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Chris Capuano, SP, Milwaukee BrewersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsBrewers | Capuano pitches Wednesday Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) threw two scoreless innings with Rookie-level Helena Wednesday, Sept. 2. He gave up a leadoff double but retired the final six hitters he faced and struck out one. Capuano's fastball sat in the 89-90-mph range earlier in his career, but has been topping out at 85-86 mph this summer. He is scheduled to make a handful of starts for Helena before the end of the season Sept. 11. Brewers | Capuano update Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) made his season debut in the Arizona Rookie League and allowed two runs on three hits, a walk and three strikeouts Wednesday, Aug. 19. Brewers | Capuano suffers setback The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) suffered a setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Capuano developed some inflammation in the elbow and has been restricted from throwing off the mound. "I had to shut down for a couple of weeks," said Capuano. "I'm going to start up again next week. With a second Tommy John, they have to make the bone tunnels bigger for the graft and the doctor said it takes a certain amount of time for that bone to heal. It pushes it back at least a month. I'll shoot for (pitching in) May." Brewers | Capuano reassigned The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers reassigned SP Chris Capuano to the minor leagues Wednesday, April 1. Brewers | Capuano continues to rehab Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) is continuing to rehab from elbow surgery during Spring Training, which includes bullpen sessions and therapy at the team's minor league complex. He hopes to be ready to return sometime in mid-May. Capuano has reached 35 pitches in his bullpen sessions in Spring Training and is hoping to throw live batting practice in roughly three weeks. Brewers | Capuano underwent Lasik surgery Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (eyes) underwent Lasik eye surgery in the offseason. Brewers | Capuano terms Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano would get a $500,000, one-year contract if added to the major league roster and could make $2,825,000 in performance bonuses. He would get $1.2 million based on innings from 60 to 200, and $1,625,000 based on starts from five to 30. Brewers | Capuano re-signs Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers re-signed SP Chris Capuano to a minor league deal Monday, Dec. 15, according to a baseball source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brewers | Capuano becomes free agent Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers did not tender a contract to SP Chris Capuano Friday, Dec. 12, making him a free agent. However, the team has strong interest in re-signing him to a minor league deal, according to a team official. Brewers | Expected to non-tender Capuano Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not expected to tender a contract to SP Chris Capuano by the deadline Friday, Dec. 12, which will make him a free agent. However, the team could still work out a lesser deal with him when he becomes a free agent. Brewers | Capuano rehabbing Andrew Wagner, of OnMilwaukee.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) has been rehabbing after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Brewers | Capuano to have Tommy John surgery Tom Haudricourt, of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery, an operation to replace a ligament in an elbow, for the second time in his career. Capuano is scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews Tuesday, May 13, and could have the operation as soon as Thursday, May 15. The operation will likely keep Capuano out of action for about a year. Brewers | Capuano starts throwing program Adam McCalvy, of Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) has begun a throwing program to try and avoid elbow surgery. He has completed five minutes of throwing from 60 feet and three minutes from 75 feet, according to assistant general manager Gord Ash. He will throw from 90 and 120 feet in the upcoming days. He is still weeks away from throwing off a mound. Brewers | Capuano placed on DL The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers have placed SP Chris Capuano (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list. The move is retroactive to March 21. Capuano sought a second opinion on his elbow injury and met with Dr. James Andrews. Andrews suggests Capuano rehab the injury for three to four weeks. Brewers | Capuano has torn UCL Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, the team announced Sunday, March 23. Capuano will seek a third opinion from Dr. James Andrews before deciding on Tommy John surgery or an attempt at rehabilitation. Capuano underwent Tommy John surgery in 2002 and it took him 11 months before he was back on the mound competitively. If it is determined he will need a second Tommy John surgery, he would have it as soon as possible and probably before