The Chicago Cubs added left-handed pitcher Felix Doubront to the roster and today placed him on the 15-day disabled list with a left calf strain. To replace Doubront on the 25-man roster, the Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Blake Parker from Triple-A. Additionally, the club has selected the contract of infielder Chris Valaika.

The Chicago Cubs today acquired switch-hitting catching prospect Victor Caratini from the Atlanta Braves for infielder/outfielder Emilio Bonifacio, left-handed pitcher James Russell and a cash consideration.

The Chicago Cubs today recalled left-handed pitcher Chris Rusin from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-handed pitcher Blake Parker to Iowa.

The Chicago Cubs today acquired left-handed pitcher Felix Doubront from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later.

The Chicago Cubs today traded infielder Darwin Barney and a cash consideration to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named later.

The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Blake Parker from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-handed pitcher Neil Ramirez to Triple-A.

The Chicago Cubs today recalled left-handed pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada from Triple-A Iowa. To make room for Wada on the roster, the club optioned infielder Mike Olt to Triple-A following last night's game.

The Chicago Cubs today activated infielder/outfielder Emilio Bonifacio from the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks from Triple-A Iowa. Infielder Darwin Barney has been designated for assignment and left-handed pitcher Zac Rosscup was optioned to Triple-A.

The Chicago Cubs will host another 10-game homestand as the Cubs face the San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies July 22-31. The team's throwback uniform, promotional giveaways, specialty food and beverage offerings and entertainment will mirror the sights and sounds of the 1970s at Wrigley Field as part of the season-long celebration of the ballpark's 100th birthday.