WASHINGTON -- Stephen Strasburg had to get through a few hours of anger, confusion and certainly a few more volatile emotions before he was ready to accept the sobering news expressed in three disheartening words.

Tommy John surgery.

The Washington Nationals rookie sensation is done for the season -- and maybe next season as well -- after the team announced Friday that he has a torn ligament in his right elbow. He will travel Saturday to the West Coast for a second opinion, ...

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