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Braves Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 12 May 2008 03:38:35 PDT

If you're among those who recall right-hander John Smoltz saying a return to the rotation was imperative for his health, there's a reasonable explanation why Smoltz started talking about going back to the bullpen the moment he landed on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right rotator cuff and biceps muscle.

The difference is that the latest aches and pains are in his shoulder, not his elbow.

The typical wear and tear on a bullpen arm is evident in Smoltz's medical history. He's had elbow surgery four times and his right arm—and shoulder—has became a focal point for Atlanta.

The shoulder and biceps, Smoltz believes, are sore because of the intense work he put in developing and harnessing a changeup in spring training.

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Baseball Today (AP)

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:46:14 PDT

Smoltz throws without pain (PA SportsTicker)

Sun, 11 May 2008 12:42:22 PDT

Veteran Atlanta Braves righthander John Smoltz experienced no discomfort while playing catch inside the batting cage Sunday.

Braves-Pirates game rained out (AP)

Sun, 11 May 2008 12:20:10 PDT

Jack Wilson is still working his way back from a strained left calf, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have decided to stop projecting when the shortstop will be back. Wilson injured his leg running the bases against the Atlanta Braves in the third game of the season. He was placed on the disabled list April 6 and, since that time, setbacks have limited his defensive workouts at extended spring training...

Gorzelanny, Bay lead Pirates past Braves 5-2 (AP)

Sat, 10 May 2008 19:38:09 PDT

Proof that baseball is indeed a very funny game: The Atlanta Braves suddenly can't win on the road. And Jason Bay, usually a good road hitter, is discovering a power stroke at home. Tom Gorzelanny shook off Mark Teixeira's two-run homer in the first inning to shut out Atlanta during the rest of his 7 1-3 innings, Bay homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended the Braves' road woes with a 5-2...

Braves RHP John Smoltz hopes to resume throwing Sunday (AP)

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:58:46 PDT

John Smoltz hopes to persuade the Atlanta Braves' medical staff to allow him to resume throwing as early as Sunday. Smoltz has been sidelined for two weeks because of biceps and rotator cuff problems in his right arm. A starter when the season began, Smoltz will go into the bullpen once he returns. He anticipates having some pain when he starts throwing, but is optimistic it will be minimal and the...

Braves put reliever Carlyle on DL (AP)

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:40:06 PDT

The Atlanta Braves recalled Chuck James from Triple-A Richmond to start Saturday night's game against the Pirates and placed reliever Buddy Carlyle on the 15-day disabled list with a strained neck. James was 2-1 with a 7.62 ERA in three starts with Atlanta earlier this season. Carlyle (0-0, 3.38 ERA) strained his neck when he collided with Kevin Kouzmanoff of San Diego in the fifth inning Thursday...

Bored and restless, Leo Mazzone wants back into baseball (AP)

Sat, 10 May 2008 07:56:17 PDT

He's got plenty of free time and still is being paid handsomely by the Baltimore Orioles, so there's really no limit to what Leo Mazzone can do this spring. He's played golf, visited a few nice restaurants with his wife and planted strawberries, blueberries, onions and tomatoes in the backyard of their lavish new home in Roswell, Ga.

Sanchez's hit gives Pirates 3-2 victory over Atlanta (AP)

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:34:46 PDT

Freddy Sanchez insists he doesn't care where he hits in the Pittsburgh lineup. The way the Pirates are rolling, he could be hitting leadoff for a while. Sanchez singled home Brian Bixler with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pirates a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

A's GM Billy Bean is best at selling high (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:46:31 PDT

Oakland seems to have a knack for letting its superstar pitchers go at exactly the right time ... or maybe it's by design.

Morning Juice: Richie Sexson is Mr. No Depth Perception (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:11:54 PDT

This and every weekday a.m., let's rise and shine together with the most recent and decent major league...

Braves beat Padres in ninth inning (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:32:35 PDT

The Atlanta Braves waited until the last inning of a memorable homestand to put an end to a streak of one-run futility they hope to forget. The Braves finally won a one-run game when Matt Diaz hit a bases-loaded single in the ninth inning to beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 Thursday. Atlanta was the first team since the 2000 Houston Astros to lose its first nine one-run games.

Moylan has season-ending surgery (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:37:55 PDT

Atlanta Braves reliever Peter Moylan will miss the rest of the season after having elbow-ligament replacement surgery Thursday. Dr. James Andrews operated on Moylan's right elbow in Birmingham, Ala., after finding a bone spur had broken off and compromised the ligament, Braves spokesman Brad Hainje said.

