Glavine mentoring young Reyes Jul 20, 2008
Tidbits Outfielder Matt Diaz, who has been sidelined since May 27 with a strained posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, will begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Richmond on Sunday or Monday. Right-handed reliever Jeff Bennett, who has been out since July 5 with a strained right shoulder, will begin a rehab assignment with Class A Advanced Myrtle Beach on Sunday. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves still fighting injuries after break Jul 19, 2008
Diaz, who has been out since May 28 with a strained posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, has struggled to adjust to his brace. When asked if he believes Diaz is ready, Cox said I can t say. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Park moves to Dodgers' bullpen Jul 19, 2008
He was selected to start in the PCL All-Star 00001F8C Game but begged off to be with his family. Johnson was an innings eater for Baltimore (1999-2003) and Detroit (2004-05), but he was shuffled onto six teams in three organizations in 2006 and followed with an injury-marred 2007 in Japan. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Braves: Team still not healthy after break Jul 18, 2008
He has been out since May 28 with a strained posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, has struggled to adjust to his brace. When asked whether he believes Diaz is ready, Cox said "I can't say. I know he had trouble playing with that brace.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Braves' Glavine to throw off mound on Saturday Jul 18, 2008
Diaz, who has been out since May 28 with a strained posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, has struggled to adjust to his brace. When asked if he believes Diaz is ready, Cox said "I can't say. I know he had trouble playing with that brace.". (ESPN -- Baseball)
Injuries still a serious concern for Braves Jul 18, 2008
" The groin injury was not considered severe, but it's another setback for Hampton, who made the starting rotation out of spring training before suffering a strained left pectoral in the Turner Field bullpen before his first scheduled start. Hampton has had two elbow surgeries since he last pitched in the major leagues in August, 2005. The Braves listed Hampton as day to day. Left fielder Matt Diaz was with the team for Thursday's workout but wasn't activated off the disabled list. Diaz, who has... (Athens Banner-Herald)
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Diaz, who has been on the disabled list since straining the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on May 27, struggled with his mobility during his Minor League rehab assignment with Mississippi. However, the 30-year-old left fielder wore a less constrictive brace during Thursday's workout and said that it "feels infinitely better than the expensive one that I've been wearing." Now, he has to get medical clearance to wear this less-expensive, alternate brace that he recently purchased. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Deacons in the Pros Update - July 17 Jul 18, 2008
Went 1-for-4 and scored a run as a member of the PCL All-Star Team at the Triple-A All-Star Game in Louisville, Ky. (2004-2007) - Relief pitcher for Visalia Oaks in the Single-A Advanced California League. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Construction firm PCL building $14M biotech incubator at UND Jul 14, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Redbirds go timeshare in suite deal Jul 14, 2008
As of July 9, the team was in second place in the American North Division of the PCL and third in the league in attendance, averaging 8,079 fans per game. Dave Chase, president of baseball operations and general manager of the team, says that even though ticket sales have dropped slightly, attendance has risen 5%, mainly because of walkup crowds and no rainouts. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Rockies place Helton on 15-day DL Jul 5, 2008
Koshansky had been selected to the PCL squad for the Triple-A All-Star Game. Helton's injury is the latest in a new spat of injuries to Rockies frontline players. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Alfonzo back with Giants after ban Jul 2, 2008
Alfonzo, who was injured in a collision at home plate in game against the Oakland A's on June 8, 2007, has struggled to regain his form since undergoing surgery to repair a torn left posterior cruciate ligament in his knee. After hitting. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Armas wins season debut as Mets down Cardinals 7-4 Jul 2, 2008
Armas (1-0) was leading the PCL with a 2. 54 ERA when the Mets purchased his contract from Triple-A New Orleans to fill a rotation spot created by a rainout followed by a doubleheader last week. (NJ.com -- Sports)
UFC's Hughes tears knee ligaments in Alves fight Jun 26, 2008
