News: By giving Sean Marshall a start Sunday and moving Carlos Zambrano back, the Cubs also will give right-hander Rich Harden - who pitched only five innings in his previous start Friday against the Phillies - extra rest. Harden had been slated to start Wednesday and the team has an off day on Thursday.

Analysis: Harden hasn't taken a loss since July and is now boasting a sub-2.00 ERA to go along with the strikeouts and everything else he offers. Continue to start him as a Fantasy ace in all leagues. His next start comes Friday at Cincinnati

News: Rich Harden allowed two runs, three hits and four walks in five innings Friday afternoon in a no decision against the Cubs. In his first appearance against the Cubs, Blanton gave up two runs and two hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out five and walked four.

Analysis: Harden had won each of his previous three starts and hasn't taken a loss since July and is now boasting a sub-2.00 ERA to go along with the strikeouts and everything else he offers. Continue to start him as a Fantasy ace in all leagues. His next start comes Wednesday against Houston

Rich Harden allowed one earned run on three hits over five innings in Friday's 3-2 win over the Phillies on the north side of Chicago, with four walks and five strikeouts. Philadelphia was leading the game 2-0 when he exited, so he was dealt a no decision.He ended the month of August with a 3-0 record over five starts, and allowed one or less earned runs in four straight.

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden (9-2, 2.00 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 29, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden is 4-1 with a 1.47 ERA since being traded to the Cubs.

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden struck out 11 batters Sunday, Aug. 24, matching a career best as his team beat the Washington Nationals, 6-1.

Harden has been nearly unhittable in his last three starts -- all wins -- giving up just six hits and one earned run 19 innings. He's whiffed 23 in those outings, running his season total 162. His 11.42 K/9 ratio is the best in baseball among starting pitchers. The wiry righty is a sight to behold when healthy, which he's been this year. Be prepared for another masterpiece when he gets the ball next week against the Phillies -- a lineup he rung up 11 Ks in eight shutout innings against earlier this year.

Harden has been nearly unhittable in his last three starts ¿ all wins ¿ giving up just six hits and one earned run 19 innings. He¿s whiffed 23 in those outings, running his season total 162. His 11.42 K/9 ratio is the best in baseball among starting pitchers. The wiry righty is a sight to behold when healthy, which he¿s been this year. Be prepared for another masterpiece when he gets the ball next week against the Phillies ¿ a lineup he rung up 11 Ks in eight shutout innings against earlier this year.

News: Cubs SP Rich Harden (9-2) struck out 11 batters and allowed only one run on two hits over seven innings as Chicago handled the Nationals 6-1 on Sunday afternoon. Harden did not walk a batter.

Analysis: Harden, 4-1 with a 1.47 ERA since his July trade from Oakland, reached double-digit strikeouts for the seventh time in his career and fifth time in eight starts with the Cubs. He has now won four of his last five starts and will try to reach 10 wins when he takes on the Phillies in Fantasy Week 22 (Aug. 25-31). Harden remains a must-start in all formats

The Cubs found another strong outing from ace Rich Harden off the mound today, putting Washington to bed for the 6-1 win. Harden pitched seven innings, allowing just one run on two hits with no walks and 11 strikeouts.Harden has been everything the Cubbies could want and more. He's on fire, touting three consecutive win with four winners over his last five starts. He has allowed just six walks versus 40 strikeouts over that same span.

Rich Harden recorded 11 strikeouts and allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Cubs topped the Nationals 6-1 on Sunday. One of the hits Harden gave up was an Austin Kearns home run. The other was just a single. He didn't walk a batter and 77 of his 109 pitches went for strikes. He now has a 4-1 record and a 1.47 ERA with the Cubs but will face a tough lineup when he gets the Phillies next week.

An electric performance from Harden, who has now dealt 12 straight scoreless frames. The 26-year-old right-hander now sports a ridiculous 1.50 ERA over seven starts with the North Siders and will look to keep dealing when he toes the rubber against the light-hitting Nationals at Wrigley Field next.

News: Rich Harden allowed two hits in seven innings, struck out 10 and bunted in the go-ahead run for his first career RBI, leading the surging Chicago Cubs over the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 Tuesday night. Harden (3-1) reached double digits in strikeouts for the fourth time in seven starts since the Cubs acquired him from Oakland on July 8. Harden, who picked up his first win at Wrigley Field, didn't walk a batter and allowed singles to Jeff Keppinger in the fourth and Chris Dickerson in the sixth. Dickerson was the lone Red to reach scoring position when he stole second with two outs before Harden fanned Keppinger.

Analysis: Harden is striking people out and winning games at a rate that Fantasy owners can really sink their teeth into. He starts twice during this time frame and makes his second start of the week against the lowly Nationals. He's in for a big week for the 93 percent of Fantasy owners who started him

Rich Harden fanned 10 over seven shutout outings as the Cubs smothered the Reds 5-0 on Tuesday night. Harden allowed only two hits while notching double-digit strikeouts for the fourth time in seven starts since coming over to the Cubs. He's been absolutely fantastic. The Cubs were suppressed for seven innings by Johnny Cueto, but broke out against the Cincinnati bullpen with four runs in the eighth, and have won seven of their last eight.

