http://www.mlb.comMLB Newshttp://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20050824&content_id=1182009&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlbThu, 25 Aug 2005 15:13:17 GMT mlb-1182009Having seen Jorge Sosa provide them with yet another of his strong starts, the Braves showed their appreciation by finally taking advantage of Mark Prior during an opportunistic three-run seventh inning. Rafael Furcal's two-run seventh-inning single allowed Sosa to get the much-deserved win in the Braves' 3-1 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon.http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050824&content_id=1181903&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlbThu, 25 Aug 2005 15:13:17 GMT mlb-1181903One of the most emphasized aspects of hitting is patience. By looking at pitches per plate appearance, one can glean clues to a hitter's approach and mind-set. It's not universally true, but the more patient hitters usually are better hitters.http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050824&content_id=1182019&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlbThu, 25 Aug 2005 15:13:17 GMT mlb-1182019Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez had to leave Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a strained left quadricep. His status is day-to-day.http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050824&content_id=1181827&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlbThu, 25 Aug 2005 15:13:17 GMT mlb-1181827Misfortunes have weakened Herb Score's voice to a whisper and confined him to a wheelchair. But his influence, which he exerted through five seasons as a pitcher and 34 seasons as an Indians broadcaster, is still felt among those within the organization.http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050824&content_id=1181955&vkey=Default&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlbThu, 25 Aug 2005 15:13:17 GMT mlb-1181955 http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050823&content_id=1180780&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlbThu, 25 Aug 2005 15:13:17 GMT mlb-1180780Frank Robinson broke his silence about Rafael Palmeiro, who earlier this month received a 10-day suspension for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Robinson believes that his statistics should be eliminated from the record books.http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050823&content_id=1181281&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlbThu, 25 Aug 2005 15:13:17 GMT mlb-1181281Three days after Saturday's confrontation between second baseman Jeff Kent and center fielder Milton Bradley, the dust has yet to settle in the Dodgers clubhouse.http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050824&content_id=1182013&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlbThu, 25 Aug 2005 15:13:17 GMT mlb-1182013Instead of making his scheduled start at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon, Mike Hampton was back in Atlanta, hoping to get some good news about his ailing back.http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050824&content_id=1182002&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlbThu, 25 Aug 2005 15:13:17 GMT mlb-1182002Nomar Garciaparra apparently convinced the Chicago Cubs that he isn't a candidate for the disabled list again and remained on the active roster Wednesday. Garciaparra, who has been bothered by back spasms, took grounders at short and batting practice before the Cubs' game against the Atlanta Braves, and was moving easily.http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050824&content_id=1182021&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlbThu, 25 Aug 2005 15:13:17 GMT mlb-1182021After Tuesday night's game, the Elias Sports Bureau found that the Braves rookie reliever Joey Devine is the only pitcher in Major League history to allow a grand slam in both of his first two career appearances.