Marlins' Johnson hurls in simulated game May 21, 2008
" In Johnson's first full season in the Major Leagues in 2006, the 6-foot-7 right-hander went 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 31 games -- 24 of them starts. Last year, Johnson began the season on the 15-day disabled list with ulnar nerve irritation in his pitching arm and was never able to get fully healthy, finishing the season 0-3 with a 7.47 ERA in four starts before eventually being transferred to the 60-day DL on Aug. 10 -- seven days after his surgery. The Marlins could use another starting... (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Moseley set to make Minor League outing May 16, 2008
Moseley began the season in the rotation, making five starts and then two relief appearances before developing stiffness in his arm that he traces to the ongoing recovery from offseason surgery on his right ulnar nerve. The discomfort around the elbow, Moseley said, was a case of the body naturally protecting the area of the surgery. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Surgery looms for Phillies' Mathieson May 11, 2008
His first setback occurred in September and required an ulnar nerve transposition, a less-invasive procedure meant to get him back. Unfortunately for the hard-throwing prospect, the bad news keeps coming. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
News appears poor for Phils' Mathieson May 6, 2008
He had an ulnar nerve transposition on his right arm in Sept. 2007, and was behind in Spring Training as a result. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Angels' Moseley to rest elbow while on DL May 6, 2008
KANSAS CITY -- In what he believes is a natural reaction to offseason surgery on his right ulnar nerve, Dustin Moseley has been experiencing some discomfort in the area of the elbow. Placed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday, Moseley will use the time to let the elbow calm down, he said, before returning to his middle relief role in the wake of five April starts. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Reds activate Weathers from DL May 6, 2008
Weathers went on the DL on April 20 because of ulnar nerve irritation in his right elbow. In three Minor League rehab assignment outings (one at Triple-A Louisville and two at Class A Dayton), he threw three perfect innings. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds need Cueto to play stopper role May 5, 2008
Weathers, who was out with ulnar nerve irritation in his right elbow, threw three perfect innings over three rehab assignment outings for Triple-A Louisville and Class A Dayton. Reliever Kent Mercker threw 1 1/3 innings in Sunday's loss. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Rangers' Jennings headed to DL May 2, 2008
The initial diagnosis was an irritated ulnar nerve, but a follow-up exam Wednesday by team physician Keith Meister revised that to a case of forearm muscle soreness, according to Rangers general manager Jon Daniels. The good news is there is no new injury to Jennings' ulnar nerve or elbow ligaments, or a recurrence of the torn flexor tendon that caused him to have season-ending surgery last Aug. 30 while with the Astros. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Rangers' rotation takes another hit May 2, 2008
Rangers orthopedist Dr. Keith Meister examined Jennings after the game, and the team announced an initial diagnosis of an irritated ulnar nerve. The pitcher will be reexamined Wednesday, but no MRI scan was planned. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Guillen guides Royals past Rangers May 2, 2008
It was a night of hanging pitches for Rangers starter Jason Jennings, who finally retired in the third inning because of an irritated ulnar nerve in his right arm. With the bases loaded in the second inning, Guillen lashed a solid single to left field for two runs and a 5-0 Royals lead. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Reds hope to end trend of road futility May 2, 2008
Tidbits: Reliever David Weathers, who is on the 15-day disabled list because of ulnar nerve irritation in his right elbow, pitched one perfect inning (10 pitches) Tuesday in a rehab assignment for Triple-A Louisville. Weathers is slated to pitch for Class A Dayton on Thursday and Friday. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Cards put Springer on DL, recall Jimenez Apr 6, 2008
ST. LOUIS -- After a rough outing on Friday night, Cardinals righty reliever Russ Springer is headed to the 15-day disabled list with an inflamed ulnar nerve in his right arm. "I can't go out there and do my job like it is, so I'm just trying to let it cool off a little bit," Springer said before Saturday afternoon's game against the Nationals. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Young says Halos are team to beat Apr 3, 2008
-- ERA) Once he got through the final barrier and was able to cut loose after offseason surgery on his ulnar nerve, Moseley showed that he has the right stuff to claim the fifth spot in the rotation with Lackey sidelined by a strained right triceps. Moseley is 5-0 with a 6. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
