Rickie Weeks hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and Trevor Hoffman protected a late lead Thursday, giving the Milwaukee Brewers an 8-6 victory over the ATLANTA (Reuters) - Randy Wells tossed six scoreless innings to give the Chicago Cubs their first win of the season in a 2-0 shutout over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

Wells, Byrd lead Cubs past Reds

2010-03-29T16:15:27Z

Wells pitches 5 2-3 strong innings, Byrd homers as Cubs top Reds 8-1

Randy Wells pitched 5 2-3 strong innings and Marlon Byrd and Mike Fontenot hit two-run homers Monday, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-1 victory over the CHICAGO (Reuters) - Free agent outfielder Marlon Byrd has agreed to a three-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, the club announced on Thursday.

Although financial details were not disclosed by the Cubs, local media estimate the deal to be worth $15 million.

Byrd, 32, batted .283 last season with the

Cubs agree with Marlon Byrd on $15M, 3-year deal

2010-06-12T02:06:43Z

Chicago Cubs agree with outfielder Marlon Byrd on a $15 million, 3-year contract

The Cubs found the center fielder they'd been searching for, agreeing Thursday to a $15 million, three-year contract with Marlon Byrd.

And the Cubs are hoping to have more success with this former Texas Rangers ou...

Rangers' Byrd leaves after baserunning injury

2010-04-16T10:04:40Z

Rangers OF Marlon Byrd leaves in 1st inning after baserunning injury

Marlon Byrd has left the Texas Rangers' game at Los Angeles in the first inning after injuring himself while attempting to beat out a grounder.

The Rangers' cleanup hitter fell flat on his face behind first base after failing t...

Feldman shines as Rangers sweep the Indians

2010-04-16T10:25:20Z

CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Pitcher Scott Feldman earned his seventh consecutive victory, and 16th of the season, while Marlon Byrd and Ivan Rodriguez each homered as the <...

Rangers sweep doubleheader, move closer to Red Sox

2010-04-16T10:26:19Z

Rangers sweep doubleheader from Indians move closer to Red Sox

Rookie Julio Borbon homered twice in the first game and Marlon Byrd had seven hits in the doubleheader to help Texas complete a two-game sweep over the Cleveland Indians o...

Cruz returns with homer for Texas in 11-1 win

2010-04-16T10:45:20Z

Cruz returns to lineup with homer, Byrd homers twice as Rangers beat Twins 11-1

Nelson Cruz homered in his return to the Texas lineup, Marlon Byrd connected twice and speedster Julio Borbon had the first of his career in the Rangers' 11-1 victory...

Holland throws 3-hitter, Rangers smack Angels 7-0

2010-04-16T10:55:24Z

Rookie Derek Holland throws 3-hitter, Rangers gain ground on Angels 7-0

Rookie Derek Holland threw a three-hitter against the majors' highest-scoring offense for his first career shutout, and the Texas Rangers gained ground on the AL West-leading Kinsler's 2 homers, including 12th-inning shot, push Rangers past Minnesota to end 4-game skid

Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer with one out in the 12th inning and the Texas Rangers avoided being swept at home with a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday night.

It was Kinsler's s...

Kennedy's HRs lift A's over Rangers

2010-04-16T12:03:16Z

Kennedy's two homers lift A's over Rangers 5-4

Adam Kennedy homered twice, including a one-out tiebreaker in the ninth for the first run allowed by Texas reliever Frank Francisco this season, and the Oakland Athletics ended a ...

Rangers' Hamilton sidelined again by bruised ribs

2010-04-16T13:08:54Z

Rangers All-Star CF Hamilton out of starting lineup for 3rd straight game with bruised ribs

Josh Hamilton has a strained muscle in his left rib cage, and the Texas Rangers are hoping he can avoid the disabled list and get better with medication and a few more days of rest.

Hamilton was out of the starting lineup for the th...

Kinsler hits for cycle, Rangers end 5-game slide

2010-04-16T15:36:15Z

Ian Kinlser hits for cycle for Rangers in 19-6 victory over Orioles, ending 5-game slide

Ian Kinsler went 6-for-6 while hitting for the cycle as the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 19-6 Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.

Kinsler became the fourth player in Ra...

Rangers complete opening sweep of Indians

2010-04-16T15:40:35Z

Opening trio: Rangers 3-0 for first time since '96 after 12-8 win to complete sweep of Indians

The Texas Rangers are 3-0 for the first time since 1996.

