1.   Angels starter Ken Hill continued to pitch well after missing nearly three weeks in July with an inflamed elbow.

2.   After closer Troy Percival surrendered the two-run homer by Thome, he landed on the disabled list with an inflamed elbow.

3.   Every pair of eyes affiliated with the Yankees focused on Pettitte because his inflamed elbow had been a serious concern.

4.   He had an inflamed elbow in spring training, he needed toe surgery in June and he complained about more elbow discomfort in September.

5.   Holtz, on the disabled list with an inflamed left elbow, will pitch Saturday and Monday for the Quakes.

6.   It was then announced that he had an inflamed elbow.

7.   John Smoltz got a good report from team orthopedist Joe Chandler the morning after his first start since coming off the disabled list with an inflamed elbow.

8.   John Smoltz is planning to test his inflamed elbow Thursday in Jacksonville by pitching an inning for the Class AA Greenville Braves.

9.   James, who has an inflamed right elbow, joined the DL for the first time in his career.

10.   Pitcher Greg Harris missed two starts because of an inflamed elbow caused by flicking sunflower seeds.