McClellan reflects on long road Mar 31, 2008
Kyle McClellan's Minors experience included losing records in his first five seasons, Tommy John surgery in '05 and ulnar nerve surgery in '06 ... His Minor League experience included losing records in his first five seasons, Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery in 2005 and ulnar nerve surgery in 2006. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Moseley to start Halos' home opener Mar 30, 2008
"Hopefully, I'll jump in and fill the void with Eskie and Lackey out. Moseley won four games last year for the Angels while shifting back and forth between the bullpen and the rotation. He made eight starts, going 1-1 with a 4.20 ERA as a member of the rotation. Moseley's last regular-season appearance was a start on Sept. 25 at Texas. He pitched four innings of shutout ball in that appearance and underwent surgery on Oct. 23 to alleviate pressure on the ulnar nerve in his right elbow. Moseley... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Zagurski to seek second opinion Mar 26, 2008
Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery to repair the ulnar nerve in his left elbow looms. "As of right now, yeah," Zagurksi said, on whether he's leaning toward the surgery vs. rehab. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phils' Zagurski may need elbow surgery Mar 25, 2008
According to a team source, the initial diagnosis was a sprained flexor tendon, though additional tests showed ulnar nerve damage. He'll likely seek a second opinion, as is customary in these matters. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Angels come from behind, top Dodgers Mar 24, 2008
Moseley, primarily a long reliever who made eight starts in 2007, had surgery on his right ulnar nerve over the winter. He was able to cut loose without fear of damaging the elbow in his most recent start, and he is competing with 21-year-old Nick Adenhart for the rotation opening created by John Lackey's strained right triceps. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Pair strive to claim fifth rotation spot Mar 24, 2008
Retiring nine of the last 10 men he faced, Moseley was feeling good in the afterglow, his offseason ulnar nerve surgery receding deeper into the background. "Coming off surgery, you wonder, `How am I going to be?'" Moseley said. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Moseley clears major hurdle Mar 19, 2008
For the first time since undergoing offseason surgery to alleviate pressure on his right ulnar nerve, Moseley released some internal pressure by cutting loose with his fastball against the Brewers. In the big picture, this was the most significant part of his four innings of work in his second Cactus League start. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Triceps strain puts Angels' Lackey out 3-4 weeks Mar 16, 2008
He is recovering from ulnar nerve surgery and has worked three innings this spring. Right-hander also figures to be in the hunt. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Lackey to miss at least a month Mar 16, 2008
John Lackey went 19-9 with a 3. 01 ERA last season, finishing third in the voting for AL Cy Young. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
SPRING TRAINING Mar 15, 2008
" If you've got the time, Street will wax poetic all day about his lovely bride, Lacey, and that's all well and good in the real-life world of mortgage payments and picking out a kitchen sink. But in the fun-and-games world of big-league baseball, the don't-mean-a-thing-if-you-don't-got-that-ring establishment, Street knows he has a ways to go. He's entering his fourth season as the A's closer, but he's 24 and can afford to learn a thing or two beyond staying healthy. He saved just 76.2 percent... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Oliver shows value of middle relief Feb 27, 2008
When Moseley needed wise counsel about a prospective surgery he elected to have on his ulnar nerve, it was Oliver whose opinion he sought. Unflappable, laid-back and as soothing in manner as a gentle breeze off the ocean, Darren isn't really the bling-bling type. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Notes: Moseley not nervous over elbow Feb 26, 2008
Surgery on the ulnar nerve in his right arm in late October has the Angels' versatile right-hander singing an upbeat tune, relieved of the discomfort that surfaced at midseason in 2007 and recurred periodically until the season ended in a sweep by the Red Sox in the American League Division Series. "Now I have peace of mind," Moseley said following a workout at Tempe Diablo Stadium. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Depth will alleviate Escobar's absence Feb 15, 2008
Angels clubhouse workers get shoes ready for the start of Spring Training. (Ross D. Franklin/AP). (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Relief corps will rely on Street Feb 7, 2008
