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Weird Injuries

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Cubs pitcher breaks his hand from punching wall

A Chicago Cubs pitcher apparently Zach Plesac’d himself this week. Cubs reliever Colten Brewer revealed to reporters on Sunday that he broke his hand by punching a wall in the dugout in frustration after a bad outing on Saturday against the Los …

Brandon Nimmo receiving high fives

Mets outfielder suffers bizarre slip-and-fall injury in his hotel room

A very New York Mets thing has happened to the New York Mets. MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports Monday that Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo slipped and fell in his hotel room Sunday night, suffering a cut to his forehead. While DiComo adds that …

Rafael Fente-Damers hurting his shoulder

French swimmer suffers major injury while celebrating Olympic qualification

A 17-year-old French swimmer will have some serious rehab to do ahead of the Olympics after he celebrated a bit too much upon achieving qualification. Rafael Fente-Damers qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics on Tuesday by finishing second in the …

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Angels infielder suffers bizarre heat pack-related injury

The Los Angeles Angels are seemingly inventing new types of misfortune. Angels infielder Miguel Sano, who has been out since April with a knee injury, suffered an unusual setback this week. Sano left a heat pack on his knee for too long without any …

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Dodgers closer placed on IL after suffering weird injury

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips will miss some time due to a hamstring injury he sustained in a rather unusual way. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Phillips will go to the injured list with what is hoped to be a short-term …

Nick Nurse in a suit

76ers coach Nick Nurse hurt himself out of frustration in Game 5 against Knicks

Chris Finch is not the only NBA head coach to have suffered an injury this postseason. Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports this week that Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse managed to injure himself during Game 5 against the New York Knicks on …

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Pirates catcher suffers ridiculously unlucky injury during batting practice

A Pittsburgh Pirates player suffered an injury this week straight out of “Looney Tunes.” Pirates manager Derek Shelton revealed to reporters on Wednesday that catcher Joey Bart, who has now sat out of the last three consecutive games, …

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Rangers pitcher suffers major injury from punching a wall

Texas Rangers pitcher Brock Burke is facing an extended absence after letting his frustration get the best of him on Friday night. Burke suffered a broken hand after punching a wall in frustration following a poor outing on Friday, according to …

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Brewers reliever placed on concussion IL due to weird injury

A Milwaukee Brewers reliever has suffered what is certainly the strangest injury of the 2024 season, at least in its early stages. Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill was placed on the injured list Wednesday for a bizarre reason. The reliever …

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Nationals infielder suffers big injury while warming up for Opening Day

The Washington Nationals couldn’t even get to the first pitch of Opening Day without suffering some awful luck. Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel was a late scratch for Thursday’s season opener against the Cincinnati Reds. He was …

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Yordan Alvarez had to exit spring game after bizarre allergic reaction

Yordan Alvarez is apparently feeling the spring part of spring training. The Houston Astros slugger was forced to exit Friday’s Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies early. Alvarez lasted just one at-bat before leaving. …

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Guardians pitcher misses spring start with strange weight-room injury

Despite it still being spring training, one Cleveland Guardians pitcher is already getting a head start on the bizarre injuries. Guardians righty Gavin Williams was scratched from a scheduled spring start against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday with …

Marcus Smart stares ahead

Marcus Smart reveals he is dealing with bizarre hand injury

Marcus Smart’s trademark hustle once again appears to have come at a cost. The Memphis Grizzlies guard Smart revealed to reporters after shootaround on Tuesday that he is dealing with a strange injury to his left hand. Smart, who was wearing …

Aaron Gordon dribbling a basketball

Aaron Gordon set to make quick return from unusual injury

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is set to return from his unusual injury much more quickly than most would have expected. Gordon told Bennett Durando of the Denver Post that he plans on playing Monday against the Charlotte Hornets, just one week …

The logo of the Denver Nuggets on the court

Another Nuggets player revealed to be dealing with strange injury

Though winners of their last five consecutive games, the Denver Nuggets are still suffering some bizarrely bad luck. Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson was a sudden inclusion on the team’s injury list released ahead of Thursday’s game against …

Aaron Gordon dribbling a basketball

Aaron Gordon to miss time after serious dog bite incident

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will miss time after suffering significant injuries from a dog bite on Monday. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Gordon suffered lacerations to his face and right hand from serious dog bites. He required …

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