Chicago Cubs slugger Derrek Lee leaves with neck spasms

August 21st, 2009 Chicago Cubs sued for man's death in wall collapseCHICAGO — Attorneys have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs on behalf of the mother of a 21-year-old man who died after a wall near the team's stadium collapsed on him during a storm in 2007. The lawsuit filed Friday in Cook County Circuit Court says the Cubs owned the structure near Wrigley Field that fell on Alec Drews.

May 14th, 2009 Soriano ties Biggio for second in leadoff homersCHICAGO — Cubs slugger Alfonso Soriano hit his 53rd leadoff homer Wednesday night, tying Craig Biggio for second on baseball's career list and setting a club record. Chicago was trailing 2-0 when Soriano drove an 0-1 pitch from San Diego's Chris Young beyond the left-field bleachers to start a three-run rally.

May 11th, 2009 Macha says pitch at Braun worth MLB reviewMILWAUKEE — Brewers manager Ken Macha suggested a pitch by Chicago Cubs starter Ryan Dempster that glanced off the helmet of Brewers slugger Ryan Braun on Saturday deserves to be reviewed by Major League Baseball. Dempster hit Braun with the pitch in the fifth inning of the Brewers' 12-6 victory over the Cubs.

May 10th, 2009 Braun homers again, Brewers beat CubsMILWAUKEE — Craig Counsell and Ryan Braun hit back-to-back homers and the Milwaukee Brewers scored six times in the seventh inning before the lights went out in a 12-6 win over the injury-depleted Chicago Cubs on Saturday night. It was Braun's second homer in as many days and came after Counsell hit his first since June 17 and 36th of his career off Cubs starter Ryan Dempster (2-2).

May 10th, 2009 Cubs 3B Ramirez placed on 15-day DLMILWAUKEE — The injury-riddled Chicago Cubs placed third baseman Aramis Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a dislocated left shoulder and said first baseman Derrek Lee will have tests done on Monday on his neck. Manager Lou Piniella said Ramirez will spend one week in a sling and about three weeks rebuilding strength in the shoulder with non-baseball activities before a timetable can be set for his return.

May 9th, 2009 Braun hits 2-run homer as Brewers top CubsMILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer in the eighth and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs, who may be without third baseman Aramis Ramirez for an extended period after he dislocated his left shoulder Friday night. J.J. Hardy homered in the sixth ahead of Braun's big hit, which came off Aaron Heilman (2-2) after the Cubs reliever entered and threw five straight balls to walk Corey Hart and fall behind Braun.

May 9th, 2009 Braun hits two-run homer as Brewers top CubsMILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer in the eighth and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs, who may be without third baseman Aramis Ramirez for an extended period after he dislocated his left shoulder Friday night. J.J. Hardy homered in the sixth ahead of Braun's big hit, which came off Aaron Heilman (2-2) after the Cubs reliever entered and threw five straight balls to walk Corey Hart and fall behind Braun.

May 8th, 2009 Harden pitches into 8th, Cubs beat Astros 6-3HOUSTON — Rich Harden pitched into the eighth inning and Reed Johnson hit a bases-loaded triple Wednesday night to lead the Chicago Cubs over the Houston Astros 6-3. Aramis Ramirez added a solo home run for the Cubs, who have won five of six.

May 3rd, 2009 Cubs' Zambrano leaves game with hamstring injuryCHICAGO — Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano left Sunday's game against the Florida Marlins with a left hamstring strain. Zambrano led off the fifth inning with a bunt single, but appeared to hurt himself while stretching to beat the throw from Marlins pitcher Ricky Nolasco.

May 2nd, 2009 Lilly strikes out 10 as Cubs beat MarlinsCHICAGO — Ted Lilly struck out 10 in eight strong innings and hit a two-run double, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Saturday. Ryan Theriot homered for the second consecutive day and Derrek Lee added a solo shot for the Cubs, who won their second straight after losing seven of nine.

April 26th, 2009 Pirates place Hansen on DL with neck spasmsSAN DIEGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates placed reliever Craig Hansen on the 15-day disabled list Saturday and recalled right-hander Evan Meek from Triple-A Indianapolis before their game against the San Diego Padres. Hansen has been bothered by neck spasms.

April 26th, 2009 Fukudome's big birthday helps Cubs end skidST. LOUIS — Kosuke Fukudome hit a three-run homer and drove in five on his 32nd birthday, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 10-3 victory over the St.

April 25th, 2009 Cubs move Soriano to third in orderST. LOUIS — The Chicago Cubs had Alfonso Soriano hitting third for the first time in his two seasons with the team Friday night against St.

April 25th, 2009 Cubs' Ramirez injures calfST. LOUIS — Aramis Ramirez strained his left calf running the bases and was taken out in the fifth inning of the Chicago Cubs' game against the St.

April 23rd, 2009 Sweeney latest Mariners 1B to get hurtSEATTLE — Mike Sweeney left Wednesday night's game against Tampa Bay after trying to stop his swing at an inside pitch from Jeff Niemann in the second inning. The 35-year-old, five-time All-Star paused after the awkward swing before his knees buckled because of pain.