UFC welterweight Matt Hughes has a torn MCL and partially torn PCL in his left knee, but the injuries may not require surgery, Hughes noted on his personal website ... "They really think that the PCL will repair itself and that MCL has a chance of repairing itself. So were going to hold off on surgery right now," Hughes wrote on his blog, adding that he would be getting a second opinion soon. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gonzalez getting comfortable Jun 24, 2008
He has been on the DL since May 28 with a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Jo-Jo Reyes' start on Monday was the shortest of his career (2 1/3 innings). (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves' Reyes on a roll over last month Jun 23, 2008
He has been on the disabled list since May 28 with a posterior cruciate ligament sprain in his left knee. Braves manager Bobby Cox didn't know the status of reliever Rafael Soriano, who still has discomfort in his pitching (right) elbow. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Two Zephyrs coaches called up to the majors Jun 18, 2008
Oberkfell was in his second season with the Z's, having led New Orleans to the Pacific Coast League s American South Division title and taking them to the PCL Championship last season. The Z s are currently are. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Comeback trail wove McAllister, New Orleans together Jun 17, 2008
After too many offseason commercials and too few 2007 yards, the second pick of the 2006 draft is driven to rebound from a humbling season and torn posterior cruciate ligament. "You look at the (news) media pressure he's faced for him to not have that quick success, there's been some criticism," McAllister says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Roos' McIntosh out for 10 weeks Jun 14, 2008
Kangaroos coach Dean Laidley said the 23-year-old injured his posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and was expected to miss at least 10 weeks of football. With only 10 rounds remaining and the Kangaroos' finals hopes suffering a major blow following their 53-point loss to Fremantle, McIntosh will struggle to play again in 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Beasley was determined to rejoin U.S. team Jun 14, 2008
The doctors told me that they thought it was my PCL. Then I knew it was a serious injury and that some people don't come back from that. Surgery to repair the ligament was only the beginning. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Braves' Hampton receives good news Jun 4, 2008
Diaz sustained a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his knee after sliding feet-first into an unpadded wall along the left-field foul line last week in Milwaukee. The brace is configured so Diaz's knee is at a 20-degree angle, and Braves doctors don't want Diaz straightening his left leg for four weeks. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves enjoy good day on the road May 31, 2008
Speaking of injured Braves, I m not sure where the rumor started that Matt Diaz was going to be lost for the year, but the reality is that he ll be out four to six weeks with a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. So now Gregor Blanco gets to play every day, and as long as Mark Kotsay is having trouble with his back, Omar Infante and Greg Norton will get playing time, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cards demote Duncan, bring up Mather May 31, 2008
Mather, 25, enjoyed a breakout season at Double-A Springfield last year and has followed it up by dominating the PCL thus far in 2008. He's batting. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Braves place outfielder Kotsay on DL May 31, 2008
Matt Diaz was lost for four-to-six weeks on Tuesday, when he partially tore the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. With Kotsay and Diaz out of the lineup, Anderson and Gregor Blanco will likely see a majority of the playing time in left field and center field. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
NOTEBOOK Percival goes on DL; setback for Mulder May 30, 2008
Braves outfielder Matt Diaz will miss four to six weeks after an MRI exam showed that he sustained a partial tear in the posterior cruciate ligament while attempting to make a diving catch Tuesday. Reds right-hander Matt Belisle is headed back to Triple-A Louisville and back to the bullpen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Success for Soriano May 30, 2008
Soriano returns, throws scoreless inning. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 05/29/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Soriano returns, throws scoreless inning May 30, 2008
