http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/index.jsp?c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Atlanta Braves News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681809&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Sun, 11 May 2008 15:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681809&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Rainout complicates rotation plans When Braves manager Bobby Cox arrived at PNC Park on Sunday morning, he knew a rainout could be right around the corner. As for what this does to his rotation for next weekend's series against the A's remains anybody's guess. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2684074&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Sun, 11 May 2008 18:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2684074&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Johnson losing at-bats to Infante Because Sunday afternoon's game was postponed due to rain, the Braves and Pirates will play a doubleheader on Monday. Kelly Johnson and Omar Infante may each start a game at second base. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2683212&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Sun, 11 May 2008 17:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2683212&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Braves miss chance to swing pink bats Mark Kotsay, Yunel Escobar, Kelly Johnson, Chipper Jones, Brian McCann and Mark Teixeira were the Braves who were planning to use pink bats during Sunday afternoon's game. The game was postponed due to rain. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681557&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Sun, 11 May 2008 14:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681557&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Soriano throws second bullpen session Closer Rafael Soriano threw his second bullpen session on Sunday since landing on the DL April 7. The right-hander will throw another session on Tuesday and could then head to the Minors for a rehab assignment. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2680748&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Sun, 11 May 2008 13:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2680748&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Smoltz making progress in recovery While making 25 throws to Braves bullpen coach Eddie Perez from a distance of 40 feet, John Smoltz was surprised not to feel any discomfort. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676658&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Sat, 10 May 2008 22:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676658&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl James, Braves roughed up by Pirates Burdened by a number of mistakes, the Braves suffered their sixth consecutive road loss with a 5-2 setback against the Pirates at PNC Park on Saturday night. While Chuck James was far from dominant, he was also just one of many Braves who could shoulder the blame for this loss. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676667&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Sat, 10 May 2008 22:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676667&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Francoeur has no plans to take day off Though baseball's current iron man is a little dinged up, Jeff Francoeur has no intention of ending his streak of consecutive games played. But if he continues to struggle on the road, he may have no choice but to take a day off. Ryan Lavner http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/smoltz3000/index.jsp?partnered=rss_atl Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:10:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/smoltz3000/index.jsp?partnered=rss_atl http://jefffrancoeur.mlblogs.com/?partnered=rss_atl Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:04:01 EDT http://jefffrancoeur.mlblogs.com/?partnered=rss_atl http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/history/aaron.jsp?partnered=rss_atl Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:27:39 EDT http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/history/aaron.jsp?partnered=rss_atl http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676410&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Sat, 10 May 2008 18:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676410&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Smoltz's ailing right shoulder improving John Smoltz, who was diagnosed on April 29 with an inflamed right biceps tendon and an inflamed right rotator cuff, has realized greater flexibility the past few days, while imitating his throwing motion without a baseball. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676785&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Sat, 10 May 2008 19:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2676785&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Braves' makeshift 'pen pleasing Cox If Braves manager Bobby Cox had already pulled out all of his remaining hair, nobody would have been surprised. But at the same time, those who understand his tremendous patience probably aren't surprised that his lack of experienced, proven and healthy relievers hasn't bothered him at all. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2669602&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Fri, 09 May 2008 23:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2669602&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Braves' win streak snapped at six Tom Glavine lasted seven innings on Friday night, and Jeff Francoeur knocked in both Atlanta runs, but it wasn't enough as a ninth-inning Pittsburgh rally felled the Braves, 3-2, in walk-off fashion. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2672497&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Sat, 10 May 2008 00:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2672497&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Johnson's bat the key for Braves Kelly Johnson is not worrying about his numbers, but about consistency, and as a result, his average -- and that of the Braves -- has risen. Atlanta hopes to ride this momentum with Chuck James on the mound on Saturday. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2669917&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Fri, 09 May 2008 20:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2669917&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl James looks stay in rotation awhile When Chuck James starts vs. the Pirates on Saturday, he's looking to an impression that will allow him to remain in the Majors. If for no other reason, the southpaw would at least like to stay somewhere long enough to be able to gather all of his belongings. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2669846&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Fri, 09 May 2008 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2669846&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Norton takes quick start in stride Greg Norton has gone 2-for-3 as a pinch-hitter since coming to Atlanta. Though he is feeling good on both sides of the plate, he is not becoming too enamored with his results: "In the role that I have now, you can't really beat yourself up." Ryan Lavner http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2664637&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Thu, 08 May 2008 18:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2664637&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Braves sweep Padres for sixth straight win The Braves completed their first perfect homestand in five years, scoring in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat San Diego, 5-4, on Thursday for their sixth consecutive victory. Guy Curtright http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2665838&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Thu, 08 May 2008 19:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2665838&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Glavine to lead hot Braves into Steel City Atlanta goes into a seven-game trip to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with an 0-7 road record in one-run games -- accounting for most of the Braves' poor 4-11 mark away from Turner Field. Guy Curtright http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2665664&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Thu, 08 May 2008 19:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2665664&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Moylan undergoes Tommy John surgery Peter Moylan experienced no surprises when he visited Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday. The right-handed reliever underwent Tommy John elbow ligament transplant surgery and is hopeful that he'll be able to return around this time next year. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2663404&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Thu, 08 May 2008 18:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2663404&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Reyes, Carlyle exit early with injuries Braves starter Jo-Jo Reyes said he doesn't expect to miss his next start after leaving Thursday's game against the Padres in the third inning after developing a blister on the index finger of his pitching hand. Ryan Lavner http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2663317&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Thu, 08 May 2008 14:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2663317&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Infante returns early from rehab assingment Omar Infante's scheduled six-day rehab stint with Triple-A Richmond lasted just half that. Guy Curtright http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2663053&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Thu, 08 May 2008 18:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2663053&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl Braves' Ring on a nice roll Royce Ring clearly has found his niche in the Braves' bullpen. Ring has not allowed a hit since giving up two runs on two hits in two-thirds of an inning on April 15 against the Marlins. Ryan Lavner