Bulls’ Rose suffers facial fracture
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose suffered a left orbital fracture after being struck in the face by an elbow during a preseason practice session on Tuesday and faces surgery to repair the injured area.
Rose was taken to Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where it was determined after an evaluation and testing by Bulls team physicians that surgery was necessary. The Bulls said the procedure will take place Wednesday.
The team said there is no timetable yet for Rose’s return to the court.
Facebook to simulcast Cavs’ practice
Facebook is venturing into new territory when the social media site simulcasts a Cavaliers training camp practice on Thursday.
For the first time, Facebook will stream a live sporting event. “NBA Real Training Camp” will air from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NBA TV and NBA.com also are running the special, hosted by Vince Cellini and former Cavs coach Mike Fratello.
Cards’ Piscotty out of hospital
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Stephen Piscotty was released from a Pittsburgh hospital on Tuesday afternoon after suffering a head injury during a collision the night before in a game against the Pirates.
Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said later Tuesday that Piscotty has a “slight concussion,” but suggested Piscotty could return to action soon.
Jays’ Tulowitzki improving
The Toronto Blue Jays got some good late-season news on Monday when Troy Tulowitzki felt fine after taking live batting practice and said he’ll definitely be ready for the playoffs — and could possibly return in this series.
The shortstop has been out since Sept. 12 when he suffered a cracked scapula and bruising to his upper back muscles.
Royals’ Holland set for Tommy John surgery
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland, a two-time All-Star, will undergo Tommy John surgery Friday, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.
The operation surgery usually requires 12 to 14 months of rehabilitation, so Holland is likely to miss the entire 2016 season.
Holland is entering his final year of arbitration eligibility. He earned $8.25 million in 2015.
According to the Kansas City Star, the Royals believe Holland sustained the injury in September 2014. At that point, the right-hander chose to pitch rather than have surgery, and he had an 0.82 ERA in the postseason.
This season, Holland’s velocity slipped and he lost command of other pitches.
Holland recorded 32 saves this season, but his ERA rose to 3.83. He finished last season with a 1.44 ERA, and his ERA in 2013 was 1.21.