Morning Sports Update: Craig Kimbrel undergoes surgery on left knee
Good morning, sports fans.
Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton wins the Home Run Derby, Angels outfielder Mike Trout comments on David Ortiz’s retirement plans, and Craig Kimbrel undergoes knee surgery.
Craig Kimbrel undergoes knee surgery: The team continues to list Kimbrel’s recovery at three to six weeks, although after a rehabilitation and a minor league assignment, it’s possible he won’t resume pitching in big league games until September. (ESPN.com)
Mike Trout says he doesn’t think David Ortiz is going to retire: The Boston Red Sox’s legendary DH has been peppered with “Are you sure?” questions all season long thanks to the incredible numbers he’s putting up. (NESN.com)
Trout: “I don’t think Big Papi is going to retire. I keep telling him that. With those numbers, I wouldn’t.”
— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) July 11, 2016
“He can’t retire with [those] numbers. He’s coming back for sure.” – @MikeTrout on @davidortiz‘s last #ASG. #MLBTonight
— MLB Network PR (@MLBNetworkPR) July 11, 2016
Marlins’ Giancarlo Stanton wins Home Run Derby: Giancarlo Stanton wore out Petco Park with a record display of power in the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night, peppering every landmark from the left field corner to center field. (Boston.com)
Home plate would’ve had 61 @Giancarlo818 footprints if they actually did HR trots.
Own it: https://t.co/66GvZAOqjI pic.twitter.com/x70O66gZg2
— MLB (@MLB) July 12, 2016
Jared Sullinger reportedly signs with Raptors: Celtics forward Jared Sullinger is signing with the Toronto Raptors only days after Boston withdrew its qualifying offer, according to multiple reports. (Boston.com)
David Ortiz leads MLB in jersey sales at All-Star break: MLB has revealed the top jersey sellers in baseball at the halfway point of the season, and a familiar face tops the list. (Boston.com)
David Ortiz leads MLB’s most popular player jersey list for the first half of the baseball season. pic.twitter.com/KLdkdEqQmA
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) July 11, 2016
10 things you probably didn’t know about Aly Raisman: Aly Raisman is your average 22-year-old from New England—who also just happens to be a three-time Olympic medalist and reigning gymnastics floor champion. (Boston.com)
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