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Mariners Medical Director Edward Khalfayan, MD, of Seattle-based Orthopedic Physician Associates examined and diagnosed Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez and outfielder Mitch Haniger's injuries, according to The Seattle Times.

Four physicians across the country evaluated San Francisco Giants star pitcher Madison Bumgarner's injured AC joint, according to The Mercury News.

Longtime Detroit Red Wings team physician John Finley, DO, has passed away, according to Detroit Free Press.

James Andrews, MD, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine confirmed an initial diagnosis on Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Xavier Cedeno's left arm, according to CBS Sports.

Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Gwinnett Medical Center awarded Freddie Fu, MD, of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine the Pioneer of Sports Medicine Award, according to Gwinnett Daily Post.

Aditya Patel, MD, joined New York City-based Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center.

Female athletes are much more prone to suffer sports-related concussions than men are, according to a Columbia University study covered in Mescape.

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Aurora Spine generated 48 percent higher revenue in 2016 than the previous year.

Keith Meister, MD, of TMI Sports Medicine in Arlington, Texas recommended Minnesota Twins pitcher Ryan O'Rourke undergo surgery to repair the partially torn ligament in his elbow, according to ESPN.

Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist James Andrews, MD, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has a significant net worth thanks to his involvement in activities outside the operating room.