After allowing only one home run this year, Jason Hammel served up two long balls in today’s 5-3 loss to the Brewers in the series finale. Conceding a season-high four runs, Hammel, would strike out seven, walk two and give up five hits overall in his six-inning performance. [...]

After falling an inning short of a quality start in each of his last two outings, Jason Hammel returned with another this afternoon at [...]

After plunking a batter to lead off the bottom of the sixth inning, Jason Hammel was removed from tonight’s game in Pittsburgh. [...]

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The undisputed MVP of tonight’s game between the Cubs and the Cardinals was Chicago starter Jason Hammel. On the mound he tossed six innings, giving up just one run on five hits. He would also strike out six while recording zero walks, an encouraging statistic following his seven conceded walks th[...]

After six innings and 88 pitches, Jason Hammel had done enough to secure his first victory of the year tonight against the Cincinnati Reds. Conceding only four hits and no runs, his healthy mix of pitches resulted in seven ground ball outs and seven fly ball outs. He even helped his cause at the pla[...]

After entering spring training with his rotation spot in jeopardy, Jason Hammel earned the fourth starter role. In his season debut last night he was solid, giving up just one run on four hits across six innings. He would also walk three while striking out six, ending his night with 89 pitches. Leav[...]

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