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Torii Hunter, OF, Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAngels | Hunter to undergo surgery Monday Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (hernia) will undergo surgery Monday, Nov. 23, to fix a sports hernia. He is expected to be fully recovered in time for Spring Training. Hunter will have a glue-like substance injected over the damaged tendon in his groin. His doctor indicated that he will be able to do his full winter workout routine six weeks after the operation. "They said 95 percent of these surgeries are completely successful, and if all goes well, this should never bother me again," Hunter said. MLB | AL Silver Slugger Awards announced Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports the American League Silver Slugger Award winners have been announced. The winners were: New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Toronto Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Toronto Blue Jays DH Adam Lind. MLB | AL Gold Glove winners announced ESPNews reports the American League Gold Glove winners were announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. The winners were: New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle. MLB | 2009 AL All-Stars announced SportingNews.com reports The Sporting News announced its list of 2009 American League All-Stars Thursday, Oct. 22. The list includes Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer, New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Toronto Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, New York Yankees DH Hideki Matsui, Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke and New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera. Angels | Hunter's three-run blast big blow in ALDS opener The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter smashed a three-run homer Thursday, Oct. 8, in the opener of the American League Division Series. Hunter's homer helped the Angels defeat the Boston Red Sox 5-0. Angels | Five rested The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Juan Rivera, OF Torii Hunter, 1B Kendry Morales, SS Erick Aybar and C Mike Napoli were rested Tuesday, Sept. 29. Angels | Hunter's errorless streak ends The Associated Press reports that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter committed his first error in 265 games Friday, Sept. 18, against the Texas Rangers. It had been the longest active errorless streak by a major league outfielder. Angels | Hunter streaking Angels.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter has an 11-game hitting streak. Angels | Hunter hits game-winning homer The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning to win the game Sunday, Sept. 13. Angels | Morales, Hunter hit three-run homers The Los Angeles Daily News' Doug Padilla reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Kendry Morales and OF Torii Hunter each hit three-run homers Sunday, Aug. 30, in their team's 9-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. Angels | Hunter extends hitting streak The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter extended his hitting streak to 12 games Wednesday, Aug. 26, with a two-run home run. He has a hit in each game since returning from a month on the disabled list last week. Hunter now has 18 home runs on the year. Angels | Rivera resting Wednesday Mark Saxon, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Juan Rivera is taking the day off Wednesday, Aug. 26. Manager Mike Scioscia said he has no plans to break up OFs Torii Hunter, Vladimir Guerrero and Rivera in the middle of the lineup. Angels | Hunter not expected to play Saturday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter is expected to sit out and rest Saturday, Aug. 22. Angels | Hunter sits The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter received the day off Monday, Aug. 17. Angels | Vlad back in lineup Monday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) is back in the starting lineup Monday, Aug. 17. OF Torii Hunter is taking a scheduled day off. Angels | Hunter knocks in go-ahead run The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter drove in two runs, including the go-ahead run, in the 13th inning to spark a nine-run rally Sunday, Aug. 16. Angels | Hunter activated from disabled list Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have activated OF Torii Hunter (groin, flu) from the 15-day disabled list, according to The Associated Press. He is in the starting lineup Sunday, Aug. 16, batting sixth and playing center field against the Baltimore Orioles. Angels | Hunter scratched Thursday Mark Saxon, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (groin, flu) was scratched from his third rehab start with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Thursday, Aug. 13, with flu-like symptoms. He will be examined by a team physician and will not play until Sunday, Aug. 16, at the earliest. Hunter is 2-for-7 with a home run while playing with Rancho Cucamonga. Angels | Hunter homers in rehab game Wednesday Mark Saxon, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (groin) went 2-for-5 with a home run in his second of three rehab games with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Wednesday, Aug. 12. He will play again Thursday, Aug. 13, and then join the team in time for the game Saturday, Aug. 15. Angels | Hunter hitless Tuesday Kevin Baxter, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (groin) played five innings in center field with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Tuesday, Aug. 11, and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base. He is expected to play in two more minor league games and could join the team this weekend. Angels | Hunter to begin rehab stint The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (groin) will begin a rehab assignment at Class A Rancho Cucamonga Tuesday, Aug. 11. It's possible he could return Friday, Aug. 14, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Angels | Hunter could begin rehab assignment next week Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (oblique) could begin his rehab assignment early next week with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Hunter took batting practice and ran the bases Friday, Aug. 7. "He had a really aggressive workout today," Scioscia said. "He ran very well and he's close. I think if his practice keeps stepping up in the next day or two, hopefully he'll be ready for a rehab stint early next week and then join us in Baltimore." Angels | Delay Hunter's rehab Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have delayed OF Torii Hunter's (oblique) rehab after a strength test Wednesday, Aug. 5, showed that his ride side is not as strong as his left in his recovery from a right adductor muscle strain. "They want me to be close to 100 percent when I come back, and I'm probably between 85 and 90 right now," Hunter said. There is now no timetable for him to return to the field. Angels | Minor league rehab scheduled for Hunter Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (adductor/groin) is to begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday, Aug. 7, according to The Associated Press. It was not disclosed where Hunter will be sent. Angels | Hunter due back this week Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (oblique) ran great Sunday, Aug. 2, and is due back sometime this week, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Hunter is expected to