Orthopedic surgeon Keith Meister highlights a worrying trend in baseball where increasing pitch velocity is leading to a rise in arm injuries, particularly among youth players emulating major leaguers. As MLB grapples with the issue, Meister calls for urgent changes to prioritize pitcher safety, pointing out that Tommy John surgeries are becoming alarmingly common across all levels of the sport.
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The Royals have signed first-round picks Sean Gamble (23rd overall) for a reported $3.9975MM and Josh Hammond (28th overall) for $3.1975MM, along with second-rounders Michael Lombardi and Justin Lamkin. Gamble, a Florida prep player with questions about his hitting and defensive fit, may transition to the outfield, while Hammond, a former two-way player, is considered an infielder with significant power potential. Need More Context? 🔎
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Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani struggled in his second consecutive three-inning outing on Monday, giving up his first home run of the season and allowing seven batted balls over 95 mph. However, he compensated for his pitching performance with a strong showing at the plate. Need More Context? 🔎
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The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins, highlighted by Shohei Ohtani's two-run homer and Will Smith's pair of solo shots, despite a struggling offense. Ohtani, pitching three innings with three strikeouts, left the game with a 1.50 ERA, but closer Tanner Scott exited with a forearm injury, raising concerns about the bullpen ahead of the trade deadline. Need More Context? 🔎
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