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Royals, Orioles, Angels Make Option Decisions
Tony Gonsolin
— Oct 29, 2026
The Royals picked up Tony Gonsolin’s $2.5 million option for 2027, giving the right-hander a chance to compete for a rotation spot after Tommy John surgery. They declined Carlos Estévez’s $13 million option.
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Tommy John bids farewell amid health battle
Tommy John
— Aug 8, 2026
On Yankees Old-Timers' Day, Tommy John released a farewell letter amid serious health battles, with reports he is in hospice care, marking a poignant close to his 26-year MLB career. The letter credits Dr. Frank Jobe's elbow surgery for saving his career and notes the lasting impact of that procedure on the sport.
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Tommy John Dies at 83; Hall of Fame Pitcher
Tommy John
— Aug 16, 2026
Tommy John, the legendary MLB pitcher whose revolutionary elbow surgery bears his name, died at 83 at his Lakewood Ranch, Florida home after hospice care, leaving a lasting impact on the sport. Tributes poured in highlighting his 26-season career across multiple teams and his farewell message honoring Dr. Jobe’s landmark procedure that saved countless careers.
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Yankees Reinstate Clarke Schmidt After Tommy John Surgery
Clarke Schmidt
— Sep 13, 2026
The Yankees plan to activate Clarke Schmidt off the 60-day injured list and use him in relief down the stretch as he returns from Tommy John surgery and an internal brace; executives anticipate him contributing out of the bullpen in October with an eye toward a longer-term role in 2027. The activation involves roster moves to clear space and underscores the team’s bullpen reshaping as Schmidt rebuilds his form, with velocity in line with pre-injury and late-season competition for spots among solid pen options.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
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Rays Beat Yankees 1-0 Behind Rasmussen
Drew Rasmussen
— Oct 3, 2026
The Yankees were held hitless through six innings by Tampa Bay starter Drew Rasmussen in Game 1 of the ALDS, trailing 1-0. Gerrit Cole started for New York in his postseason return from Tommy John surgery, while Aaron Judge’s availability for the series remained uncertain.
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Sam Okafor
It's going to be hard for New York if Judge stays out, they already struggled to get anything going today.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Justin Martinez Throws Immaculate Inning for D-backs
Justin Martinez
— Sep 12, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez struck out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches to notch an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers, showcasing his elite velocity right after returning from Tommy John surgery. The performance was the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and highlighted his continued impact as he settles back into peak form with fastballs around 102 mph.
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Priya Raman
Fifth immaculate inning in D-backs history puts Martinez in good company. His fastball command is clearly rounding back into form.
Blue Jays' Addison Barger to undergo elbow surgery
Addison Barger
— Jul 24, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays’ Addison Barger will undergo season-ending elbow surgery, likely ending his 2026 season and potentially requiring a Tommy John procedure with about a nine-month rehab, though an internal brace could mean roughly six months. He has been on the 60-day injured list and finishes the year with limited at-bats as the team evaluates the next steps for his return.
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Astros Sweep Marlins 5-2
Isaac Paredes
— Jul 19, 2026
The Houston Astros beat the Miami Marlins 8-5, with Yordan Alvarez homering twice and Jeremy Peña adding a grand slam as Ronel Blanco returned from Tommy John surgery to a rough 4 2/3 innings. The Marlins extended their losing streak, including a five-game slide to the Brewers and a seven-game skid overall, raising concerns about their playoff viability and long-term form.
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