11:57 AM - James McDonald (ChC) placed RHP James McDonald on the 60-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis.

12:53 PM - James McDonald (ChC) McDonald told reporters on Tuesday that he is merely battling shoulder tendinitis.

12:59 PM - James McDonald (ChC) McDonald was diagnosed with right shoulder soreness.

12:23 PM - James McDonald (ChC) McDonald left Monday's Cactus League start with an apparent injury.

6:09 PM - James McDonald (ChC) McDonald was much better in his second Cactus League start for the Cubs, tossing a pair of scoreless innings in a losing effort against the Angels on Friday.

4:41 PM - James McDonald (ChC) McDonald had an underwhelming Cactus League debut with the Cubs on Friday, allowing six runs on three hits and three walks in only one inning of work.

10:10 AM - James McDonald (ChC) signed RHP James McDonald to a one-year, $1 million contract.

11:17 AM - James McDonald (ChC) signed RHP James McDonald to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

9:34 AM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald refused his assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis and has elected to become a free agent.

4:31 AM - James McDonald (Pit) sent RHP James McDonald outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.

11:20 AM - James McDonald (Pit) designated RHP James McDonald for assignment.

9:44 AM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald (shoulder) has been sent to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin a rehab assignment.

1:02 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday.

6:26 AM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald (shoulder) is tentatively scheduled to resume a throwing program next week.

10:47 AM - James McDonald (Pit) transferred RHP James McDonald from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

4:23 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald (shoulder) will be shut down for the next 2-3 weeks.

6:11 AM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald will receive a second opinion this week from Dr. Keith Meister on his ailing right shoulder.

12:42 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald (shoulder) will not see Dr. Andrews.

12:19 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald is still experiencing discomfort in his shoulder and will visit Dr. Andrews next week.

4:52 AM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald (shoulder) might be moved to the bullpen when he is activated from the disabled list.

4:49 PM - James McDonald (Pit) manager Clint Hurdle said that James McDonald (shoulder) has some work to do before being activated from the disabled list.

6:40 AM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald (shoulder) will make his next rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Indianapolis.

2:57 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald (shoulder) pitched four scoreless innings in his rehab start for Double-A Altoona on Saturday.

5:03 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald (shoulder) allowed three runs on two hits and four walks over just 2/3 of an inning in his first rehab start with Double-A Altoona Monday.

7:33 AM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on May 27.

2:59 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald (shoulder) could throw off a mound next Tuesday.

5:00 PM - James McDonald (Pit) remains no timetable for James McDonald's (shoulder) return.

3:29 PM - James McDonald (Pit) MRI on James McDonald's right shoulder revealed only inflammation.

12:56 PM - James McDonald (Pit) placed RHP James McDonald on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder discomfort.

9:15 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald allowed seven runs over five innings in a loss to the Brewers on Tuesday.

1:17 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald labored through five innings but escaped with a no-decision Thursday, allowing three runs in a 6-4 win over the Phillies.

5:39 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald struck out nine while allowing just one run in six innings in the Pirates' win over the Braves on Saturday.

6:54 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald was lit up for eight runs -- three earned -- in 1 2/3 innings by the Cardinals on Monday.

11:20 AM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald limited the Cubs to one earned run over seven innings Thursday in a no-decision.

1:43 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald gave up four runs in two innings as the Pirates lost to their Double-A Altoona affiliate 8-6 on Saturday.

12:36 PM - James McDonald (Pit) some command issues, James McDonald shut out the Rays for four innings on Thursday.

1:07 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald was tagged for three homers and four runs in three innings by the Orioles on Friday.

2:46 PM - James McDonald (Pit) avoided arbitration with RHP James McDonald by agreeing to a one-year contract.

2:55 PM - James McDonald (Pit) McDonald requested $3.4 million and was offered $2.65 million from the Pirates when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday.