Based on Cortes' recent performances, his elbow didn't seem to be impacting him. Over his past three appearances, Cortes is 1-0 and has thrown 15 1/3 innings, giving up one run on seven hits and ...

An MRI on Angels pitcher Chase Silseth’s right elbow this week showed only inflammation and no structural damage, and the 23-year-old right-hander hopes to be back in three weeks.

Nestor Cortes was headed for an MRI exam on his left elbow Wednesday morning, hours before he was scheduled to start against the Orioles with a chance to clinch the AL East.