The Cubs begin a three-game series with the Braves in Atlanta tonight. Jason Hammel will get the start on the mound for Chicago. Atlanta will send out Bud Norris. The Cubs enter the set an MLB-best 41-and-17 on the season.
Chris Coghlan is returning to the Cubs. Chicago re-acquired Coghlan from the A's after previously trading him to Oakland in February. The Cubs shipped Arismendy Alcantara to Oakland in the deal.
