1.   And Ulf Samuelsson was back after learning that an elbow problem will not require more surgery, at least for now.

2.   As a minor-leaguer in Detroit, he was on the disabled list three times because of right elbow problems.

3.   Atlanta also lost valuable setup man Rudy Seanez this past week with elbow problems that might require surgery.

4.   Beck also gives the Red Sox another option if Gordon is unable to pitch next season because of his elbow problems.

5.   Before the season, Wagner figured he would have a battle with elbow problems that plagued him at the end of last year.

6.   Braves right-hander John Smoltz is on the disabled list with more elbow problems.

7.   Al Leiter, returning from a month layoff because of elbow problems, got the win.

8.   Al Leiter, who was trying to come back from elbow problems with Toronto, now has a no-hitter and a World Series ring.

9.   But Boston might get back closer Tom Gordon, who was feared lost for the season with elbow problems.

10.   But elbow problems are unusual for Nomo.