Daniel Murphy singled home a run in the fifth inning Wednesday night during his first game with the Cubs after being acquired in a trade from the Nationals on Tuesday.
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo thinks an uncomfortable hotel bed in Cincinnati may have contributed to his back issues. His fix: "I'll sleep on the floor."
The Cubs have placed Anthony Rizzo on the disabled list, retroactive to Friday, as he continues to be bothered by a back injury.
White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada, who had been sidelined by a bone contusion on his right shin, was activated from the disabled list Tuesday. The team plans to grant Derek Holland his unconditional release.
Left-hander Brett Anderson was activated from the disabled list and then designated for assignment on Wednesday.
Chris Davis, who has been on the DL for a month with an oblique injury, said he's "ready to roll" when the Orioles return to action vs. the Cubs on Friday.
