, Pace said he had to get his body used to contact again. There's also a hurdle to overcome: trusting that he won't get hurt. He was injured on an innocent-looking pass block in last year's opener, tearing his rotator cuff and labrum. "I feel good but you... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
McGowan gone for the year Jul 27, 2008
TORONTO The 2008 season is over for Toronto Blue Jays starter Dustin McGowan, who will undergo surgery Thursday to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder ... "He's got fraying of the labrum, so they're going to repair that," said Ricciardi ... "Who knows what's going to happen from there, but we're hoping it's just going to be the labrum and that's it.". (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Fantasy Spin: Nady, Marte to the Yankees Jul 26, 2008
Posada has a labrum injury in his throwing shoulder and can't play catcher until he has surgery, but according to the New York Daily News is still considering whether he should delay that surgery and try to help the Yanks as a DH. Nady's acquisition puts the kibosh on that faint glimmer of hope for Posada's fantasy owners, and also seems to indicate that Cashman and believe can continue to be their every-day first baseman. Nady, a right fielder in all 81 of his starts with Pittsburgh this year,... (ESPN -- Baseball)
A's Chavez frustrated by injured shoulder Jul 26, 2008
He played 23 games after starting the year rehabbing from offseason back surgery -- a number most expected to be much higher, considering he underwent three surgeries during a 10-week span in the offseason, including an operation to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder in September. "When I first came back this season, the back was a bigger concern more than anything," Chavez said. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Patriots sign Mayo to five-year, $18.9 million deal Jul 25, 2008
Hobbs is recovering from surgeries to repair a torn left labrum in his shoulder and a groin issue. Neal suffered a knee injury in the Super Bowl, and Green had shoulder surgery. (Boston Globe)
Bonds In Pinstripes? Jul 25, 2008
Posada could also be looking at surgery for his right shoulder, after an MRI exam showed fraying in the tendons around the labrum. Both are trying to rehab, and their progress over the next week could go a long way toward helping the club decide what moves to make before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Pelfrey can help create distance for Mets Jul 25, 2008
Tidbits Angel Pagan opted for surgery on the torn labrum in his left shoulder, thus ending his season. Brandon Knight, who recently was named to the U.S. Olympic baseball team, is the Mets' likely starter to take Martinez's place on Saturday. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Yankees hierarchy discusses Bonds Jul 25, 2008
Posada will eventually have surgery on his right shoulder after an MRI exam showed fraying in the tendons around the labrum; he is using the next two weeks to mull if it is worth remaining with the team as a first baseman and designated hitter if it means it could cost him part of the 2009 season. Posada will not catch for the remainder of 2008 after attempts to strengthen his throwing shoulder yielded spotty results. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Dodgers Problem? Ubaldo Jimenez Jul 24, 2008
" Dodgers Blue Notes-- LHP Eric Stults was optioned to Las Vegas to make room for Kershaw on the roster. ...Juan Pierre will begin a Minor League rehab assignment at Las Vegas on Wednesday and could be activated by the weekend. ...Brad Penny is expected to also start a Minor League rehab assignment at Las Vegas this weekend ... The Dodgers (49-51) played their 100th game of the season. Last year, the club was 56-44 after 100 contests, but went 26-36 the rest of the way to miss the playoffs. In... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Hensley hopes pitches sink, slide like they did in '05 Jul 24, 2008
It's a remnant of the procedure last September to repair a slight tear in the right-hander's labrum ... I had a torn labrum in the shoulder. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Covering the bases Jul 24, 2008
An MRI exam showed fraying in the tendons around the labrum, but not a rotator cuff tear, Posada said Wednesday before the Yankees played the Minnesota Twins. "I've got 15 days to make a decision," said Posada, who went on the DL Monday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Posada to put off surgery Jul 24, 2008
An MRI showed fraying in the tendons around the labrum, but not a rotator cuff tear, Posada said Wednesday before the Yankees played the. He missed more than a month earlier this season with right rotator cuff tendinitis. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ailing Posada mulls position change Jul 24, 2008
NEW YORK -- Jorge Posada has been advised that his right labrum is deteriorating and will require surgery, but the switch-hitting Yankees slugger may be able to continue his season as a first baseman or designated hitter ... "If I'm not throwing and I strengthen it, I won't feel it because I'm not messing with the labrum," Posada said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Patriots' Mayo still unsigned Jul 24, 2008
Hobbs had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder in February and went under the knife in March for a hernia. He played with both injuries in the Patriots' 17-14 loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cherilus, Lions agree on five-year deal Jul 24, 2008
On the disabled list for the second time in 2008, Posada said an MRI showed fraying in the tendons around the labrum, but not a rotator cuff tear. The Brewers have purchased former major leaguer Jay Gibbons's contract from the Atlantic League's Long Island Ducks and will assign him to their Double A affiliate in Huntsville, Ala. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mets' Wagner has muscle spasms, return uncertain Jul 23, 2008
Surgery has been recommended to repair the labrum he tore on May 7. The Mets acquired Nixon on June 13 in a trade with Arizona but he went on the DL June 29 after getting only 35 at-bats. (MSNBC -- Sports)
STARS COMING OFF DL: Teams cautious about studs returning early Jul 23, 2008
He has opted to rehab a small labrum tear in his left shoulder in lieu of surgery, but it has also been less than nine months since he sustained a wrist injury. There is both the risk of reduced power output as well as a risk of him breaking down again. (USA Today -- Sports)
OF Pena done Jul 23, 2008
The team said the surgery was performed Tuesday in Cincinnati to repair a partial tear of Pena's rotator cuff and a tear of his labrum. "It was a devastating surgery," general manager Jim Bowden said in San Francisco, where the Nationals opened a three-game series. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Sweet relief: Wagner has shoulder 'spasm' Jul 23, 2008
"Church thinks his next doctor's appointment is Thursday, when he could be cleared to resume baseball activities.Church is batting .307 with 10 home runs and 36 RBIs. He was acquired by the Mets last offseason in a trade with Washington.Making the absence of Church more pressing is injuries to , and .Alou had successful season-ending surgery to repair a torn left hamstring sustained while he was rehabbing a strained left calf at Double-A Binghamton. The 42-year-old Alou only played in one game... (ESPN -- Baseball)