Marlon Byrd and Ian Kinsler hit long home runs and the Rangers completed their season-opening series sweep, outslugging the Jurrjens Pitches Tigers to 4-1 Win and Doubleheader Split After Rangers Slug 7 HRs in Opener

Jair Jurrjens saved the Detroit Tigers from what could have been a terrible day. The rookie right-hander allowed one run over five innings to lead the Tigers to a 4-1 victory over the Texas Rangers a...

Rangers bash Tigers with 7 home runs

2010-09-09T20:15:30Z

Marlon Byrd Hits 2 of Rangers' 7 Home Runs, Texas Opens Doubleheader With 13-6 Rout of Tigers

Every time it appears the Detroit Tigers are about to mount a surge, they fall flat. A day after the Tigers rallied with four runs in the ninth for a thrilling win over Sosa Hits Sac Fly, Rangers Overcome 4 Errors to Beat White Sox 5-4 in 11 Innings

Sammy Sosa hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

Sosa hit a fly ball to center and Marlon Byrd Hits Tiebreaking Single in the 8th to Help Rangers to 4-3 Win Over White Sox

Marlon Byrd hit a tiebreaking single in eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night for their third strai...

Young, Byrd lead Rangers over Devil Rays

2010-09-09T14:20:48Z

Young's 100th Career Homer, Byrd's 2-Run Single Lead Rangers to 9-1 Win Over Devil Rays

Michael Young hit his 100th career homer, Marlon Byrd had a two-run single and Willie Eyre threw 3 2-3 scoreless innings of emergency relief to lead the John Rheinecker Doesn't Allow Earned Run in 7 Innings, and Rangers Beat Mariners 2-1 in Game 1

John Rheinecker didn't allow an earned run in seven innings, Marlon Byrd drove in a run with his third triple in four games and the Texas Rangers beat the Marlon Byrd Matches Career High With 5 RBIs to Lead Rangers to 8-5 Victory Over Indians

Marlon Byrd keyed a five-run first inning with a two-run double and matched his career high with five RBIs to lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Jerry Hairston, Marlon Byrd and Jamey Wright Help Lead the Rangers to a 4-1 Win Over the A's

Jerry Hairston and Marlon Byrd hit two-run doubles and Jamey Wright pitched seven scoreless innings in the

Millwood earns 1st victory in 2 months

2010-09-09T07:35:20Z

Kevin Millwood Earns His 1st Victory in 2 Months to Lead Rangers to 11-4 Rout of Reds

Two months had passed since Kevin Millwood won a game. More than a year had gone by since Marlon Byrd hit a big league home run. The last time the Texas Range...

Byrd gives Rangers 4-2 win over Angels

2010-09-09T06:35:12Z

Marlon Byrd Drives in Tiebreaking Run to Give Texas Rangers 4-2 Victory Over L.A. Angels

The Texas Rangers may be in last place in the AL West, but they...

Byrd's tiebreaking triple lifts Rangers

2010-09-09T04:51:32Z

Marlon Byrd Hits Tiebreaking Triple in Ninth Inning and Rangers Beat Tigers 9-6

Marlon Byrd hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 9-6 on Tuesday night after blowing a three-run lead in the eighth.

Geoff Jenkins Hits Homer in the 12 Innings to Lead the Brewers to 9-6 Win Over the Rangers

Everyone except Geoff Jenkins was getting hits _ until the end. Jenkins hit a three-run homer in the 12th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers stopped a three-game losing streak, beating the Texas Ranger...

Cubs Astros Baseball

2010-10-02T19:15:38Z

Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd connects for a two-run double in the second inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Cubs Padres Baseball

2010-09-29T21:45:29Z

San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley misses a ground ball hit by the Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd in the ninth inning during their baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, in San Diego. (AP Photo/ Gregory Bull)

Cardinals Cubs Baseball

2010-09-24T14:16:24Z

Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd reacts after being hit by a foul ball off the plate on a pitch by St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 at Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd is hit by a foul ball off the plate on a pitch by St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 at Wrigle...

Giants Cubs Baseball

2010-09-21T21:30:20Z

Chicago Cubs center fielder Marlon Byrd, top, kneels on the dugout and signs autographs as his teammates Justin Berg bottom left, and Brad Snyder wait in the dugout during a rain delay before a baseball game between the