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Recap: Miami vs. Arizona

On Sept. 5, 2012, as a member of the Athletics, McCarthy (1-3) took a line drive to the head off the bat of Erick Aybar and suffered an epidural hemorrhage, brain contusion and a skull fracture.

Hit by liner, Happ says 'I feel really fortunate'

Happ expects to make a full recovery from a skull fracture behind the left ear that doctors believe will heal on its own, adding he doesn't anticipate having any fear of returning to work.

Happ hit in head by line drive, Blue Jays beat TB

Oakland right-hander Brandon McCarthy was hit in the head by a line drive last September, causing a skull fracture, an epidural hemorrhage and a brain contusion that required surgery.

McCarthy sharp in return from head injury

McCarthy sustained an epidural hemorrhage, brain contusion and skull fracture.

Diamondbacks, McCarthy officially agree on 2-year deal

McCarthy needed surgery to repair an epidural hemorrhage, brain contusion and skull fracture, but is expected to have a normal throwing program this winter.

Diamondbacks agree with P McCarthy on two-year deal

McCarthy needed surgery to repair an epidural hemorrhage, brain contusion and skull fracture, but is expected to have a normal throwing program this winter.

AP source: McCarthy agrees with Diamondbacks

The 29-year-old sustained an epidural hemorrhage, brain contusion and skull fracture, then underwent a two-hour surgery.

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