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5 Biggest Injury Concerns in Baseball Right Now

Ouch! Injuries can do more than just the baseball player affected—they can throw off a team for weeks, even months at a time. The worst injuries can derail a team’s entire season.

Whether a team is in first place and needs a bat to return fast or is fighting to get back into the postseason hunt and needs a key arm, the following injured players are of major concern for their squads. 

Here are the five biggest injury concerns in baseball right now.

All statistics via ESPN.

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Six Under-the-Radar MLB Relievers Who Are Absolutely Filthy

You don’t always need big names to get big results out of your bullpen. Sometimes a few unsung heroes will do the trick. 

Mariano Rivera may lead the American League with 15 saves, but there are plenty of other relievers out there who are producing big results for their teams while not being household names.

Whether they are racking up saves or getting the job done in the middle innings, those pitchers are providing major relief for their teams. 

Here are six under-the-radar relief pitchers who are absolutely filthy. 

All statistics via ESPN.

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Ranking the Blindest Umpires in Baseball

Criticizing MLB umpires is as American as apple pie, but unfortunately, sometimes that evaluation is warranted.

Players and managers may run the risk of being booted from the game, but fans can be as critical as they like of the officiating crew in a game—and sometimes, it is good to know ahead of time what you’ll be dealt.

With the best umps, you never know they are there. Unfortunately, some make their presence know loud and clear. 

Whether it is a major blown call or an oscillating strike zone, it is never a good thing to be known as “that” umpire.

Here are the worst umps in Major League Baseball.

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MLB Rumors: What Is Being Discussed Around the League

With the first month of this major league baseball season nearly finished, reality is beginning to set in for both, teams and players.

For those off to hot starts out of the gates, it is business as usual, but those who are struggling need to make adjustments ASAP. Even teams that are playing well may need to address injury concerns. 

There truly is no rest for the team looking to win it all in October, or even in April and May.

Whether it is dealing with early-season injuries or roster moves, teams are already rumored to be making moves to stay in the playoff hunt—or to at least push themselves into the conversation for postseason contention.

Here is the latest round of rumors from around the league.

All statistics via ESPN.

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NL East: Key Offseason Acquisitions for Each Team

The National League East was one of the busiest divisions in baseball this offseason, with all five teams wheeling and dealing to set themselves up for success in 2013 and beyond. 

Some teams—like the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals—are built to win now, and their moves reflect that mentality. 

But for the New York Mets and Miami Marlins, the future is what matters. Both teams made major trades that shook up their rosters but could pay major dividends down the road, while also adding solid role players.

Here are the key offseason acquisitions for each NL East team. 

All statistics via ESPN.

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