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Carlos Zambrano
P | Chicago Cubs
| ERA | W-L | SO | WHIP | RANK | FSP |
| 3.83 | 9-7 | 152 | 1.4 | 82nd | 14.22 |
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Archived News (09-2008)
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[+] September 28th 2008 1 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
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Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano didn't start Sunday as the team originally
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News: Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano didn't start Sunday as the team originally had planned, but he did make an appearance as a pinch hitter in the third inning. Zambrano, one of the best-hitting pitchers in the league, struck out swinging against Brewers SP CC Sabathia. [...]
[+] September 27th 2008 5 Updates
11:00 PM EST (1)
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The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano will not pitch Sunday, Sept. 28, after all. Instead, Zambrano told the team he would prefer to toss a side session in the bullpen instead of pitching the first few innings. He is scheduled to start Game 2 of the division series Thursday, Oct. 2.
9:00 PM EST (1)
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The Cubs have scratched Carlos Zambrano from his scheduled start
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The Cubs have scratched Carlos Zambrano from his scheduled start Sunday against the Brewers. Zambrano was expected to work only an inning or two, so it doesn't make much of a difference. [...]
8:00 PM EST (1)
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Carlos Zambrano is expected to start Sunday's season finale
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Carlos Zambrano is expected to start Sunday's season finale for the Chicago Cubs on three days' rest, but he won't pitch more than an inning or two against the Milwaukee Brewers. It will be a playoff tuneup for Zambrano, scheduled to pitch Game 2 of Chicago's first-round series Thursday. "I think he'd rather go through the routine of starting as opposed to just pitching an inning or two out of the bullpen," Piniella said before Saturday's game at Milwaukee. [...]
6:00 PM EST (1)
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Carlos Zambrano will pitch Game 2 for the Cubs in the playoffs
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Carlos Zambrano will pitch Game 2 for the Cubs in the playoffs and on Sunday he will get his final tuneup before the postseason. Big Z will start the Cubs season finale on Sunday against the Brewers but he will only pitch one or two innings, according to the AP.Since throwing a no-hitter against the Astros, Zambrano has been very rocky. In his last 6.1 innings he has given up 13 runs.
4:00 PM EST (1)
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The Chicago Tribune reports that Cubs manager Lou Piniella announced
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The Chicago Tribune reports that Cubs manager Lou Piniella announced his playoff rotation before Friday night's game, inserting Carlos Zambrano into the Game 2 slot behind Ryan DempsterZambrano has been very rocky in his two starts since throwing his no-hitter. He has traditionally been a big game pitcher and should fare well in the playoffs.
[+] September 26th 2008 6 Updates
11:00 PM EST (1)
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The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella officially set his playoff rotation for the Division Series Friday, Sept. 26. SP Ryan Dempster will start Game 1, SP Carlos Zambrano will start Game 2, SP Rich Harden will start Game 3 and SP Ted Lilly will start Game 4, if necessary.
10:00 PM EST (1)
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Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella has announced that SP Carlos
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella has announced that SP Carlos Zambrano (14-6, 3.91 ERA) will start Game 2 of the National League Division Series, according to The Associated Press.
8:00 PM EST (1)
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Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Carlos Zambrano, Rich Harden
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Carlos Zambrano, Rich Harden and Ted Lilly will follow Ryan Dempster in his postseason rotation. It appeared that Zambrano would throw a simulated game on Monday and then start Game 3, but he's been moved ahead of Harden. [...]
11:00 AM EST (1)
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The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said he'd like to get SP Carlos Zambrano some work Sunday, Sept. 28, as a tuneup for the playoffs.
09:00 AM EST (1)
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Manager Lou Piniella would like to get Carlos Zambrano some
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Manager Lou Piniella would like to get Carlos Zambrano some additional innings before the postseason gets underway. Zambrano could pitch in relief of Sean Marshall in the club's season finale on Sunday. [...]
