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Don't dismiss Adam Dunn, Dan Uggla

ESPN Fantasy Baseball — Relying on batting average drains such as Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn and Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla can be painful for any...

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Twins' Plouffe has concussion, will miss series vs. Tigers

Detroit Free Press — The Minnesota Twins have placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion, after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play.

Detroit Tigers May 22, 2013

Dan Uggla still slumping despite hitting HR

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Braves second baseman Dan Uggla provided a three-run homer in a four-run first inning during Monday's 5-1 win against the Twins. It was his eighth home run and fourth in May. Unfortunately, Uggla's home run was just his second hit in his last eight games since having a seven-game hit streak end May 9. Uggla is batting .071 (2 for 28) with one double, one home run and four RBI in his last eight games.

May 21, 2013

Braves 5 Cheating Kent Hrbek’s 1

Braves Journal — ESPN Box(LeBron was 4-4) On a night when Dan Uggla hit a three run homer and BJ Upton hit a popup that carried to deep shortstop, the hero of this game was Julio Teheran. Joe Simpson would have you believe Gerald Laird’s outstanding game calling skills was the difference, like he was Crash Davis or [...]

Atlanta Braves May 20, 2013

First-inning fiasco dooms Twins against Braves

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Dan Uggla’s three-run homer did most of the damage for the Braves; the Twins have allowed 47 first-inning runs this season.

Minnesota Twins May 20, 2013

Atlanta 5, Twins 1

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Julio Teheran pitched 81/3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth consecutive game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday.

Minnesota Twins May 20, 2013

Braves 5, Twins 1: Losing streak hits six

St. Paul Pioneer Press — Twins RHP Kevin Correia (4-4) was torched for seven hits and four runs in the first inning, capped by Dan Uggla's three-run homer.

Minnesota Twins May 20, 2013

Fantasy Baseball

ESPN Fantasy Baseball — Eric Karabell and Tristan Cockcroft discuss the new rankings and how they relate to Matt Cain, Francisco Liriano, Vernon Wells and Dan Uggla.

May 17, 2013

Closer Report: Will Madson get saves?

Angels Blog | ESPN Los Angeles — The last time Los Angeles Angels right-hander Ryan Madson threw a pitch in a big league regular-season game was late September 2011, in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves. Madson retired Chipper Jones, Dan Uggla and Freddie Freeman without incident, and on 14 pitches. Since then, Madson has been paid by the Cincinnati Reds and Angels, but he hasn't logged an inning for either squad. It's going to be a bit longer before he does. Read F ...

Los Angeles Angels May 17, 2013

Dan Uggla moves to No. 2 spot

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Braves second baseman Dan Uggla moved back to No. 2 in the batting order Saturday afternoon against the Giants.Uggla endured a rough performance as he struck out four times in a 10-1 defeat. Uggla is hitting .270 (10 for 37) with three home runs and four RBI in his first 10 games in May. He has struck out 14 times over that span. He has gone 0 for 7 with one RBI at the No. 2 spot this season.

May 11, 2013

Veteran Barry Zito still getting the job done at home; Dan Uggla smacks two homers

ESPN Fantasy Baseball — I'm not quite sure how San Francisco Giants left-hander Barry Zito does it, because his stuff seems pretty average -- OK, perhaps below average -- but...

May 9, 2013

Dan Uggla records 17th career multi-HR game

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Dan Uggla hit a pair of solo homers, leading the Braves to a 7-2 win against the Reds Wednesday. Uggla had solo shots in the fourth and sixth innings off Mike Leake, his first multi-homer game this season and 17th in his career. Uggla is 4 for 10 (.400) with one double, three home runs and five RBI off Leake in his career. He also extended his hitting streak to six games Wednesday. Uggla is batting .375 (9 for 24) with two triples, three home runs, four RBI and eight runs in that span.

