Jurrgens masterful in Braves' 1-0 victory over CardinalsSeptember 11th, 2009 Jurrgens, Braves nip Cardinals 1-0ST. LOUIS — Jair Jurrgens worked eight scoreless innings, overcoming another light offensive showing behind him in the Atlanta Braves' 1-0 victory over the St.
Braves OF Nate McLouth activated from DL after missing 17 games with hamstring injurySeptember 4th, 2009 Braves OF McLouth activated from disabled listATLANTA — Atlanta Braves outfielder Nate McLouth is back in uniform after missing 17 games with a strained left hamstring. The Braves activated McLouth from the 15-day disabled list before Friday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Phil Niekro, Dale Murphy among those attending as Braves retire ace Greg Maddux's No. 31July 17th, 2009 Former stars to help Braves honor ace Greg MadduxATLANTA — Some big names in Atlanta Braves history are returning to help the team honor Greg Maddux. The Braves will induct Maddux into the team's Hall of Fame and retire his No.
Kawakami's arm, Escobar's glove help Braves to 4-1 win over struggling CubsJuly 9th, 2009 Kawakami pitches Braves past CubsCHICAGO — Kenshin Kawakami shut down the Chicago Cubs for six innings and shortstop Yunel Escobar made a run-saving defensive play in the eighth, helping preserve the Atlanta Braves' 4-1 victory Wednesday. Casey Kotchman homered for the Braves, who won a road series for the first time in nearly two months.
Braves 4, Cubs 1July 9th, 2009 Braves 4, Cubs 1E_J.Fox (2), Fukudome (1). DP_Atlanta 3, Chicago 2.
Chipper Jones out of Atlanta's starting lineup after straining groinJuly 8th, 2009 Chipper Jones out for BravesCHICAGO — Chipper Jones was held out of the Atlanta Braves' starting lineup a day after straining his right groin in a game against the Chicago Cubs. Jones said Tuesday night that he felt pain when he ran out of the batter's box after singling in the fourth inning Monday night.
Javier Vazquez shuts down Cubs and leads Braves to a 2-1 victoryJuly 8th, 2009 Vazquez and Braves beats Cubs 2-1CHICAGO — Javier Vazquez allowed a run and five hits in seven strong innings and Brian McCann had two two-out RBIs as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night. Vazquez (6-7), backed by some fine infield play from shortstop Yunel Escobar and second baseman Brooks Conrad, outpitched Carlos Zambrano.
Cubs 4, Braves 2July 7th, 2009 Cubs 4, Braves 2E_R.Wells (1). DP_Chicago 1.
Wells gets fourth straight win, Lee homers as Cubs beat Braves 4-2July 7th, 2009 Wells, Lee lead Cubs past BravesCHICAGO — Rookie Randy Wells won his fourth straight start, Derrek Lee homered and the Chicago Cubs got their sixth win in eight games, beating the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Monday night. Wells (4-3) gave up seven hits and two runs in six innings, including a homer to Nate McLouth.
Cubs' Aramis Ramirez and Reed Johnson make rehab starts for Class A PeoriaJuly 4th, 2009 Cubs' Ramirez, Johnson make rehab startsGENEVA, Ill. — Aramis Ramirez had a double in three plate appearances in his first rehabilitation game since going on the disable list May 9 with a dislocated left shoulder.
Braves 2, Cubs 0June 23rd, 2009 Braves 2, Cubs 0DP_Chicago 2, Atlanta 1. LOB_Chicago 12, Atlanta 9.
Cubs-Braves game rained out, makeup date expected to be announcedJune 5th, 2009 Cubs-Braves game rained outATLANTA — A rainout forced the Atlanta Braves to wait a day for their first look at their new center fielder and No. 3 hitter. The rainout forced the Chicago Cubs to wait another day for the return of Carlos Zambrano from a six-game suspension.
Cubs 3, Braves 2, 11 inningsJune 4th, 2009 Cubs 3, Braves 2, 11 inningsE_Lilly (4), Escobar (5). DP_Atlanta 4.
Braves 6, Cubs 5, inningsJune 3rd, 2009 Braves 6, Cubs 5, inningsOne out when winning run scored. E_D.Lee (1), C.Jones (7).
Cubs' Bradley leaves game with strained right calf running out grounderJune 3rd, 2009 Bradley leaves game with strainATLANTA — Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley left Tuesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves after straining his right calf running out a grounder in the fourth inning. Bradley limped back to the dugout and headed straight for the clubhouse.