1:00 AM EST (1)
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Cubs manager Lou Piniella said it would be nice to get SP Carlos
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Cubs manager Lou Piniella said it would be nice to get SP Carlos Zambrano some work Sunday as a tuneup for the playoffs. Zambrano lasted 4 2/3 innings and 87 pitches Wednesday night against the Mets. [...]
[+] September 24th 2008 4 Updates
11:00 PM EST (2)
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Carlos Zambrano was removed after 4 2/3 innings and surrendered
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Carlos Zambrano was removed after 4 2/3 innings and surrendered five runs to the Mets on Wednesday. Zambrano hasn't been sharp at all in two starts since his no-hitter, and it looks like the Cubs will have him throw a simulated game next week and then hold him back until Game 3 of the NLDS, with Ryan Dempster and Rich Harden starting the first two games. [...]
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Zambrano's taken a giant step backward after tossing a no-hitter
Zambrano's taken a giant step backward after tossing a no-hitter Sept. 14, as he's allowed 13 earned runs on nine hits over 6 1/3 innings in his last two starts. The stud righty has stumbled to a 7.00-plus ERA in each of the last two months, making him a very iffy option for the Cubs heading into the playoffs despite his impressive track record. Zambrano finishes the regular season having gone 14-6 with a 3.91 ERA.
10:00 PM EST (1)
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Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has now pitched poorly in two straight
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has now pitched poorly in two straight starts since no-hitting the Brewers on Sept. 14. On Wednesday against the Mets, Big Z allowed five runs on three hits over just 4 2/3 innings. He walked four and had two K's and did not factor into the decision. [...]
2:00 PM EST (1)
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MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (14-6, 3.77
MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (14-6, 3.77 ERA) will start Wednesday, Sept. 24, against the New York Mets.
[+] September 23rd 2008 2 Updates
10:00 AM EST (1)
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Jason Marquis has been dropped from his final turn in the rotation
Source (fanball.com)
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Jason Marquis has been dropped from his final turn in the rotation and Rich Harden moves back from today to Thursday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Sean Marshall is now slated for tonight. As a result, Ted Lilly makes his final start Saturday at Milwaukee, and ace Carlos Zambrano takes the hill Wednesday.The changes would allow skipper Lou Piniella to open the playoffs with Ryan Dempster and Ted Lilly pitching the first two games at Wrigley Field on their normal rest. Carlos Zambrano and Harden would then slot naturally into the third and fourth games of the best-of-five series.
1:00 AM EST (1)
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The Cubs adjusted their pitching rotation this week to prepare
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: The Cubs adjusted their pitching rotation this week to prepare for the first round of the playoffs. The NL Central champions pushed SP Rich Harden back a couple of days to Thursday and bumped Ted Lilly to the weekend series at Milwaukee. That means Chicago's top four starters, Carlos Zambrano, Harden, Ryan Dempster and Lilly, each will get one tuneup start before the regular season ends. "We're starting to get ourselves rearranged for postseason," manager Lou Piniella said, adding that the oft-injured Harden feels good. Left-hander Sean Marshall will get the ball Tuesday night at the Mets instead of Harden, who will go in Lilly's spot Thursday at Shea Stadium. Zambrano goes Wednesday, and Dempster's turn comes up again Friday against the Brewers. [...]
[+] September 22nd 2008 1 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
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Carlos Zambrano will make his scheduled start on Wednesday and
Source (fanball.com)
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Carlos Zambrano will make his scheduled start on Wednesday and will not be on any type of pitch count, according to The Star Ledger. "He needs work," manager Lou Pinella said. "He missed two starts prior to the (Sept. 14 no-hitter), and his last start was an inning-plus."Zambrano followed up his no-hitter by getting bombed for eight runs last time out. Give his injury concerns and his terrible work in his last appearance, the Cubs really need to gauge just where Zambrano is right now as they attempt to set up their playoff rotation.
