Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels has been placed on the paternity list. Hamels will miss the next couple of days, but is expected to make his scheduled start on Saturday versus the Brewers at home. Hamels struggled after returning from the disabled list with an oblique injury, but has trended up over his past two starts. Hamels should be started in most matchups going forward.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels bounced back from a rough start and went six innings on Tuesday versus the Giants. Hamels allowed five hits, three runs, two walks and struck out five on the evening. The lefty had struggled since returning from the injured list, but took a step forward Tuesday. Hamels will face a tough Nationals lineup on Sunday.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels lasted only two innings against the team he started his career with on Wednesday. Hamels lasted only two innings, giving up nine hits and eight runs before being pulled in an eventual 11-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. That marks two straight starts that didn't go Hamels' way, as he lasted only three innings and gave up four runs against the Cincinnati Reds last Thursday. Much like the Cubs have been all season, Hamels is much better at home than on...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels went five innings in his return from the injured list on Saturday. The veteran lefty returned from an oblique injury that sidelined him for over a month and allowed four hits, zero runs, zero walks and struck out six Brewers. Hamels was limited in his first start back, but should have a longer leash versus the Reds on Thursday.

The Chicago Cubs have activated starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) for Saturdays start versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Hamels had been sidelined since June 28 with an oblique injury. The Cubs may choose to be cautious with Hamels in his first start back, but he should be owned and started in most matchups moving forward. The veteran lefty owns a 2.98 on the year.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) is likely to come off the injured list and start Saturday against the Brewers. The Cubs have not officially announced him as the starter, but Hamels has made two rehab starts in Triple-A and threw a bullpen session Wednesday. [...]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. Hamels could return to the Cubs' starting rotation after that, assuming everything goes well. He's been sidelined since late June due to a strained oblique. He should be ready to return to the Cubs' active roster in a week or possibly sooner.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) threw three innings for Triple-A Iowa during a rehab start on Sunday. Hamels allowed three hits, three runs, three walks and struck out four batters. The lefty has been sidelined since late June and there are whispers that he can return to the big league club as soon as next weekend versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Hamels should be owned in all formats.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) threw a bullpen session on Thursday and will pitch for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs on Sunday. Its a step in the right direction for the lefty who owns a 2.98 ERA on the season. Hamels has been sidelined since late June with a left oblique strain and is hoping to return soon. The Cubs have used numerous pitchers in his absence. Hamels should be owned in all leagues when he is activated.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) threw from 120 feet on Monday. Hamels will need to throw a bullpen next before going out on a rehab assignment. The veteran left-hander has been out since June 28 but has been fantastic this year with Chicago, posting a 2.98 ERA, 1.20 [...]