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Braves? Hanson says shoulder feels good (AP)
2012-02-02 22:17:00 Braves right-hander Tommy Hanson says his right shoulder is feeling good and he expects to be on a regular routine for the start of spring training. Hanson enjoyed a strong first half of the 2011 season. He made only five starts after the All-Star break due to persistent pain in the shoulder. A small tear ...
By: MLB News Blog
Braves? Jones healthy, set for 18th year (AP)
2012-02-01 11:15:00 One year has made a big difference in Chipper Jones’ outlook. Jones is feeling optimistic about his health as he moves closer to his 18th season with the Braves. Despite two knee surgeries in the last two years, the last link to the Braves’ 1995 World Series championship is not ready to talk about ending ...
By: MLB News Blog
Quiet offseason part of Braves? plan (AP)
2012-01-20 21:35:00 There has been no flashy free agent signing, no blockbuster trade this offseason for the Atlanta Braves. General manager Frank Wren says there also has been no panic. Wren says the quiet winter is proof of his confidence in the Braves’ talent, even after the team blew an 8 1/2-game wild-card lead in September.
By: MLB News Blog
Braves agree with Bourn, Jurrjens (AP)
2012-01-18 03:55:00 The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration Tuesday, agreeing to one-year deals with outfielder Michael Bourn for $6.845,000, starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens for $5.5 million and reliever Eric O’Flaherty for $2.49 million. The agreements were reached just before teams and players exchanged figures for arbitration hearings.
By: MLB News Blog
Braves sign OF Bourn, RHP Jurrjens (AP)
2012-01-18 00:15:00 The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration Tuesday, agreeing to one-year deals with outfielder Michael Bourn for $6.845 million, starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens for $5.5 million and reliever Eric O’Flaherty for $2.49 million. The agreements were reached just before teams and players exchanged figures for arbitration hearings.
By: MLB News Blog
Quick Hits: Manny, Braves, Oliver, Tejada
2012-01-06 06:37:00 Some links as Thursday turns into Friday... As part of his comeback attempt, Manny Ramirez will work out for teams later this month according to ESPN's Buster Olney (on Twitter). Manny was officially reinstated last month, and he indicated that the "doors are open" for a minor league contract. Braves GM Frank Wren told MLB.com's Mark Bowman that he feels both Jair Jurrjens and Martin Prado will be with the team at the start of Spring Training. They still have interest in Adam Jones and could continue to pursue the outfielder if the Orioles lower their demands. The Yankees never inquired on lefty reliever Darren Oliver before he signed with the Blue Jays, reports MLBTR's Ben Nicholson-Smith (on Twitter). New York has brought in southpaws Hideki Okajima and Mike O'Connor on minor league deals this offseason. Miguel Tejada is training in Miami as he looks to make a comeback, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (on Twitter). The 37-year-old was designated for assignmen...
By: The RotoFeed
How The Mets Match Up: Braves
2012-01-04 13:00:00 Catcher: McCann is the better ballplayer...and its not even close. This is not just a case of experience over youth. McCann is far better behind the plate and while they sport a similar batting average, McCann offers an element of power that will never be part of Jose Thole's arsenal.1st Base: Despite being two years his senior, Ike Davis and Freddie Freeman have roughly the same amount of major league experience. Both play an above average first base and feature a nearly identical career batting average in roughly the same number of at bats. However, while Freeman can hit for power, Ike simply has more and its for that reason that he gets the edge here.2nd Base: This match-up makes for an interesting argument. Neither player can play a lick of defense. Murphy hits for average, while Uggla hits for power. In the end, its those power numbers as well as his health, that give Uggla the nudge.3rd Base: If we're comparing careers, the nod...
