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Chicago Cubs news, rumors and injuriesSat, 08 Mar 2014 21:25:18 -0800 Chicago Cubs SP Edwin Jackson made 50 pitches in his Cactus League outing Friday, March 7, and he decided to only throw fastballs. He apparently did not tell manager Rick Renteria or pitching coach Chris Bosio of his intentions, and the two planned to sit down with him to discuss. "I think maybe, as we talk about fastball command, maybe he was thinking, 'I'm going to try to hit the spots," Renteria said. "He got into a little trouble yesterday and he had some elevated pitches and some pulled pitches." Share: Cubs | Starlin Castro feeling better Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:08:07 -0800 Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro (hamstring) is hoping to resume baseball activities early next week. "I don't feel any hurt or tightness. It feels much better," Castro said. Share: Cubs | Emilio Bonifacio likely to hit leadoff Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:23:14 -0800 Chicago Cubs 2B Emilio Bonifacio is likely to hit leadoff when he's in the lineup. This spring, he's been a big hit with the other players in the clubhouse as a veteran presence. Share: Cubs | James Russell had dead arm Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:21:39 -0800 Chicago Cubs RP James Russell (arm), who has been sidelined due to pain in his left arm, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, March 7, and he could pitch in a game next week. Russell was going through a "dead arm" phase. Share: Cubs | Ted Lilly hired Tue, 04 Mar 2014 10:16:47 -0800 The Chicago Cubs hired former SP Ted Lilly as a front office special assistant Tuesday, March 4. Share: Cubs | Starlin Castro out a week Mon, 03 Mar 2014 09:02:04 -0800 Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro (hamstring) will sit out seven to 10 days after injuring his hamstring Sunday, March 2, according to manager Rick Renteria. Renteria said the team is choosing to be cautious with Castro at this time. "It's not too bad like last year," Castro said. "It (hurts) just a little bit. It's early right now. I'll take a couple days and be back again." 2Bs Darwin Barney and Emilio Bonifacio will see some time at shortstop in Castro's absence, and SS Javier Baez is slated to start Monday, March 3. Fantasy Tip: Castro's price is already down because of his disappointing 2013 campaign. This news won't endear him to any more folks, even if it won't affect his availability for opening day. Take advantage of the value if you have faith in a rebound year for Castro. Share: Cubs | Starlin Castro leaves game early Sun, 02 Mar 2014 20:27:03 -0800 Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro (hamstring) left the team's spring training game Sunday, March 2, because of a mild right hamstring strain. He said he will take a few days to rest the hamstring. Share: Cubs | Mike Olt to play first base Monday Sun, 02 Mar 2014 11:45:00 -0800 Chicago Cubs 1B/3B Mike Olt (shoulder) is scheduled to start at first base Monday, March 3, in a "B" game against the San Francisco Giants. He had been limited to a designated-hitter role because of a tender right shoulder. Share: Cubs | Being cautious with Mike Olt Fri, 28 Feb 2014 12:42:57 -0800 Chicago Cubs 3B Mike Olt (shoulder) has yet to play third base this spring because the team is taking a cautious approach. Olt is dealing with tenderness in his right shoulder. He will be the designated hitter Saturday, March 1. Share: Cubs | Emilio Bonifacio a utility player Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:28:13 -0800 Chicago Cubs manager Rick Renteria said 2B Emilio Bonifacio can play second base, third, shortstop and the outfield. 2B Darwin Barney will be the everyday second baseman, but Renteria expects Bonifacio to also see time at the keystone. Share: Cubs | Kyuji Fujikawa progressing Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:27:36 -0800 Chicago Cubs RP Kyuji Fujikawa (elbow) threw 25 pitches off a mound Thursday, Feb. 27, for the second time this spring, and he continues to make progress. Share: Cubs | Darwin Barney looking to bounce back Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:09:24 -0800 Chicago Cubs 2B Darwin Barney has been working a lot with new hitting coach Bill Mueller in hopes of getting back on track after a disappointing .208 average last season. "We feel we have a solid game plan, so we'll keep continuing to move forward with that. I feel good to go. I feel mechanically sound," Barney said Wednesday, Feb. 26. Share: Cubs | Kyle Hendricks starts off well Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:09:02 -0800 Chicago Cubs P Kyle Hendricks, the team's minor-league pitcher of the year in 2013, retired all eight batters he faced in the intrasquad game Wednesday, Feb. 26. "He's probably put himself on everybody's radar by the way he went about his business last year," Renteria said. "It doesn't hurt anybody to come out and do well." Share: Cubs | Jake Arrieta throwing again Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:01:23 -0800 Chicago Cubs SP Jake Arrieta (shoulder) has resumed throwing on flat ground, and he continues to make progress after being slowed with tightness in his right shoulder. Share: Cubs | Arodys Vizcaino throws Wed, 26 Feb 2014 14:59:24 -0800 Chicago Cubs RP Arodys Vizcaino (elbow) threw one inning in an intrasquad game Wednesday, Feb. 26, walking two and allowing a hit. "I'm just hoping his health continues to not be an issue," manager Rick Renteria said. "His arm is live. (The ball) comes out of there pretty easy. It looks like he's using his secondary pitches in live (batting practice) the way he wants to. If he wants to bury a pitch he does it, if he wants to go off the corners he can." Share:  |
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