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--Manager Lou Piniella has been added to the NL coaching staff for the July 15 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. Piniella played for the Yankees from 1974-84. He replaces Willie Randolph, recently fired by the Mets.
--RHP Carlos Zambrano played catch on the outfield grass Thursday morning and said his shoulder felt fine. Zambrano is on the disabled list with what the club terms a slightly strained right shoulder. He said he'd do a light throwing session Friday, play long-toss Saturday and throw a bullpen session Sunday. Zambrano is eligible to come off the DL July 4, and he plans to start that night in St. Louis.
--SS Ryan Theriot collected his 31st multi-hit game of the season. He was third in the NL in that category entering the day. Theriot is 14-for-39 (.359) over his last 10 games.
--RHP Jason Marquis gave up a season-high seven runs. That's the most he has surrendered since giving up eight last Sept. 21 against the Pirates.
BY THE NUMBERS: 24 -- Come-from-behind victories for the Cubs entering the week, tops in the major leagues.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "Whenever you guys get done tying me to the Cardinals, it'll be fine, so I can start getting a little bit of Cubs history in my background." -- CF Jim Edmonds, on reporters asking him about being accepted by Cubs fans.
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