Tommy John, Dodgers star behind namesake surgery, dies at 83

Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher Tommy John, whose remarkable comeback from a once-career-threatening elbow injury gave his name to one of the most consequential surgeries in sports, has died. He was 83. Major League Baseball announced John’s death Sunday, remembering the longtime left-hander as a 26-season veteran who “helped revolutionize recovery from pitching injuries.” John [...]