
Braves' bats quiet in dropping series finale in Philly
Chuck James had a tough outing, yielding three home runs in his four-inning stint, and Atlanta managed only four hits in a 5-0 loss Thursday night.
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Diaz turns the double play • Smoltz tests shoulder • Chipper sits out

Cast your All-Star Game ballot for Chipper
If there's one player who deserves to go to the All-Star Game, it's Chipper Jones. Vote for your favorite Braves players now until July 2 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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Theme Park Combo Deals now available
Get tix to five Atlanta parks, all for one low price. Select from four different packages for Atlanta's greatest attractions, including a Braves game at Turner Field.
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Kotsay to face his former team for the first time
Acquired from Oakland for Joey Devine in January, Mark Kotsay will face the A's for the first time Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET, as the Braves kick off Interleague Play.
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Smoltz tests recovering shoulder on bullpen mound
John Smoltz casually threw 25 pitches off the Citizens Bank Park bullpen mound Thursday, and he plans to toss full sessions Saturday and Sunday.
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Win a chance to sing a classic at the All-Star Game
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," fans are invited to submit video or audio auditions to sing it at the All-Star Game. More >
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