Micah Hoffpauir is doing his best to make sure Milton Bradley's absence isn't hurting the Chicago Cubs. 

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Cubs general manager Jim Hendry was finishing up a visit to Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, where he has been watching the organization?s Class AAA farm club. 

Philadelphia - As odd as it sounds, it was probably better for theMilwaukeeBrewers that Jason Kendall singled instead of whacking a double with one out in the ninth inning Sunday at Citi Field. 

Nick Swisher said something his former skipper didn't like, but Ken Rosenthal says Ozzie Guillen is just overreacting. 

The Reds' start is amazing when you consider how poor their hitting has been thus far. 

¿OF Laynce Nix is tied for the team lead with three doubles even though he has only 12 at-bats. 

Right fielder Jay Bruce has missed the last three games with a swollen right hand but is hopeful of playing Tuesday when the Reds open a three-game series against the Cubs in Wrigley Field. 

The Cincinnati Reds are starting to believe in themselves. 

After two days off, the Chicago Cubs are gearing up for a heavy dose of baseball. 

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The Reds' start is amazing when you consider how poor their hitting has been thus far. 

--INF Paul Janish suddenly became the team's emergency pitcher and its backup catcher in case of a major blowout.