Diamonds For Women

sunnyblue · Posted: Mon 6/10/19 4:52 pm Post subject:

I sure wish him the best! I'm glad he will be OK.

sunnyblue · Posted: Fri 6/14/19 5:28 pm Post subject:

He is back in Boston now, has been for a couple of days.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 6/19/19 12:37 pm Post subject:

Well, Nationals ace Max Scherzer broke his nose while bunting in batting practice yesterday. I was thinking of posting this in "Strange Injuries", but I'm not sure it's strange enough, LOL. I guess it's only "strange" to American League pitchers Laughing

who don't see the necessity for BP!

Anyway, best wishes to him.
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-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6138 Location: San Diego

And he is pitching tonight, against the Phillies.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 7/6/19 9:10 am Post subject:

Wishing the best to Indians RHP Carlos Carrasco, who has revealed that he's on a leave of absence from the team after having been diagnosed with leukemia.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Mon 7/8/19 10:43 pm Post subject:

As if things haven't gone bad enough for the Angels over the past week, catcher Jonathan Lucroy suffered a broken nose and concussion in a home plate collision during Sunday's loss to the Astros at Minute Maid Park. It happened when Astros baserunner Jake Marisnick barreled over Lucroy, and maybe this should be continued in the Controversies thread...but meanwhile, a speedy recovery to JL.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 7/13/19 10:09 am Post subject:

Big Papi has recently undergone his third surgery following the shooting in the D.R. that took place last month.

Best wishes also to Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay, who underwent throat surgery this week and will be away from the booth for a few weeks.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 7/14/19 10:33 pm Post subject:

Well, this thread is getting too much action, with the announcement that Cardinals Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Best wishes to a true great!
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6138 Location: San Diego

I wish them all a good recovery. The way Gibson has always battled I would not be surprised to see him beat this down.
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 7/30/19 7:27 am Post subject:

"Big Papi" has finally been released from Massachusetts General Hospital. The former Red Sox player is in good spirits following a lengthy stay and several surgeries related to his gunshot wound of June 9.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 9/10/19 3:13 pm Post subject:

Seriously, I'm not sure why I forgot to post this last week, but Dodgers rookie pitcher Dustin May was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb, during a game in Arizona on September 1. He passed concussion protocol, but man, that sure hurt to watch.

From dodgers.com:

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Mon 9/16/19 12:17 pm Post subject:

Braves infielder Charlie Culberson is the latest to suffer the injury of being hit in the face by a pitch, having been hospitalized after taking a fastball to the eye from Nationals reliever Fernando Rodney, an incident which took place during Sunday's 10-1 win over D.C. in Washington.

Then there are the Angels' two key players both going down. I'll post more about that in the team thread.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Mon 9/16/19 4:16 pm Post subject:

Charlie's a good guy. I wish him a quick recovery! I'm guessing we'll probably face the Braves in the playoffs again.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 9/17/19 10:06 pm Post subject:

Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog has suffered a stroke.

Best wishes to him.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Mon 9/30/19 5:36 pm Post subject:

While we had some down time, there was a scary moment for Mark Langston, whose heart actually stopped beating. Fortunately, he's recovering well, although he still doesn't know what caused the problem.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6138 Location: San Diego

I am wishing him all the best.
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

sunnyblue · Posted: Wed 10/2/19 4:22 pm Post subject:

Me, too. He's one tough guy!

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 3/11/20 7:07 pm Post subject:

Texas outfielder Willie Calhoun underwent surgery for a fractured jaw on Monday. This followed a HBP injury sustained during Sunday's Dodgers-Rangers game.

From MLB.com:

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6138 Location: San Diego

I saw that, pretty scary. It looked so painful!
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 3/13/20 9:22 pm Post subject:

On another topic...best wishes to Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini, who is recovering following surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in his colon.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 3/18/20 10:18 pm Post subject:

Two Yankee minor leaguers have tested positive for coronavirus.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6138 Location: San Diego

I hope they are able to recover!
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 3/28/20 8:33 pm Post subject:

And now not only has another minor leaguer tested positive, but former major league player Jim Edmonds is hospitalized and being tested. Wishing him well!
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6138 Location: San Diego

As you know I have had some issues with him over the years but I do hope he is OK. Best wishes for his health.
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6138 Location: San Diego

Jim Edmonds did end up testing positive for coronavirus. He was quarantining at home as of a few days ago. Article from CBS Sports
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 4/23/20 10:03 pm Post subject:

Oh, dear Vin. Please be well.

Mr. Scully suffered a fall at home, and is currently hospitalized (not a good time to be hospitalized, and not a good time to be 92!).

He says he's not sliding headfirst anymore. Smile

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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Fri 4/24/20 6:43 pm Post subject:

Mr. Scully, we all love you and are praying for you.

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6138 Location: San Diego

May Vin recover and heal well! It was nice to hear he still had his sense of humor. Smile

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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 4/29/20 11:43 am Post subject:

An update on Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini: he's currently undergoing treatment for Stage 3 colon cancer, with six months of chemo prescribed. Best wishes to him.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Thu 5/14/20 10:09 pm Post subject:

Former MLB manager Art Howe has COVID 19.

Here's the article from mlb.com