By: Mets Fever
Braves not so interested in Theriot
2012-01-03 17:06:00 Last week it was reported that the Mets were interested in Ryan Theriot, it makes sense for the team to bring in a middle infielder. One who could take over full time at 2B if Murphy is a bust at the position or play short for two weeks if Ruben Tejada goes on the DL. Of the group of free agent middle infielders Ryan Theriot is the most appealing compared to aging players like Craig Counsell and Jack Wilson or a player who is all glove/no bat like Ronny Cedeno. Granted Theriot's worst position is SS which is the primary reason he'd be signed, since Turner can fill in at 2B, but he's serviceable at the position and provides a decent bat. I haven't put much validity into the rumors because if the Mets can't close a deal on Cedeno or Wilson then how can they afford an upgrade in Theriot. The only way I see Theriot signing with the Mets is if he falls into our laps, he sees a utility player at 2B and a rookie at SS and believes it's his best chance at what's avai...
By: Mets Fever
Wife of Braves trainer killed in crash (AP)
2012-01-01 07:49:00 The Atlanta Braves has offered condolences to head trainer Jeff Porter, saying team members were “deeply saddened” after authorities reported the trainer’s wife was killed in a collision between a Georgia State Patrol car and an SUV driven by Porter. Patrol spokesman Gordy Wright said the trooper was traveling in Atlanta with lights and siren ...
By: MLB News Blog
ils étaient braves parmi les braves
2011-12-18 15:18:00 .Monument aux morts des deux guerres de l'Union Nautique, parc de la Boverie, Liège, Belgique.War memorial of both World Wars, Liège Belgium•Léo Ferré - Tu n'en reviendras pas (Louis Aragon)
By: Clik & Clak
Braves not offering deal to RHP Moylan (AP)
2011-12-13 18:57:00 The Atlanta Braves are not offering a contract to right-hander Peter Moylan, who has been one of the team’s top relievers the last six years. The 31-year-old Moylan has appeared in 80 or more games in three of the last five seasons. He missed most of last season because of back surgery before needing another ...
By: MLB News Blog
Indians acquire RHP Lowe from Braves (AP)
2011-10-31 18:08:00 A person familiar with the trade says the Cleveland Indians have acquired pitcher Derek Lowe from the Atlanta Braves for a minor league pitcher. Lowe, who has 166 career wins, was acquired Monday for left-hander Chris Jones, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal is not ...
By: MLB News Blog
Cubs trade for a Braves Pitcher not named Tommy Hanson
2011-05-27 02:28:00 The Cubs completed a deal today to add yet another minor league veteran to their roster. Rodrigo Lopez will join the recent influx of replacement players the Cubs are using to try and tread water until they get healthy again.Lopez was once a promising young pitcher with the Orioles, twice winning 15 games and winning 14 games in another season -- unfortunately all of these seasons were before 2005. He's now 35 years old and last year pitched 200 innings for the Diamondbacks. That's the good news. The bad news is he managed to win a total of 7 games versus 16 losses with an ERA of 5.00. This year he's been pitching for the Braves AAA team where he...
Larry Parrish named Braves hitting coach (AP)
2010-10-29 21:36:00 The Atlanta Braves have named Larry Parrish as their new hitting coach. The 56-year-old Parrish had been manager of Detroit’s Triple-A team in Toledo since 2003. He also worked as a coach, scout and hitting instructor in the Tigers’ organization, beginning in 1992. Parrish takes over for Terry Pendleton in a shake-up of the Braves’ ...
By: MLB News Blog
The Cubs In Haiku: Braves 16, Cubs 5
2010-08-22 23:19:00 Lou sheds a few tears before Sunday's game, his last managing the Cubs. I hope his team was crying in shame after their pathetic performance on the field. (Tribune photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo) The Cubs don't deserve A haiku for Sunday's game So this one's for Lou I apologize In case your players didn't For Sunday's ball game You deserved better Instead you got a blowout Couldn't be much worse So just remember That Cubs fans appreciate What you did for us Take care of your mom She needs you more than we do Our team's beyond help So thanks, once again For four wonderful seasons We'll never forget ...
Cubs Sunday Headlines & Game Thread: Braves @ Cubs, 1:20 PM CDT
2010-08-22 12:51:00 After the bullpen nearly ruined another good start, the Cubs managed to hold on and break their eight-game home losing streak yesterday. Gorzelanny (7-7) tossed 7 innings of 1-run ball, equaling his longest outing of the season. His 9 strikeouts were 1 shy of his career best, which he set May 2 against Arizona. He walked a pair. The Evergreen Park native wouldn't say it was the best stuff he's had all year. "No, I wouldn't," he said. "I think I've had maybe a couple of better games. It was one of the games where I was pounding the zone and attacking hitters. It was the game plan I want to do every time out. Sometimes I don't. I'm...
