Diaz's blast isn't enough support for Lowe
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:45:00 -0400)
Matt Diaz continued his success at the plate -- hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning -- but it wasn't enough as the Braves lost to the Nationals, 4-3, Thursday afternoon in Washington.
Heyward shows no signs of cooling off
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:13:04 -0400)
Despite an injury to his left thumb that kept him of the lineup for more than two weeks, Jason Heyward's hot bat has not cooled off.
Braves await word on Venters' appeal
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:13:04 -0400)
The Braves have yet to hear whether relief pitcher Jonny Venters' appeal to Major League Baseball has been accepted. He was suspended four games for hitting Milwaukee's Prince Fielder on July 17.
Infante plays shortstop with Gonzalez ailing
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:13:03 -0400)
Infielder Omar Infante, who has played sparingly in the last week for the Braves, started at shortstop Thursday against the Nationals.
Heyward's steal, Hudson's gem propel Braves
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:09:00 -0400)
Tim Hudson continued his mastery of Washington with 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball, Jason Heyward stole home and the Braves beat the Nationals, 3-1, on Wednesday night.
Heyward swipes home on double steal
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:35:00 -0400)
Jason Heyward stole home in the first inning against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, the first such theft by a Brave in more than 10 years.
Flight delays Clevlen's big league return
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:02:22 -0400)
The Braves expected outfielder Brent Clevlen to arrive in Washington, D.C., about an hour after Tuesday night's 3-0 loss started. His flight from Atlanta was delayed more than an hour and Clevlen didn't arrive at Nationals Park until the game was nearly over.
Cox disappointed by Strasburg scratch
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:02:21 -0400)
Count Braves manager Bobby Cox among those who were disappointed the Jason Heyward-Stephen Strasburg faceoff didn't materialize Tuesday night.
Venters gets work in while awaiting decision
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:02:20 -0400)
Jonny Venters pitched in his fourth straight game Wednesday night against the Nationals, as the Braves got the most out of the left-hander, who is awaiting a decision appeal of his four-game suspension for throwing at Milwaukee's Prince Fielder on July 17.
Heyward could see time in center field
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:02:00 -0400)
Jason Heyward, center fielder? In the wake of Nate McLouth's demotion to Triple-A Gwinnett, the National League Rookie of the Year Award candidate could find himself patrolling center field.
Hanson battles hard in tough-luck loss
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:41:00 -0400)
Atlanta struggled against fill-in starter Miguel Batista, who tossed five shutout innings in the Nationals' 3-0 victory over the Braves on Tuesday night.
Braves, Ross agree to two-year extension
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:40:00 -0400)
The Braves reached agreement on a two-year contract extension with backup catcher David Ross on Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
Venters has hearing on suspension
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:27:00 -0400)
Braves reliever Jonny Venters had the appeal of his four-game suspension heard by Major League Baseball officials at Nationals Park on Tuesday afternoon.
Struggling McLouth sent down to Triple-A
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:53:00 -0400)
Mired in a 6-for-63 slump that has seen his batting average and confidence plummet, center fielder Nate McLouth was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett by the Braves on Tuesday.
Wren always looking to improve Braves
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:39:00 -0400)
Braves general manager Frank Wren's club is sitting exactly where he wanted it heading into the latter stages of the regular season.
Heyward, Strasburg make acquaintance
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:18:00 -0400)
The season has given us so much already, and now we have this, a confrontation of dazzling rookies that is unmatched in our collective memories. This is not merely plebe vs. plebe; it is rather phenom vs. phenom. Brace yourself for Strasburg vs. Heyward on Tuesday night in D.C.
(Thu, 27 May 2010 15:35:28 -0400)
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