[+] September 20th 2008 1 Updates
5:00 PM EST (1)
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The Sports Xchange reports that Carlos Zambrano said his legs
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: The Sports Xchange reports that Carlos Zambrano said his legs felt weary, but his troublesome right shoulder was fine even though he lasted just 1 1/3 innings in his rocky start Friday against the Cardinals. He attributed it to the long flights to and from Venezuela Wednesday and Thursday after the death of his grandmother. "You go out there and perform, and there's no excuse," he said. [...]
[+] September 19th 2008 9 Updates
8:00 PM EST (1)
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After struggling Friday, Carlos Zambrano said he considered
Source (rotoworld.com)
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After struggling Friday, Carlos Zambrano said he considered asking the Cubs to push back his start following the death of his grandmother. That might not have worked anyway. [...]
7:00 PM EST (1)
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Carlos Zambrano allowed eight runs and six hits in just 1 2/3
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Carlos Zambrano allowed eight runs and six hits in just 1 2/3 innings Friday afternoon against St. Louis in his first outing since pitching the Cubs' first no-hitter in 36 years Sunday against Houston in Milwaukee. It was his shortest outing since he lasted 1 1/3 innings against Pittsburgh on Sept. 4, 2006. The eight runs were one shy of Zambrano's season high, which he allowed in a loss to St. Louis on Aug. 9. [...]
6:00 PM EST (1)
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Andrew Seligman, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs
Andrew Seligman, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano gave up eight runs and six hits in just 1 2/3 innings Friday, Sept. 19, in his shortest outing in two years.
5:00 PM EST (2)
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The AP reports that after pitching the Cubs' first no-hitter
Source (fanball.com)
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The AP reports that after pitching the Cubs' first no-hitter in 36 years Sunday against Houston in Milwaukee, Carlos Zambrano allowed eight runs and six hits in just 1 2/3 innings against the Cardinals on Friday. It was his shortest outing in two years.Zambrano just didn't have it today and he knew it. In the second inning he asked a reluctant Lou Piniella to pull him out. The Cubs magic number remains two.
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Carlos Zambrano followed up his no-hitter by getting blasted
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Carlos Zambrano followed up his no-hitter by getting blasted for eight runs in 1 1/3 innings by the Cardinals on Friday. Zambrano gave up hits to the first three batters he faced and walked the fourth before finally recording that out. [...]
3:00 PM EST (1)
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MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (14-5, 3.41
MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (14-5, 3.41 ERA) received the start Friday, Sept. 19, against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals IF Felipe Lopez is hitting .324 with two homers in 34 at-bats against Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano since 2003.
12:00 PM EST (2)
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Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos
Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano is 1-1 with a 7.84 ERA against the St. Louis Cardinals this season. However, he allowed all nine runs in one start against them earlier in the second half. He threw six shutout innings in his other start.
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Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Troy Glaus hit two home runs against Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano earlier this year.
[+] September 17th 2008 1 Updates
1:00 PM EST (1)
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The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs SP
The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano was so impressed with Miller Park, he went as far as to say, "This is a beautiful ballpark. Gosh, I wish we could have a new ballpark."
[+] September 15th 2008 4 Updates
5:00 PM EST (2)
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Ted Lilly nearly matched Carlos Zambrano's no-no when the southpaw
Source (fanball.com)
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Ted Lilly nearly matched Carlos Zambrano's no-no when the southpaw faced the Astros on Monday. Lilly did not allow a hit until the seventh inning and finished his day with just one single served up over seven frames. He walked one, struck out nine, and improved to 15-9.Lilly opened his season at 0-4 with a 9.16 ERA through four starts. Since that awful beginning, he is 15-5 with a 3.59 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 161 strikeouts over 173.0 innings. In other words, Lilly has been a much better fantasy hurler than many people probably realize.
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Carlos Zambrano has been named the NL Player of the Week, according
Source (fanball.com)
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Carlos Zambrano has been named the NL Player of the Week, according to TSN. During the award-winning week, he registered the Cubs' first no-hitter in 36 years, and struck out a season-high 10 Astros in the process.He also become the third Venezuelan to throw a no-hitter, joining Anibal Sanchez, who threw one with Florida in 2006, and Wilson Alvarez, who threw one with the White Sox back in 1991. This marks Zambrano's first weekly honor.
