David Ortiz has become the Big Wait. 

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Alfonso Soriano drove in Bobby Scales with the winning run in the ninth inning after the Cubs had squandered a four-run lead, giving Chicago a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday. 

The Chicago Cubs bullpen continues to cause headaches for manager Lou Piniella. 

Cubs reliever Sean Marshall was happy to steal a win from the Astros. 

For the first time, manager Cecil Cooper used the ace label on left-hander Wandy Rodriguez. 

--In the winter and through spring, manager Cecil Cooper vowed to be careful with Kaz Matsui to keep the veteran second baseman fresh and away from the injuries that have plagued him throughout his career. 

--With the scheduled series opener against the Cubs rained out on Friday at Wrigley Field, manager Cecil Cooper altered his starting rotation so RHP Roy Oswalt (1-2, 4. 

For the first time, manager Cecil Cooper used the ace label on left-hander Wandy Rodriguez. 

--In the winter and through spring, manager Cecil Cooper vowed to be careful with Kaz Matsui to keep the veteran second baseman fresh and away from the injuries that have plagued him throughout his career. 

--With the scheduled series opener against the Cubs rained out on Friday at Wrigley Field, manager Cecil Cooper altered his starting rotation so RHP Roy Oswalt (1-2, 4. 

I don't blame Eric Wedge for everything that is wrong with theIndians. 

DENVER - Wandy Rodriguez continued his ascension to front-line status Thursday afternoon at Coors Field, collecting the most strikeouts in a game by anAstros lefthander since a guy named Randy Johnson captured Houston's attention in 1998. 

All-Star third baseman Aramis Ramirez and pricey ace Carlos Zambrano are on the disabled list. 

Despite injuries to several core players, the Chicago Cubs have managed to get by thanks to some lesser-known contributors.