1.   A subsequent exam by club orthopedist Joe Chandler last week showed a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament.

2.   Abbott underwent the so-called Tommy John surgery last September, repairing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

3.   Cecil Fielder underwent successful surgery to repair an avulsion fracture and damage to the ulnar collateral ligament of his right thumb on Thursday, the Yankees announced.

4.   He also has a damaged ulnar collateral ligament.

5.   He missed the final month of the season because of a sprained ulnar collateral ligament.

6.   He tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow during spring training last year.

7.   Second baseman Randy Velarde, who is out for the season with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, will have surgery today.

8.   Santangelo injured the ulnar ligament in his left thumb diving for a ball Tuesday night.

9.   The Dodgers relief pitcher learned Saturday he has a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

10.   The Rangers received a medical report showing Dickey had no ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.