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Cubs' D-Lee Will Be Back On Sunday

Derrek Lee will be back with the Cubs for Sunday's game at Minnesota after just one minor league rehab appearance.

The move to activate Lee from the disabled list will come one day sooner than expected, as injuries to Tony Womack and Freddy Bynum during Saturday night's 3-0 loss to Minnesota forced Chicago's hand.

Lee went 1-for-4 and with an RBI single Saturday night in a rehab start for Triple-A Iowa.

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Cubs' Bynum Taken To Hospital

Cubs rookie OF Freddie Bynum was taken to the hospital on Saturday night after experiencing swelling in his right arm during a 3-0 loss to the Twins.

Bynum started for the Cubs and went 1-for-3. Matt Murton pinch hit for him in the ninth inning, and Bynum said afterward that he was headed to the hospital to see what was causing the swelling.

"I'd like to find out what's going on," Bynum said.

Via ESPN.com


Wood's Season May Be Over

Kerry Wood's comeback has hit a snag. Maybe even a season-ending one for the Cubs right-hander.

Wood, who has made just four starts following shoulder surgery, said Wednesday that he's concerned that he might not be able to pitch again this year.

"With each passing day, I get more and more doubts," Wood said. "But I have to keep going and try to get through this."

Via ESPN.com


Barrett's 10-Game Suspension Upheld By MLB

Cubs catcher Michael Barrett's 10-game suspension for punching the White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski was upheld by Major League Baseball on Monday.

Barrett's suspension began with Monday night's interleague game against the Indians. He will be eligible to play again June 30 against the White Sox.

"I'm disappointed, but there's nothing we can do about it," Cubs manager Dusty Baker said.

Via Associated Press


Cubs Place Glendon Rusch On 15-Day DL

The Cubs placed lefthanded pitcher Glendon Rusch on the 15-day disabled list Sunday due to lower back spasms.

Appearing as both a starter and reliever, Rusch is 2-7 with a 7.80 ERA in 15 appearances. He registered two very short stints in his last two starts, both losses.

The Cubs have not seen a lot of success when Rusch appears, posting only two wins in his 15 appearances.

Via ESPN.com


Cubs Jun 2006 Archive

  • Prior Set To Make 2006 Debut On Sunday

    Mark Prior, sidelined since mid-March with a strained muscle in his right shoulder, will make his first start of the season Sunday for the Cubs in the series finale against the Tigers.

  • Giuliani Denies Claims That He May Buy Cubs

    Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and his firm Giuliani Partners were rumored to be teaming up with Ernie Banks to make an offer to purchase the Chicago Cubs.

  • Maddux Passes Ryan, Sutton On Wins List

    Greg Maddux threw fewer pitches than usual, and got another milestone win.

  • Wood Goes Back To DL

    Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 7, because of stiffness in his right shoulder.

  • 'High School Game' For Zambrano

    Carlos Zambrano threw 7 1/3 hitless innings Monday night and helped himself by driving in four runs, including three on his fifth career home run.

  • Prior Feels Good After Rehab Start

    Mark Prior moved a step closer to returning to the Chicago Cubs' rotation, pitching five innings for the Class A Peoria Chiefs on Saturday night.

  • Wood's Next Start Pushed Back

    Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood will not start on Sunday, but he will be pushed back to Tuesday because of stiffness in his right shoulder.

  • Dodgers Expected To Inquire About Maddux

    General Manager Ned Colletti is expected to explore acquiring a veteran starter by the July 31 trading deadline.