41.   Cairns, who batted but did not bowl in the nets, has strained rib muscles.

42.   Capriati said she strained a muscle between her right hamstring and lower back while practicing earlier in the day.

43.   Charlotte Hornets forward Otis Thorpe will be out for four weeks after straining a muscle in his left foot.

44.   Castillo, whose seven wins tied him with Martinez for the team lead, strained a muscle in his back Thursday.

45.   Corretja strained the muscle last week but felt well enough to attempt the defense of his title at the ritzy Swiss alpine tournament.

46.   Corretja strained the muscle last week, but still attempted to defend hostile in the Swiss alpine tournament.

47.   Duncan strained a muscle in his upper left back while fielding a bunt Thursday night.

48.   Florida Marlins right-hander Brad Penny strained a muscle in his left rib cage Saturday and could be headed for the disabled list.

49.   He strained a muscle in his rib cage while taking indoor batting practice in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

50.   In Denver, Bubby Brister, who started after John Elway strained rib muscles during pregame warmups, threw two touchdown passes as Denver remained unbeaten in nine games.