The Braves complete a three-game sweep of the Nationals with a 9 – 0 shutout, improving their record to a major league best 11-1. Paul Maholm pitches 7 2/3 scoreless innings, while Justin Upton hits his 7th homer, tops in the majors.

ByTom

The Braves complete a three-game sweep of the Nationals with a 9 – 0 shutout, improving their record to a major league best 11-1. Paul Maholm pitches 7 2/3 scoreless innings, while Justin Upton hits his 7th homer, tops in the majors.

The Chicago Cubs and the City of Chicago, IL agree on renovations to Wrigley Field that will cost $500 million. An electronic video scoreboard will be installed in left field, and the number of night games allowed at the historic facility will be increased. No public funds will go towards the renovations, although owner Tom Ricketts will be allowed to develop property near the ballpark to create additional revenue streams.

ByTom

The Chicago Cubs and the City of Chicago, IL agree on renovations to Wrigley Field that will cost $500 million. An electronic video scoreboard will be installed in left field, and the number of night games allowed at the historic facility will be increased. No public funds will go towards the renovations, although owner Tom Ricketts will be allowed to develop property near the ballpark to create additional revenue streams.