Good time for a freeze frame. 

Nearly every reputableDodger era included difference-making youth. 

An inconsistent offense has been one of the biggest reasons for the Chicago Cubs' slow start to 2009. 

Cubs manager Lou Piniella has been looking for more consistency from his team at the plate and on the mound. 

May 2, 2009 (Chicago Tribune delivered byNewstex) --By Dave van Dyck Ryan Theriot went 620 at-bats without a home run until he popped a grand slam on Friday. 

May 2, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --CHICAGO -- After going four games without Hanley Ramirez in the lineup, theMarlins look like they will be getting him back full-time beginning Saturday -- pain included. 

The numbers weren't pretty for theCubs in April -- a sub-. 

It wouldn't be a bad thing for a player likeCubs second baseman Ryan Theriot to lead the league in singles. 

--Backup C Koyie Hill took groundballs at third base Friday morning, one day after making his first major league appearance there. 

The Cubs are banged up badly, and their depth is being tested. 

--Backup C Koyie Hill took groundballs at third base Friday morning, one day after making his first major league appearance there. 

The Cubs are banged up badly, and their depth is being tested. 

The two things bugging manager Lou Piniella most have been the Cubs' defense and walks issued by his pitchers, particularly his relievers. 

The two things bugging manager Lou Piniella most have been the Cubs' defense and walks issued by his pitchers, particularly his relievers. 

May 1, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --