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Steven Matz reacts to Mets' life without Noah Syndergaard
It’s anyone’s guess when — or if — baseball will be played this season due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Steven Matz says he believes the Mets will still be...
Red Sox's Chris Sale to have Tommy John surgery
Red Sox ace Chris Sale needs Tommy John surgery. That ends speculation dating to late last season that he would need the procedure. So that is now known. But it...
How sports changed medicine forever
Now and then, a heart-breaking injury on the field or court — or a secret drug problem — does more than stop the game clock. In his new book, “Tiger...
Tommy John conflicted about surgery's new dictionary status
Baseball fans will wince when they see Merriam-Webster’s newest addition: “Tommy John surgery.” The groundbreaking orthopedic procedure is named after former Dodgers and Yankees pitcher Tommy John, who has conflicted...
Brian Cashman's hunt for starting help just got tougher
TORONTO -- The part we can too easily overlook -- and will too easily overlook, even in this column -- is the human factor in the equation. That is easily...
Now add two more surgeries to Mets' bloodshed
Bad news continues to rain down on the Mets. Two days after announcing Michael Conforto's surgery, the team revealed surgery plans for T.J. Rivera and Josh Edgin. Rivera, 28, will...
Michael Pineda's Yankees career likely over with torn elbow
BOSTON — The Yankees’ second half got off to a miserable start before they even took the field. Michael Pineda has been diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament...
James Kaprielian a reminder of how unfair sports injuries can be
The evening went well, close to perfect, really. The Yankees won 3-2 and Luis Severino honored much of the hope and promise that lurks within his right arm, striking out...
Yankees phenom James Kaprielian getting Tommy John
Rebuilding projects never go exactly according to plan, and the Yankees are finding that out with James Kaprielian. The right-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced Thursday, after...
Nathan Eovaldi's time with Yankees is officially over
TAMPA — Nathan Eovaldi’s disappointing tenure in The Bronx is coming to an end with the right-hander reportedly agreeing to a one-year deal with the Rays that includes a team...
Dodgers phenom seems bound for Strasburg-style stoppage
The Dodgers have called up top prospect Julio Urias to start Friday against the Mets because they believe that is the proper decision. But they will not let the 19-year-old...
This pitcher broke his elbow throwing a pitch
ATLANTA — Braves right-hander Dan Winkler has broken his elbow throwing a pitch against St. Louis. After missing most of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Winkler threw...
Re-meet Zack Wheeler: Chasing 'greatness,' threatening hitters
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — This is not just about getting back on the mound following Tommy John surgery. No, let Zack Wheeler tell you his plans. This is what...
Nationals pitcher: Matt Williams exhausted me until Tommy John
Matt Williams may be gone from Washington, but it seems a Nationals reliever is still feeling his effects. Aaron Barrett on Saturday blamed being overworked for his right elbow problems...
Brandon McCarthy, wife cope with injury over wine & tweets
Brandon McCarthy's wife is not taking his injury well. Amanda McCarthy, who has a reputation for being outspoken on Twitter, fired off a series of messages to express her anguish...
Unluckiest Yankees prospect ever now needs Tommy John
Tough-luck right-hander Ty Hensley, the Yankees' first-round pick in the 2012 draft, is done for the season due to Tommy John surgery. Hensley, the 30th pick in that year’s draft,...
Wheeler's high-pitch outings in 2014 leave Alderson, Mets open to scrutiny
PORT ST. LUCIE — Sandy Alderson, his competence and consideration questioned in the wake of Zack Wheeler’s fall, appealed to our better angels Tuesday. To our inner capitalists, also. If...
Mets bullpen crusher: Josh Edgin likely needs Tommy John
PORT ST. LUCIE — Josh Edgin will decide in the next one to two days whether to undergo Tommy John surgery after tests revealed the Mets reliever has a stretched ligament...
One of the Million Dollar Arms is broken
Million dollar arm? More like a dime a dozen. Rinku Singh, a minor league pitcher with the Pirates and one of the two Indian pitchers whose lives are detailed in...
We're all ignoring today's stars for sentimental gripes
A committee was formed in the last week to find the next commissioner, who — when elected — should make his first priority to form a committee to look into...