Articles for Tag: "baseball"

Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo teams up with 7 year old for a day to remember 
Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo teams up with 7 year old for a day to remember
  • December 3, 2018
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The local pediatric cancer patient started the holiday season off right with an unforgettable experience.
White Sox pitcher Danny Farquhar ‘progressing well’ following surgery for brain aneurysm 
White Sox pitcher Danny Farquhar ‘progressing well’ following surgery for brain aneurysm
  • April 24, 2018
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A brain aneurysm ruptures every 18 minutes in the U.S. Do you know the signs?
These types of injuries are on the rise among children 
These types of injuries are on the rise among children
  • June 9, 2017
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Learn how year-round competitive sports and early specialization impact growing bones and joints.
IHSA proposes new rules to protect athletes 
IHSA proposes new rules to protect athletes
  • September 8, 2016
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The limitations are aimed at pitchers to avoid throwing-related injuries. An orthopedic surgeon weighs in.
Blog: Advice for youth pitchers working toward a no-hitter  Featured
Blog: Advice for youth pitchers working toward a no-hitter
  • April 26, 2016
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Youth pitchers striving for glory should heed these tips to avoid shoulder and elbow injuries.
Spike in ‘Tommy John’ surgeries among young baseballers  Featured
Spike in ‘Tommy John’ surgeries among young baseballers
  • March 16, 2016
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The pitching-related elbow surgeries have tripled in recent years, and almost all the growth occurred in 17- to 20-year-olds.
What we can learn from Lou Brock’s leg amputation 
What we can learn from Lou Brock’s leg amputation
  • November 16, 2015
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A diabetes-related infection caused the Hall of Famer to lose his limb, reminding others about the importance of foot care.