Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) has been diagnosed with a strained left oblique. Hamels left his last start after one inning and the Cubs are hoping to use the All-Star break to re-evaluate the lefty and provide a timeline. Hamels is having a very good season and owns a 2.98 ERA over 99 2/3 innings. Prospect Adbert Alzolay was sent down on Tuesday, but could be a candidate to replace Hamels in the rotation. Veterans Tyler Chatwood and Mike Montgomery are also options for [...]