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Aramis Ramirez, 3B, Chicago CubsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsCubs | Ramirez will play Thursday The Arlington Heights Daily Herald's Bruce Miles reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) will play Thursday, Oct. 1, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cubs | Ramirez may be shut down Updating a previous report, Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports there is a chance that the Chicago Cubs will shut down 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) because of discomfort in his left shoulder. "His shoulder is sore," manager Lou Piniella said. "I don't know how much playing time he'll get the rest of the year. Ramirez has been playing with discomfort for a good while. We appreciate that. If he can play here sparingly the rest of the year, we'll see." Cubs | Ramirez out of lineup Tuesday The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) was not in the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 29, because of lingering soreness in his left shoulder, which he dislocated in May. Manager Lou Piniella said Ramirez might be able to play "sparingly" the rest of the way, but he repeated that Ramirez will not need offseason surgery. Cubs | Lee, A-Ram go off Monday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 1B Derrek Lee and 3B Aramis Ramirez each went 3-for-4 with a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Sept. 21. Lee drove in four runs, and Ramirez knocked in two runs. Cubs | A-Ram sits MLB.com's Andrew Simon reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez was rested Thursday, Sept. 17. Cubs | Ramirez drives in three Friday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez went 3-for-3 with three RBIs in a winning effort Friday, Sept. 11. He is hitting .398 with 31 RBIs in 31 home games, but just .241 with 23 RBIs in 35 road games. Cubs | A-Ram wants to keep playing The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) wants to finish the year despite continuous problems with his left shoulder. Cubs | Three regulars receive day off Wednesday Dave van Dyck, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee), 3B Aramis Ramirez and SS Ryan Theriot all received the day off Wednesday, Sept. 2. Soriano said his knee felt much better Wednesday. Cubs | Ramirez has three RBIs Thursday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez homered, singled twice and drove in three runs in a losing effort Thursday, Aug. 27. Cubs | A-Ram ready The Chicago Sun-Times' Toni Ginnetti reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder/illness) would have played Sunday, Aug. 16, if the game weren't rained out. Cubs | Ramirez sidelined again, Fox plays The Chicago Sun-Times' Toni Ginnetti reports Chicago Cubs 3B Jake Fox was at third base again and batting cleanup in place of 3B Aramis Ramirez (throat), who didn't start again Saturday, Aug. 15, because of swollen throat glands. Cubs | Ramirez a late scratch Friday Bruce Levine, of ESPNChicago.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (cold) was a late scratch from the lineup Friday, Aug. 14, with a severe head cold. Cubs | Ramirez doesn't think he will have surgery Toni Ginnetti, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) said he does not think he will need to have surgery on his ailing shoulder. "I don't think I'm going to have surgery because it's more muscular now," Ramirez said. "[The Cubs] did not rush me, but I wanted to be back. I was pretty good two weeks ago. It just happens." Ramirez also indicated that he is feeling pain when he swings the bat. However, he won't change or alter his swing or refrain from making a diving play on defense when he returns. Cubs | Ramirez hoping to return Friday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) is hoping to return to the lineup Friday, Aug. 14, at the latest. "I have a pretty good idea of what I can tolerate," Ramirez said. "In Colorado I tried, but I couldn't do it. It was too painful. But I don't want to miss any more games. I've already been out of the lineup enough." Cubs | Ramirez receives cortisone shot Updating a previous report, Bruce Levine, of ESPNChicago.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) received a cortisone shot Tuesday, Aug. 11, and is expected to miss the next two to three days. Cubs | Ramirez not in lineup Tuesday Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) is not in the team's lineup Tuesday, Aug. 11, after visiting with doctors earlier in the day. Cubs | Ramirez likely to receive cortisone shot Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) is likely to receive a cortisone shot, which would sideline him for two to three days before he would be placed on the disabled list. Cubs | A-Ram could go on DL Updating previous reports, the Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) could land on the disabled list with his shoulder pain. Cubs | A-Ram sits The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) was out of the lineup Monday, Aug. 10, and will be seen by a team doctor Tuesday, Aug. 11. Cubs | A-Ram won't be pain free Dave van Dyck, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) will not be pain free for the rest of the season. He went 5-for-27 on the team's recent road trip and is hitless in his last eight at-bats. Cubs | A-Ram sits The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) was out of the lineup Sunday, Aug. 9, due to a sore left shoulder and will be evaluated Monday, Aug. 10. Cubs | Ramirez day-to-day with sore shoulder Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) left the game against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, Aug. 8, due to a sore left shoulder, according to The Associated Press. He will not play Sunday, Aug. 9, and is listed as day-to-day. Ramirez said the shoulder has been bothering him for most of the season. "It's been sore for a while," he said. "I was dealing with the pain, I was good enough to play, but today I couldn't. Every time I swing the bat I finish high with my left hand so it's pretty sore every time I swing." Cubs | A-Ram returns Monday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (forearm) returned to the lineup Monday, Aug. 3, and went 0-for-3, ending his nine-game hitting streak. Cubs | A-Ram sits The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (forearm) sat out Sunday, Aug. 2, due to a sore left forearm. He said he'll try to play Monday, Aug. 3. Cubs | Ramirez leaves game after being hit by pitch Saturday Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (forearm) left the game Saturday, Aug. 1, against the Florida Marlins, after he was hit in the left forearm by a pitched ball in the 10th inning and suffered dizziness, according