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Dodgers reflect on Tommy John and performance of key players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:06 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Dodgers reflect on Tommy John and performance of key players

Summary

Tommy John, the former MLB pitcher, passed away on Saturday at age 83. He is remembered for his lengthy career and the pioneering elbow surgery named after him. As the Dodgers focus on current performance, Mookie Betts is expected to step up, while Kyle Tucker struggles at Dodger Stadium. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Tucker's frustrations, as he has not started multiple times during the recent homestand. In related news, Dodgers majority owner Mark Walter is facing federal investigation, which could have implications for the team.

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•Tommy John passed away on Saturday at age 83.
•John was known for his 26-year MLB career and the surgery named after him.
•Mookie Betts continues to be a key player for the Dodgers.
•Kyle Tucker has struggled at Dodger Stadium, missing starts recently.
•Dodgers owner Mark Walter is under federal investigation.

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12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers notes: Tommy John, Mookie Betts, Kyle Tucker

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Tommy John died on Saturday at age 83, remembered for his astonishing 26 years of pitching in the big leagues and for being the first to undergo the elbow construction surgery that bears his name. Tyler Kepner quoted Dr. Frank Jobe, who performed the surgery on John in 1974, in his obituary of John for […]
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