Tag Archives: Tommy John surgery
31 New Tommy John Surgeries in MLB
An astounding thirty-one major league pitchers underwent Tommy John surgery in 2012 and another, 40 year-old Jose Contreras, was diagnosed in June with a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and flexor pronator in his throwing elbow. Three other … Continue reading
Colby Lewis & The Flexors
Colby Lewis, Texas Rangers reliable right-handed starting pitcher, will undergo surgery this week to repair a flexor tendon at his right elbow. He reportedly had an MRI that revealed the small tear prior to going on the DL on June … Continue reading
Giants’ Wilson Headed for Surgery
The San Francisco Giants will have to complete the balance of the 2012 season without dominant and fan-favorite closer Brian Wilson.
Wilson, 30, pitched poorly this past Thursday night against Colorado, giving up three hits, a walk and a run in … Continue reading









