Fri Jun 8 2012 | 23:27 | Cardinals release Linebrink |
Cardinals released RHP Scott Linebrink. |
Linebrink is still making his way back from right shoulder capsulitis. He didn't throw a pitch for the Cardinals. |
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter | |
Mon Jun 4 2012 | 09:47 | Scott Linebrink (shoulder) scheduled to throw in bullpen session... |
Scott Linebrink (shoulder) was scheduled to throw in a bullpen session in St. Louis on Sunday. |
Linebrink is still considered weeks away from a return, but he's finally showing some signs of progress. Assuming he avoids a setback, he could be rejoin the Cardinals sometime in June. |
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | |
Fri May 25 2012 | 14:05 | Linebrink could throw off mound in a week |
Scott Linebrink (shoulder) could begin throwing off a mound next week. |
Linebrink is finally showing some progress with his right shoulder capsulitis. If he doesn't have any more setbacks, he should be ready sometime in June. |
Source: Joe Strauss on Twitter | |
Tue May 22 2012 | 00:11 | Linebrink (shoulder) plays catch from 90 feet |
Scott Linebrink (shoulder) is currently playing catch from a distance of 90 feet. |
Linebrink will stretch it out to 120 feet before throwing off flat ground. The hope is that he'll be ready to throw off a mound by the Cardinals' current seven-game homestand. The veteran right-hander has been on the disabled list all season with right shoulder capsulitis. |
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com | |
Fri May 4 2012 | 10:48 | Scott Linebrink to resume throwing |
Scott Linebrink plans to resume throwing this weekend after receiving a pain-relieving shot in his right shoulder. |
Linebrink, who was placed on the DL after the first game of the season due to shoulder capsulitis, experienced renewed right shoulder tightness during a bullpen session Sunday. There's currently no timetable for his return. |
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | |
Mon Apr 30 2012 | 09:08 | Linebrink feels renewed shoulder tightness |
Scott Linebrink experienced renewed right shoulder tightness during a Sunday bullpen session. |
Linebrink will visit with an orthopedist this week to determine whether he has suffered a significant setback. The veteran right-hander has been on the disabled list since the start of the regular season because of shoulder capsulitis and remains out indefinitely. |
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | |
Sat Apr 28 2012 | 14:13 | Linebrink (shoulder) throws first bullpener |
Scott Linebrink (shoulder) completed his first bullpen session Thursday. |
He threw 25 pitches in the first of what should be two or three sessions. It's a step in the right direction for Linebrink, who hasn't pitched since spring training. If all goes well, he could return to the Cardinals by mid-May. |
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com | |
Fri Apr 20 2012 | 10:47 | Linebrink hopes to throw from mound soon |
Scott Linebrink (shoulder) has intensified his throwing program in recent days and hopes to begin throwing off a mound within a week. |
Linebrink said he no longer feels pain, but that flexibility is "the biggest issue right now." The veteran right-hander would seem to be on track to return in early May if all goes well. |
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | |
Fri Apr 6 2012 | 12:37 | Scott Linebrink sent to DL |
Cardinals placed RHP Scott Linebrink on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30, with right shoulder capsulitis. |
Linebrink pitched well this spring, posting a 0.93 ERA in 9 2/3 innings, but he suffered the injury in his final appearance. It's not clear at this point how long the veteran reliever might be out. Victor Marte replaces him in the bullpen. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Apr 5 2012 | 14:58 | Linebrink (lat) flies to St. Louis for MRI |
Scott Linebrink has flown back to St. Louis to undergo an MRI on his sore right lat. |
The 35-year-old right-hander is expected to land on the 15-day disabled list and the Cardinals are expected to promote reliever Victor Marte. Linebrink posted a cool 0.93 ERA in 9 2/3 innings this spring but apparent came down with some inflammation before the Redbirds headed north. |
Source: Derrick Goold on Twitter | |
Thu Mar 29 2012 | 10:06 | Cardinals add RHP Linebrink to active roster |
Cardinals purchased the contract of RHP Scott Linebrink. |
In other words, Linebrink has officially been added to the 40-man roster and will make the Cardinals' bullpen. The 35-year-old right-hander has an 0.93 ERA and 2/1 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings this spring and should pitch in middle relief for St. Louis. |
Source: Derrick Goold on Twitter | |
Mon Mar 5 2012 | 09:10 | Linebrink (hammy) resumes throwing |
Scott Linebrink (hamstring) has resumed throwing. |
Linebrink skipped a scheduled live batting practice session late last week after tweaking his right hamstring during a conditioning drill. The 35-year-old right-hander is already back on track, and will continue fighting for a spot in the Cardinals' Opening Day bullpen. |
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com | |
Thu Mar 1 2012 | 08:58 | Linebrink (hamstring) to skip BP session Thu. |
Scott Linebrink will skip his scheduled live batting practice session on Thursday after tweaking his right hamstring on Wednesday. |
Linebrink felt some tightness while running during conditioning drills. However, the issue is believed to be minor and he should resume throwing in a day or two. The 35-year-old right-hander signed a minor league deal with the Cards in February and is competing for a bullpen spot this spring. |
Source: MLBlogs.com | |
Fri Feb 10 2012 | 17:44 | Cards ink RHP Linebrink to minors deal |
Cardinals signed RHP Scott Linebrink to a minor league contract. |
He'll also get a spring training invite. Linebrink, 35, compiled a 3.64 ERA and 42/21 K/BB ratio over 54 1/3 innings with the Braves last season. He'll need to have an impressive showing this spring to win a bullpen spot. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Nov 21 2011 | 19:01 | Report: Angels interested in Scott Linebrink |
Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports that the Angels are interested in free agent right-hander Scott Linebrink. |
Linebrink, 35, posted a 3.64 ERA and 42/21 K/BB ratio over 54 1/3 innings with the Braves this season. The Angels have shown interest in several right-hander relievers so far this offseason and DiGiovanna suspects that Joe Nathan will soon be added to the list. |
Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter | |
Sun Aug 14 2011 | 09:58 | Scott Linebrink activated |
Braves activated RHP Scott Linebrink from the 15-day disabled list. |
Linebrink has been out since late July with a back injury. He held a 2.95 ERA and 33/15 K/BB ratio over 42 2/3 innings this season before the malady and will return to a middle relief role. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Aug 1 2011 | 18:10 | Braves place RHP Linebrink on 15-day DL |
Braves placed RHP Scott Linebrink on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 30, with a lower back strain. |
He'll go on the DL to make room for the newly-acquired Michael Bourn on the active roster, though the veteran right-hander has apparently pitched with the injury for a while now. Linebrink has a 2.95 ERA and 33/15 K/BB ratio over 42 2/3 innings this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Jul 25 2011 | 05:38 | Linebrink gives up game-winner on one pitch |
Scott Linebrink took the loss on Sunday when Drew Stubbs drove his first pitch over the right field wall. |
Linebrink became the third reliever this season to lose a game after giving up a homer on his first pitch. For those playing at home, Mike Adams and Darren Oliver are the others. Owning a 3.20 ERA and 1.35 WHIP, Linebrink remains a fairly dependable option in the Braves' bullpen. |
Source: ESPN | |