Johnson accounts for Cubs only run: Cubs outfielder Reed Johnson put the team on the board on Wednesday in Houston. Johnson homered for the second time this season in the first inning off Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez for a solo shot. It was the only run the Cubs would score in the game. Johnson, who got the start in center field, finished 2 for 4 with the RBI. He's batting .246 on the year. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Johnson has hits in four straight games now, but just two homers and nine RBI on the year. Johnson is not an everyday option for the Cubs, and only garners low-end Fantasy value in NL-only leagues. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/19/2012 22:25 Danks, White Sox get past Cubs
John Danks pitched shutout ball into the seventh for his first win in nearly a month and Dayan Viciedo, A.J. Pierzynski and Adam Dunn homered as the Chicago White Sox beat the Cubs 7-4 on Saturday night.
05/17/2012 23:22 Phils hang on, Halladay's drought ends
Roy Halladay threw eight strong innings for his first win in a month and the Philadelphia Phillies held on for an 8-7 victory against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.
05/15/2012 16:51 Molina, Cards top Cubs via walk-off
Yadier Molina hit an RBI single off Cubs closer Rafael Dolis with two outs in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 Tuesday, avoiding a sweep and an 0-5 homestand.
05/13/2012 17:51 Cubs avoid 3-game sweep by Brewers
Ian Stewart hit a solo homer and scored the go-ahead run on an error, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep by their division rivals.