Cubs make error with Lindbergh photo
Even by the standards of the woeful Chicago Cubs, this was an unusual error.
A 1927 photograph of the late aviator Charles Lindbergh was included on a mural at Wrigley Field, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the home of the Cubs. But the Cubs said this week that the picture was actually taken when Lindbergh visited Comiskey Park, the now-demolished home of the Chicago White Sox.
Team spokesman Julian Green said the photograph of the triumphant Lindbergh was incorrectly labeled as photographs were gathered to mark the anniversary season.
The mistake was first noticed by a blogger and the Cubs soon concluded that the scene depicted the South Side home of the White Sox, not the North Side home of the Cubs.
“We are now reviewing all of the photos,” said Green, who added that the team is planning to fix the mural to make it historically accurate.
The Texas Rangers will meet with left-hander Martin Perez today to determine if the injured starter will undergo Tommy John surgery.
The 23-year-old Perez felt discomfort in his elbow in his most recent start last Saturday.
An examination revealed inflammation, and he said this week he’s leaning toward having the procedure done.
Perez is 4-3 with a 4.38 earned-run average in eight starts after going 10-6 as a rookie.
Around the majors
Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez has undergone Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery as previously planned, ending the reigning N.L. Rookie of the Year’s season. … Cincinnati slugger Joey Votto missed the Reds’ game Friday night in Philadelphia because of a distal quadriceps strain. … First baseman Greg Dobbs, released May 6 by the Miami Marlins, has joined the Washington Nationals, who optioned catcher Sandy Leon to Triple-A Syracuse. … The Cleveland Indians have optioned right-hander Danny Salazar to Triple-A Columbus after he struggled in eight starts this season. Left-hander Kyle Crockett was called up from Double-A Akron. … The Kansas City Royals selected the contract of right-hander Casey Coleman from Triple-A Omaha and designated outfielder Justin Maxwell for assignment. … Arizona Diamondbacks minor league pitcher Argeny Hiciano has been suspended 50 games for a drug violation.