The 24-year-old, who recently signed a one-year deal, struggled through an injury-plagued season in 2007 in which he missed two months because of an irritation in his right ulnar nerve. When he was healthy, Street was effective as usual, converting 16 of 21 saves while posting a 5-2 record with a 2. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Cooper Manning proud of Eli, Peyton Feb 2, 2008
At first Cooper was diagnosed with an injured ulnar nerve, not uncommon for football players. Surgery was performed to correct the condition, but at Ole Miss the pain and numbness were still there. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Rays Avoid Arbitration With Kazmir, Pena Jan 21, 2008
INF/OF Greg Norton (arthroscopic surgery in October 2007 to remove loose bodies in his left elbow and have his ulnar nerve transposed) should be 100 percent by Jan. 1. LF (strained left groin) missed the final 12 games of the 2007 season but should be fine. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Getting gifts in gear Dec 17, 2007
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McCarthy says he'll pull plug on Favre's streak if needed Dec 6, 2007
The loss to Dallas marked just the seventh time in Favre s career that he s been knocked out of a game and was unable to return, with the most recent instance being what Favre called a similar elbow injury against New England on Nov. 19, 2006, when he suffered ulnar nerve damage on a Tedy Bruschi hit. Favre said this year s injury is more than just the nerve but that on Wednesday he had better feeling on the ball with all my fingers. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
St. Louis Cardinals Add Five, Drop Two Nov 21, 2007
After missing much of the 2006 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, McClellan underwent yet another operation during the past off-season to move his ulnar nerve. He was activated and assigned to high Class-A Palm Beach on May 1. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Wednesday Practice Report Nov 15, 2007
hasnt practice this week because he has been experiencing discomfort in his hand after getting hit on his ulnar nerve. He got hit on the ulnar nerve and its just caused some real discomfort with his hand movements. (WeAreSC.com)
Insider: Mustain, Williams reconnect on first team Nov 15, 2007
Defensive end has a bruised ulnar nerve in his right forearm. The injury causes discomfort in his right hand, which has been protected by a brace. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Norton out to prove that '06 was no fluke Oct 26, 2007
where he had surgery to his left elbow that removed five loose bodies (the nomenclature for said items once was "bone chips") and they transposed the ulnar nerve. Norton said Andrews' waiting room resembled a who's who of sports when he was there, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Cadillac Williams. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Notes: Young, Maddon clear the air Oct 1, 2007
with Dr. [James] Andrews to see if they want to transpose the ulnar nerve in my left arm," Norton said. Norton also has "loose bodies" or "chips" in his elbow that will be scoped, but he said the consultation will determine whether rest or surgery will be best in regard to the ulnar nerve. Norton hurt his elbow in the third game of Spring Training this season. "The second half, [the pain] really hasn't been an issue," Norton said. "The whole first half it bothered me quite a bit. " Maddon said... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Notes: Huntington likely GM choice Sep 23, 2007
The Official Site of The Pittsburgh Pirates: News: Pittsburgh Pirates News. Indians GM Mark Shapiro (pictured) described assistant Neal Huntington as a "chief evaluator." (Tony Dejak/AP). (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Little known Mr. October makes most of A's lost season Sep 7, 2007
Everyone appreciates the way Embree stepped into the closer role when Huston Street was out with an irritated ulnar nerve. Embree did such a sound job, his 16 saves - twice his career total entering the season - set an Oakland single-season record for left-handers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notes: Ray has Tommy John surgery Aug 18, 2007
After discovering damage to Chris Ray's ulnar nerve, Dr. James Andrews performed Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery ... When the surgery started, Andrews discovered damage to the ulnar nerve and Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery was then performed. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Finally, a close call for Street Aug 16, 2007
It was Street's first save since May 6; he had missed more than two months with an irritated ulnar nerve. "It's been a long time waiting for it," Street said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Suzuki Powers A's Aug 16, 2007