the start of the season. The injury occurred Monday, March 17, in a split-squad game. Brewers | Capuano undergoes MRI Adam McCalvy, of Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) underwent an MRI on his sore elbow Thursday, March 20. The results will not be known until Saturday, March 22. Brewers | Capuano may miss a turn Updating previous items, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) is day to day with inflammation in his elbow and was not expected to make his next start. Manager Ned Yost wouldn't rule out Capuano in the competition for spots in the rotation, however. "We'll see how he reacts to it, and go from there," Yost said. "He's not throwing today and he's not throwing tomorrow." Brewers | Capuano undergoes tests The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) was examined by local orthopedist Evan Lederman following his early exit from the March 17 exhibition game due to elbow soreness. The decision was made for Capuano to rest the elbow for a couple of days and be examined later in the week, when team physician William Raasch returns to camp from Milwaukee. Capuano said no tests had been scheduled for the elbow. Brewers | Capuano leaves game early Adam McCalvy, of Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) left the team's split squad spring training game early Monday, March 17, after experiencing elbow soreness, according to a team spokesperson. Brewers | Melvin shoots down Capuano rumors Tom Haudricourt and Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin shot down rumors that the Boston Red Sox had expressed interest in SP Chris Capuano. Brewers | Capuano scheduled to pitch Wednesday Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano is scheduled to pitch four innings in the team's spring training game Wednesday, March 12. Brewers | Projected rotation for 2008 season Adam McCalvy, of Brewers.MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers' projected starting rotation for the 2008 season is: SP Ben Sheets, SP Jeff Suppan, SP Yovani Gallardo and SP Carlos Villanueva. The fifth spot in the rotation will be won in spring training by SP Dave Bush, SP Chris Capuano, SP Manny Parra or SP Claudio Vargas. Brewers | Capuano re-signs; avoids arbitration The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano was re-signed to a one-year, $3.75 million deal Thursday, Jan. 17, avoiding arbitration. Also, he can make an extra $25,000 each for making 26, 28 and 30 starts in 2008. Brewers | Capuano attracting interest The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Milwaukee Brewers have gotten inquiries about SP Chris Capuano's availability. Brewers | Capuano's surgery successful Confirming a previous report, the Sports Network reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (shoulder) underwent a successful surgery on his right shoulder to repair a torn labrum. Capuano will begin his rehab Monday, Oct. 15, and should be ready for spring training. Brewers | Capuano faces date with surgeon The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (shoulder) was scheduled to undergo surgery Thursday, Oct. 11, on his non-throwing shoulder, but the Brewers did not release results of that procedure. Brewers | Capuano could face surgery The Sports Network reports Milwaukee Brewers P Chris Capuano (shoulder) could undergo surgery Thursday, Oct. 11, on his right shoulder. Brewers team physician Dr. William Raasch diagnosed Capuano with a torn right labrum, and Capuano will seek a second opinion Wednesday, Oct. 10, from Dr. James Andrews. If Andrews confirms Raasch's diagnosis, Capuano will undergo surgery Thursday to repair his shoulder. If Capuano elects to have the surgery, the expected recovery time is four months. Brewers | Capuano involved in another loss Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano got a no-decision, Friday, Sept. 28, against the San Diego Padres, but the team has lost the last 22 games he has appeared in, according to the Associated Press. The stretch includes 18 starts and four relief appearances. Capuano allowed three runs on five hits over five innings, with two walks and three strikeouts. Brewers | Capuano to start Friday The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano will start the game Friday, Sept. 28. Brewers | Capuano to pitch Sunday Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano will start Sunday, Sept. 23, against the Atlanta Braves, according to the Associated Press. Brewers | Team struggles when Capuano is on the mound Tim Brown, of YahooSports.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers have lost their last 18 straight games when SP Chris Capuano makes an appearance. Brewers | Capuano takes ninth straight loss The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano lost his ninth straight game Tuesday, Aug. 7, against the Colorado Rockies. The Brewers have lost in Capuano's last 14 starts. Brewers | Capuano to pitch Tuesday Michael Rushton, of SportsNetwork.