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Harden, Zambrano set to return to Cubs' rotation ST. LOUIS (AP) - - Chicago Cubs pitchers Rich Harden and Carlos Zambrano remained on track for starts later this week, good news for the struggling NL Central leaders. Manager Lou Piniella said Tuesday their absences had a lot to do with the Cubs' 1-7 slide entering a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. "With Harden, we've given him a nice rest for two turns and hopefully he'll finish up strong," Piniella said. "Zambrano is basically the same thing. "Sure, it's a relief. Not only do you lose two starting pitchers, but you lose two middle men." Harden, 4-1 with a 1.50 ERA since joining the Cubs on July 8 in a six-player deal with Oakland, is set to rejoin the rotation on Thursday. He missed one start with discomfort in his arm. Zambrano was scheduled to go Saturday after missing one turn. Harden threw a side session on Monday and Zambrano threw Tuesday.
Cardinals not certain Pujols needs elbow surgery ST. LOUIS (AP) - - Major league batting leader Albert Pujols may be headed to reconstructive elbow surgery that could sideline him into next season. Or he might not. A day after the St. Louis slugger told KSDK television that he was considering having the operation, the Cardinals said it's not clear whether surgery is needed. News You can useSee the full content of this document
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Cards Keep Cubs Skidding
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Highly agitated, Lou Piniella rolled up his sleeves during a postgame news conference to illustrate a point. The fiery manager wants his players to roll up their sleeves, too, and finish off the competition in the NL Central.
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