--LF Alfonso Soriano went through an intense pre-game workout Friday as he recovers from a strained right calf. 

Manager Lou Piniella says his bullpen is in good shape, but that he can't afford to overuse short relievers Bob Howry, Carlos Marmol and Kerry Wood. 

--LF Alfonso Soriano went through an intense pre-game workout Friday as he recovers from a strained right calf. 

Manager Lou Piniella says his bullpen is in good shape, but that he can't afford to overuse short relievers Bob Howry, Carlos Marmol and Kerry Wood. 

After going on an offensive tear during a season-high six-game winning streak, the Chicago Cubs have gone quiet at the plate their last two games. 

Wil Nieves wanted to move the runner up with a hit to right field in the ninth inning. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Alfonso Soriano (strained right calf) was injured April 15 and was placed on the disabled list the next day. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Alfonso Soriano (strained right calf) was injured April 15 and was placed on the disabled list the next day. 

--LHP Rich Hill will not pitch on his next turn in the rotation, Tuesday against Milwaukee at Wrigley Field. 

--LHP Rich Hill will not pitch on his next turn in the rotation, Tuesday against Milwaukee at Wrigley Field. 

Sooner or later, Cubs starting pitchers must start going deeper into games. 

Sooner or later, Cubs starting pitchers must start going deeper into games. 

Less than one month into the season, the Chicago Cubs have put together their best start in 13 years, celebrated the 10,000th win in franchise history and acknowledged the possibility of heading to their first World Series since 1945. 

Aaron Cook gave the Colorado bullpen some rest. 

After more than a week of day-to-day prognoses and a handful of pinch-hitting appearances, Phillies shortstop and 2007 National League Most Valuable Player Jimmy Rollins was officially placed on the disabled list Sunday.