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Milton Bradley

8/2/2006

Although the Athletics expected Bradley to be back with the team on Wednesday after missing most of Tuesday's game with flu-like symptoms, the team decided not to place him after he showed up with an elevated temperature. The team has an off day Thursday.

6/20/2006

Oakland placed Bradley on the 15-day DL on Tuesday, retroactive to Thursday. Bradley has a strained left shoulder and this is his second stint on the diabled list this season. He was activated on June 6 after missing 35 games with a sprained right knee and strained right oblique muscle.

6/6/2006

The Oakland Athletics activated Bradley from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday. The center fielder had been sidelined since May 7 with a sprained knee and a strained oblique muscle.

6/3/2006

Bradley, who has been on the disabled list since April 27 with a strained muscle in his right side, was schedule for a rehab outing on Saturday. The Athletics outfielder may be activated as soon as Tuesday. "I watched him swing," manager Ken Macha said. "He looked pretty darn good."

5/17/2006

Bradley, who has been out a knee sprain and oblique strain, suffered a setback in his recovery from the oblique injury. The Oakland outfielder has been out since April 27, and the Contra Costa Times is reporting that the switch-hitter's rehab for the oblique muscle will pretty much start over in terms of swinging from a bat right-handed. He could be out another two weeks or more, according to the newspaper.

5/8/2006

The Oakland Athletics placed Bradley on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained knee before Sunday's 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay. The move was made retroactive to April 27, two days after he suffered the injury at Texas. He also has a strained right oblique muscle. In 21 games this season, his first with the A's, Bradley is hitting .246 with three home runs and eight RBIs.

5/2/2006

Bradley was out Monday and isn't in Oakland's lineup Tuesday afternoon. The veteran outfielder is missing his sixth straight game because of a right knee strain and sore right hip. He hasn't played since April 25. He is hitting .246 with three homers and eight RBIs in 21 games this season.

4/30/2006

Bradley was out of the starting lineup for the third straight game Sunday because of a sore left knee, and manager Ken Macha said that Bradley also has some pain in his lower right side. The Oakland outfielder left Tuesday's game at Texas early because of his knee. Macha added that trainers do not believe the pain in Bradley's side was caused by favoring the sore knee.

1/11/2006

Avoiding arbitration, the Oakland Athletics and Bradley agreed to a one-year contract Wednesday. The A's acquired the 27-year-old outfielder in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Dec. 13. A switch-hitter, Bradley posted a .290 average with 13 home runs and 38 RBIs in 283 at-bats for the Dodgers last season.

9/3/2005

On Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers transferred Bradley from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. The outfielder is sidelined with a torn left patella tendon and ACL damage.

8/25/2005

Bradley has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Los Angeles Dodgers, due to an 80-percent tear of the patella tendon in his left knee, as well as a problem with his anterior cruciate ligament. The outfielder, who was injured while running the bases in Monday's loss to the Florida Marlins, has been encouraged to undergo surgery for the ailments, which would put an end to his 2005 campaign. Mike Edwards was recalled to replace Bradley on the roster.

8/22/2005

Bradley was removed from the Dodgers' lineup after he irritated the patella tendon in his left knee while grounding into a double play in the first inning of Monday's loss to the Florida Marlins. The outfielder, who was replaced by Jason Repko, has been listed as day-to-day. In 74 games this season, he is batting .290 with 13 home runs, 38 RBI and six stolen bases.

7/24/2005

The Dodgers activated Bradley from the disabled list on Saturday, and he collected a single, double and walk in four plate appearances against the Mets in his first game since May 29. The outfielder went on the DL on May 30 with a torn ligament in his right ring finger. One the season, Bradley is batting .304 with 10 homers and 26 RBI in 36 games.

7/20/2005

Bradley will continue to work on his timing during a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas over the next couple of days, and barring any setbacks, the outfielder hopes to be activated from the 15-day disabled list in time to join the Dodgers for their weekend series against the New York Mets. He has been sidelined since late May with a slight ligament tear in his right ring finger.

7/15/2005

Bradley is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. The outfielder, who has been sidelined since late May with a slight ligament tear in his right ring finger, could return to the Dodgers' outfield as early as next week, barring any setbacks.