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden gave up just two hits while striking out 10 in seven innings Tuesday, Aug. 19. Harden also bunted in the go-ahead run for his first career RBI in the game. It was the fourth time in seven starts with the Cubs in which Harden reached double-digit strikeouts. It was first win at home as he did not issue a single walk.

The Cubbies put the hurt on the Cincinnati Reds this evening, thanks to the arm of ace Rich Harden. Harden went seven innings of shutout baseball, allowing just two hits with no walks and 10 strikeouts.One of the more dominating performances of Harden's season, the hurler can count it as another in a string of strong starts. Since July 21, Harden has pitched 36 2/3 innings, allowing a combined total of seven earned runs with 11 walks and 49 strikeouts.

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden will be going on six days of rest during his start Tuesday, Aug. 19.

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden (7-2, 2.17 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 19, against the Cincinnati Reds.

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden pitched five scoreless innings in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13, to earn the win. He walked a season-high five batters but gave up just two hits while striking out two.

An impressive, yet uneconomical, outing for Harden, who needed 92 pitches to get through the five frames. The hard-throwing right-hander now sports a gaudy 1.80 ERA through his six starts with the Cubs and will look to keep dealing when he faces off either against the Marlins or the Reds next.

Rich Harden pitched five scoreless innings Wednesday and the Cubs blanked the Braves 8-0. Harden improved to 2-1 as a Cub by holding the Braves to two hits. He walked five, including three in the third inning, but forced a groundout with the bases loaded. He has a 1.80 ERA with his new squad and will face the Reds next time out.

Rich Harden picked up his second win with Chicago by throwing five shutout innings and allowing just two hits in the Cubs 8-0 blowout of Atlanta. Harden walked five and struck out two.Harden has been fantastic for the Cubs since they acquired him, and despite his control issues tonight, he remains a valuable fantasy contributor.

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden will start the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13, against the Atlanta Braves.

News: The scheduled game between the Braves and Cubs Tuesday night was postponed by rain and will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday with start times of 1:10 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Atlanta rookie right-hander Charlie Morton is scheduled to face Jason Marquis in the opener. Chicago manager Lou Piniella moved his scheduled Tuesday night starter, right-hander Rich Harden, to Wednesday night's game against rookie Jorge Campillo.

Analysis: This is a tough break for Fantasy owners who started Harden in hopes he'd pitch twice this week. That looks like it won't happen now. Harden has pitched well as of late and hasn't struggled with injury since coming off the DL earlier this season. As long as he is healthy, Harden is a nice play in all Fantasy formats. Hopefully he gives you a good day in his one outing this week

Tuesday's scheduled starters -- Rich Harden for the Cubs and Charlie Morton for the Braves -- will likely take the hill in Game 1 of Wednesday's twin bill, set for 1:10 p.m. Game 2, slated for 7:10 p.m., will likely feature right-handers Jason Marquis and Jorge Campillo as originally scheduled.

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden (6-2, 2.27 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 12, against the Atlanta Braves.

News: Cubs SP Rich Harden allowed five runs (four earned) and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Astros, tying season-highs, after four dominant starts for Chicago following July's trade from Oakland. He struck out eight and walked one. The Cubs took a 6-1 lead into the fifth inning before the Astros rallied against Harden and Bob Howry on home runs by Ty Wigginton, Geoff Blum and Carlos Lee. Wigginton connected off Harden leading off the fifth and Kaz Matsui added an RBI triple to make it 6-3. Hunter Pence led off the sixth with a single and Blum hit a two-run homer. Lee's 26th homer, a two-run drive off Howry with two outs in the seventh, gave Houston a short-lived 7-6 lead and erased Harden's win.

Analysis: Harden was cruising through the first four innings Tuesday, but ran into some trouble late as his start was winding down. They all can't been Cy Young performances. However, Harden has pitched well as of late and hasn't struggled with injury since coming off the DL earlier this season. As long as he is healthy, Harden is a nice play in all Fantasy formats. His next scheduled start is for Tuesday against the Braves. He is on track to be a two-start pitcher Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 11-17) with his second start coming against the Marlins

Andrew Seligman, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden allowed five runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings Tuesday, Aug. 5. He struck out eight batters and walked one batter in the game. The five runs and eight hits tied season highs.

Rich Harden had his first off day for the Cubs on Tuesday, allowing five runs -- four earned -- in 5 2/3 innings against the Astros. Harden struck out eight, and his stuff was fine. He wsa due for a rough one after nine straight starts in which he allowed no more than two earned runs.

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden (1-1, 1.11 ERA) will start Tuesday, August 5, against the Houston Astros.Harden has given up one or fewer earned runs in each of his past four starts. Harden has always had all-world talent, he just needs to stay away from the DL.

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden (1-1, 1.11 ERA) will start Tuesday, August 5, against the Houston Astros.Harden has given up 1 or fewer earned runs in each of his past four starts. Harden has always had all-world talent, he just needs to stay away from the DL.

The Houston Chronicle reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden (1-1, 1.11 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 5, against the Houston Astros.