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Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs throws a second inning pitch against the Atlanta Braves. (Credit: Scott Cunningham, Getty)

Cubs Fall To Braves 5-1

Chicago ended a six-game road trip with four losses as it heads to Wrigley Field for the home opener against Milwaukee on Monday.

2013/04/07

Chipper Jones. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Chipper Jones To Rutgers Basketball Players: ‘Toughen Up’

Hours after Rutgers announced it had fired basketball coach Mike Rice for verbally and psychically abusing his players, former MLB All-Star Chipper Jones responded.

670 The Score–2013/04/04

(Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Andrelton Simmons Good Bet To Win Gold Gloves For Braves

Andrelton Simmons is a good bet to win several gold gloves during his career, and he’s shown the ability to stay within himself and make adjustments at the plate.

2013/03/20

Chipper Jones. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Photo: Chipper Jones Truly Struggles To Assemble Basketball Hoop

Officially retired from the game of baseball, Chipper Jones is just trying to stay busy.

670 The Score–2012/12/27

Ryan Dempster.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Harris: What Really Happened With Ryan Dempster

Ryan Dempster is gone, but there are still questions on how and why it took so long.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/01

Starter Ryan Dempster #46 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on July 20, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Hanley: Cubs Can’t ‘Tune Out The Noise’ If They Don’t Deal Dempster

It was only about six weeks ago that Cubs president Theo Epstein said he and his staff had to “tune out the noise” from fans and media as they went about building the team into something akin to championship caliber. Better buy some ear plugs.

670 The Score–2012/07/30

Ryan Dempster. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Baffoe: The Unfortunate Case Of Ryan Dempster

What has been quite unexpected in the Cubs quest to get as much in return for Dempster as possible is the Cubs starter going from affable in the process to difficult to downright sabotaging.

CBS Chicago–2012/07/30

Ryan Dempster. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Amid Trade Rumors, Dempster, Cubs Fall To Pirates

Kevin Correia, in jeopardy of losing his spot in Pittsburgh’s crowded starting rotation, pitched six effective innings Wednesday and Garrett Jones hit a tiebreaking double to lead the Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

670 The Score–2012/07/25

Ryan Dempster

Braves Have Reportedly ‘Moved On’ From Dempster Trade

According to a report, the Braves have made Ryan Dempster’s decision for him: they’re moving on.

670 The Score–2012/07/25

Ryan Dempster. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Dempster In No Rush To Approve Trade

Ryan Dempster is in no hurry to approve a trade.

670 The Score–2012/07/24

Starter Ryan Dempster #46 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on July 20, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Dempster Denies Trade To Braves

Multiple outlets are reporting the Cubs have traded Ryan Dempster to the Braves.

670 The Score–2012/07/23

Paul Maholm #28 of the Chicago Cubs pitches to the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on July 4, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Cubs Hit 3 Homers, Beat Braves 5-1

Bryan LaHair, Jeff Baker and Anthony Rizzo hit home runs and the Chicago Cubs continued their success against Atlanta by beating the Braves 5-1 on Wednesday night.

2012/07/04

Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs turns a double play over Chipper Jones #10 of the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Turner Field on July 3, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jones Has 5 Hits, 4 RBIs As Braves Beat Cubs 10-3

Newly chosen All-Star Chipper Jones delivered his first five-hit game in a decade, driving in four runs Tuesday night and leading the Atlanta Braves over the Chicago Cubs 10-3.

2012/07/03

The new LED scoreboard at Wrigley Field is causing problems for the opposing bullpen during night games. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cubs LED Scoreboard Still A Problem For Opposing Teams

The Milwaukee Brewers were the first team to complain about the brand new LED scoreboard in right field at Wrigley Field and they aren’t the only team.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/11

Paul Maholm. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Maholm Wins Fourth Straight For Cubs

Paul Maholm outpitched Tim Hudson to win his fourth straight start, Bryan LaHair hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 Wednesday.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/09

Kerry Wood. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Video: Kerry Wood Throws Glove Into Stands, Snaps On Reporter

Now it’s Kerry Wood’s turn to swear at a reporter.

670 The Score–2012/05/09

Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward scores a run as Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto waits for the throw in the fifth inning on May 8, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Wood Gives Up Game Winning Runs, Cubs Fall To Braves 3-1

Dan Uggla hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 Tuesday night.

2012/05/08

David Shotkoski was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1985. He was shot and killed during a robbery attempt in 1995 while he was in spring training. (Family Photo)

Murder Victim’s Parents Angry Killer Set Free 10 Years Early

A convicted killer was let out of a Florida prison Tuesday, 10 years earlier than expected. The man he murdered was a Chicago native his parents said they’re shocked and angry to hear the news of the killer’s release.

CBS 2–2012/04/03

Chipper Jones. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Photo: Chipper Jones Is Fat

At one time, Chipper Jones was one of the best third basemen in the game – it seems like those days are long, long gone.

670 The Score–2012/02/22

Greg Walker gives Mark Buehrle a farewell hug. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Greg Walker: ‘We Should Have Never Been Back For 2011′

Former White Sox hitting coach Greg Walker admitted that players were affected by the drama last season and said there was a sentiment in the clubhouse that the coaching staff should never have come back for 2011.

CBS Chicago–2012/02/16

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