7/7/2005

According to Dodgers manager Jim Tracy, Bradley felt no discomfort in his troublesome finger after facing about 45 soft-toss pitches on Thursday. The outfielder, who has been sidelined since late May with a slight ligament tear in his right ring finger, faced about 25 pitches righthanded and the rest lefthanded. If Bradley continues to show progress, he could be back in action within the next couple of weeks.

7/6/2005

Bradley's finger was too sore to do any work on Tuesday, one day after taking a few dry swings. The Dodgers' outfielder, who has been sidelined since late May with a slight ligament tear in his right ring finger, does not appear to be any closer to a return to the lineup. He will continue to receive treatment and be evaluated on a daily basis.

6/28/2005

Bradley took about 25 swings of soft toss on Sunday, but due to some discomfort in his finger, he cut the session short. According to the Dodgers, the move was precautionary, and the outfielder will not require any more tests on his hand at this point. Bradley has been sidelined for nearly a month with a slight ligament tear in his right ring finger.

6/21/2005

An MRI has revealed that the torn ligament in Bradley's right ring finger is healing, but the Dodgers' outfielder won't be allowed to take part in any baseball activities for at least another five days, according to manager Jim Tracy. Bradley received a cortisone injection to assist in the healing process, and a timetable for his return has yet to be set.

6/18/2005

Because Bradley's injured finger hasn't improved, the Dodgers are scheduling more tests for their center fielder. Bradley will be examined by hand specialist Dr. Norman Zemel in Los Angeles on Monday.

6/17/2005

Bradley is eligible to come off the disabled list, but the Dodgers' outfielder still isn't swinging the bat at baseballs. Los Angeles manager Jim Tracy said Bradley is still days away from taking cuts in a batting cage, so don't look for a quick return from his slight ligament tear in his right ring finger. In 48 games this season, Bradley is batting .298 with 10 home runs, 26 RBI and five stolen bases.

6/5/2005

As feared, Bradley will be forced to spend some time on the 15-day disabled list, due to a slight ligament tear in his right ring finger. The Dodgers' outfielder, who suffered the injury while batting in the ninth inning of Sunday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, will be replaced on the Dodgers' 25-man roster by Jason Repko. He will split time in the outfield with Ricky Ledee during Bradley's absence.

6/1/2005

Bradley will have his hand in a brace and will be unavailable for at least the next three days after an MRI revealed a slight ligament tear in his right ring finger. The Dodgers' outfielder, who suffered the injury while batting in the ninth inning of Sunday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, will be re-evaluated on Friday to determine his status. Ricky Ledee is expected to fill in during his absence.

5/30/2005

According to Dodgers manager Jim Tracy, Bradley could miss some time over the next several days after spraining his right ring finger while batting in the ninth inning of Sunday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The outfielder underwent precautionary X-rays after the game, and all tests were negative. He has been listed as day-to-day.

4/25/2005

Bradley continued his torrid start to the season in Sunday's win over the Colorado Rockies, going 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI. The Dodgers' outfielder, who has hit safely in all but two of his 18 games this season, is batting .375 with five home runs, four doubles, 16 RBI and a stolen base.

It appears Bradley has found a comfort zone with the Dodgers. He hasn't really had a chance to swipe any bases, but he's averaged 16 steals over the past two seasons. Adding that to his repertoire makes him just that much more valuable as a fantasy player.

4/20/2005

Bradley went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers, including a game-winning home run in the top of the 10th inning. With the performance, the Dodgers' outfielder now has hit safely in 12 of 13 games this season, including seven straight. He has five home runs and nine RBI over his last five contests.

Bradley rededicated himself over the offseason and the move seems to be paying off. Because of the power surge, he hasn't really had a chance to run yet, but has averaged 16 stolen bases over the past two seasons. Adding that option as well makes Bradley a solid starter for any fantasy squad.

4/19/2005

Batting righthanded against Milwaukee's Chris Capuano, Bradley hit a solo home run in the third inning of Monday's game against the Brewers. The Dodgers' outfielder then switched sides of the plate while facing Ricky Bottalico in the ninth and connected for a three-run shot.

Going 3-for-5 in Monday's contest, Bradley has hit safely in 11 of 12 games this season, including six straight. He has four homers and seven RBI in his last four games. Last year -- his first season with the Dodgers -- Bradley batted .267 with 19 home runs, 67 RBI and 15 stolen bases in 141 games.