Cubs’ Bradley leaves game with strained right calf running out grounder

October 9th, 2009 Twins' Tolbert leaves Game 2 with strained muscleNEW YORK — Minnesota Twins third baseman Matt Tolbert has left Game 2 of their division series against the New York Yankees because a strained left oblique muscle. Tolbert was lifted in the sixth inning Friday night for pinch-hitter Brendan Harris, who hit an RBI triple off the wall in left-center to give the Twins a 1-0 lead.

September 23rd, 2009 Cubs' Bradley apologizes for comments, actionsMILWAUKEE — Suspended Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley apologized Wednesday for behavior that led to general manager Jim Hendry's decision to banish him for the rest of the season. "I chose Chicago as a free agent because I wanted to be part of finally bringing a championship to the Cubs' fans.

September 21st, 2009 Cubs moving on after Bradley's suspensionMILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs are trying to move past the latest distraction in a disappointing season. Volatile outfielder Milton Bradley was suspended for the rest of the year Sunday, a day after criticizing the team in a newspaper interview.

September 10th, 2009 Jose Contreras leaves game with quadriceps injuryDENVER — Colorado Rockies pitcher Jose Contreras has strained his right quadriceps while trying to beat out a grounder in the third inning against Cincinnati. Contreras attempted to speed up halfway down the line Thursday after Reds shortstop Paul Janish bobbled the ball, but was out by a couple of steps.

September 7th, 2009 Tulowitzki leaves game with strained backDENVER — Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki left Monday's game after an RBI single in the seventh inning against Cincinnati because of a strained lower back. After Tulowitzki singled with two outs to tie it at 3, he pulled up just before reaching first base, holding his lower back.

August 30th, 2009 Jake Fox's grand slam lifts Cubs over Mets 11-4CHICAGO — Jake Fox hit his first career grand slam, Milton Bradley extended his hitting tear and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 11-4 on Saturday. Fox finished with a career-high five RBIs.

August 25th, 2009 Suzuki out for Seattle with calf strainSEATTLE — All-Star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is out of the Seattle Mariners' lineup because of a strained left calf. Suzuki was not in his normal leadoff spot in the lineup for Monday night's game against the Oakland Athletics.

August 14th, 2009 Cubs scratch Ramirez, BradleyCHICAGO — Third baseman Aramis Ramirez and right fielder Milton Bradley have been scratched from the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup. Ramirez was set to play Friday against Pittsburgh after missing three games with a shoulder injury.

August 5th, 2009 Cubs add Gorzelanny, put Blanco on DLCINCINNATI — The Chicago Cubs have put infielder Andres Blanco on the 15-day disabled list with a strained calf, opening a roster spot for newly acquired Tom Gorzelanny. The Cubs got Gorzelanny from Pittsburgh as part of a five-player deal on Thursday.

August 1st, 2009 Jets NT Jenkins sidelined with strained calfCORTLAND, N.Y. — Pro Bowl nose tackle Kris Jenkins left the New York Jets' practice Saturday with a strained left calf, an injury not believed to be serious but will likely keep him sidelined a few days.

July 31st, 2009 Hart pitches Cubs to winCHICAGO — Kevin Hart won his third straight start, Jake Fox and Milton Bradley hit back-to-back homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 12-3 Thursday for their 11th win in 14 games since the All-Star break. Kosuke Fukudome, who reached base five times, and Ryan Theriot had four RBIs apiece for the Cubs.

July 22nd, 2009 Berkman sits with calf injuryHOUSTON — Houston's Lance Berkman is out of the starting lineup for the next two games after being diagnosed with a strained left calf. Berkman started on Monday night against the Cardinals after not starting in the previous three games with the same injury.

June 22nd, 2009 Cubs 6, Indians 2DP_Cleveland 2, Chicago 1. LOB_Cleveland 7, Chicago 7.

June 5th, 2009 Cubs-Braves game rained outATLANTA — A rainout forced the Atlanta Braves to wait a day for their first look at their new center fielder and No. 3 hitter. The rainout forced the Chicago Cubs to wait another day for the return of Carlos Zambrano from a six-game suspension.

June 4th, 2009 Victorino leaves game with strained left hipSAN DIEGO — Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino left Wednesday night's game against San Diego with a strained left hip. He will be reevaluated on Friday before the Phillies open a four-game series at the Los Angeles Dodgers.