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• Cubs outfielder Dave Sappelt was scratched from Sunday's lineup because of a stiff neck. The outfielder was struck on the right side of his neck by a ball on the fly while sliding into third during Saturday's game, and had a large bruise to show for it.

"They got me," Sappelt said. "As soon as I peeked back, it hit me."

He was expected to be sidelined two to three days.

• Brett Jackson, who has been sidelined because of inflammation in his right shoulder, was expected to resume playing this week, although it could be in a Minor League game.

"They'll be smart about easing me back into it," Jackson said.

He doesn't have any problems hitting, and was able to hit off a batting tee on Saturday, and planned on doing the same Sunday.

Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat.
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