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Uggla's streak ends as Braves fall to Cubs Sun Aug 14 17:14:17 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Carlos Pena hit a two-run, seventh-inning homer to vault the Chicago Cubs past the Atlanta Braves, 6-5, in the rubber match of a three-game series. Pena added a sac fly, Darwin Barney went 3-for-5 and scored a pair and Tyler Colvin had a two-run single for the Cubs, winners of 11 of their last 14. John Grabow (3-0) earned the win despite allowing a run in the sixth and Carlos Marmol worked around a Michael Bourn walk to record his 28th save of the season. Dan Uggl
Cardinals, Rockies wrap set at Busch Stadium Sun Aug 14 10:51:47 2011 EST
ks and three strikeouts over five innings to take the loss. For St. Louis, Edwin Jackson makes his fourth start since coming over from the Toronto Blue Jays in a midseason trade. The 27-year-old allowed a run in seven innings while beating the Chicago Cubs in his St. Louis debut on July 29. He's 0-1 with a no-decision since, while allowing 20 hits and 13 runs in 13 innings. He was touched for six hits and three runs in six innings of his last start, a no-decision at home against Milwaukee. He's
Braves set to welcome back McCann against Cubs Sun Aug 14 10:50:05 2011 EST
is no doubt that Dan Uggla's hitting streak has injected some life into the Braves lineup. Atlanta is set to get another boost this afternoon with the expected return of catcher Brian McCann for the rubber match of a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field. A six-time All-Star, McCann is batting .306 this season with 18 homers and 55 runs batted in, but has been out of the Braves' lineup since suffering a strained left oblique on July 26. He went 1-for-3 with a homer over five in
Reds seek consistency in finale with Padres Sun Aug 14 10:49:21 2011 EST
is and Pittsburgh. Since, they've won two of three from St. Louis, lost two of three to Pittsburgh, won two of three from Atlanta, dropped four straight to the New York Mets, swept three from San Francisco, lost two of three to Houston and the Chicago Cubs and won two of three from Colorado. They won a second straight against the Padres on Saturday after combining for seven home runs in a 13-1 rout. Cincinnati has won four straight, but trails first-place Milwaukee by 10 games and is five back o
Cubs put Zambrano on disqualified list Sat Aug 13 16:33:05 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs have placed Carlos Zambrano on the disqualified list without pay, casting further uncertainty on the enigmatic starter's future with the team. The move was made Saturday, one day after Zambrano was ejected from his start after throwing at Chipper Jones twice in a particularly ugly outing against the Atlanta Braves. Zambrano will remain on the list for 30 days and is not permitted to have any contact with the team. Reports indicated that the player
Uggla, Braves resume set with embattled Cubs Sat Aug 13 10:39:06 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Dan Uggla's hitting streak is not only the longest for the franchise during its time in Atlanta, but now it might be ending other people's careers. Uggla and his 32-game hitting streak will face a Chicago Cubs team in a bit of a confused state after the actions of starter Carlos Zambrano in last night's opener of a three-game series at Turner Field. On a night when the Braves inducted former manager Bobby Cox into the club's Hall of Fame and retired his uniform No. 6 during a
Cubs' Zambrano may be retiring Sat Aug 13 00:08:15 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Carlos Zambrano was ejected from Friday's 10-4 loss against the Atlanta Braves, and then told his Chicago Cubs teammates after the game he is retiring. After giving up back-to-back homers to Freddie Freeman and Dan Uggla in the fifth inning, Zambrano tried to hit Chipper Jones. Home plate umpire Tim Timmons immediately tossed Zambrano following the second miss. Known for his explosive ad fiery temper, Zambrano had a few words of choice before going to the locker r
Uggla sets Atlanta hit mark, Braves honor Cox before pummeling Cubs Fri Aug 12 22:50:05 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - It's 32 and counting! Braves second baseman Dan Uggla established the longest hitting streak in Atlanta history with a pair of home runs in Atlanta's 10-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. It was a special day all-around in Atlanta. Prior to Friday's game, the Braves inducted former manager Bobby Cox into the Club's Hall of Fame and retired his uniform No. 6 during a pre-game ceremony. Cox had his jersey retired less than one year after managing his final game with the B
Cubs sign Trevor Gretzky Fri Aug 12 19:58:28 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs have signed infielder Trevor Gretzky, a seventh-round draft choice and son of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky, 18, was selected out of Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, California. He hit .393 with 15 extra-base hits in 31 games during his senior season. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound Gretzky is a left-handed hitter and right-handed fielder. He committed to San Diego State prior to signing with the Cubs.
Pirates start big series at Milwaukee Fri Aug 12 11:09:48 2011 EST
ace the Pirates for the third time in his career. The 27-year-old Floridian has won each of the first two meetings while allowing a combined seven runs on 13 hits in 11 1/3 innings. Lately, Greinke has won three straight outings, defeating the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis and Houston while allowing 14 hits and three runs in 19 2/3 innings. He's been perfect at home in his first season with the Brewers, winning all seven decisions in nine starts while posting a 3.49 earned run average. Paul Maholm goe
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