Tommy John, a four-time MLB All-Star who won 288 games and became the first pitcher to return from groundbreaking elbow surgery, has died at 83 in Bradenton, Fla.
DeNA has announced that pitcher Austin Cox will leave the team. The 29-year-old American left-handed pitcher underwent surgery for his left elbow's ulnar collateral ligament in early May in the US. He joined the team this season, posting a 1-0 record with a 3.00 ERA in two starts.
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska defeated Zheng Qinwen 6-4, 6-0 in the first round of the French Open. Zheng, a quarter-finalist last year and Olympic gold medalist, has struggled with form and a foot problem.
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow Wednesday at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic. The 32-year-old reliever is expected to miss approximately three months and will be back during the second half of the season. Diaz, in his first season with the Dodgers after seven years with the New York Mets, has four saves and a 10.50 ERA this season.
Edwin Diaz, 32, will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow on Wednesday. The Dodgers closer is expected to miss around three months. He was placed on the 15-day injured list after allowing three runs without recording an out in a loss to the Rockies.
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, expected to miss approximately three months. The 32-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, with the team recalling left-hander Jake Eder from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Diaz, in his first season with the Dodgers after seven years with the Mets, has four saves and 10 strikeouts this season but carries a 10.50 ERA.
