One of the Angels' concerns when Erick Aybar stepped into the leadoff role this season (replacing departed free agent Chone Figgins) was that Aybar would try to be something he's not yet. 

 

 

 

MEDICAL WATCH: --SS Erick Aybar (hyperextended left knee) was injured June 14, and he hasn't played since. 

--C Mike Napoli has started three consecutive games at first base since C Jeff Mathis was activated from the disabled list. 

Brandon Wood was a major disappointment to the Angels when given an opportunity to be the team's everyday third baseman through the first two months of this season. 

A 12-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday was allwell and good for the Cubs . 

 

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MEDICAL WATCH: --INF Maicer Izturis (left forearm tightness) went on the 15-day disabled list June 16. 

--LHP Joe Saunders matched his shortest start of the season, lasting just 2 2/3 innings in Sunday's loss. 

As Mike Napoli put up back-to-back seasons with 20 or more home runs while sharing the catcher's position with Jeff Mathis the past two years, there was reason to wonder what Napoli might be able to do offensively if he were given every-day at-bats. 

Cubsstarting pitcher Ted Lilly wentfrom nearly unhittable to virtually unrecognizable in the span ofsix days. 

He’s signed, sealed and already delivering in apractice session from the bullpen mound.