3:00 PM EST (1)
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The Sports Network reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano was
The Sports Network reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano was named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Sept. 14.
12:00 AM EST (1)
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The Associated PressÂ’ Chris Jenkins reports Chicago Cubs SP
The Associated Press’ Chris Jenkins reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano threw a no-hitter against the Houston Astros at Milwaukee’s Miller Park Sunday night, Sept. 14. The game was held in a “neutral” site due to Hurricane Ike. Zambrano fanned 10, walked one and hit a batter, while throwing 110 pitches, with 73 going for strikes. He improves to 14-5 with a 3.41 ERA. It was the team’s first no-hitter in 36 years.
[+] September 14th 2008 6 Updates
11:00 PM EST (2)
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Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano, making his first start since getting
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano, making his first start since getting an anti-inflammatory injection because of an aching shoulder, threw a no-hitter Sunday against the Astros in a game played in Milwaukee. He allowed one walk and recorded 10 strikeouts. The no-hitter was the first by a Cub since 1972. [...]
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In his first start in 12 days, Carlos Zambrano threw his first
Source (rotoworld.com)
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In his first start in 12 days, Carlos Zambrano threw his first career no-hitter Sunday against the Astros, striking out 10 in the process. If only this game had been played in Houston rather than Milwaukee. [...]
10:00 PM EST (3)
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Miguel Tejada went 0-for-3 on Sunday night in the Carlos Zambrano
Source (fanball.com)
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Miguel Tejada went 0-for-3 on Sunday night in the Carlos Zambrano no-hitter to lose his 12-game hitting streak.Tejada hit .327 during the streak and is batting just .286 overall which would be his lowest mark since hitting .278 in 2003. Tejada is no longer a top option at the shortstop position.
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Big Z answered any doubts that existed after he left his Sept.
Big Z answered any doubts that existed after he left his Sept. 2 start with right arm soreness. Zambrano threw 110 pitches, but seemed to always be in command, inducing 13 ground balls against just four fly balls. Zambrano takes the mound again on Sept. 19 at home against the Cardinals, whom he has a 7.84 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP against in 10 1/3 innings.
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Carlos Zambrano hurled the first Cubs no-hitter since 1972 (Milt
Source (fanball.com)
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Carlos Zambrano hurled the first Cubs no-hitter since 1972 (Milt Pappas) as he dominated the Astros for nine innings in his first start in 12 days because of shoulder discomfort. The only two bases runners to reach base were by a HBP and a walk as he struck out 10 while throwing 110 pitches.Wow. Maybe teams should go with 12-man rotations to allow there pitcher's adequate rest? Seriously, this was one of the more improbable no-hitters in recent memory given Zambrano's shoulder issues and his uneven performance over his last five appearances (8.10 ERA with 17 BB and just 19 K).
03:00 AM EST (1)
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The Cubs are expected to start Carlos Zambrano in Sunday's game
Source (rotoworld.com)
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The Cubs are expected to start Carlos Zambrano in Sunday's game against the Astros in Milwaukee. While the team didn't make an annoucement, it has switched its listed probable starter from Jason Marquis to Zambrano. [...]
[+] September 12th 2008 1 Updates
1:00 AM EST (1)
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Hurricane Ike has postponed Friday and Saturday's Cubs-Astros
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Hurricane Ike has postponed Friday and Saturday's Cubs-Astros games in Houston and that means that Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano will have to wait to pitch for the first time since Sept. 2. It is not yet known as to when Big Z will pitch next. "I don't know," manager Lou Piniella said of his pitching plans. "Let's just wait and see. We have time until Saturday to make decisions. Look, let's just wait, and Saturday we'll have all that information for you on who's going to pitch and see if we even play." [...]
