September 1, 2008 Cubs pitcher Rich Hill was called up from the minor leagues, but only to be put on the disabled list, according to the Chicago Tribune.
July 2, 2008 Rich Hill pitched one-third of an inning on Tuesday, walking three and hitting a batter.
June 11, 2008 Manager Lou Pinella would like another lefty in his rotation soon, but that lefty won't be Rich Hill, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The southpaw is still struggling with his command and mechanics since his demotion to Triple-A Iowa over a month ago.
June 6, 2008 Rich Hill made his second start for Triple-A Iowa since suffering from back spasms, allowing one run on one hit with seven walks and five strikeouts.
June 1, 2008 Rich Hill returned to the Triple-A mound on Friday night. He had been out since May 16 due to back spasms. Hill lasted three innings and allowed three runs. He also walked three and struck out five. "I feel like I'm throwing the ball as well as I have in a long time," Hill told the Des Moines Register. "It's been a couple weeks since I've been in a game, but I feel good after not being able to get into a rhythm since Day One of spring training."