play in a few minor league games next weekend. Angels | Hunter, Vlad take BP Friday Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OFs Torii Hunter (oblique) and Vladimir Guerrero (knee) both took batting practice before the game Friday, July 31. Guerrero is close to returning to the designated-hitter role, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Scioscia said Guerrero could be back with the team sometime next week, while Hunter is less likely to join the club during their six-game road trip. "Vlad ran today, and it was a huge step forward," Scioscia said. "Vlad's made a lot of progress the past four or five days. He's getting close. We'll evaluate him on Sunday. Angels | Hunter amps it up The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (oblique) increased the intensity of his agility work Monday, July 27, and said there's a chance he could start a rehab assignment next week. Angels | Guerrero, Hunter have not resumed baseball activities Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OFs Vladimir Guerrero (knee) and Torii Hunter (oblique) have not yet resumed baseball activities, according to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times. There is no timetable for their return. Angels | Hunter doing treadmill work Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (oblique) has been doing light treadmill work and agility drills and said he is making progress. However, he is not expected to return until Aug. 1. Angels | Hunter has been hurting for some time Mike DiGiovanna, of The Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (oblique) said he has not been 100 percent healthy since crashing into the wall May 24. Angels | Hunter to DL The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim placed OF Torii Hunter (oblique) on the disabled list Friday, July 10, with an adductor strain in his right side. He will miss the All-Star Game next week. Angels | Hunter, Vlad being re-evaluated Friday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OFs Torii Hunter (groin) and Vladimir Guerrero (knee) will both be re-evaluated Friday, July 10. Angels | Hunter could be headed to DL The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (groin) has a strained adductor muscle in his right groin, but an MRI didn't reveal a tear. "I haven't been on the DL in years and really don't want to head that way," Hunter said. "We'll decide that on Friday." Angels | Hunter declines Home Run Derby Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (groin) has declined a chance to participate in the 2009 Home Run Derby. He is dealing with a muscle strain in his groin and might be forced to bow out of the All-Star Game next week. Angels | Hunter sitting out Wednesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (adductor) is sitting out the team's game Wednesday, July 8, because of a strained adductor. He is waiting for the results of an MRI exam. Hunter said the pain was so intense that he could not run at all Tuesday, July 7. Hunter said, "As of now, it's a little sore. I've been playing on it for a month. It's just been going downhill." Angels | Two players named to All-Star team Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CL Brian Fuentes and OF Torii Hunter have been named to the American League All-Star team, according to MLB.com. Angels | Hunter drives in three runs Saturday Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter went 2-for-4 Saturday, July 4, against the Baltimore Orioles, with three RBIs and a run scored, according to The Associated Press. Angels | Hunter gets day off The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter received the day off Sunday, June 28, as he is still feeling effects of three high-impact crashes into outfield walls. Angels | Vlad, Hunter out of lineup Wednesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OFs Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) and Torii Hunter (ribs) were both out of the starting lineup Wednesday, June 17, but came in the game later and recorded pinch-hit singles. Angels | Hunter could return Friday ESPNews reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (ribs) is unlikely to return to the lineup until Friday, June 19. Angels | X-rays on Hunter negative The Orange County Register's Mark Saxon, updating a previous item, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (ribs) might miss the final two games of the series against the San Francisco Giants. His ribs were wrapped in a compression sleeve after the game, protected after a collision with the outfield wall. "Sometimes, I think about it and I say, 'Man, that was stupid,' and I say, 'Hey, I've got to go get 'em. That's what I do,'" Hunter said. "I'm fine. X-rays are negative. I'm really liking the meds right now, though. I think I'm kind of high." Angels | Hunter leaves Monday game The Associated Press is reporting Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (ribs) has left the Angels' game against the San Francisco Giants Monday, June 15, after crashing into the outfield wall trying to catch a double by Giants C Bengie Molina. Hunter was swarmed by trainers, teammates and manager Mike Scioscia when he was injured and was down for several minutes before getting up on his own. Hunter appeared to hurt his right rib cage area, which he grabbed while walking in with the help of the training staff. OF Gary Matthews Jr. replaced him. Angels | Hunter hits three home runs Saturday Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter hit three solo home runs Saturday, June 13, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press. He became the 12th player in team history to hit three homers in a game, and the first since Garret Anderson did it in 2003 against the Montreal Expos. Angels | Hunter taking day off Wednesday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (groin) is taking the day off Wednesday, June 10. However, manager Mike Scioscia said he doesn't think Hunter's injury is a long-term problem. OF Vladimir Guerrero will stay in the fourth spot with OF Juan Rivera moving into the three hole. Angels | Hunter likely to sit Wednesday Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (groin), slowed recently by a groin strain, was back in the lineup Tuesday, June 9, after sitting out two days before. He is scheduled to get a day off Wednesday, June 10, and start again the next day. Angels | Hunter likely to sit out one game this week Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (groin) is likely to sit out one of three games against the Tampa Bay Rays this week. Angels | Hunter sits The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (groin) sat out Sunday, June 7, with a sore groin. Angels | Hunter taking day off Wednesday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (rest) is taking the day off Wednesday, June 3. OF Bobby Abreu will likely have the day off Thursday, June 4. Angels | Hunter, Abreu struggle against Halladay Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OFs Torii Hunter and Bobby Abreu have both struggled in their careers against Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay. Hunter is .133 in 30 at-bats and Abreu is hitting .176 in 34 career at-bats. Angels | Trio hitting well against lefties Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels C Mike Napoli (.435), OF Juan Rivera (.429) and OF Torii Hunter (.366) have all hit well against left-handed pitchers this year. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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