[+] September 10th 2008 1 Updates
1:00 PM EST (1)
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The struggling Cubs lost again Tuesday, but it was a good day
Source (fanball.com)
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The struggling Cubs lost again Tuesday, but it was a good day nonetheless as starting pitchers Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden look like they will be good to make their next starts. Harden, 4-1 with a 1.50 ERA since joining the Cubs on July 8, 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.
[+] September 9th 2008 3 Updates
9:00 PM EST (2)
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Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano
Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (shoulder) threw a side session Tuesday, Sept. 9, and is on track to make his next start Saturday, Sept. 13.
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Carlos Zambrano will start Saturday following a successful throwing
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Carlos Zambrano will start Saturday following a successful throwing session on Tuesday. Zambrano missed his last start with inflammation and tendinitis in his rotator cuff. [...]
7:00 PM EST (1)
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Carlos Zambrano has been dealing with rotator cuff tendinitis
Source (fanball.com)
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Carlos Zambrano has been dealing with rotator cuff tendinitis and today he made a big step toward his return, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Zambrano threw off flat ground today in St. Louis and manager Lou Piniella said,"Zambrano had a good throw day, and he's on track."Zambrano is said to be nearly locked into a start on Saturday against the Houston Astros.
[+] September 8th 2008 3 Updates
5:00 PM EST (1)
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According to The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Carlos Zambrano threw
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Carlos Zambrano threw off flat ground Sunday and will have a bullpen session this week in St. Louis as he preps for Saturday's scheduled start at Houston. Zambrano is recovering from a bout of right shoulder inflammation and rotator-cuff tendinitis. [...]
11:00 AM EST (1)
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Carlos Zambrano, who is dealing with rotator cuff tendinitis,
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Carlos Zambrano, who is dealing with rotator cuff tendinitis, threw lightly on Sunday and reported no issues after his session, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Zambrano received an anti-inflammatory injection Thursday after leaving his start Tuesday because of discomfort in his right shoulder. Manager Lou Piniella said, "He felt pretty good, which is good news."Zambrano's status for the series next weekend against the Astros will be determined after he has a full bullpen session in St. Louis.
10:00 AM EST (1)
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The Chicago Sun Times reports that Carlos Zambrano (shoulder)
Source (rotoworld.com)
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The Chicago Sun Times reports that Carlos Zambrano (shoulder) "threw lightly Sunday and reported no problems." Zambrano left his Tuesday start with shoulder soreness and an MRI exam showed rotator cuff inflammation and tendinitis. [...]
[+] September 6th 2008 1 Updates
4:00 PM EST (1)
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The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (shoulder) remains upbeat about his chances of being able to return to the rotation within a week. He is optimistic an anti-inflammatory injection, along with rest, will allow his ailing shoulder to heal quickly.
[+] September 5th 2008 4 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
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Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano was upbeat Friday about his chances
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano was upbeat Friday about his chances of returning to the rotation in a week, optimistic that an anti-inflammatory injection and rest will be enough to heal his aching shoulder. Zambrano rejoined the team for the start of a series against the Reds one day after he got a medical test that detected inflammation in his right shoulder. He had to rest for two days after getting an injection, and hoped to be back in the rotation next weekend. "I've been worried," he said. "But I was OK. Thank God it wasn't serious." [...]
8:00 PM EST (2)
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MLB.com reports that Carlos Zambrano said Friday he was encouraged
Source (fanball.com)
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MLB.com reports that Carlos Zambrano said Friday he was encouraged by the MRI results that showed he has tendinitis in his shoulder, The Cubs pitcher wanted to also correct reports saying he had missed his scheduled MRI exam. "Thank God it was nothing serious," Zambrano said of the test results.It's possible he could start next weekend against Houston but don't count on the Cubs rushing back their ace so close to playoff time. Still, this is good news for Cubs fans. Fantasy owners should still get a few more solid outings from him and we will monitor the rehab closely.
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In June, Zambrano had inflammation in his shoulder, underwent
In June, Zambrano had inflammation in his shoulder, underwent an MRI arthrogram and was placed on the 15-day disabled list to give him time to heal. This time, there's no pain in his shoulder. That good news means the next step -- if he feels up to it -- will be to play catch either Sunday or Monday. If all goes well Zambrano could be ready to start next weekend at Houston.