May 9, 2013

Manager suggests Dan Uggla is 'locked in' at plate

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Braves second baseman Dan Uggla's triples Sunday and Monday means it's the most he's had since totaling three in 2007. It also is signals something more significant to manager Fredi Gonzalez. "When hitters are finding the other way, the opposite field, that means they're swinging it really good," Gonzalez said, per MLB.com. "Lefties to left-center and righties to right-center -- that's when they're really, really locked in." Uggla is batting .290 (9 for 31) with a .516 slugging percentage in his last eight games. His batting average has gone from .160 to .198 in that span.

May 9, 2013

Braves 7, Reds 2 (recapped by W.C.G.)

Braves Journal — ESPN Box Score You want a small sample size? I’ve got your small sample size right here. Dan Uggla is now hitting .333/.379/.815 in May. Two possible conclusions: (1) Dan Uggla is back, baby! or, (2) Frank Wren should get on the phone right now and trade him to the Dodgers. I try to be [...]

Atlanta Braves May 8, 2013

Dan Uggla Hotter Than Kate Upton

Atlanta Bullpen — Braves second baseman Dan Uggla is not only hotter right now than Kate Upton, he is hotter than all the Uptons.  In the past 6 games, Uggla has 11 hits in 24 at bats, 3 home runs, 2 triples, 5 RBI, and has scored 8 times.  After having his batting average under .200  all season, [...]The post Dan Uggla Hotter Than Kate Upton appeared first on Atlanta Bullpen.

Atlanta Braves May 8, 2013

Dan Uggla Photos

  • Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla (26) checks in Minnesota Twiins' Trevor Plouffe (24) after he was injured on a force out at second base on a ground ball in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in in Atlanta The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla (26) checks in Minnesota Twiins' Trevor Plouffe (24) after he was injured on a force out at second base on a ground ball in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
  • Minnesota Twiins' Trevor Plouffe (24) holds his head after he was injured on a force play at second base with Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla (26) on a ground ball in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in in Atlanta The Associated Press
    Minnesota Twiins' Trevor Plouffe (24) holds his head after he was injured on a force play at second base with Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla (26) on a ground ball in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
  • Minnesota Twins' Trevor Plouffe (24) is forced out at second base by Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla (26) on a Ryan Doumit (9) ground ball in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Atlanta. Plouffe was injured on the play and left the field under his own power. Atlanta won 5-4 in ten innings The Associated Press
    Minnesota Twins' Trevor Plouffe (24) is forced out at second base by Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla (26) on a Ryan Doumit (9) ground ball in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Atlanta. Plouffe was injured on the play and left the field under his own power. Atlanta won 5-4 in ten innings. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
  • Braves 5, Twins 1: Losing streak hits six
    Twins RHP Kevin Correia (4-4) was torched for seven hits and four runs in the first inning, capped by Dan Uggla's three-run homer.
  • Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, right, shakes hands with Dan Uggla after Upton scores a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of a baseball game, on Monday, May 13, 2013, in Phoenix. The Braves beat the Diamondbacks 10-1 The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, right, shakes hands with Dan Uggla after Upton scores a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of a baseball game, on Monday, May 13, 2013, in Phoenix. The Braves beat the Diamondbacks 10-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
  • Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla (26) is congratulated by teammate Andrelton Simmons, left, after scoring a run on a double by Evan Gattis against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, May 12, 2013. Giants won 5-1 The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla (26) is congratulated by teammate Andrelton Simmons, left, after scoring a run on a double by Evan Gattis against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, May 12, 2013. Giants won 5-1. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
  • Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson steps toward the dugout after handing the ball off to bench coach Carlos Tosca, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, May 10, 2013 in San Francisco. Braves' Brian McCann is second from left and Dan Uggla is at right The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson steps toward the dugout after handing the ball off to bench coach Carlos Tosca, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, May 10, 2013 in San Francisco. Braves' Brian McCann is second from left and Dan Uggla is at right. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)
  • Atlanta Braves' Brian McCann, center, is greeted at the plate by Dan Uggla after hitting a two-run homer against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 10, 2013 in San Francisco. San Francisco Giants Buster Posey is at right The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves' Brian McCann, center, is greeted at the plate by Dan Uggla after hitting a two-run homer against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 10, 2013 in San Francisco. San Francisco Giants Buster Posey is at right. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)
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