Live Game Thread: Braves @ Cubs, Now
2010-08-21 22:21:00 The Cubs (Tom Gorzelanny) are facing the Braves (Tommy Hanson). It's on FOX....
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 2, Braves 0
2010-06-25 03:55:00 Sox win streak at NINE As Konerko hits homerun Let's make the streak TWELVE...
Floyd, Konerko dismantle Braves
2010-06-24 22:26:00 You know, the Braves came into this series leading the National League in offense. I really don't think they're leaving this series in the same spot.Gavin Floyd was absolutely masterful in dismantling the Braves today to finish off the sweep and extend the Sox's winning streak to 9 games. Just look at this line from Gavin. Guys who got hits against Gavin: Chipper Jones, Eric Hinske. That is all. And each of them only had 1 hit. He also walked...1 guy, Glaus...and that may have been kinda on purpose anyway. 9 strikeouts. 3 runs allowed in his last 29 innings, yet has an 0-1 record. Retired 13 in a row at one point....
Braves' Starter Hansen's Debacle Ruins Delays ChiSox' Chance
2010-06-23 05:34:00 After a week and a half of slaughtering hapless NL teams as they begged for mercy, and another two games of contributing to the larger misery of the metropolitan area of Detroit (right before they took off), the White Sox were supposed to get a dose of reality Tuesday night with a showdown against what's rumored to be the best team in all of the National League. Early on, it seemed like Braves just might be up to the task; peppering John Danks for three runs in the first two innings, including a home run on the second pitch of the game. Yet Johnny managed to settle down, and chances are it was because of the large implosion that took place on the mound during the bottom half of the innings. The White Sox defeated the Braves Tuesday night, but they did so with a lot of help from the worst start of Tommy Hanson's career.
Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 2, Braves 0
2010-04-10 02:14:00 Open in Google Docs ViewerOpen link in new tabOpen link in new windowDownload fileCopy link addressColvin's first home runWells' first win, Marmol's first saveCubs first win this year...
Cubs In Haiku: Braves 3, Cubs 2
2010-04-08 04:46:00 This pitcher (see the pitcher?) is more useful than most of those in the Cubs bullpenGreat start by DempsterMarshall strong middle reliefAnd then came GrabowOnce again, the bullpen (except for Sean Marshall) failed the Cubs. On Monday, Samardjiza's poor performance merely put out of reach a game in which the Cubs had only a marginal chance to catch up. But today, when a save was on the line, John Grabow gave up a double to Martin Prado and a home run to Chipper Jones, handing the game to Atlanta. It didn't help that Byrd swung just once and Soto didn't take the bat off his shoulder as Billy Wagner struck out three of the four Cubs he faced (Soriano...
Cubs @ Braves Live Game Thread: Here We Go Again!
2010-04-07 22:49:00 You didn't drink enough Monday. Have some more.The Ricketts era dawned on Monday. Rather than usher in a new era with a majestic dawn, the Cubs decided to face dawn like a drunk with a bad hangover. They turned over and went back to sleep. This is still the team emerging from an unexciting offseason. This is still the team with Tom Gorzelanny and Carlos Silva in the rotation. And yes, Mike Fontenot is still the starting second baseman. But take a big swig of that KoolAid, and gather round, for I have news....
Katy Perry Braves The SoCal Rain
2010-01-22 07:37:00 Katy Perry braved the Southern California rain with a smile on her face and an umbrella in hand on Wednesday (January 20) as she grabbed lunch at Fred 62 in Los Feliz. The singer joked to her Twitter...
Surging Braves win, 5 out of wild card (AP)
2009-09-23 03:12:00 Puffing away on a cigar, Braves manager Bobby Cox eased back in a chair with one leg resting on his desk. He peered up at the television to watch an out-of-town game with postseason implications, San Francisco at Arizona. "We're doing everything we can. We need somebody else to lose once in a while," Cox said.