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Zambrano was given a few extra days of rest after he complained
Zambrano was given a few extra days of rest after he complained of fatigue in late August, but he still ended up exiting his last start, on Sept. 2, with discomfort in his shoulder. Owners should prepare for the possibility that Zambrano may be out for a little longer, as shoulder problems forced him to the disabled list in June.
[+] September 4th 2008 6 Updates
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Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has right rotator cuff tendinitis and
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has right rotator cuff tendinitis and inflammation, an MRI confirmed Thursday, a blow to Chicago's chances of winning the World Series for the first time in a century. Zambrano received a shot of anti-inflammatory medication and hopes to return to the rotation next week. GM Jim Hendry said Zambrano is to start throwing again when the team begins a series in St. Louis on Sept. 10. If all goes well, Zambrano would start at Houston in the following series. Zambrano, 13-5 this year, left his start Tuesday night against the Astros after five innings, saying he did not feel well. He was examined Wednesday by team orthopedist Dr. Stephen Gryzlo. Zambrano is 1-1 over his past six starts and has made it past the fifth inning only twice. "Hopefully he will be just missing this one start," Hendry said. "I think it's a relief that Z doesn't have anything more significant than what we thought." [...]
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Updating a previous report, ESPN reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos
Updating a previous report, ESPN reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (shoulder) received a shot to reduce inflammation in his right shoulder Thursday, Sept. 4, and will not throw for the next six days. However, Zambrano and the team remain hopeful that he can make a start next week.
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Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano underwent an MRI, and it showed that
Source (fanball.com)
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Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano underwent an MRI, and it showed that the right-hander is suffering from right shoulder inflammation and rotator cuff tendinitis, according to the AP. He received a shot in the arm - the literal kind, not the metaphorical kind - and is to begin throwing next week with hopes he will return soon after that.Zambrano had been bad in recent starts, and this is likely the reason why. The Cubs hope to have him back in about two weeks, so owners with him on their fantasy squad should monitor his progress until that time.
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An MRI Thursday showed inflammation and tendinitis in Carlos
Source (rotoworld.com)
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An MRI Thursday showed inflammation and tendinitis in Carlos Zambrano's rotator cuff. Zambrano received a cortisone shot. He's expected to resume throwing next week, with an eye towards rejoining the rotation in the Sept. [...]
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ESPNews reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (shoulder) had
ESPNews reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (shoulder) had an MRI reveal inflammation and tendonitis in his right shoulder.
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The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano
The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (shoulder) has rotator cuff tendonitis, according to general manager Jim Hendry. Zambrano could pitch in the team's series Sept. 12-14 against the Houston Astros.
[+] September 3rd 2008 14 Updates
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Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs SP
Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs SP Sean Marshall will start Sunday, Sept. 7, in place of SP Carlos Zambrano (arm).
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Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano
Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (arm) will miss his next scheduled start Sunday, Sept. 7. Zambrano had his arm examined Wednesday, Sept. 3, but no MRI was taken. The team will not know the extent of his injury until an MRI is taken, according to manager Lou Piniella. Zambrano could receive an MRI as early as Thursday, Sept. 4.
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Carls Zambrano didn't undergo the MRI scheduled for Wednesday
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Carls Zambrano didn't undergo the MRI scheduled for Wednesday for an undisclosed reason. "He was supposed to take an MRI today," manager Lou Piniella said. [...]
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Carlos Zambrano visited the Chicago Cubs' team orthopedist Wednesday
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Carlos Zambrano visited the Chicago Cubs' team orthopedist Wednesday to check out his right arm but didn't have an MRI. "He visited Dr. Gryzlo this afternoon and he physically examined him. The MRI he was supposed to take, he didn't take for whatever reason, so the examination is incomplete. Until he gets an MRI done, we don't have anything to report," Piniella said. "He was supposed to take an MRI today. It was available to him and he didn't take it today. That's it. And that's what I get from our medical people." Piniella added that Zambrano would probably have the MRI on Thursday. Sean Marshall will move into the rotation and take Zambrano's scheduled start Sunday in Cincinnati. [...]
