Cubs SS Ryan Theriot went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored Saturday in a 7-0 win over the Nationals. He is now 21 for his last 49 with 10 multi-hit games in his last 12 and is now hitting .337.

Cubs SS Ryan Theriot returned to the starting lineup against the Rockies after missing a two-game series against the Mets with back spasms. Theriot's RBI single off Kip Wells with two outs in the 10th inning Wednesday night stood up in a 7-6 win. He finished hte game 2-for-6 and extended his hitting streak to eight games. He is hitting .459 (17-for-37) with one homer, five RBI and seven multi-hit games in that span.

Cubs' Theriot returns to lineup

Cubs SS Ryan Theriot missed a second straight game Tuesday against the Mets. According to MLB.com, he says his back is feeling better. "[My back] is something I've been dealing with for a long time, and I actually felt worse on [Sunday], when I had a few hits," Theriot said. "[Sitting Monday] was more precautionary, and I feel much better today and we'll see what happens."

Theriot was available despite back spasms

MLB.com reports Cubs SS Ryan Theriot was a late scratch Monday against the Mets because of lower back spasms. Theriot extended his hitting streak to seven games Sunday after going 4-for-5 against the Pirates. He is hitting .484 (15-for-31) with one homer, four RBI and six multi-hit games in that span.

Cubs' Theriot out with sore back

Cubs SS Ryan Theriot had a RBI single in his first at-bat and RBI double in his second Sunday against the Pirates before finishing 4-for-5 with two doubles, three runs, one walk and one stolen base. Theriot extended his hitting streak to seven games. He is hitting .484 (15-for-31) with one homer, four RBI and six multi-hit games in that span.

Cubs' Theriot grabs four hits and a walk

Cubs SS Ryan Theriot took advantage of the gusts blowing out at Wrigley on Tuesday evening by hitting his first home run of the season, a two-run shot off reliever Todd Coffey in the eighth.

Cubs' Theriot returns to starting lineup

Ryan Theriot is expected to return to the Cubs' lineup against Pittsburgh today, according to the Chicago Sun Times. He sat out the last two games as Manager Piniella wanted to get him an extra day to rest his left hand, which he hurt on a check swing during action over the weekend.Theriot commented that his hand is fine, and he is expected to start.

Cubs' Theriot gets four at-bats off bench

Cubs' Theriot appears off bench

Cubs' Theriot rests sore wrist

Ryan Theriot started on Sunday despite a sore wrist, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He went 1-for-4 and pushed his average up to .200.Fantasy owners can expect him to play throughout the upcoming week.

Ryan Theriot has dropped down further in the Cubs batting order, according to the Chicago Tribune. Theriot was the Cubs' leadoff hitter on opening day, and then dropped to second in the order, and he has dropped even further on Saturday as he batted eighth against the Astros.He is only hitting 4-for-21 so far this season.

Ryan Theriot has dropped down to the second spot in the batting order due to a slow start, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.Alfonso Soriano has regained his leadoff role, as Theriot only has two hits over nine at-bats.

Ryan Theriot is off to a slow start as he went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in Monday's opening day loss to Milwaukee, 4-3.He is batting lead-off, but will move down in the order if he continues to fail to reach base efficiently.