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 05/29/08. Milwaukee Rafael Soriano returned to the mound Thursday for the first time since the second week of the season, and all went well with his right elbow. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Roof is open, and so's this blog May 30, 2008
OH WAIT: I interrupt this blog for an update on Matt Diaz (which you might also see in a burst): An MRI confirmed Thursday that Braves outfielder Matt Diaz has a partial tear in the posterior cruciate ligament of his left knee and he is out four to six weeks. Surgery is not required. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves' Diaz has ligament damage in left knee May 30, 2008
An MRI confirmed Thursday that Braves outfielder Matt Diaz has a partial tear in the posterior cruciate ligament of his left knee, and he is out four to six weeks. Surgery is not required. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
MLB Notebook: Mulder's left shoulder not ready for return May 30, 2008
Diaz had an MRI that showed a partial tear in the posterior cruciate ligament. Team doctors estimate he will be out four to six weeks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Component Changes Made to Dow Jones Sector Titans Indexes May 30, 2008
HK, HLPPY) United States Plum Creek Timber Co. Inc. REIT (PCL) Add Australia GPT Group (GPT.AU) Add Netherlands CORIO N.V. (28896. AE) Add The free-float market capitalization of the Dow Jones Real Estate Titans 30 Index is US$401 billion. (Primezone Releases)
Diaz to miss four to six weeks May 30, 2008
An MRI scan of Diaz's left knee revealed a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament. Braves doctors are projecting that the 30-year-old outfielder will miss four to six weeks, meaning there's a chance he may be able to return sometime around the All-Star break. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves have company with road woes May 29, 2008
DIAZ: And speaking of Diaz, he s headed to Atlanta today for an MRI on his posterior cruciate ligament after crashing left knee first into the outfield fence last night - hitting chain link and concrete. And yes he had some thoughts on that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cox wants Kotsay back in Braves lineup May 29, 2008
The desire to get Kotsay back into action as soon as possible was increased during Tuesday night's game, when Matt Diaz was lost for an undetermined amount of time with a left knee injury that has been initially diagnosed as a sprained posterior cruciate ligament. Before returning to Atlanta on Wednesday for further evaluation, Diaz was spotted in the hotel lobby by Cox, who said the outfielder was walking with a bad limp. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Jury out on revolutionary knee surgery May 28, 2008
Orchard and Dr Hugh Seward of the AFL Medical Officers Association released their annual report into AFL injuries, which showed a reduction in head and neck injuries and ruckmen's posterior cruciate ligament injuries. But hamstring and groin injuries are up - and they remain the most prevalent injuries in AFL.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Collision with wall lands Diaz on DL May 28, 2008
Milwaukee The Braves put outfielder Matt Diaz on the disabled list after Tuesday night's game against the Brewers, in which he crashed into the wall in left-field foul territory and strained the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Diaz is headed to Atlanta today for an MRI to determine if his injury is worse than a strain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Milwaukee's not at its best May 28, 2008
Per radio: DIAZ- PCL strain, and laceration requiring stiches he s on his way back to the ATL tomorrow ... Braves disabled matt Diaz with strained PCL and will send him to Atlanta for an MRI. they are activating Soriano. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves' Diaz to DL with ligament strain May 28, 2008
The original diagnosis is that he suffered a posterior cruciate ligament strain. When he returns to Atlanta on Wednesday, the 30-year-old outfielder will get a better idea of the severity of his injury. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Kuhl glad to be back May 26, 2008
I tore my ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL, IT band and meniscus, Kuhl said. She missed that entire track and field season as she recovered, her leg locked in a brace at times. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
No rest for Goodes May 23, 2008
" It's not like Goodes has been lucky. He tore his posterior cruciate ligament in 2004 but played on. He has suffered debilitating shoulder injuries but played on and played well. And twice he has visited the tribunal, escaping suspension due to his good record last year, and being exonerated this year. While Goodes is the leader, he is not Robinson Crusoe when it comes to consecutive matches. Brett Kirk has played the past 138 games, Ryan O'Keefe has a live streak of 107 games, Michael... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McPherson hits three homers in Minors May 20, 2008
