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This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones extends extra-base streak

1944 - The Dodgers score eight unearned runs to defeat the Braves 8-5 and snap a 16-game losing streak.

1992 - Greg Maddux announces that he has broken off negotiations with the Cubs and will become a free agent at the end of the season. Maddux will sign with the Atlanta Braves during the offseason.

2001 - Fred McGriff invokes his no-trade clause blocking a deal that would have sent him to the first place Cubs. He will homer later in the day helping Tampa Bay to a 6-5 win over the Braves.