"There's nothing you can say but the guy is lights out,'' said catcher Kurt Suzuki, who smacked a two-run homer in the seventh to provide the winning margin. It was Street's first save since May 6; he had missed more than two months with an irritated ulnar nerve. "It's been a long time waiting for it,'' Street said. "I'm just happy to be back out there.'' It took three weeks for Street to get back into the closer's spot, and as time went on, even opposing players were wondering why he wasn't... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Johnson Getting Back to Major League Form Aug 14, 2007
He has been on the Disabled List since July 5th with an irritated ulnar nerve in his right arm. He has since been pitching for the Carolina Mudcats to get his timing and strength back for his return to the Major Leagues. (Florida, TheInsiders.com)
Marlins' Johnson likely to miss '08 after surgery Aug 5, 2007
He spent the first 2 months of this season on the disabled list because of an irritated ulnar nerve in his right elbow, then made only four starts before he was again sidelined by forearm stiffness. "I think he'll be fine once he gets that rehab stuff out of the way,'' Gonzalez said. "You see guys who underwent Tommy John surgery, they come back and pitch better. (ESPN -- Baseball)
A's notes: Street ready for closer role Aug 4, 2007
"I'm ready today if they want to put me back in there,'' said Street before Saturday's game against the Mariners. It's been a more than a two-month struggle to get back his competitive form after dealing with an ulnar nerve issue in the elbow. Street was on the disabled list from May 13 to July 23. He had one rehab assignment (20 pitches) with Triple-A Sacramento and two simulated games before he was activated. Since his return, he has had two one-inning outings and was expected to pitch... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Tommy John surgery next for Marlins' Johnson Aug 3, 2007
He spent the first 2 months of this season on the disabled list because of an irritated ulnar nerve in his right elbow, then made only four starts before he was again sidelined by forearm stiffness. He's one of three second-year Florida starters sidelined this year by injury. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Notes: Johnson's season done Aug 3, 2007
The right-hander opened the season on the DL due to an irritated ulnar nerve. He came off the DL on June 18. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Street, Chavez Key If A's Are To Make A Run Jul 28, 2007
LHP Alan Embree has converted 11 of 13 save opportunities since Street went on the disabled list with an irritated ulnar nerve in his right elbow May 12. Street allowed just Jose Lopez's double in a scoreless inning. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Notes: Harden taking things slow Jul 28, 2007
" Loaiza began the season on the disabled list with spasms in his shoulder. It was later discovered that he had knee damage. He had surgery to repair his right knee meniscus in late May. This was his second simulated game. He is now expected to be dispatched to a Minor League affiliate on a rehab assignment. A's log: Nothing has changed at the back end of the A's bullpen. Alan Embree is still the designated closer despite erstwhile closer Huston Street finishing Thursday's 6-2 victory. Street is... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Street 'much sharper' in 9th-inning appearance Jul 27, 2007
It wasn't a save situation, with the A's up by four runs, but it still was another positive step for the A's closer, who missed more than two months with an irritated right ulnar nerve. Street allowed a one-out double to Jose Lopez, but stranded him there, getting Yuniesky Betancourt to fly out and Ichiro Suzuki to ground to short. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notes: Johnson to visit Dr. Andrews Jul 27, 2007
Johnson opened the season on the DL due to an irritated ulnar nerve. After going 12-7 with a 3. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
As pound halos Jul 25, 2007
Yreka's Siskiyou Daily News - Sports. Wednesday, July 25, 2007. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Shock resonates from death of minor league coach Jul 24, 2007
Athletics reliever Huston Street was activated from the disabled list after missing 63 games because of irritation in his right ulnar nerve, but Oakland manager Bob Geren said Street would be eased back into the pitching mix, with Alan Embree continuing to close. The Athletics designated outfielder Bobby Kielty for assignment to make room on their roster. (Boston Globe)
Street off DL Jul 24, 2007
Street, the 2005 AL Rookie of the Year, was activated Monday by the A's after the closer missed 63 games because of irritation in his right ulnar nerve. Oakland manager Bob Geren said Street would be eased back into the pitching mix, with continuing to close. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Ex-QB Young on field, this time without pads Jul 22, 2007
Young said he played center field and pitched in high school, but he wasn't allowed to throw curveballs because he played quarterback, "so I got killed,'' he said. The Youngs sat behind the Orioles dugout during the game and the group provided Millar with enthusiastic cheers when he smacked a two-run double in the first inning. Street works one inning: Closer Huston Street threw 20 pitches in a rehab appearance at Triple-A Sacramento, and 15 of them were strikes. Street allowed one hit, struck... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notes: Steve Young back on the field Jul 22, 2007
