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Cubs scratch Ill RHP Harden from start (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Chicago Cubs have scratched right-hander Rich Harden from his scheduled start against the San Diego Padres. The Cubs say Harden has a stomach illness. They called up right-hander Mitch Atkins from their minor league camp to start in place of Harden. The 27-year-old Harden has been brought along slowly this spring because of his history of shoulder problems.