21.   And though he has spoken with Martinez and offered him encouragement, he claims to know nothing of the specific shoulder injury the Sox ace has.

22.   And yes, they sorely missed defenseman Don Sweeney, who has a shoulder injury.

23.   And they are using players such as Benoit Brunet, who is recovering from a shoulder injury.

24.   Angelica Pascone was admitted with a right shoulder injury.

25.   Another shoulder injury slowed him at training camp, and then a freakish knee injury during a non-contact practice drill, sidelined him for the past three games.

26.   Angels second baseman Luis Alicea missed his second straight game after suffering a right shoulder injury against Milwaukee Saturday.

27.   Appier broke his collarbone in the off-season, then sustained a shoulder injury in spring training and is out until at least the All-Star break.

28.   Armstrong, who missed much of last season with a shoulder injury, is expected to stay with the Magic.

29.   Aubrey has been bothered by shoulder injuries the past two seasons.

30.   Backup LaDarrin McLane did not play the second half because of a right shoulder injury, and more will be known about his status after he is examined today.