In most cases, you can treat a tendon injury at home. To get the best results, start these steps right away: 1  Rest the painful area, and avoid any activity that makes the pain worse. 2  Apply ice or cold packs for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, as often as 2 times an hour, for the first 72 hours.
You recently may have noticed Ivan Pudge Rodriguez' jersey number looking different. Seven was his number for much of his career, except for when he went to the New York Yankees (who've retired No. 7 in honor of Mickey Mantle) and with the Astros (where No. 7 is retired in honor of Mr. Craig Biggio). So, to compensate, he wore No. 12. And now, Rodriguez is wearing No. 77.
As an exception to the retired-number policy, MLB began honoring Robinson by allowing players to wear number 42 on April 15, Jackie Robinson Day, which is an annual observance that started in 2004. For the 60th anniversary of Robinson's major league debut, MLB invited players to wear the number 42 on Jackie Robinson Day in 2007. The gesture was originally the idea of outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr., who sought Rachel Robinson's permission to wear the number.