New York still is without regular third baseman Alex Rodriguez (hip surgery), shortstop Derek Jeter (broken ankle) and left fielder Curtis Granderson (broken knuckle), who probably are out until after the All-Star break.
Flashbulbs popped as Jeter addressed the media Thursday for the first time since it was learned that Jeter has a new crack in his broken ankle, and that he will be out until at least the All Star break.
However, British actress Liz Hurley and golf star Tiger Woods are among a number of other well-known names who have broken the strike by filming commercials.
The Flyers needed the good news after they learned All-Star forward Scott Hartnell is expected to miss four to eight weeks because of a broken left foot.
But author and critic Hiroki Azuma said it was "disgusting" that the star felt she should resort to a traditional act of contrition when the only rules she had broken were those of her band's.