Reyes leaves game with blister on finger (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:13:13 PDT

Braves left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes left Thursday's game against San Diego after developing a blister on his left index finger. Reyes, making his second start of the season, gave up five hits and two runs in 2 2-3 innings. He was removed in the third inning after issuing his second walk. Buddy Carlyle relieved Reyes but left in the fifth inning following a first-base collision with Kevin Kouzmanoff.

Braves Ps Reyes, Carlyle leave game (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:11:23 PDT

Atlanta Braves pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes left Thursday's contest in the top of the third inning with a blister on his left index finger.

Braves activate IF Infante (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:44:52 PDT

Prior to Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves activated utility infielder Omar Infante from the 15-day disabled list.

Acosta's third save taken away (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:31:33 PDT

Manny Acosta lost a save Thursday when an official scorer realized he mistakenly awarded one in the previous night following the Atlanta Braves' 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres. Acosta, the Braves' fill-in closer with Rafael Soriano on the disabled list, entered with a 5-2 lead Wednesday after Will Ohman got the first out of the ninth inning.

Infante makes season debut, Pena on DL (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:36:44 PDT

The Braves activated infielder Omar Infante from the disabled list to start on Thursday and placed catcher Brayan Pena on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained back. Infante, acquired in an offseason trade with the Chicago Cubs, was in Thursday's starting lineup against San Diego as the starting second baseman and leadoff hitter.

Braves' Moylan faces surgery Thursday (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:28:35 PDT

Atlanta Braves reliever Peter Moylan on Thursday will undergo what could be season-ending surgery on his right elbow.

Norton's pinch-hit single lifts Braves past Padres (AP)

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:49:31 PDT

Greg Norton was brought to Atlanta to provide some punch in a pinch. On Wednesday night, it was job well done for the Braves' new addition. Norton broke a seventh-inning tie with a bases-loaded, pinch-hit single, and Atlanta beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 for its fifth straight win. "It was big," Norton said.

Tests show no major injuries to Soriano's elbow (AP)

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:49:13 PDT

Atlanta Braves closer Rafael Soriano can resume his throwing program after tests on his sore right elbow Wednesday revealed no major injuries. Soriano had an MRI and a bone imaging scan, and the results were reviewed by Braves orthopedist Dr. Xavier Duralde. "Both showed normal, so what we were really trying to do was rule out all the major things, whether it was a compromised ligament or stress...

No keeping up with Braves' Jones (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 07 May 2008 07:10:25 PDT

ATLANTA (Ticker) - Chipper Jones was perched atop his familiar picnic table in the middle of the Atlanta Braves' locker room after another successful night on Tuesday.

Jones, Braves take fourth straight win (AP)

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:12:31 PDT

The Atlanta Braves are proving tough to beat at home, and rookie starter Jair Jurrjens is leading the way. Jurrjens improved to 3-0 at Turner Field by pitching six strong innings and the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Tuesday night to improve the NL's best home record. Jurrjens (4-2) has a 2.84 ERA overall, including a 1.96 mark ERA in three home starts.

Torre, Randolph in an L.A. state of mind (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 05 May 2008 22:35:00 PDT

Three thousand miles from New York, it's Joe Torre who can hold his chin a little higher for the time being.

Braves acquire Norton from Seattle (AP)

Mon, 05 May 2008 13:55:00 PDT

The Braves acquired first baseman-outfielder Greg Norton from the Seattle Mariners on Monday, giving their bench a boost after placing infielder Martin Prado on the 15-day disabled list. The Mariners, who designated Norton for assignment on April 30, will receive a player to be named or cash considerations from the Braves.

Jones' 'sweet stroke' is clicking (AP)

Mon, 05 May 2008 13:13:06 PDT

As manager of the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs and now the Cincinnati Reds, Dusty Baker has had a front-row seat for many of Chipper Jones' career highlights. Baker left Atlanta on Sunday convinced Jones, the 1999 NL MVP and the Atlanta Braves' all-time leaders in home runs, is better than ever at 36.

Braves acquire IF Norton (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:21:31 PDT

The Atlanta Braves on Monday acquired veteran infielder Greg Norton from the Seattle Mariners for a player to be named or cash considerations.

Baseball Power Poll: D-backs tops even before Scherzer (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:26:26 PDT

The Diamondbacks already have Brandon Webb, Dan Haren, Randy Johnson and Micah Owings in their rotation. Add in phenom Max Scherzer and it's not hard to see why they are No. 1.