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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Nick Tropeano will become the second Los Angeles Angels starter this season to have Tommy John surgery, while ace Garrett Richards will continue stem cell treatments on his injured elbow after seeing positive results.Los Angeles general manager Billy Eppler announced that after considering more conservative treatments -- including stem cell treatments -- Tropeano has elected to have surgery to repair his torn ulnar collateral ligament. Andrew Heaney had Tommy John surgery in July, and C.J. Wilson hasnt pitched all season due to various elbow and shoulder injuries, and was shut down July 5 to have shoulder surgery.Nick has decided to undergo UCL construction, so he will have Tommy John surgery, Eppler said. Were still working on the date, but that will be in the near future. Right now, hes still deliberating over a couple physicians and well make that announcement when it comes to light.Richards is still confident that he will not need surgery to repair his torn UCL after he was cleared to begin the next stage in his recovery. An imaging appointment with Los Angeles-based physician Dr. Steve Yoon showed continued healing in the injured ligament.The next course of action now will be to test the elbow and also to put him through some exercises, Eppler said. In about 10 days to 14 days, hell have a follow-up ultrasound and it will determine if he can pitch.If further shows in the next round of imaging, Richards will be cleared to start a throwing program. He could potentially face live hitting as soon as September or October. Eppler said they are considering the Arizona Fall League or instructional league but he will not pitch in a winter league.I think that you still want to have him end this year and go into the winter with the feeling of having some answers, some questions answered, and not having to wonder if he will pitch and so on and so forth in spring training, Eppler said. So I think if we can get him back up on the mound and get him pitching in a competitive environment, I think we would like to see that happen and I think Garrett will as well.Richards echoed Epplers sentiments.I think its a must, I dont think theres any way I can not get into a competitive setting before this season is over, Richards said. I need to get off a mound and throw 90-95 percent for several pitches and full comfortable not only with myself, but make sure that my stuff is still there. Then Ill feel comfortable going into the offseason with what I have going. Joe Greene Youth Jersey . Vokoun departed practice on Saturday morning after discovering swelling in his thigh. He was taken to a local hospital where the clot was revealed. The club announced the surgery following a 5-3 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Alejandro Villanueva Jersey .R. Smith realized how easily basketball can be taken from him, and he wasnt going to take his place in the NBA for granted anymore. http://www.steelersrookiestore.com/Steelers-Terry-Bradshaw-Jersey/ . The visitors took a deserved lead in the 16th minute with midfielder Yohan Cabaye curling the ball beyond Adrian from inside the penalty area. Franco Harris Youth Jersey .J. -- Pitcher Carl Pavano is retiring after 14 major league seasons. Terry Bradshaw Youth Jersey . -- In one brief spurt, Brazil turned a close game into a rout and proved again it will be a strong World Cup favourite. Kyle Schwarber is the designated hitter for the second straight night for the Chicago Cubs and struggling outfielder Jason Heyward again is on the bench for Game 2 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians.Cubs manager Joe Maddon has elected to start Jorge Soler in right field and also will start catcher Wilson Contreras for Wednesday nights game.Heyward sat in Game 1 on Tuesday night as left-handed hitter Chris Coghlan played against right-hander Corey Kluber, who dominated into the seventh inning as the Indians beat the Cubs 6-0 in Tuesday nights opener at Progressive Field.Heyward, a left-handed hitter, is benched again as the Cubs face right-hander Trevor Bauer. The right-handed hitting Soler is 0--for-8 this postseason with two walks and three strikeouts but batted .dddddddddddd474 in the playoffs last year. Heyward is hitting .071 in 28 at-bats in the playoffs.Contreras is behind the plate with right-hander Jake Arrieta on the mound for the Cubs. Contreras is 9-for-22 (.409) in the postseason and provides a stronger arm than David Ross, who started Game 1.Schwarber, making a surprise return in his first major league game since tearing knee ligaments on April 7, doubled off the right field wall in the fourth on Tuesday night. He was 1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts. ' ' '