Street, who has missed 2 1/2 months with an irritated ulnar nerve, is expected to come off the disabled list Monday at Anaheim. Briefly: Esteban Loaiza (knee) will pitch two simulated games in Phoenix this week while the A's are on the road and then go on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Sacramento the following week. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Johnson strong in rehab start Jul 21, 2007
After being diagnosed with an irritated ulnar nerve in the offseason, he missed all of Spring Training and opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. Johnson resumed throwing in March and made three rehab starts in early June -- one for Jupiter, two for Double-A Carolina. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Notes: An A's player is not going on the DL Jul 19, 2007
" Chavez took back-to-back games off with a similar back problem the first week in July, sat out two games with a rib-cage muscle strain June 16-17 against St. Louis and missed three consecutive games with triceps tendinitis in late May. Piazza delivery: Geren said there is a strong possibility that designated hitter Mike Piazza (shoulder) could join the A's lineup at some point this weekend. "He's getting pretty close," Geren said, who added that designated hitter Jack Cust, who has made 10... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Here's a flash: Player is not going on DL Jul 19, 2007
Briefly: Closer Huston Street (irritated right ulnar nerve) threw a simulated game at Stockton on Wednesday and is on pace to make a minor-league rehab appearance Saturday with the intention of returning to the A's bullpen as soon as Monday. Esteban Loaiza (knee) is on a tentative schedule to throw Monday, Wednesday and July 27 in hopes of making a rehab start either July 30 or 31. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Red Sox rookie Gabbard silences Royals Jul 17, 2007
Not bad for a kid who had three arthroscopic surgeries on his left elbow four years ago, doctors moving the ulnar nerve. "I think you have to remember this is a kid who faced a lot of roadblocks coming up through the minor leagues," Francona said when asked why Gabbard did not arrive with the same fanfare as other Sox prospects before him. (Boston Globe)
A's lose eighth straight, 4-3 to Texas Jul 17, 2007
A'S NOTEBOOK / Street feels 'great' in simulated game. " Street is scheduled to throw another simulated game Wednesday (probably in Stockton, because Sacramento is on the road and the A's have a day game), make a minor-league rehab appearance Saturday and could be activated as soon as July 23. "When I went out, we were doing OK. We weren't in first place, but we were right there," Street said. "You just feel helpless. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ugly streaks extended in loss to Rangers Jul 17, 2007
Closing time: Closer Huston Street, who has been on the disabled list with irritation in his right ulnar nerve since May 15, threw a 34-pitch simulated game Monday and could return when the A's head to Anaheim next week. "It'd be tough for me to be more satisfied with the way things went today," Street said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Street nearing return Jul 17, 2007
50 ERA and had nine saves in 11 opportunities before irritation in his ulnar nerve forced the right-hander onto the DL in mid-May. His outing on Monday was good news for an A's staff that has been beset by injuries all season. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Cust looks to get hot Jul 16, 2007
" Cust also said he felt at his best the past few game when he faced two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana on Friday night. Cust didn't get any hits, but felt comfortable at the plate and thought he had some good at-bats. Cust pinch hit in the ninth Sunday and drew a walk. His rough patch makes Mike Piazza's rehab at Triple-A Sacramento even more worth watching. Piazza went 3-for-5 Saturday and 2-for-5 Sunday, and even though the A's planned on a seven-to-10 day rehab stint, it's possible his... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hot-to-cold Cust looking to get warm Jul 16, 2007
Street close: Huston Street (ulnar nerve) will throw to hitters in Phoenix today and is scheduled to do so again Wednesday. He'll work in a minor-league game Friday and, if all goes well, return to the A's a week from today. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notes: Swisher makes mark at Dome Jul 16, 2007
Street map: Closer Huston Street (right ulnar nerve irritation) could be activated a week from the disabled list on Monday if his rehab follows the tentative schedule laid out for him, Geren said. Street is still due to throw to Minor League hitters on Monday in Phoenix. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
