Harden out for all of 2012: MLB.com reports that free agent SP Rich Harden will miss the entire 2012 season, as he had surgery to repair a torn shoulder capsule last week. The injury has reportedly been bothering Harden for the last five seasons, and over that span he had never made more than 26 starts in a season. Last year, Harden went 4-4 with a 5.12 ERA for Oakland. (Updated 02/09/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Harden intends on returning for the 2013 season, but he is still too risky to trust in long-term keeper leagues, as it remains to be seen how well and quickly he can recover from his procedure. He can certainly be removed from draft lists for all single-season formats. (Updated 02/09/2012).
09/25/2011 20:20 Angels lose a heartbreaker to the A's, now three back
Rookie closer Jordan Walden wasted a three-run lead in the ninth inning, throwing away a potential game-ending grounder as the Los Angeles Angels' playoff hopes were dealt a devastating blow with a 6-5 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
09/21/2011 01:28 Rangers handle A's, reduce magic number to five
Adrian Beltre hit a three-run homer in the first that held up for 15-game winner Derek Holland, and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 7-2 on Tuesday night.
09/18/2011 00:55 Week 25 Fantasy Pitching Planner
Everything comes to a head in Week 25, but there are still important decisions to be made. Al Melchior has you covered with his Pitching Planner.
09/14/2011 19:02 Weaver wins career-high 17th, Angels keep pace
Jered Weaver went seven innings for his career-best 17th win, Mark Trumbo hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Wednesday.