Los Angeles Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker is unlikely to pitch in the team's final five regular-season games due to a mild left rib-cage strain, but the team is hopeful he can take the mound in the playoffs for the AL West champions. Shoemaker played some light catch Monday, the first time he's thrown since suffering the injury against the Seattle Mariners on Sept. 15. Read more http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/...els-angels-hopeful-matt-shoemaker-go-playoffs