By: MLB News Blog
Surging Braves shut down feeble Mets 3-1 (AP)
2009-09-23 01:54:00 Puffing away on a cigar, Braves manager Bobby Cox eased back in a chair with one leg resting on his desk. He peered up at the television to watch an out-of-town game with postseason implications, San Francisco at Arizona. "We're doing everything we can. We need somebody else to lose once in a while," Cox ...
By: MLB News Blog
Braves lose McCann but beat Mets 3-1 (AP)
2009-09-23 00:23:00 Jair Jurrjens dominated a feeble New York Mets lineup again and Yunel Escobar hit a two-run single, sending the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory Tuesday night. The surging Braves kept up their late playoff charge, though their chances for a postseason spot are slim. Atlanta began the day five games behind Colorado for the ...
By: MLB News Blog
Braves C McCann bruises left wrist (AP)
2009-09-22 22:25:00 Brian McCann has left Atlanta's game against the New York Mets with a bruised left wrist. The All-Star catcher appeared to get hit by a foul ball in the bottom of the third inning. McCann, batting cleanup, stepped to the plate with two on and nobody out in the top of the fourth and dropped ...
By: MLB News Blog
Phillies end Hanson?s streak, top Braves (AP)
2009-09-20 20:44:00 The Philadelphia Phillies ended rookie Tommy Hanson's streak of 19 consecutive scoreless innings, beating Atlanta 4-2 Sunday and damaging the Braves' faint NL wild-card hopes. Brad Lidge pitched another shaky ninth inning but posted his 31st save in 41 chances. The NL East-leading Phillies took two of three in the series.
By: MLB News Blog
Vazquez helps Braves end Phils? streak (AP)
2009-09-20 00:09:00 Javier Vazquez outpitched an ailing Pedro Martinez, and the Atlanta Braves survived a shaky ninth inning to snap Philadelphia's six-game winning streak with a 6-4 victory over the Phillies on Saturday night. Ryan Howard hit his 41st homer, a two-run shot off Rafael Soriano in the ninth, to make it 6-2.
By: MLB News Blog
Cubs In Haiku: Braves 4, Cubs 1
2009-07-09 02:51:00 Hart's first big league start Five innings, four hits, one run Quality! Wasted. (sound familiar?)...
Braves @ Cubs: Live Game Thread
2009-07-08 19:39:00 Today Kevin Hart (gulp) takes on Kenshin Kawakami (4-6, 4.46). Why Kevin Hart rather than someone else? Your guess is as good as mine....
Cubs In Haiku: Braves 2, Cubs 1
2009-07-08 07:03:00 Z's quality start Wasted, Cubs score one lone run A-Ram 2-for-4...
Braves @ Cubs: Live Game Thread
2009-07-08 00:54:00 As the first half of the season winds down, things are suddenly looking a whole lot rosier. Yes, Mike Fontenot and his .230 BA is still at 2B. Yes, our bullpen is still. . . . a bit untrustworthy. Yes, we just lost Dempster for a month (that one really hurts). Yes, Kevin Hart is back on the team. But all that aside, the Cubs are (relatively healthy) and have won 6 of their last 8 and are only two games back of the evil Southern Beer Team....
Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 4, Braves 2
2009-07-07 05:51:00 In the first inning Lee hit a two run home run Cubs never looked back A-Ram had no hits But he energized the fans And, I think, his team...
Braves @ Cubs: Live Game Thread
2009-07-06 23:22:00 Fun fact: More Braves fans voted for John Rocker in 2008 than Barack Obama Tonight the Cubs welcome into Wrigley one of the few remaining teams in professional sports that not only allows overt racism but embraces and celebrates it. Considering this, it might be a good idea to leave Milty out of the lineup. No matter though. Tonight we hope to reap the bounty of the return of Aramis Ramirez, REEDZ Johnson, and Angel Guzman. All is right with the world....
