1. Quick Hits: Hamels, Hernandez, Bourn, Jurrjens: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

    It was on this day in 1869 that professional baseball had its first rainout, as a game between the Red Stockings and the Antioch Nine was postponed due to poor weather...

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  2. The Braves Are Making Moves, but the Key Concern Remains

    You can’t say the Braves aren’t trying. They’ve summoned Jose Constanza and plugged him into the lineup — batting him ninth, for some reason — and they’ve ...

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  3. Next for Braves: Washington Nationals

    Series preview: at Nationals When (TV): 7:05 p.m. Friday (WPCH); 4:05 p.m. Saturday (WPCH); 1:35 p.m. Sunday (FSSO) Radio: 680, 93.7, 100.5 Probable starting pitchers.....

    Joseph Akeley Written by Joseph Akeley about 18 hours ago 1 reads 0 comments

  4. Braves May Focus on Offense Early in 2012 First-Year Player Draft

    Last year's disappointing conclusion continues to haunt the Braves . Along with being denied the thrill of participating in the postseason, the club was also left with low first-round ...

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  5. Simmons to Debut at Shortstop vs. Nationals

    Imagine waking up today Andrelton Simmons. The 22-year-old shortstop will walk into the Braves clubhouse this afternoon a big leaguer. He is set to make his major league debut tonight against the Nationals , against Stephen Strasburg, no less...

    Joseph Akeley Written by Joseph Akeley about 18 hours ago 35 reads 0 comments

  6. How the Atlanta Braves Will Outlast the Washington Nationals for NL East Title

    In order to win the NL East title in 2012 the Atlanta Braves will need to beat out a division of strong teams, however one team looks like it is ahead of the rest of the competition...

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  7. Freddie Freeman Gets 'Four Eyes' Treatment from Atlanta Braves Teammates

    I'm sure other pairs of sports glasses have received attention throughout the years, but no set of spectacles seems to have attracted more interest and intrigue than the lenses Atlanta ...

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  8. Top Prospect Andrelton Simmons Promoted by Atlanta Braves

    As reported by David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , Andrelton Simmons will make his major league debut Friday as the visiting Atlanta Braves play the Washington Nationals in a three-game set at Nationals Park...

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  9. Simmons replaces Pastornicky at shortstop

    Andrelton Simmons has passed all of the necessary tests at the Minor League level and will now begin what the Braves hope is a long reign as their starting shortstop...

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  10. Braves Demote Shortstop Tyler Pastornicky to Triple-A

    From MLB .com’s Mark Bowman comes word that the Braves have optioned struggling shortstop Tyler Pastornicky to Triple-A Gwinnett...

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  11. Freeman's Solo Shot

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  12. Goggles a Go, Freeman Returns to Braves Lineup

    Freddie Freeman didn’t wait until he had changed into his uniform to try out his new sport goggles that arrived at Turner Field Wednesday morning...

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  13. Freeman Returns to Lineup with Sick New Goggles

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  14. Veterans Hudson, Lohse Square off in Rubber Game

    For the first time in more than a week, the Braves will take the field Wednesday coming off a win the previous game. They snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory against the Cardinals on Tuesday...

    Joseph Akeley Written by Joseph Akeley about 3 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  15. Braves Heed Manager Fredi Gonzalez's Words, End 8-Game Skid

    Fredi Gonzalez, manager of the Atanta Braves , had a meeting with his club on Tuesday. Basically, Gonzalez said, he wanted to remind to his players that this was a good team...

    Joseph Akeley Written by Joseph Akeley about 3 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  16. Freeman's Goggles Scheduled to Arrive Wednesday

    Freddie Freeman is expecting a shipment of prescription sport goggles from Oakley to arrive at 8 a.m. Wednesday, which means he could return to the Braves lineup as early as Wednesday night against the Cardinals ...

    Joseph Akeley Written by Joseph Akeley about 3 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  17. Keys to Brandon Beachy Keeping Up His Torrid Pace

    Memorial Day has longed marked Major League Baseball’s first milestone of the season. With roughly one quarter of the season in the books, there are some cautionary whispers ...

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  18. Atlanta Braves: 4 Players the Braves Should Target in the MLB Draft

    With the 2012 MLB draft fast approaching, now is a good time to take a look at some of the talented prospects available this year. While the draft may not be as strong as the 2011 draft, there is certainly talent to be had with the 21st pick...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 3 days ago 2,862 reads 5 comments

  19. Freddie Freeman Getting Prescription Goggles Wednesday Morning

    Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is not in Atlanta’s starting lineup on Tuesday against the Cardinals and hasn’t played in a game since last Friday. But he should be back in action Wednesday...

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  20. Atlanta Braves Demote Kris Medlen to Prepare Him for the Rotation

    Mark Bowman of MLB .com has confirmed what the Atlanta Braves faithful have been hoping for recently when he reported Kris Medlen has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett to prepare for starting duties...

    Jim Pratt Written by Jim Pratt about 4 days ago 1,808 reads 5 comments

  21. Freeman to Miss Next 2 Games Waiting for Goggles

    # Braves ‬ Freeman gets his new goggles Thursday or Friday, meaning he'll miss next 2 games (tonight and Wed...

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  22. Braves Option Kris Medlen Triple-A, Call Up Jose Constanza

    When you’ve lost eight straight and two of your young starters are sucking eggs, you gotta do something. Today the Braves did, sending Kris Medlen down to triple-A Gwinnett and calling up outfielder Jose Constanza...

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  23. Atlanta Braves: Memorial Day Done Right at Turner Field

    The Atlanta Braves got it right on Memorial Day. While it's true that other teams honored the 3 p.m. slot with a moment of silence, prior to that the Braves did something to honor one of America's servicemembers...

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  24. McCann Returns to Lineup After Six-Day Absence

    Brian McCann returned to the Braves starting lineup Monday for the first time in a week, after spending the past six days battling a flu-like virus...

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  25. Atlanta Braves: Should Mike Minor Remain in the Braves Rotation?

    Mike Minor continued to put his rotation spot in jeopardy with another lackluster performance Saturday afternoon as the Atlanta Braves suffered their sixth consecutive defeat with an 8-4 loss to the Washington Nationals ...

    Jim Pratt Written by Jim Pratt about 6 days ago 1,426 reads 3 comments