Zambrano declares himself ready to return

Chicago Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano declared himself ready to return to the rotation after throwing a pain-free session in the bullpen Sunday. Zambrano, 8-3 with a 3.13 ERA, went on the 15-day disabled list earlier this month with a right shoulder strain and likely will be activated to start July 4 in St. Louis. He'll throw one more session on the side Tuesday in San Francisco. "I feel great today. I guess 'Z' is back," Zambrano said, adding that he threw with no limitations. [link]