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Aramis Ramirez, 3B, Chicago CubsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsCubs | 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. Cubs | Ramirez placed on 15-day disabled list Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a dislocated left shoulder, according to Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com. Cubs | Ramirez expected to miss four to six weeks Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) is expected to be sidelined four to six weeks, because of a dislocated left shoulder, according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune. However, he has not officially been placed on the disabled list. Cubs | Ramirez to expected to land on the DL Updating a previous report, Gordon Wittenmeyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo X-rays Friday, May 8, and is expected to land on the disabled list. Cubs | A-Ram dislocates left shoulder JR Radcliffe, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) dislocated his left shoulder Friday, May 8. Ramirez made a diving play in the third inning Friday to prevent Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun's grounder from trickling down the line. Ramirez corralled the ball but instantly pulled off his glove and began writhing in pain. There is no timetable for his return. 2B Mike Fontenot moved from second to third base to replace Ramirez and 2B Aaron Miles came in at second base. Cubs | Regulars resting Tuesday Chris De Luca, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs SS Ryan Theriot, OF Alfonso Soriano, 3B Aramis Ramirez and OF Milton Bradley are all receiving a day off Tuesday, May 5. Cubs | Ramirez returns to lineup Monday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) returned to the lineup Monday, May 4, and went 0-for-2 with two walks. Cubs | Ramirez could be moved to cleanup Toni Ginnetti, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) could be moved to the cleanup spot in the order when he returns to the lineup. 1B Derrek Lee will likely remain in the fifth or sixth spot. Cubs | Ramirez expected to return Monday Dave van Dyck, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) is expected to return to the lineup against the San Francisco Giants Monday, May 4. He will most likely be hitting in the No. 5 spot in the lineup. Cubs | Ramirez pinch hits Friday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) flew out as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning Friday, May 1. Cubs | Ramirez not in lineup Friday Dave van Dyck, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) is missing from the lineup again Friday, May 1. The team is hoping he can return to the lineup at some point this weekend. 2B Mike Fontenot is replacing Ramirez at third base. Cubs | A-Ram likely not going on DL Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) is not likely to go on the disabled list after running in the outfield Thursday, April 30. He had an MRI on his calf that didn't show a tear. Cubs | A. Ramirez not headed to DL Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) underwent an MRI Thursday, April 30, that showed inflammation in his strained left calf. General manager Jim Hendry said Ramirez was expected to be back in action within a few days and did not need to be placed on the 15-day disabled list. Manager Lou Piniella said, "He went through a fairly extensive array of stretching and running exercises, and he's much better than he was in Phoenix two days ago. The feeling is, the next few days we can get him out there to play." Cubs | Ramirez to work out Thursday Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) will perform one final workout Thursday, April 30, to determine if he needs to be placed on the disabled list. If he is placed on the DL, the move would be retroactive to April 25. Cubs | A-Ram could still go on DL The Arlington Daily Herald's Bruce Miles reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) could still go on the 15-day disabled list if he isn't better by Thursday, April 30. Cubs | Ramirez runs but can't pick up speed The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf), who has a strained calf, ran before the Tuesday, April 28, game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but he couldn't accelerate. Ramirez will be re-evaluated when the club returns to Chicago Thursday, April 30. "If it's not any better then, we're going to have to weigh all our options," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. Cubs | Ramirez, Lee will not return Tuesday Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) and 1B Derrek Lee (neck) will not be back in the lineup Tuesday, April 28. Cubs | A-Ram tests calf MLB.com's Tom Singer reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) tested his calf in pregame workouts Monday, April 27, and how he bounces back from that will determine when he returns. Cubs | Ramirez to miss Saturday's game Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) will not play Saturday, April 25, against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Paul Sullivan of The Chicago Tribune. As a result, the team has no spare infielders, and would likely have to turn to OF Alfonso Soriano if the need for an emergency infielder arises during the game. Cubs | Ramirez extends hitting streak Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez extended his hitting streak to seven games Friday, April 24, with a double in the second inning. Cubs | Ramirez leaves game with injury Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (calf) left the game early Friday, April 24, with a strained left calf. He is listed as day-to-day. Cubs | Ramirez, Theriot hit Wainwright well MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez and SS Ryan Theriot both have hit St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright well in their careers. Ramirez is hitting .391 with one home run and four RBIs in 23 at-bats and Theriot is .350 with two RBIs in 20 career at-bats off Wainwright. Cubs | Lee, A-Ram provide pop against Harang Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs 1B Derrek Lee is hitting .304 with five homers and 11 RBIs since 2004 against Cincinnati Reds SP Aaron Harang. 3B Aramis Ramirez is hitting .275 with three homers and six RBIs in 40 at-bats over the same stretch. Cubs | Ramirez tallies three hits Friday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez recorded three hits and an RBI Friday, April 17. Cubs | Ramirez returns to lineup Thursday Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (back) returned to the lineup Thursday, April 16, after missing the last two games with back stiffness. Cubs | A-Ram hits Wainwright well Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez is hitting .333 with a homer and four RBIs in 21 career at-bats against St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright. Cubs | Ramirez out for second day The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (back) was held out of the lineup for the second straight day Wednesday, April 15, with a sore lower back. Cubs | Lee, A-Ram awesome against Marquis Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs 1B Derrek Lee is 6-for-11 (.545) with two homers and three RBIs against Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis since 2004. 3B Aramis Ramirez is hitting .444 with two homers and eight RBIs in 18 at-bats against Marquis over that stretch. Cubs | Ramirez could be back Wednesday Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (back) could be back in the lineup Wednesday, April 15. Cubs | Ramirez out of lineup Monday Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez (back) is out of the lineup Monday, April 13, because of a stiff back. Cubs | Ramirez has hit Looper well Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez is hitting .304 in 23 at-bats against Milwaukee Brewers SP Braden Looper since 2004. Cubs | Ramirez, Fontenot both drive in four The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez and 2B Mike Fontenot both drove in four runs apiece Wednesday, April 8. Cubs | Ramirez enjoys hitting in Houston Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez has 17 career home runs at Minute Maid Park, the home of the Houston Astros, which is the second most among any of the team's opponents. Cubs | Ramirez goes yard in opener The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez hit his first home run of the season and 250th of his career on Opening Day Monday, April 6. Cubs | Three go yard Tuesday Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano, 3B Jake Fox and 3B Aramis Ramirez all hit home runs in Spring Training Tuesday, March 3. Cubs | Considering backup options at third Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports Chicago Cubs 2B Aaron Miles, 2B Mike Fontenot, 2B Luis Rivas and IF Bobby Scales are all considered options to back up 3B Aramis Ramirez at third base this year. However, the team could also consider adding another player to the roster before the start of the regular season. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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