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (5-8, 4.86 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 7, against the Colorado Rockies. Brewers | Capuano to pitch Thursday Milwaukee.Brewers.MLB.com reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (5-7, 4.70 ERA) will pitch Thursday, Aug. 2, against the New York Mets. Brewers | Capuano to start second game of doubleheader Adam McCalvy, of Milwaukee.Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (5-6, 4.64 ERA) will start Saturday, July 28, in the second game of the team's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Brewers | Capuano to pitch Monday Milwaukee.Brewers.MLB.com reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (5-6, 4.96 ERA) will start Monday, July 23, against the Cincinnati Reds. Brewers | Capuano on losing skid Adam McCalvy, of Brewers.MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers have lost the last eight games that SP Chris Capuano has started. Capuano allowed seven earned runs in 5 1/3 innings Sunday, July 8, against the Washington Nationals. This is the sixth consecutive start Capuano has lost. Brewers | Capuano lasts only 3 1/3 innings in return Jeremy Anders, of Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano was taken out of the Brewers' game Tuesday, July 3, after only 3 1/3 innings after his pitch count rose to 84. In that span, Capuano surrendered two runs (one earned) and five hits. This was Capuano's first start back since being placed on the disabled list in early June. Brewers | Capuano activated from disabled list Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (groin) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, according to the Associated Press. Brewers | Capuano ready to return Tuesday Adam McCalvy, of Milwaukee.Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (groin) threw a simulated game Wednesday, June 27, making 75 pitches over five simulated innings. Capuano rested five to 10 minutes between each inning. Capuano is expected to rejoin the Brewers' rotation next Tuesday, July 3. Brewers | Capuano could return before All-Star break Adam McCalvy, of Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (groin) could return before the All-Star break. Capuano is scheduled to throw in a simulated game Wednesday, June 27, if he recovers well from his latest bullpen session, and could return to the rotation July 3 against the Pittsburgh Pirates as long as the simulated game goes well. Brewers | Capuano to throw bullpen session Sunday Kelvin Ang, of Milwaukee.Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (groin) had a long-toss session and threw off the mound Friday, June 22. After the session, Capuano reported feeling back to 100 percent. Capuano is eligible to come off the disabled list Sunday, June 24, but will instead throw a bullpen session that day and follow that up with a simulated game Tuesday, June 26, or Wednesday, June 27. Brewers | Capuano to throw off the mound Friday Adam McCalvy, of Milwaukee.Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (groin) played catch on flat ground Wednesday, June 20, and is scheduled to throw off the mound Friday, June 22. He will then throw a simulated game. Capuano is eligible to come off the disabled list Sunday, June 24, however, a decision is expected later next week. Brewers | Capuano placed on DL The Sports Network reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (groin) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin. This move is retroactive to June 9. Brewers | Capuano headed for the DL Adam McCalvy, of Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (groin) is expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left groin. Brewers | Capuano scrapped from Wednesday night start Adam McCalvy, of Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (groin) was pulled just before his scheduled start Wednesday, June 13, due to tightness in his groin. P Carlos Villanueva made the emergency start in his absence. Brewers | Capuano to pitch Wednesday Milwaukee.Brewers.MLB.com reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (5-5, 4.35 ERA) will pitch Wednesday, June 13, against the Detroit Tigers. Brewers | Capuano starting Friday Adam McCalvy, of Milwaukee.Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (5-4, 3.80 ERA) will start Friday, June 8, against the Texas Rangers. Brewers | Capuano records 500th strikeout, first career home run Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano struck out Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla, Saturday, June 2, in the first inning, for his 500th career strikeout, according to the Associated Press. He pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on three hits, while walking three and striking out a season-high 10 batters, but ended up receiving a no-decision. Capuano also hit his first career home run in the game - the first for a Brewers pitcher since Sept. 12, 2003, when Brooks Kieschnick accomplished the feat against the San Francisco Giants. Brewers | Capuano starting Saturday Adam McCalvy, of Milwaukee.Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (5-4, 3.94 ERA) will start Saturday, June 2, against the Florida Marlins. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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