Game Notes For Monday Night vs. Braves
2009-07-06 21:31:00 * Atlanta won five straight from June 28-July 3, but dropped two consecutive 5-3 decisions to the Nats in Washington on Saturday and Sunday. The Braves are now just 3-8 in their last 11 road contests overall.* The Cubs beat the Brewers, 8-2, on Sunday to take three of four from Milwaukee over the long weekend and are now 7-1 in their last eight games at Wrigley Field.* The Braves took two of three from the Cubs last month in Atlanta, but Chicago has beaten Atlanta four straight times at home by a combined score of 30-10. The Cubs have homered in six straight home games vs. the Braves (11 HR during streak).* Brian McCann (reserve) was the lone Braves'...
Niki de Saint Phalle Braves the Crisis ? artmarketblog.com
2009-06-29 18:07:00 After the sale of three Niki de Saint-Phalle?s giant Nanas in Germany in December 2008 for ?750,000, the Paris sale last month of her Le Banc produced another excellent result.
By: Art Market Blog
Cubs at Braves 6:10 CT/7:10 ET CSN
2009-06-22 23:16:00 Load up the car, Maw! The Cubs are in town! The Cubs are headed into Atlanta for a makeup game before taking off for tomorrow's game in Detroit. There's so much to love about Atlanta: the improvements in dental hygiene (the recent trend in gold teeth notwithstanding), the food, the shopping, the institutions of higher education, the requirements that shoes should now be worn in public establishments. And you know what? Atlanta is a BEAUTIFUL city. It really upsets me that people still treat the people of Atlanta like a bunch of racist, uneducated hicks. I mean, that was a LONG TIME AGO, people! Atlanta has grown and changed! It's a modern city! These aren't the old days, when...
Jimmy Kimmel braves hosting the AMAs again
2008-10-07 18:09:00 (photos from WireImage) Jimmy Kimmel is back to host the American Music Awards for a fifth time on November 23rd on ABC!!! “The AMAs reflect pop culture through music, while at the same time celebrating the fans and audiences,” said Orly Adelson, president of dick clark productions. “We are delighted that Jimmy Kimmel will ...
Jimmy Kimmel braves hosting the AMAs again
2008-10-07 06:07:00 (photos from WireImage) Jimmy Kimmel is back to host the American Music Awards for a fifth time on November 23rd on ABC!!! “The AMAs reflect pop culture through music, while at the same time celebrating the fans and audiences,” said Orly Adelson, president of dick clark productions. “We are delighted that Jimmy Kimmel will ...
Photo Gallery: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals; Aug 31st, 2008
2008-09-08 09:56:00 Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals; Aug 31st, 2008
By: The Oriole Post
Red Sox Aquire Mark Kotsay (and hot wife) in trade with Braves
2008-08-28 09:10:00 This is just another example of why I love the internet. Upon reading on ESPN.com that the deal for Mark Kotsay was finalized I decided to make a quick post on it. While looking for an image of Kotsay via...
By: SawxBlog.com
Braves? Kotsay hits for cycle against Cubs (AP)
2008-08-15 06:50:00 Mark Kotsay hit a seventh-inning double off Chicago Cubs reliever Bob Howry to become the first Atlanta Braves player to hit for the cycle since 1987. Kotsay drove in a run with a second-inning triple. He also homered in the fourth and singled in the sixth against Ted Lilly. The only other Atlanta player to ...
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Cubs cap sweep of Braves despite Kotsay?s cycle (AP)
2008-08-15 06:37:00 A brief benches-clearing skirmish and only the second cycle in Atlanta history couldn’t stop the Chicago Cubs from completing their first season sweep of the Braves. Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano hit home runs and the Cubs beat Atlanta 11-7 on Thursday night, giving Chicago a sweep of the six-game series for the first time ...
By: MLB News Blog
Game Thread; Cubs at Braves, 7 p.m. EDT/6 CT: Them's Fightin' Words!
