--LHP Scott Eyre left Thursday's game with a strained left groin. Eyre pitched one-third of an inning in relief. The Cubs said they'll evaluate him over the next few days and that he's not an immediate candidate for the disabled list. Eyre is not expected to pitch Friday afternoon against the White Sox.
--RF Kosuke Fukudome missed his second consecutive game because of tightness in his left calf. He ran on the field before Thursday's game but said he went only at about 75 percent speed. He's day-to-day. --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.