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Zambrano will miss his next scheduled start Sunday, Sept. 7
Zambrano will miss his next scheduled start Sunday, Sept. 7 in Cincinnati, Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Wednesday. The right-hander, who has complained of a tired arm in August, left Tuesday's game against Houston after throwing 86 pitches over five innings.
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The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano
The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (arm) will undergo an MRI Thursday, Sept. 4, instead of Wednesday, Sept. 3.
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Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago
Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs SP Sean Marshall will replace SP Carlos Zambrano (arm) in the rotation if Zambrano ends up missing the rest of the season with arm problems, according to manager Lou Piniella.
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The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (arm) left the game Tuesday, Sept. 2, after five innings due to an arm injury. Zambrano will be examined Wednesday.
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Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano, who was coming off a poor August and
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News: Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano, who was coming off a poor August and was pushed back two days with arm fatigue, didn't overpower the visiting Astros on Tuesday, rarely hitting 90 mph. He gave up three runs, five hits and three walks in five innings, striking out three in a no decision. He was pulled after 86 pitches, leaving because of arm problems, according to manager Lou Piniella. Zambrano will have his right arm examined Wednesday. "He told our pitching coach he wasn't feeling good," Piniella said. "It has to be in his arm. I just don't know. We'll let you know tomorrow when we find out." [...]
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Carlos Zambrano admitted to arm soreness after allowing three
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Carlos Zambrano admitted to arm soreness after allowing three runs in five innings Tuesday against the Astros. "He told our pitching coach he wasn't feeling good," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said after Tuesday's game. [...]
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A solid rebound effort for Zambrano, who was tagged for six
A solid rebound effort for Zambrano, who was tagged for six earned runs on eight hits in just 4 1/3 innings when he last took the hill Aug. 26. The stud right-hander is coming off one of his worst months in recent memory, as he posted a 7.43 ERA over 26 2/3 August frames. He'll attempt to stay on track in his next scheduled outing, Sept. 7 in Cincinnati.
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Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano, who was coming off a poor August and
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News: Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano, who was coming off a poor August and was pushed back two days with arm fatigue, didn't overpower the visiting Astros on Tuesday, rarely hitting 90 mph. He gave up three runs, five hits and three walks in five innings, striking out three in a no decision. He was pulled after 86 pitches. [...]
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The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano gave up three runs and five hits while walking three in five innings Tuesday, Sept 2. He threw just 86 pitches and rarely hit 90 mph during the game.
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Returning the Cubs Tuesday night after having his start pushed
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Returning the Cubs Tuesday night after having his start pushed back due to a tired arm, Carlos Zambrano allowed three runs over five innings of work. He struck out three and walked three while tossing 86 pitches over the five frames. [...]
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The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (arm) will start Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano, scratched from his Sunday start to
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News: Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano, scratched from his Sunday start to get extra rest for a tired arm, will pitch Tuesday night against Houston's Brandon Backe. [...]
