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Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-08-15
--LHP Tom Glavine, who had been out with a strained left flexor tendon, was activated from the 15-day disabled list for Thursday's start against the Cubs. He didn't last long, exiting after four innings when his spot came up in the batting order. He threw... more
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Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-08-15
Phase 2 of right fielder Jeff Francoeur's offensive comeback began Thursday night against the Cubs. After two days of hitting in the cage, 200 swings at a time, Francoeur did some film work with manager Bobby Cox. The upshot? Francoeur's mission is to kee... more
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Cubs take slugfest from Braves
A brief benches-clearing skirmish and only the second cycle in Atlanta history couldn't stop the Chicago Cubs from completing their first season sweep of the Braves.Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano hit home runs and the Cubs beat Atlanta 11-7 on Thursda... more
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Giants-Braves Preview
Earlier this season, the San Francisco Giants were at their best on the road, while the Atlanta Braves were one of the toughest teams to beat on their home field. This is far from the case now.The Giants look to avoid dropping six straight road games for... more
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Cubs 11, Braves 7
The Chicago Cubs are proving they are more than just Wrigley Field winners.The Cubs, who are tied for the most home wins in the majors, stretched their lead in the NL Central with their eighth straight road victory.Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano hit h... more
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Braves' Kotsay hits for cycle against Cubs
Mark Kotsay hit a seventh-inning double off Chicago Cubs reliever Bob Howry to become the first Atlanta Braves player to hit for the cycle since 1987.Kotsay drove in a run with a second-inning triple. He also homered in the fourth and singled in the sixth... more
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Cubs 11, Braves 4(7)
Tempers flared and both benches emptied after Cubs starter Ted Lilly hit Atlanta shortstop Yunel Escobar in the left arm with a pitch in the sixth inning Thursday night.No punches were thrown and no players were ejected during the brief altercation.Plate... more
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Braves rookie Bueno suspended for 3 games by MLB
Francisley Bueno was handed his first major league suspension one day after he made his big league debut.The Atlanta Braves optioned the rookie to Triple-A Richmond on Thursday before learning the left-hander had been suspended.Bob Watson, baseball's vice... more
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Are late-season trades worth it?
Making deals in August is a dicey proposition. So are they worth it? Tracy Ringolsby breaks down 10 recent late-season swaps.... more
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Cubs double up on Braves
The Chicago Cubs are playing so well on the road, they won two lopsided games away from Wrigley Field in one day.Rich Harden pitched five sharp innings, Kosuke Fukudome drove in two runs with two hits and the Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday... more
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