 In sports, the Phillies start a three-game series at Wrigley Field in Chicago against the Cubs tonight. They send 25-year-old right-hander Michael Mercado to the mound to make his first Major League start, just his second Major League appearance for the Phillies. Rob Thompson's lineup card is out. No major surprises. David Dahl is the DH tonight. Johan Rojas in center. Garrett Stubbs will do the catching. Pre-game coverage here on WDEL starting at 7.30 tonight.