to The Associated Press. He may return to the lineup Sunday, Aug. 2. Cubs | Ramirez drives in three runs Saturday Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez went 2-for-5 Saturday, Aug. 1, against the Florida Marlins, with a double, three RBIs and a run scored, according to The Associated Press. Cubs | Fox, Bradley hit back-to-back homers Thursday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 1B Jake Fox and OF Milton Bradley hit back-to-back home runs in a win Thursday, July 30. Fox started at third and hit cleanup with 3B Aramis Ramirez taking the day off. Cubs | Ramirez goes deep Wednesday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez hit a home run Wednesday, July 29, giving him at least one extra-base hit in seven straight games. Cubs | Ramirez remains hot at plate The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning Tuesday, July 28, against the Houston Astros. He has at least one extra-base hit in each of his last six games, a career best. He has five doubles and three homers in this run. Cubs | Ramirez collects four hits Friday Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez went 4-for-5 Friday, July 24, against the Cincinnati Reds, with a single, two doubles, a home run and three RBIs, according to Toni Ginnetti of the Chicago Sun-Times. Cubs | Ramirez seems to be swinging well most of the time Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) does not appear to be favoring his shoulder when he is swinging, but hitting coach Von Joshua saw Ramirez cringe during a swing against the Washington Nationals. "I've noticed he's taken some swings where he's lost his balance," Joshua said. "He needs to calm it down just a little bit. I keep hearing he's 85, 90 percent healthy. He's still a threat up there. You can see how guys are pitching him. It's going to take a few days." Cubs | Ramirez homers Friday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez hit his fifth home run of the season in a win Friday, July 17. Cubs | Ramirez hitless in return to lineup Monday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) was 0-for-4 Monday, July 6, in his first game back in the lineup. Ramirez spent two months on the disabled list recovering from a dislocated shoulder. Cubs | Ramirez activated The Sports Network reports the Chicago Cubs activated 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list Monday, July 6. Cubs | Three expected to be activated off DL Monday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder), OF Reed Johnson (back) and RP Angel Guzman (triceps) are expected to be activated off the disabled list Monday, July 6. Cubs | Ramirez to begin rehab assignment Friday Correcting a previous item, Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment with Single-A Peoria Friday, July 3. He will then play Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, before rejoining the team. Cubs | A. Ramirez to start rehab assignment Thursday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) is taking batting practice before going on a rehab assignment Thursday, July 2. Ramirez could return next week. Cubs | Ramirez takes BP Sunday Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) took batting practice for the third straight day Sunday, June 28, and he could go on a rehab assignment soon. However, the team has not set a timetable for his return to action. Cubs | Ramirez takes BP Friday Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) took batting practice Friday, June 26, and he could go on a rehab assignment soon. He is projected to return shortly after the All-Star break. Cubs | Ramirez likely to take BP Friday Updating a previous item, Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) is likely to take live batting practice Friday, June 26. "He's feeling much better, and he's been working and we can start seeing a light at the end of the tunnel with this thing," Piniella said. Ramirez has been able to handle soft toss during his rehab. Cubs | Ramirez to take BP later this week Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) is scheduled to take batting practice later this week, according to The Associated Press. Cubs | Ramirez cautious about return The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) might be able to start taking live batting practice this week in Detroit, but Ramirez said he doesn't think that's possible and doesn't want to put a specific timetable on taking that major step in his rehab. Cubs | Ramirez increasing intensity of workouts Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) stepped up his hitting and started taking soft toss Wednesday, June 17. He could begin taking batting practice as early as Monday, June 22. Ramirez also ran the bases and took groundballs before the game Wednesday. Cubs | Ramirez rehab update Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) ran in the outfield with conditioning coach Tim Buss Saturday, June 6, and also did some fielding drills in the batting cage, according to Carrie Muskat of MLB.com. He is still expected to be sidelined until early July. Cubs | Ramirez to begin baseball activities this weekend Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) will begin baseball-related activities this weekend. Cubs | Offseason surgery a possibility for Ramirez Chris De Luca, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) is facing the possibility of offseason surgery for his dislocated left shoulder. "I'm working to get the strength back and, hopefully, I won't need surgery," Ramirez said. "If at the end of the season, if it is still bothering me, then I'll have to do something. But if I rehab pretty good, and everything goes well, then I don't have to." Ramirez is aiming to return to the team this year after the All-Star break. Cubs | A-Ram update The Chicago Sun-Times' Toni Ginnetti reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) said his shoulder is improving, but he's a long way away from beginning baseball activities. He may be out until after the All-Star break. Cubs | Ramirez begins exercises Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) has started range-of-motion exercises to strengthen his shoulder. He could need to go on a rehab assignment before returning to the team. Cubs | Ramirez still hurting The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) is still feeling pain in his dislocated left shoulder and isn't sure when he'll return. Cubs | Ramirez unlikely to need surgery Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) will need to wear a sling for a week and will not do any baseball activities for the following three weeks, according to The Associated Press. He is not expected to need surgery. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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