Weird Injuries

Russell Martin injured finger during postgame celebration, needed stitches

During the celebration after Tuesday’s wildcard game, a member of the Blue Jays injured himself while giving a high five.

Joaquin Benoit tore his calf running out of bullpen in fight with Yankees

Joaquin Benoit will be out for some time after tearing his left calf muscle on Monday, but it’s not what happened so much as how it happened that’s the story.

Josh Reddick injured his finger ordering room service

When it comes to odd baseball injuries — and there are many of them — this one certainly belongs at the top of the list.

Vikings QB Taylor Heinicke injured trying to kick open door after being locked out

Of all the bizarre, random, and weird injuries we’ve ever shared at LBS, this belongs towards the top.

Russell Martin day-to-day after sauna-related mishap

There is an epidemic of weird injuries ripping through baseball, with Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin the latest victim.

Tommy Hunter suffers back fracture after falling while carrying child

The Cleveland Indians probably didn’t think that they would have to worry about reliever Tommy Hunter’s sense of balance this season.

Jake Diekman lands on disabled list after cutting finger on broken beer mug

Texas Rangers left-handed reliever Jake Diekman will have a hard time living down the strange injury he suffered recently.

Carlos Rodon placed on DL with sprained wrist after slipping on dugout steps

Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon is headed for the disabled list due to a sprained wrist, and the way he suffered the injury is causing him some embarrassment.