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Nomar Garciaparra, IF, Oakland AthleticsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAthletics | Garciaparra returns to starting lineup Saturday Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) went 1-for-3 Saturday, June 27, against the Colorado Rockies, as the designated hitter, according to The Associated Press. It was his first start since being activated from the disabled list Friday, June 12. Athletics | Nomar limited The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) is hurting once again and is limited to pinch hitting the rest of the week. Athletics | Garciaparra activated from disabled list The Oakland Athletics activated IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, June 12, according to The Associated Press. He had a pinch-hit single in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants. Athletics | Garciaparra scheduled for MRI The Oakland Tribune reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) was scheduled to get an MRI of his troublesome right calf on Wednesday, June 10. No further news on his condition was available. Athletics | Garciaparra takes some grounders The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) took some grounders for a few minutes Monday, June 8. Athletics | Garciaparra will not be activated from DL Monday Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) took batting practice Saturday, June 6, but has yet to test his legs running, according to The Associated Press. As a result, he will not be activated from the disabled list when he is eligible to be removed Monday, May 8. Garciaparra remained in the Bay Area during the team's recent road trip to receive treatment and rehab his leg, but realizes that he will likely have to deal with lingering calf problems for the rest of his career. "I'm hanging in there," he said. "The running is going to be the issue. It's not just a strain. It's more than a strain. A strain heals. What I have, it's a condition. It's just about trying to find the right formula." Athletics | Nomar back to DL The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics placed IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, May 27. Athletics | Garciaparra scratched The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (undisclosed) was scratched Tuesday, May 26. Athletics | Garciaparra returns to action Friday Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) went 1-for-4 Friday, May 22, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to The Associated Press. Athletics | Nomar activated Friday Rick Eymer, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics activated IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 22. He started the game Friday at first base. Athletics | Nomar could be activated Friday Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) could be activated from the disabled list Friday, May 22, at the earliest. Athletics | Nomar still sore Scott McNeish, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) did not work out Sunday, May 17, because he is still dealing with soreness. He is unlikely to return Monday, May 18, but could be back in the lineup Wednesday, May 20. Athletics | Nomar runs bases Wednesday Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) ran the bases Wednesday, May 13, but might not return to the roster until Monday, May 18. Garciaparra said he did not run full speed. Athletics | Garciaparra takes BP The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) took batting practice Sunday, May 10. Athletics | Nomar hoping to return on time The San Francisco Chronicle's Rob Kroichick reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) is hopeful of returning when he's eligible May 14. Athletics | Nomar working with specialist Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) is working with a specialist as he rehabs his calf injury. Athletics | Ellis, Nomar to DL Updating an earlier report, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics 2B Mark Ellis (calf) and IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) were placed on the 15-day disabled list with calf injuries. Athletics | Nomar, Ellis appear headed to DL The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) and 2B Mark Ellis (calf) appear headed to the disabled list after suffering calf injuries Tuesday, April 28. Athletics | Garciaparra drives in three runs Saturday Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra went 2-for-4 Saturday, April 25, against the Tampa Bay Rays, with a double and three RBIs, according to The Associated Press. Athletics | Chavez, Nomar in lineup Friday Ron Kroichick, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics 3B Eric Chavez (shoulder) and IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) were both in the lineup Friday, April 24. Athletics | Nomar expected to be available Friday Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) is expected to be available to play Friday, April 24. He has not played since April 13. Athletics | Nomar out of lineup Tuesday Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) is not in the lineup Tuesday, April 21, but will take batting practice. He could return to the lineup Wednesday, April 22. Athletics | Garciaparra still bothered by calf injury Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) was held out of the starting lineup Saturday, April 18, against the Toronto Blue Jays, due to a sore right calf, according to The Associated Press. Athletics | Nomar returns Friday The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) returned to the lineup as the designated hitter Friday, April 17, after dealing with a sore right calf. Manager Bob Geren said Garciaparra would likely play the field Saturday, April 18. Athletics | Nomar does not play Wednesday Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) was not in the lineup Wednesday, April 15, with calf problems. However, he expects to be able to play Friday, April 17. Athletics | Nomar leaves with injury The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (calf) left