Rise of Tommy John surgeries in Houston-area youth baseball highlights growing concern for medical, coaching experts
When Astros pitchers Cristian Javier and Josรฉ Urquidy went down last month with Tommy John surgery, there were questions about whether or not that specific injury is on the rise.
Tommy John vs. Little League Elbow: Key differences and how to prevent the injuries
Houstonโs Little League baseball and โtravel ballโ culture is among the strongest in the country. With more and more kids committing significant time to playing competitive baseball at an early age, there has been a noticeable uptick in severe injuries caused by pitching.
The mental toll of major baseball arm injuries on teens
Along with the risks of needing Tommy John surgery for a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL), pitchers also run the risk of suffering Little League Elbow, a condition caused by suffering trauma to a developing elbow plate.
Jose Urquidy and Cristian Javier both had Tommy John surgery | Now what?
The Houston Astros were dealt a crushing blow to their pitching rotation in the early portion of the summer, as the team announced starting pitchers Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy were both ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Players' union head blames quicker pitch clock after series of pitcher elbow injuries
The head of the baseball playersโ association thinks a shorter pitch clock has contributed to a series of pitcher injuries.
To Ohtani's surgeon, a 103 mph fastball was a red flag, but his $700M deal shows trust in TJ surgery
Shohei Ohtani had his right elbow repaired by Dr. Neal ElAttrache for the second time in September.
A 2nd Tommy John rehab could be tougher for Angels' Shohei Ohtani. But it's not a given
If Shohei Ohtani has a second Tommy John surgery, itโs possible his recovery might be more difficult than the first โ but not a given.
Jacob deGrom, oft-injured Rangers ace, to have season-ending right elbow surgery
Texas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, cutting short his first season with the AL West-leading Rangers after the oft-injured pitcher signed a $185 million, five-year contract.
Sale joins Koufax as only pitchers with 3 immaculate innings
Red Sox ace Chris Sale joined Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax as the only pitchers on record with three immaculate innings when he struck out the side against Minnesota on nine pitches.
Chris Sale rehabbing the best he can for Red Sox
With an arm repaired by Tommy John surgery and a pandemic locking him out of the Red Sox spring training facility, Boston left-hander Chris Sale is managing his rehab the best he can. The team has moved some weights into an outdoor batting cage, which Sale also uses as a locker room. In fact, he hasnt even been allowed inside the teams spring training facility. And my training room and my locker room." But Sale said being away from the team has allowed him to focus on his rehab.
How to watch and listen to the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners game on Saturday afternoon
RHP Lance McCullers will make his first start since 2018 after missing last season following Tommy John surgery when the Houston Astros series against the Seattle Mariners continues Saturday. The game starts at 3:10 p.m. at Minute Maid Park. Heโll be opposed by Seattle RHP Taijuan Walker, who appeared in just one game last season after having Tommy John surgery in 2018. You can watch the game on AT&T SportsNet Southwest. Fans can tune in to follow the game on KTRH 740 AM in English and 850 AM in Spanish.