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April 11, 2006

Under The Knife: Danger is Will's Middle Name

by Will Carroll

With his mobile communication needs taken care of, Will is able to get updates on Chipper Jones, Brian Roberts, Miguel Tejada, and more.

April 10, 2006

Under The Knife: A Friend is Gone Today

by Will Carroll

Will loses a trusted technological friend and colleague, but still breaks down injuries in the Braves' infield. He also has updates on Eric Gagne, Coco Crisp, Chris Carpenter, Barry Bonds and more.

April 7, 2006

Under The Knife: No Intro

by Will Carroll

Will has injury news from--surprise!--the Dodgers, plus news on a recently resigned Giant, Pedro, John Patterson and more.

April 6, 2006

Under The Knife: Depth

by Will Carroll

We're not even out of the first week and teams are already having their depth tested. Will has the news on what's happening in San Diego, Chicago, Tampa Bay, and elsewhere.

April 5, 2006

Under The Knife: West Coast Love

by Will Carroll

Day three of the season, and Will's already overrun with pitcher injuries. He's got updates on C.C. Sabathia, Ben Sheets, Carl Pavano, Brandon Backe, and more.

April 4, 2006

Under The Knife: Sick of Steroids Already

by Will Carroll

Will tires of empty talk about steroids, and has updates on Julio Lugo, C.C. Sabathia, Bobby Crosby, Nomar and more.

April 3, 2006

Under The Knife: Play Ball

by Will Carroll

Will opens the season with a look at the first in-game injury of 2006, plus updates on Adam Eaton, Pat Burrell, the Yankee rotation, Mark Prior, and more.

March 30, 2006

Under The Knife: Early Worries

by Will Carroll

Will discusses two infielders headed in opposite directions with their injuries, and also delves into the early injuries and how they'll affect their teams on Opening Day.

March 29, 2006

Under The Knife: Opening UTK

by Will Carroll

Today is Will's Opening Day, as he begins his fifth season of UTK. In it, he has news on Jason LaRue, the Cubs, Bonds, and more.

March 20, 2006

Under The Knife: Will's Faustian Bargain

by Will Carroll

Lots to catch up on in injury news, including a few pitching scares and the first Tommy John casualty of the year.

March 6, 2006

Under The Knife: The Swallows of Vero Beach

by Will Carroll

Will has updates on the Cubs, the Red Sox, J.D. Drew's shoulder, Pedro's toe and more.

February 27, 2006

Under The Knife: Spring Training Update

by Will Carroll

It's not even March yet and some players are already dropping. Will has one of the first health updates from Spring Training.

February 20, 2006

Under The Knife: It Happens Every Spring

by Will Carroll

Pitchers and catchers report, and soon after, they begin to get hurt. Here's the latest injury news from spring training.

February 2, 2006

Under The Knife: Amphetamines and Baseball

by Will Carroll

New rules governing the use of performance-enhancing drugs cover amphetamines for the first time.

December 28, 2005

Under The Knife: What's Eating Mike Marshall?

by Will Carroll

Will addresses the latest claims by the ex-pitcher turned coach.

December 13, 2005

Under The Knife: Winter Meetings FAQ

by Will Carroll

Will Carroll, fresh from the Winter Meetings in Dallas, checks in to answer questions concerning his experience there.

November 16, 2005

Under The Knife: The New New Agreement

by Will Carroll

MLB and the MLBPA announced the latest new rules governing performance-enhancing drug use in baseball. Is this finally it?

October 11, 2005

Under The Knife: LCS Injury Reports

by Will Carroll

Each of the four remaining teams has some kind of health issue they're dealing with.

October 4, 2005

Under The Knife: Playoff Health Reports

by Will Carroll

With the playoffs starting tonight, Will has news on who'll play through pain, who may miss time, and which training staffs will have to work hardest to keep the best team on the field.

September 30, 2005

Under The Knife: Almost October

by Will Carroll

Will checks in with updates on playoff rotation regulars like Jake Peavy and Chris Carpenter getting some much-needed rest, and has news on offseason surgery awaiting Eric Chavez and Braden Looper.