"The Cubs denied an ESPN report that quoted Carlos Zambrano's agent as saying the pitcher returned to Turner Field with his belongings a couple hours after saying he was retiring and bolting the park during Friday night's game.

Many of the players were watching the report on the clubhouse TV Sunday morning, laughing at the idea of Zambrano returning after leaving in a huff. Zambrano did have his belongings returned, but the Cubs stuck the duffle bag in an adjoining room and left the locker empty. Randy Wells moved his guitar and some clothes into the empty locker on Sunday.

While Zambrano is gone, the battle between him and the club continues. Zambrano's agent will file a grievance on Monday, the Cubs confirmed, hoping to lessen the 30-day stay without pay on the disqualified list."