--OF Reed Johnson figures to get most of the playing time in the leadoff spot with LF Alfonso Soriano on the DL for at least six weeks with a broken left hand. Johnson batted leadoff extensively for Toronto from 2003-07 before coming to the Cubs late in spring training. He'll split time between center field and left field.
--CF Jim Edmonds extended his hitting streak to five games, with a single and a double. Edmonds is 21-for-68 (.309) as a member of the Cubs since signing with them last month. --LHP Scott Eyre had his consecutive scoreless-appearance streak stopped after 33 games. The streak was a career best for Eyre and a franchise record. It dated to Aug. 16, 2007. Eyre gave up a run on two hits Sunday.
--RHP Jason Marquis has won three straight decisions. The addition of a split-finger pitch has helped Marquis, according to manager Lou Piniella.
--Cubs regulars will play no more than one inning at Monday's Hall of Fame exhibition game at Cooperstown, manager Lou Piniella said. The Cubs are calling up 16 minor leaguers to play. A minor league pitcher will start the game.
BY THE NUMBERS: 40 -- Number of walks 3B Aramis Ramirez took into this week. Ramirez's career high for walks in a single season is 50, set two years ago. He has become significantly more selective at the plate in 2008.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "He came to camp ready to fight De La Hoya for 15 rounds. He was in shape. He was on a mission, and he's gotten off to a great start." -- Manager Lou Piniella, on the fast start of pitcher Ryan Dempster, who has gone from closer to starter.
