PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda will not swing a bat for the next few days as he recovers from a mild left intercostal strain. ''It's just a little sore, it's really a ...

MIAMIMIAMI — The Marlins placed infielder Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a left intercostal muscle strain, another setback for Miami during a nightmarish start to the season.

An intercostal muscle strain happens when you pull or partially tear the muscles between your ribs. You can do this by lifting, twisting, or being hit in the ribcage — but healing can take a while.

Intercostal neuralgia occurs when a person experiences neuropathic pain in their ribs, chest, or abdomen. It may feel like a sharp, stabbing, aching, or burning pain. Various conditions may cause ...