John Lackey -- who had the worst season of his career in 2011, pitching to a 6.41 ERA with a 1.619 WHIP -- will undergo Tommy John surgery, and will miss the 2012 season.
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John Lackey will have Tommy John surgery
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Cabrera has surgery;
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Cleveland Indians' Lonnie Chisenhall to miss 10 to 12 weeks:
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Marlins awarded an out
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Red Sox cut struggling pitcher john Smoltz
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Orioles demote struggling reliever Jim Johnson
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Angels rotation suffers another setback in 5-0 loss to Yankees
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Carl Crawford placed on disabled list with strained left hamstring
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Game Six of the 2011 World Series postponed
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Wainwright to undergo Tommy John surgery
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Burleson to undergo ``minor'' elbow surgery
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Jason Motte not cleared to throw, might need surgery
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A's Duchscherer likely done for the season
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Joakim Soria to have Tommy John Surgery
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Smith could miss rest of season
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Baseball postponed due to inclement weather
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Red Sox closer Hanrahan contemplating surgery