About a week ago, the Cincinnati Reds appeared to be within striking distance of the playoffs. However, a six-game losing streak later, things don’t look too good. On Monday, injury was added to the insult.
The Reds were forced to put both Micah Owings and Chris Dickerson on the injured list. Both players got hurt during Sunday’s contest against the Chicago Cubs.
Owings, a starting pitcher for the Reds, exited due to a stiff shoulder. On the season, the 26-year-old is 6-11 with a 5.35 ERA and a WHIP of 1.64.
Dickerson got hurt in the outfield when attempting to make a diving …read more

I broke my right ankle when I was 15. I broke my right orbital bone (beneath the eye) when I was 26. Only two bones I’ve ever broken in my life — both playing softball.
But we’re not here to talk about me. We’re looking today at players who are injury risks in 2008. And when I say “we,” I actually mean Chris Neault, who has a detailed rundown up at Hardball Times. Here’s his take on Angels right-hander John Lackey:
Inner elbow pain is not something that you want to have. Lackey logged over 3500 pitches last season, and over 200 …read more