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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6936 Location: San Diego

That was weird.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6936 Location: San Diego

I guess this has happened more than once or something like it. Maybe it does not qualify as "strange" anymore. S.F. pitcher Hunter Strickland hurt his hand punching a door at AT&T Park out of frustration, after he blew a save against the Marlins this week. But, he will be out 6 to 8 weeks so I guess he will not be blowing any saves for them for awhile. Still that is a lot of time to pay the price for his frustration.

Article from mlb.com linked here
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 6/29/18 8:47 pm Post subject:

True, Strickland's was preventable, but what is it with pitchers these days? This actually happened over a week ago, but Cubs closer Brandon Morrow hurt his back while taking his pants off. The reactions, as expected, were hilarious.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 8/4/18 5:39 pm Post subject:

This one is due for updates, too.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 10/20/18 4:05 pm Post subject:

OMG! A few days ago I posted about Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale being hospitalized for a stomach problem. Today we learned the truth--a belly button ring caused the problem. Rolling Eyes

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sunnyblue · Posted: Sat 10/20/18 7:02 pm Post subject:

That's crazy! Shocked

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 2/20/19 9:47 pm Post subject:

Dice-K--remember him?--is back in the news.

Former Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, now playing back in his native Japan, is experiencing pain in his throwing arm thanks to a fan's actions.

From NBCSports.com:

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 3/9/19 2:02 am Post subject:

Oh, geez! Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly suffered a stiff back while cooking, causing him to miss workouts.

Sheesh!

Rolling Eyes

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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6936 Location: San Diego

Oh geez. Even though it is unfortunate these crazy injuries keep happening, it is interesting to read back on it which I was just doing, and seeing how far back the stories go. Some I had forgotten about.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 4/16/19 6:32 pm Post subject:

Rays ace Blake Snell will miss a start after he fractured a toe while moving a decorative stand in his bathroom.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6936 Location: San Diego

My gosh, even my Padres have one to add to this thread. First baseman Eric Hosmer hurt himself getting out of the sauna last night and it required stitches on his forehead. At least he did not have to miss any playing time. Article from padres.com
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 5/31/19 10:46 pm Post subject:

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will miss four to six weeks with a broken rib, said to have occurred while he was undergoing a massage.

This follows on the heels (no pun intended) of Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes' incident that took place on his Florida ranch last week. Cespedes, who has been on the IL all season thus far and has been recovering from surgery on both heels, injured his right ankle in what was described as a "violent fall." He suffered multiple fractures when he twisted his ankle in a hole.

From MLB.com:

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 9/17/19 10:04 pm Post subject:

Oh, no, another celebration injury! Surprised

Yankees reliever Dellin Betances is lost for the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon--by celebrating a strikeout.

What's ironic is that Betances had made his 2019 debut during Sunday's Yankees game, having just come off the IL for shoulder and lat injuries, only to have his season end abruptly after throwing two strikeouts.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 7/22/20 6:09 pm Post subject:

You'd better believe I'm trying to catch up on all my threads before the season gets underway.

Cubs pitcher Jose Quintana sustained a laceration while washing dishes at home in Miami during the shutdown. The injury necessitated surgery on his left thumb.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Mon 9/14/20 7:14 pm Post subject:

Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler hurt a fingernail on his pitching hand last week while putting on his pants.

From MLB.com:

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 10/20/20 4:34 pm Post subject:

I'm not even sure if these "celebratory injuries" count anymore, but Cody looks like he's going to be able to play tonight.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Sat 10/2/21 11:39 pm Post subject:

I was just reading back on these last few posts, from last year, because I found something new to add to the thread. It was another celebration injury! Since the Dodgers are playing the Brewers now, I just found out about this yesterday. RHP reliever Devin Williams is going to have surgery on his hand and will miss the postseason. He broke it after punching a wall (it says "drunkenly") last Sunday when the Brewers were celebrating winning their division. It must suck to be him right now! Here's the article.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 10/3/21 12:21 am Post subject:

Here's what I don't get--why did he do it "out of frustration", when they were celebrating winning a division title? Question

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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 6/3/22 8:14 am Post subject:

From mets.com:

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6936 Location: San Diego

Well maybe he can do that again when they get into San Diego, lol. Not to be mean or make light of that or anything. Wink

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