BASEBALL INJURY

The Detroit Tigers faced a tough moment last week when they learned their top pitcher, Tarik Skubal, needed surgery on his elbow to remove loose fragments. Fans worried the season might be over, but recent updates paint a more hopeful picture of his return. A key factor is the use of a modern tool

Damian Ruiz, the Arkansas baseball team’s key left fielder, will be sidelined for roughly a month after hurting his left knee during a recent game. The injury happened when he leapt for a home‑run ball, and an MRI revealed damage to his patellar tendon rather than a complete tear. Coach Dave Van Hor