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8/14/2011 |
Uggla streaks to 33 with first-inning single
Dan Uggla extended his hitting streak to 33 games with a first-inning single off Cubs right-hander Randy Wells at Turner Field in Saturday night's 8-4 loss. The Braves second baseman became the 21st player (23rd occurrence) in Major League history to record a streak of this length and just the 16th player (18th occurrence) to do so since 1900.
8/14/2011 |
Uggla's streak, homer can't save Lowe
Derek Lowe minimized damage during the early innings and then saw the Cubs prove fortunate enough during the middle innings to overcome Dan Uggla's latest homer and claim an 8-4 win over the Braves on Saturday night at Turner Field.
8/14/2011 |
Braves place Hanson on DL, activate McCann
The Braves placed pitcher Tommy Hanson on disabled list due to right shoulder discomfort and activated catcher Brian McCann.
8/14/2011 |
McCann hitless in return from disabled list
Brian McCann returned to the Braves' lineup on Sunday, catching and batting third against the Cubs. He was hitless in four at-bats.
8/14/2011 |
Braves' Hanson shelved with shoulder tendinitis
The Braves were hoping that Tommy Hanson could avoid a second trip to the disabled list. But with his shoulder still sore, the right-hander couldn't and was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday.
8/14/2011 |
Braves activate Linebrink; Varvaro sent down
The Braves activated reliever Scott Linebrink from the disabled list on Sunday and optioned Anthony Varvaro to Triple-A Gwinnett.
8/14/2011 |
Pena's blast caps Cubs' comeback win
The Cubs rallied from an early four-run deficit to win a see-saw affair with the Braves, 6-5, on Sunday afternoon at Turner Field.
8/14/2011 |
Uggla's hitting streak halted at 33 games
It took a diving catch worthy of highlight treatment under any circumstances, but Dan Uggla's hitting streak is over at 33 games.
8/14/2011 |
Braves miss chances, then cede ground
The Braves jumped to an early lead on Sunday but fell, 6-5, to the Cubs. Dan Uggla was hitless, ending his streak at 33 games.
8/14/2011 |
Braves host Giants in battle of contenders
The last time the Giants went to Atlanta, they left town drenched in champagne after clinching their first postseason series en route to the 2010 World Series title. But that was a long time ago, and the Braves are a changed team.
8/13/2011 |
Uggla sets Atlanta record with 32-game streak
Playing at home for the first time since July 31, Dan Uggla drilled the second pitch he saw from Carlos Zambrano over the center-field wall on Friday night to set an Atlanta-record 32-game hitting streak.
8/13/2011 |
Uggla's milestone opens homer floodgates
Dan Uggla accounted for two of the season-high five homers the Braves hit while frustrating Carlos Zambrano and rolling toward a 10-4 win over the Cubs on Friday night.
8/13/2011 |
Streaking Uggla, Braves go for sixth straight win
Randy Wells will look to shut down a streaking Dan Uggla as the Cubs try to take the second game of this three-game series.
8/13/2011 |
McCann declares readiness for Sunday return
When Brian McCann strained his left oblique muscle on July 26, there was some fear he might miss a month. But the Braves catcher has put himself in position to be activated from the disabled list for Sunday afternoon's series finale against the Cubs.
8/13/2011 |
Braves appreciate apologies from Cubs
There was no indication of bad blood brewing in the Braves' clubhouse after Carlos Zambrano was ejected after throwing two consecutive fastballs that nearly hit Chipper Jones in the fifth inning of Friday night's 10-4 win over the Cubs.
8/13/2011 |
Alumni softball game features '91 Braves
There was a festive atmosphere at Turner Field early Saturday evening as the Braves staged a softball game that pitted members of their 1991 team against all of the other players in town this weekend to celebrate Alumni Weekend.
8/13/2011 |
Johnson's passing felt at Turner a day later
There was still a sense of sadness at Turner Field on Saturday as the Braves continued to mourn the passing of their beloved former player and broadcaster Ernie Johnson Sr., who died Friday night at the age of 87.
8/13/2011 |
Cubs, Braves vie for series with McCann in mix
The Braves will activate Brian McCann from the disabled list for Sunday's rubber match against the Cubs. Atlanta will start Brandon Beachy opposite Chicago's Matt Garza.
8/12/2011 |
Cox humbled by entrance into Braves' Hall
Always one to deflect credit, Bobby Cox said he was humbled Friday to be added to the Braves' Hall of Fame, hours before his No. 6 was retired in a pregame ceremony at Turner Field.
8/12/2011 |
Ernie Johnson Sr. passes away at 87
Ernie Johnson Sr., who played with the Boston and Milwaukee Braves and later served as an executive and announcer for the team in Atlanta, died on Friday. He was 87.
8/12/2011 |
Chipper notches 1,000th extra-base hit
Chipper Jones' three-run homer off Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano in the third inning on Friday was the 1,000th extra-base hit of his career.
8/12/2011 |
Braves' McCann goes 1-for-3 in rehab outing
Brian McCann eased into his Minor League rehab assignment by serving as Triple-A Gwinnett's designated hitter on Friday night, going 1-for-3 with an RBI.
8/11/2011 |
Braves call up Vizcaino, part ways with Proctor
Arodys Vizcaino has strengthened his position as one of the Braves' top prospects this season, and over the remainder of this season, he will have the opportunity to strengthen Atlanta's bullpen.
8/11/2011 |
Uggla ties Atlanta record, extends streak to 31
Chipper Jones playfully told Dan Uggla on Tuesday that he needed to reduce the stress felt in the dugout by extending his hitting streak during the early innings. Uggla obliged Wednesday night by extending his hitting streak to 31 games with a first-inning two-run single.
8/11/2011 |
Uggla seeks to up hit streak to 32 vs. Big Z
If Carlos Zambrano changes his arm slot, that could spell trouble for the Braves in Friday's series opener at Turner Field, especially if Zambrano has made two consecutive quality starts while "fighting his mechanics." More Results > |