Carlos Zambrano Injury News
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Carlos Zambrano Fantasy Scoring
Top| # | date | Innings | K's | Hits | Walks | ERA | Decision | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 30 09 | 6.0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | loss | 9.00 | 29.32 |
| 2 | Sep 25 09 | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | win | 39.50 | 0 |
| 3 | Sep 20 09 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | none | 12.00 | 15 |
| 4 | Sep 15 09 | 5.0 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | none | 9.00 | 28.5 |
| 5 | Sep 09 09 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | win | 24.00 | 3.5 |
| 6 | Sep 04 09 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | none | 15.00 | 25 |
| 7 | Aug 30 09 | 3.1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3 | loss | 1.16 | 35.84 |
| 8 | Aug 25 09 | 4.1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 8 | loss | -0.34 | 36.34 |
| 9 | Aug 01 09 | 3.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | none | 4.00 | 29 |
| 10 | Jul 27 09 | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | none | 13.50 | 31 |
| 11 | Jul 22 09 | 6.2 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 4 | win | 19.82 | 11.5 |
| 12 | Jul 17 09 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | win | 22.00 | 13 |
| 13 | Jul 12 09 | 6.0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | win | 22.50 | 16 |
| 14 | Jul 07 09 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | loss | 12.00 | 19.16 |
| 15 | Jul 03 09 | 7.0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | none | 12.00 | 16 |
| 16 | Jun 28 09 | 5.1 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 4 | loss | 4.16 | 29.34 |
| 17 | Jun 23 09 | 7.0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | none | 11.50 | 28 |
| 18 | Jun 18 09 | 7.0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | none | 9.50 | 21 |
| 19 | Jun 10 09 | 8.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | none | 15.50 | 22 |
| 20 | Jun 05 09 | 6.2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | win | 26.82 | 9.68 |
| 21 | May 27 09 | 6.1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | none | 12.66 | 19.34 |
| 22 | May 22 09 | 4.2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | loss | 9.82 | 22.18 |
| 23 | May 03 09 | 5.0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | win | 18.50 | 14 |
| 24 | Apr 28 09 | 7.0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | win | 19.00 | 13.5 |
| 25 | Apr 23 09 | 7.0 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | loss | 13.50 | 15.16 |
| 26 | Apr 17 09 | 7.0 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 7 | none | 8.00 | 16.32 |
| 27 | Apr 11 09 | 6.0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | none | 11.00 | 19.16 |
| 28 | Apr 06 09 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | win | 23.00 | 4 |
| Totals: | 167.0 | 152 | 155 | 78 | 427.10 | ||||
Carlos Zambrano Fantasy Graph
TopPlayer Run Differential Notes
Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.
The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Carlos Zambrano has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
Home Breakdown
Top| Games | Home | Away | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHC (7) | STL (3) | Carlos Zambrano (3) | Kyle Lohse (4) | +4 |
| 1 | CHC (6) | FLA (4) | Carlos Zambrano (2) | Ricky Nolasco (5) | +2 |
| 1 | CHC (1) | ATL (2) | Carlos Zambrano (2) | Javier Vazquez (1) | -1 |
| 1 | CHC (1) | NYM (4) | Carlos Zambrano (3) | Nelson Figueroa (1) | -3 |
| 1 | CHC (2) | PIT (8) | Carlos Zambrano (4) | Jeff Karstens (2) | -6 |
| 1 | CHC (1) | CIN (7) | Carlos Zambrano (3) | Aaron Harang (0) | -6 |
| 1 | CHC (6) | WAS (15) | Carlos Zambrano (8) | Garrett Mock (4) | -9 |
| Totals: | Games: 7 | -19 | |||
Away Breakdown
Top| Games | Away | Home | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHC (11) | ARI(3) | Carlos Zambrano (3) | Yusmeiro Petit (7) | +8 |
| 1 | CHC (10) | PHI(5) | Carlos Zambrano (4) | Jamie Moyer (4) | +5 |
| 1 | CHC (3) | SF(0) | Carlos Zambrano (0) | Tim Lincecum (2) | +3 |
| 1 | CHC (8) | PIT(5) | Carlos Zambrano (2) | Kevin Hart (4) | +3 |
| 1 | CHC (3) | WAS(1) | Carlos Zambrano (0) | Craig Stammen (3) | +2 |
| 1 | CHC (4) | HOU(2) | Carlos Zambrano (1) | Roy Oswalt (3) | +2 |
| 1 | CHC (2) | CIN(1) | Carlos Zambrano (0) | Micah Owings (2) | +1 |
| 1 | CHC (0) | SD(4) | Carlos Zambrano (3) | Jake Peavy (0) | -4 |
| 1 | CHC (0) | CHW(6) | Carlos Zambrano (4) | John Danks (0) | -6 |
| Totals: | Games: 9 | +14 | |||
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