21.   He spent time on the disabled list last year with a left shoulder strain.

22.   He was re-examined by a team doctor Monday and diagnosed with a left upper cervical strain and a shoulder strain.

23.   Howe said DH John Jaha, who is on the disabled list with a left shoulder strain, is not likely to return before June.

24.   Jaha, who had been sidelined with a left shoulder strain, was activated before the game.

25.   Milwaukee C Henry Blanco came out after three innings with a right shoulder strain.

26.   RHP Steve Montgomery experienced soreness in a bullpen workout trying to return from a right shoulder strain.

27.   The Cardinals put James onto the DL with a right shoulder strain.

28.   The Capitals played without right wing Peter Bondra, day-to-day with a shoulder strain, and center Andrei Nikolishin, day-to-day with a recurring abdominal strain.

29.   The Coyotes lost Juneau with a shoulder strain and played this game without Tkachuk, who experienced back spasms during warmups.

30.   The former starter, who had a right shoulder strain, is not pleased about the decision.