05/20/2008 12:26 AM ET 'Topes' McPherson hits three homers Becomes third PCL player in four days to accomplish feat By Tom Cardinale / Special to MLB.com ... McPherson tied the team record for homers in a game while extending his lead atop the PCL.. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Goodes rises to the Big V occasion May 12, 2008
Fraser has been tentatively diagnosed with a grade-one tear to his posterior cruciate ligament - an injury he is believed to have sustained in a knee-on-knee clash with an opposition ruckman in the final term of Saturday's game. It was reported that Fraser had torn his posterior cruciate ligament and would miss up to 10 weeks, but swelling around the area was minimal yesterday morning and the Pies' football manager Geoff Walsh said that both Fraser and a Collingwood doctor, who was part of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fraser a chance to play against Saints May 12, 2008
The big Magpie still rates himself some chance to play against St Kilda at Telstra Dome on Friday night, after learning the posterior cruciate ligament strain was not as bad as initially feared. He said the injury had not caused him to question the worth of playing in the representative match. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
AFL future hazy after tribute match May 11, 2008
Fraser also is keen to play against St Kilda on Friday night, after initial fears that he might be out for around two months with posterior cruciate ligament damage in his right knee. Collingwood president Eddie McGuire was in the Victorian rooms after the game and admitted he watched the game "nervously", given Fraser was among four Magpies taking part. (The Age)
A Futile Fight May 10, 2008
0 GB in PCL North), who took a 14-2 beating from Iowa. Tacoma made four errors on the night --- two from , who was removed from the game after making both errors in the first inning. (Seattle, TheInsiders.com)
Polamalu returns to old ways May 5, 2008
Polamalu had surgery to clean out some loose tissue in his knee, but he said nothing could be done to repair the partially torn PCL in his knee that was "hanging on by a thread," but that it should heal on its own. "The prize is what we need to do this fall," coach Mike Tomlin said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ward finds incentive in second-round choice May 4, 2008
He had knee surgery after playing on torn ligaments, the PCL and MCL, that occurred in the third game against San Francisco. In the past, he said he might have been on the field in similar circumstances because he would have worried about his job. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers Notebook: OT Smith back in lineup after surgery in offseason May 3, 2008
Ward repaired tears in his MCL and PCL.. Polamalu also had a torn PCL but he said his surgery was more to clean up loose tissue and not to repair the damaged ligament because surgery, he said, would not improve it. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Daily Commercial News May 2, 2008
Construction Manager PCL Constructors Canada Inc. began the Cassie Campbell Community Centre project in September 2006. Completion is scheduled for fall 2008. (Variety)
Mariners let Lincecum get away Apr 21, 2008
79 with the Colorado Sky Sox of the PCL.. Pittsburgh selected right-hander Brad Lincoln of Houston with the fourth pick. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
From the archive: What was it like as a fan? Apr 15, 2008
Californians had long thought of the PCL, which included the San Francisco Seals and the Oakland Oaks, as a "third major league." San Francisco, in particular, had been sending players to the big leagues for years, including a memorable group of first generation Italian Americans from North Beach led by Joe DiMaggio. "People kept track of them," Fimrite said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Don't count out Mini the centre when he's back Apr 11, 2008
" In a further boost for the Tigers, Sheens also revealed that star five-eighth Benji Marshall was ahead of schedule in his recovery from the knee injury that forced him from the field in the opening minutes of the first-round clash with St George Illawarra. The initial estimate for Marshall's return was round 11 but after the 23-year-old took part in some of yesterday's training session, Sheens said he was likely to be back earlier. Marshall, who damaged the posterior cruciate ligament just... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ames alumna Knutson ready for sophomore stab at NCAA title Apr 11, 2008
