Cleveland designated hitter Travis Hafner, after taking a few practice swings, was sent home Friday and will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right shoulder. 

Cleveland designated hitter Travis Hafner, after taking a few practice swings, was sent home Friday and will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right shoulder. 

Cleveland designated hitter Travis Hafner, after taking a few practice swings, was sent home Friday and will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right shoulder. 

Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. 

Indians starting pitcher Fausto Carmona was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hip and is expected to be out at least four weeks. 

After struggling through earlier stints in the majors, Brian Sanches believes he's ready for success at the highest level and sees himself helping the Nationals. 

The Indians had a scheduled off day Thursday, after a disappointing 2-4 homestand against Texas and Chicago. 

MEDICAL WATCH: DH Travis Hafner (right shoulder irritation) didn't play May 26-28, and he is expected to miss at least a few more games. 

Start after start, Cliff Lee is proving he could be en route to a special season. 

Chase Utley's scorching April is yet another sign that this season is going to be far from normal. 

Teams that aren't living up to their hype can place the blame right here. 

Fans of the Washington Nationals have a new home for coverage of their team. 

--DH Travis Hafner, who has sat out the last three games with a sore right shoulder, had a cortisone shot Tuesday and says he hopes to be back in the lineup Friday when the Indians begin a three-game series in Kansas City. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jake Westbrook (strained left intercostal muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list April 22. 

Right-hander Jake Westbrook was activated off the disabled list Wednesday and made his first start since April 19.