the game Tuesday, April 14, after one inning due to tightness in his right calf. Athletics | Chavez to receive day off Thursday Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 3B Eric Chavez (rest) will receive a scheduled day off Thursday, April 9. IF Nomar Garciaparra will start in place of Chavez at third base. Athletics | Three successive singles result in win The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra, 2B Mark Ellis and OF Matt Holliday had run-scoring singles with two outs in the ninth inning off Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CL Brian Fuentes, rallying the Athletics to a 6-4 victory Wednesday, April 8. Athletics | Garciaparra rested Wednesday Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra (rest) received the day off Wednesday, April 8. Athletics | Garciaparra enjoying productive spring Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra entered play Saturday, April 4 batting .455, according to The Associated Press. Athletics | Chavez hopes to begin hitting soon Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 3B Eric Chavez (shoulder) said he hopes to begin swinging again Thursday, March 19. IF Nomar Garciaparra could receive the bulk of playing time at third base if Chavez is not ready for the start of the season. Athletics | Nomar, Cabrera to play in field Monday John Shea, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra and SS Orlando Cabrera will both play in the field during the team's Spring Training game Monday, March 16. Athletics | Nomar makes debut Sunday The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra recorded two hits and scored a run in his spring debut Sunday, March 15. Athletics | To ease Nomar, Cabrera in Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports it could be more than a week before either IF Nomar Garciaparra or SS Orlando Cabrera see their first action of Spring Training. Both Garciaparra and Cabrera took swings in live batting practice Tuesday, March 10. Athletics | Nomar to debut in a few days Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra will make his spring debut in a few days, according to manager Bob Geren. Athletics | More on Cabrera, Nomar deals Updating previous items, Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Oakland Athletics SS Orlando Cabrera will receive $250,000 dollars if he is traded. The team also agreed not to offer him salary arbitration if he is a Type A free agent. IF Nomar Garciaparra can make $150,000 if he reaches 300 plate appearances this season. He will also make $100,000 for 60 and 90 days on the 25-man roster and $50,000 for 120 days. Athletics | Nomar, Cabrera deals become official The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics IF Nomar Garciaparra and SS Orlando Cabrera both finalized their one-year deals with the team Friday, March 6. Cabrera has been in the team's spring camp for two days already. Athletics | Nomar deal official Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics' deal with IF Nomar Garciaparra became official Wednesday, March 4. Athletics | Agree to terms with Nomar Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms on a one-year deal with free-agent IF Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers) Tuesday, March 3. The team is expected to announce the deal Friday, March 6. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Athletics | Nomar could receive $2 million Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Oakland Athletics are on the verge of signing free-agent IF Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers) to a one-year deal worth between $1.5 and $2 million guaranteed. He would serve as the backup at third and first base this year. Athletics | Nomar near signing MLB.com's Bobbie Dittmeier reports the Oakland Athletics are nearing a one-year deal with IF Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers). Athletics | Closing in on deal with Nomar Buster Olney, of ESPN The Magazine, reports the Oakland Athletics are closing in on a deal for free-agent IF Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers). Athletics | Could increase pursuit of Cabrera, Reyes John Schlegel, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics could increase their pursuit of free-agent SS Orlando Cabrera and RP Dennys Reyes (Twins) if they do not sign free-agent IF Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers). Athletics | Garciaparra to sign or retire FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports IF Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers) is choosing between signing with the Oakland Athletics or retiring. Phillies | Out of mix for Garciaparra FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Philadelphia Phillies are out of the mix for IF Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers). Athletics | Have made offer to Nomar Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Athletics have made an offer to free-agent IF Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers). The team is waiting to hear back from Garciaparra and his agent. Phillies | Not optimistic about signing Nomar Updating previous reports, the Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports the Philadelphia Phillies aren't overly optimistic about signing IF Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers). Phillies | Interest in Garciaparra According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Phillies have expressed interest in free-agent SS Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers). Athletics | Interested in Garciaparra The Oakland Athletics are reportedly interested in free-agent IF Nomar Garciaparra (Dodgers), according to Buster Olney of ESPN.com. Dodgers | Still interested in re-signing Nomar Jim Salisbury, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers still have interest in re-signing IF Nomar Garciaparra. Garciaparra plans to make a decision on whether he will retire closer to the start of Spring Training. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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