The risk of CPPD greatly increases with age, but it can occur in young people, too. Proper diagnosis depends on detecting calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the fluid of an affected joint. CPPD may be hard to diagnose because the joint pain and other symptoms can mimic gout and other types of arthritis.
Major League rosters will expand to a maximum of 40 players on September 1st, giving each team the ability to add some much needed depth. The Major League Baseball regular season is slowly riding off into the sunset, with the pack separating into two clear packs; those vying for a playoff spot and those looking ahead to next season.
The 40-man roster: A Club's 40-man roster is a list of all the players currently reserved by a Club at the Major League level. The Major League Rules permit each Club to reserve a maximum of 40 players (excluding players on the 60-day disabled list) at any one time. From September 1 through the end of the season the entire 40-man roster is eligible to play for the Club at the Major League level.