Carlos Zambrano To Miss Next Three Starts

Carlos Zambrano will miss his next three starts after being put on the 15 day Disabled List by the Chicago Cubs.

The move is in response to a minor strain in his right shoulder. Zambrano left after throwing his 101st pitch in Tampa on Wednesday due to shoulder pain.

Also, Eric Patterson, the younger brother of former Cubs outfielder Corey Patterson, was sent back up to the Cubs.

Obviously, the loss of Zambrano hurts, as the Cubs not only lose a great pitcher, but the best Hitting Pitcher in Baseball! Hopefully whoever they call up to replace Big Z in the rotation (Sean Marshall, probably) will be able to hold down the fort until Big Z returns.

Game Two of the "Crosstown Showdown" is today. Go Cubs!

Alfonso Soriano on Shelf Until At Least Labor Day

Alfonso Soriano was put on the 15 day disabled liat by the Cubs after tearing his right quadriceps while running the bases sunday night against the Mets. The Cubs expect Soriano to miss 2-4 weeks. They are expecting him to be out until at least Labor Day.

The Cubs called Eric Patterson up to The Show to fill Soriano's roster spot. Eric is the younger Brother of Outfielder Corey Patterson, who played for the Cubs from 2000-2005.