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The sports world is mourning today as Tommy John, the legendary left-hander whose name became synonymous with the ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery that has saved thousands of careers, passed away at eighty-three years old. The New York Yankees made the announcement Sunday. John had been battling bladder cancer for two years and entered hospice earlier this month, but not before writing a heartfelt farewell letter to fans on Old-Timers' Day. His legacy lives on every time a pitcher takes the mound after that surgery.
Shifting to Boston, the Red Sox are dealing with a significant blow to their lineup as Masataka Yoshida has been placed on the ten-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Yoshida has been a key offensive piece for Boston, and losing his bat at any point in the season stings. The Red Sox will need to find production elsewhere while they wait for updates on his recovery timeline.
And in Miami, the Dolphins made a roster move Sunday, re-signing quarterback Mark Gronowski just nine days after his previous release. Gronowski, who threw during training camp at the Baptist Health Training Complex back in late July, gets another shot to stick on the roster. The quarterback room in Miami continues to see some shuffling as the season approaches.
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