The Cubs catch a mini-break as the Cardinals come to town, with Albert Pujols reportedly unlikely to play in the series. Of course, the Cubs are still missing their best hitter, number one starter, starting shortstop, starting second baseman, and - now - closer, so no one's shedding any tears for the Redbirds.

Monday
7:05 PM, WGN
Chris Carpenter (6-1, 3.44 ERA, 48 K/16 BB) vs. Glendon Rusch (2-0, 3.73, 22/10)

Tuesday
7:05 PM, FSN
Woody Williams (3-5, 4.71, 42/23) vs. Matt Clement (6-4, 3.27, 73/27)

Wednesday
1:20 PM, FSN
Matt Morris (5-5, 3.87, 44/22) vs. Mark Prior (0-0, 0.00, 8/0)

Thursday
1:20 PM, WGN
Jason Marquis (5-4, 4.42, 48/28) vs. Carlos Zambrano (6-2, 2.27, 70/22)