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BALTIMORE -- Tampa Bay left-hander Matt Moore will miss the remainder of the season after opting to have elbow-ligament replacement surgery. Dr. James Andrews is to operate next week on the 24-year-old pitcher, who made the AL All-Star team last year. Moore will be the first Rays pitcher to undergo Tommy John surgery since Jason Isringhausen in June 2009. "I cant help out on the competitive side of this business right now," Moore said Tuesday before rain washed out the Rays game at the Orioles. "This is my first significant injury where Im going to be missing a lot of time." Manager John Maddon believes Moores decision will be beneficial in the long term for the pitcher and the team. "Its awful, but its great," Maddon said. "Its awful that were going to miss this guy for a bit. Its good for him to be able to get past this moment and look forward to a really long and prosperous career. Almost all of the time, percentage-wise, its a very successful operation." Moore hasnt pitched since walking off the mound with elbow soreness on April 7 in Kansas City. He was placed on the disabled list the following day. "It was an injury that I didnt think would be my ligament. I didnt think it was going to be something like that," he said. "It just didnt feel that severe." After throwing on the side Monday, Moore realized surgery was inevitable. "I dont think there was a whole lot of hesitation," he said, noting that he felt pain "on every single pitch." Moore also experienced elbow soreness last season while going 17-4 with a 3.29 ERA. He was 0-2 this year despite allowing only three runs in 10 innings. Moore is among three Tampa Bay pitchers on the disabled list. Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson is recovering from arthroscopic right elbow surgery and right-hander Alex Cobb has a left oblique strain. "Its tough," starter David Price said. "Theyre going to be working hard. Theyre going to be trying to get back here. Whenever they do, its going to be a good little shot in the butt for us, and thats what you need throughout the season." Maddon already has been forced to improvise his rotation. Left-hander Erik Bedard was going to start for the Rays on Thursday, but because of the rainout, Price will take the mound in the opener of a series against the New York Yankees. Evan Engram Youth Jersey .S. - Nova Scotias Mary Fay guaranteed at least one more match and a shot at the Canadian junior curling championships final on home ice. Eli Manning Youth Jersey . Mission accomplished. Now the Royals will take the field on Saturday with a World Series lead for the first time in team history when they play Game 4 of the Fall Classic against the Giants at AT&T Park. http://www.authenticnygiantspro.com/Doug-kotar-giants-jersey/ .com) - The Buffalo Bills will return to the friendly confines of Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday when they welcome the upstart Cleveland Browns to town. Mark Bavaro Womens Jersey . 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Their energy was unbelievable, Raptors guard Kyle Lowry said of his teammates. They were just everywhere all over the floor. Lowry was one of eight players with at least eight points. Toronto netted 30 points off 21 OKC turnovers and shot 39.5 percent. The team held on despite making only 8-of-31 3-pointers. The Raptors will head back home after Wednesdays trip to Boston for seven consecutive games. In injury news for Toronto, center Jonas Valanciunas left the game against the Thunder with an injured nose. He also sustained a right hand contusion on Thursday and although he is traveling with the team, he is doubtful for tonight. Forward Amir Johnson (ankle) did not play in Tuesdays game and will miss his third straight game tonight.dddddddddddd. He is day-to-day. Raptors coach Dwane Casey needs five wins to tie Lenny Wilkens (113) for second on the teams all-time coaching victories list. Sam Mitchell is first with 156 victories. The Celtics are back home after an unsuccessful trip through Texas (Houston, Dallas) and will play 11 of the next 15 games at TD Garden. Boston suffered a 118-113 loss to the Mavericks on Monday and was led by Jeff Green and Avery Bradley. Green and Bradley poured in 35 and 32 points, respectively, Jared Sullinger scored 14 points and Rajon Rondo contributed seven points, 15 assists and nine rebounds. The Celtics trailed 40-19 after 12 minutes, but battled back in the second half. They outscored the Mavericks, 72-51, over the final 24 minutes and their 17 turnovers led to 28 Dallas points. Its easy to play when youre down 26. Its hard to play when youre up 26, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said of the difference between the first and second half. I dont want to make it like its the comeback of all comebacks ... but our guys did make some plays in the second half. Stevens squad is second in the NBA in scoring with 108.0 points per game and is second-to-last in opponents scoring (109.0 ppg). Toronto is averaging 104.8 ppg and went 3-1 against the Celtics a season ago. The Celtics have played exceptionally well against the Raptors at home as evidenced by their 20-3 mark in the last 23 chances. ' ' '