Geovany Soto didn't get the automatic home run he deserved, but it didn't make a difference as the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 7-2 on Monday night. 

Another night, another botched home run call by an umpire. 

Chris Rom was more concerned about getting out of the way of the ball than umpiring and didn't actually see Carlos Delgado's shot to left field bounce off of the foul pole and land under his seat, but he had all the evidence he needed. 

--The Cubs placed IF-OF Daryle Ward on the 15-day DL Sunday because of a bulging disc in his lower back. 

MEDICAL WATCH: IF-OF Daryle Ward was placed on the 15-day DL May 18 because of a bulging disc in his lower back. 

Cubs batters continue to show that their early-season dalliance with the base on balls was no passing fancy. 

Securing additional bench help, the Marlins have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Jacque Jones, according to major-league sources. 

Despite his new start in Chicago, it's clearly time for Jim Edmonds to hang 'em up. 

Coming off what Lance Berkman kiddingly termed a miraculous road trip, the Houston Astros are hoping they can pick up where they left off at home. 

The Pittsburgh Pirates' chances for another rare win over the Chicago Cubs got away from them. 

Alfonso Soriano probably doesn't want to see the Chicago Cubs' homestand come to an end. 

Alfonso Soriano went deep again. 

Alfonso Soriano went deep again. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF/OF Daryle Ward (bulging disk in lower back) will wait until May 18 to see if exercises alleviate the problem. 

--LF Alfonso Soriano extended his hitting streak to seven games.