Bob Howry

The Atlanta Braves are beaten 1-5 by the Chicago Cubs as starter Tommy Hanson gives up two homers and records the loss at Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois on May 7, 2012 in first game of three-match series. While the game was an exception amidst fire-works ...  

The Washington Nationals' reassignment of starting pitcher John Lannan to the minor league came as quite a surprise, but it looks like the Chicago Cubs are looking to take advantage. According to the Gordon Wittenmyer of the Sun Times, the Cubs inquired about Lannan, who requested a trade after being sent down. The Cubs already had talked to the Nationals about lefty pitching, including Lannan and former Cub Tom Gorzelanny, the source said...  

Reds manager Dusty Baker was saying after Wednesday’s victory that a different Red was playing the role of hero each night. Thursday’s hero: Devin Mesoraco. His grand slam turned the game around and sent the Reds to their sixth straight ...  

CHICAGO – We’ve come to expect such perennial failure from the Chicago Cubs that to lose a series against them feels like a major disappointment to the fans of any contending team. But the fact of the matter is, the Braves didn’t beat themselves in two of three games this week against the Cubs; they got beat by a team that’s pitching as well or better than any in the majors in recent weeks. Especially the three starters the Braves faced. They...  

(AP) -- Despite turning in impressive performances in each of his first four starts, the Chicago Cubs' Ryan Dempster is still seeking his first win. His victories against the Atlanta Braves have been few and far between. Dempster looks to turn his fortune ...