" The Ames High graduate tore one of the four major ligaments in her knee during high school, but held off on surgery hoping the injury would heal itself. She continued to compete as a high school senior, earned a scholarship to Michigan, and finished her freshman season before coaches told her it was time to operate. "They sat me down and told me that for the longevity of my knee and for my future life I needed to have this surgery," Knutson said. "My coach was behind me and told me I had to... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
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Mid-Iowa Newspapers - Ames alumna Knutson ready for sophomore stab at NCAA title. Ames Local Sports Ames alumna Knutson ready for sophomore stab at NCAA title By: Courtney Linehan 04/10/2008Updated 04/10/2008 12:45:06 PM CDT. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Smith To Debut Tonight In Toronto Apr 10, 2008
27 ERA and a roughly 3:1 K:BB ratio despite pitching many of those innings in two of the most favorable leagues for offense in minor league baseball - the Cal League and the PCL. Smith also found success pitching for Team USA in the Olympic Qualifying tournament in Panama (where he was teammates with A's catcher ) and in the Arizona Fall League (where he had a 2. 61 ERA). (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Tigers seize momentum, run down Trojans Apr 3, 2008
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. Share Your Club News. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
College basketball, hockey, auto racing, baseball Mar 31, 2008
Purchased the contract of of RHP Darren ODay from Salt Lake (PCL). KANSAS CITY ROYALSOptioned LHP Neal Musser, RHP Joel Peralta, INF Ryan Shealy and OF Mitch Maier to Omaha (PCL) ... OAKLAND ATHLETICSOptioned LHP Dallas Braden, OF Jeff Fiorentino and OF Carlos Gonzalez to Sacramento (PCL). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
McCarthy closing in on return to field Mar 30, 2008
McCarthy said he is nearly 100 percent after suffering an MCL and PCL tear last season ... DC: How's your health and recovery from injury (partially torn MCL and PCL). (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Viewpoint: 4 reasons why NIU will suceed in Mar 23, 2008
Anderson, who is coming off a PCL tear in his left knee, is the type of bruising tailback that will strive in Kill's offense. Expect more 150-yard performances like NIU received at the beginning of 2007 and less 14-yard efforts like Anderson churned out against Wisconsin. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Scott will wrestle despite ligament tear Mar 18, 2008
The team doctors diagnosed his injury as a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) tear, which is far less serious than the initial diagnosis of a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear. According to jointpaininfo. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Benji brought to his knees Mar 17, 2008
THE stop-start career of Benji Marshall has hit another hurdle after the Wests Tigers playmaker suffered suspected knee ligament damage with his first touch of the ball yesterday - sidelining him for up to three months. Marshall, whose previous two seasons had been wrecked by shoulder problems, is believed to have suffered posterior cruciate damage after an innocuous hit-up in the Tigers' 24-16 win against St George Illawarra at the Sydney Football Stadium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Marshall joins mounting NRL injury list Mar 16, 2008
Tortured Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall could miss up to three months with a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his knee after joining up to $2 million worth of talent struck down by injury in a brutal opening round of the NRL's Centenary season. The NRL's most cursed player joins South Sydney's Craig Wing (shoulder), Newcastle's Steve Simpson (ACL knee), Parramatta's Krisnan Inu (ankle), Brisbane's Joel Clinton (ACL knee) and Corey Parker (PCL knee), Canberra's Neville Costigan (quadriceps),... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kalida teen is keen on 4-HPosted 2 hours, 50 minutes ago. Mar 3, 2008
Last year, we were PCL champs and the PCL tournament champions, and then we went to districts in Defiance, she said. I m kind of the math guru on the team. (Lima News, OH)
Alumni Update Feb 19, 2008
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Saints running back addresses pending lawsuit, knee injury Feb 16, 2008
"I feel like I have a lot to prove, a lot to try to make up for, what we lost last year. I feel like we all have a sense of urgency, and we have a lot to make up," said Bush, who did not require surgery to repair the torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. "It wasn't just tough for me, it was tough for everybody. It was such an up-and-down season. It was a very energy-draining season mentally. Hopefully, this season we can get off to a good start and just concentrate on one win at a... (Nola.com -- Sports)
