Topic: Lewis Yocum

Los Angeles Angels team physician Dr. Lewis Yocum, who helped perfect "Tommy John" ligament replacement surgery, has died, the team said Tuesday. He was 66.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay admitted Sunday after a second straight poor start he is suffering from a sore shoulder.

Kansas City relief pitcher Joakim Soria decided to undergo elbow surgery that will force him to miss the 2012 season, the Royals said Friday.

Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria has injured has an elbow ligament and could need season-ending surgery, the team revealed Monday.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has undergone successful elbow ligament reconstructive surgery, the team announced Saturday in Toronto.

The Los Angeles Angels have lost reliever Scot Shields to season-ending left knee surgery.

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Chad Cordero and outfielder Elijah Dukes are scheduled to have surgery this week.

Cleveland Indians starter Jake Westbrook needs right elbow surgery and will miss the rest of the season, the team says.

Pitcher John Lackey of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim has been sidelined at least a month by a strained right triceps muscle.

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brendan Donnelly will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday on his right arm, the team said Monday.