2008-08-14 23:32:00 Memo to Braves: Keep throwing at this guy, and there's going to be a problem. A big one. If you read the comments on Carl's headlines today, King Sori is almost telling the pitchers what's going to happen. I don't care if he posed yesterday. Know what you should have done? Thrown a better f***ing pitch and not suck so bad. This team is itching for a fight. Hadn't had one all year, where last season they were coming in bunches, whether it was between each other or against another team. So, keep throwing inside. Who's over there? Yunel Escobar? Couldn't hurt a fly. Just wait until Crazy Eyez Killa Zambrano comes after you with his belt off. Onto the game. Ted Lilly, even though he lika-to-give-up-the-home-run-ba-ll, has pitched well of late. In seven of his last eight starts, Lilly has allowed three runs or less. For the Braves, it's the ancient Tom Glavine. This is Glavine's first start since June. He's had a bum elbow and was on the DL, then in the minors. Interestingly ...
Doubleheader! Game Thread; Cubs at Braves, 7 p.m. EDT/6 CT: Take Two
2008-08-13 23:37:00 It was a snoozefest in the first game, but the best kind with a solid Cubs victory. If you didn't get to watch it, here's what you missed in 10 parts: 1. The Braves are terrible 2. Edmonds was the man yet again 3. Bobby Cox got thrown out for arguing about lights 4. Soto hit a bomb 5. My man Soriano almost got nailed by something named Francisley Bueno 6. Francisley Bueno almost had to die 7. Crappo Marquis smoked and mirrored his way to above .500, luckily again he was going against a terrible pitcher and team that has flat-out given up 8. Dome needs some time off...and soon 9. Howry pitched an inning and didn't give up any runs. There were then rumors about a trumpet sounding and a bearded man riding a horse down from the clouds 10. Did I mention the Braves are terrible? Onto the nightcap... Ultimo Rich Harden, who was supposed to start last night's game, will go up against Jorge Campillo, who hasn't been half bad for the Braves this season. He's currently on a four-game wi...
Doubleheader! Game Thread; Cubs at Braves, 1:10 EDT/12:10 CT: Let's Play Tw
2008-08-13 17:37:00 Yeah, yeah, I know. Unoriginal. But how many times do I get to use Mr. Cub in a game thread? If you don't like it, go to China and take the underage gymnasts with you. So, after last night's deluge (which made me very happy I didn't make the four-hour trek down I-85), the Cubs and Braves are scheduled for a day-night doubleheader. There is a small switch however. Contrary to the sidebar, it's going to be Crappo Marquis against Charlie Morton in the day game, and then Rich Harden and Jorge Campillo tonight. Not sure when this was all changed, but I just found out. Marquis improved to 7-7, merely because the Cubs threw up a milli runs last time out. Once again, he's facing a pitcher worse than he in Morton, but the Cubs have had trouble in the past with first-time young pitchers. Game today is on WGN, and then tonight's is on Comcast (or Fox Sports South for us in the Bible Belt-yay!). I'll have another thread up for the nightcap as sort of a recap/new thread. Here's to anoth...
Tuesday Game Thread: Cubs @ Braves 6:00 PM CT/7:00 PM ET
2008-08-12 23:20:00 Rich Harden goes for the Cubs tonight We came through two weeks of division play with a little wiggle room at the top of the division. The Cubs got more good news this week, as everyone's favorite member of the Northern Beer Team, Ryan Braun, has had to sit out a couple of games with back issues. Keep up the good work with the voodoo dolls, kids, it seems to be working. We last faced, and swept, the Braves at Wrigley in mid-June. Clearly, these are not your big broher's braves, as, for once, they aren't really in playoff contention at 55-63, though they have some momentum coming off their first winning road trip of the season. Rich Harden (and his 2.10 ERA) makes his 6th start for the Cubs tonight, which, to be honest, is WAY more starts than I thought he'd have at this point, given his injury history. Facing Harden will be some kid named Charlie Morton, who sounds like a used car salesman and has never faced the Cubs. Tonight also marks the beginning of the LOHO Fukudome drink...
Gov. Perdue, Braves broadcast partners honor Caray (AP)
2008-08-12 21:32:00 Late Atlanta Braves broadcaster Skip Caray might have had something funny and sarcastic to say about Gov. Sonny Perdue and others who lined up to remember him Tuesday. But Caray probably would have had something nice to say about the fans who came to listen. “He was one incredible voice,” Perdue said at a public ...
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