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11/19/2009 |
Patience a free-agent virtue for Braves
As this year's free-agent season begins, it appears the Braves could be one of a number of teams that show patience before attempting to attempting to fill their specific needs.
11/19/2009 |
Vazquez lands among elite in Cy voting
Braves right-hander Javier Vazquez gained one of the two votes not cast for Tim Lincecum, Chris Carpenter or Adam Wainwright in the balloting for this year's National League Cy Young Award, finishing fourth.
11/19/2009 |
Lowe trade not out of question for Braves
Though the three years left on Derek Lowe's contract make it seem that he would be difficult to trade, a slim free-agent market and lower demands may make it more likely the righty would be dealt.
11/19/2009 |
Braves could add to 40-man roster
As they continue to target moves they could make on the free agent and trade markets, the Braves will have to accordingly set their 40-man roster before Friday comes to a close.
11/18/2009 |
Cox finishes fifth in NL MOY voting
Bobby Cox has announced that he plans to end his legendary career at the conclusion of the 2010 season. But at 68 years old, he can take pride in the fact that he is still regarded among the game's top managers.
11/18/2009 |
Braves duo could garner Cy votes
Jair Jurrjens and Javier Vazquez could both figure prominently when this year's balloting results are released on Thursday afternoon.
11/18/2009 |
Hudsons reach out with new foundation
For the first big fund-raiser of the newly formed Hudson Family Foundation, Tim and Kim Hudson are hosting a country-music concert on Saturday night at the Fred Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, Ga.
11/17/2009 |
Braves have past and future with awards
Jair Jurrjens and Javier Vazquez aren't going to win this year's NL Cy Young. But when the balloting results are announced on Thursday, there's a chance that both could finish among the top five.
11/17/2009 |
Braves Inbox: Deep-six depth in rotation?
Should the Braves keep their current six starters in order to maintain the NL's deepest rotation next season? Beat reporter Mark Bowman delves into this question and more in this edition of the Inbox.
11/17/2009 |
Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.
11/17/2009 |
Reliever Gonzalez goes with Boras
Mike Gonzalez has already drawn strong attention from a number of different teams looking for a closer and as he continues to determine where he'll pitch next year, he'll do so under the advisement of Scott Boras.
11/16/2009 |
Braves' Hanson finishes third for ROY
Tommy Hanson lived up to the tremendous hype that surrounded him before he made his Major League debut in June. When the balloting results for this year's National League Rookie of the Year were announced, Hanson found himself in third place.
11/13/2009 |
Phenom Heyward gives Braves flexibility
Jason Heyward, who was named Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year in September, has totaled just 173 at-bats above the Class A level. But his tremendous athleticism and advanced maturity could allow the Braves to overlook fears of rushing him to the Major League level too soon.
11/13/2009 |
McCann rallies around children with cancer
Brian and Ashley McCann have spent the past couple of years devoting time and money to the Rally Foundation, which assists in the battle to find cures for those afflicted with childhood cancer.
11/12/2009 |
Hudson, Braves complete three-year deal
Tim Hudson agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract extension with the Braves Thursday. The right-hander missed most of the '09 season due to Tommy John surgery.
11/12/2009 |
McCann wins third Silver Slugger Award
When this year's Silver Slugger Awards were announced early Thursday evening, Brian McCann was once again recognized as the National League's top offensive catcher. Just four full seasons into his career, the Braves 25-year-old catcher has already received this honor three times.
11/11/2009 |
McCann, Hanson eyeing hardware
When the National League's Rookie of the Year is announced next week, Braves fans will either be celebrating Tommy Hanson's honor or criticizing those voters who instead opted to vote for either Phillies left-hander J.A. Happ or Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan.
11/10/2009 |
McCann, Jones team up against cancer
Chipper Jones and Brian McCann are going to take different sides as they team up to team up to raise funds in the battle against childhood cancer.
11/10/2009 |
Braves add Wallace to Minor League staff
The Braves announced on Tuesday afternoon that Dave Wallace has accepted the offer to become their Minor League pitching coordinator.
11/8/2009 |
Minor's rough start uncharacteristic
Mike Minor was roughed up in Saturday's Rising Stars Game, but don't look too deep into it. Minor has skill and a lot to be optimistic about.
11/6/2009 |
Braves confirm signing of Proctor
While the Braves were able to confirm Friday that they have signed right-handed reliever Scott Proctor to a Minor League contract, they will have to wait until Tim Hudson returns to Atlanta before finalizing a three-year contract extension.
11/5/2009 |
LaRoche, three Braves file for free agency
Adam LaRoche, Mike Gonzalez, veteran outfielder Garret Anderson and utility man Greg Norton were the only Braves that filed for free agency on Thursday.
11/4/2009 |
Hudson set to extend contract with Braves
Tim Hudson has passed his physical and now may only have to wait for the conclusion of the World Series to have the Braves formally announce his three-year extension.
11/4/2009 |
Proctor agrees to contract with Braves
Right-handed reliever Scott Proctor has reached an agreement with the Braves on a split contract with an invitation to Spring Training.
11/3/2009 |
Chop Talk: Schafer impatient for season
If Jordan Schafer could turn back time, he would return to a rainy night in April. At first, Schafer didn't think much about the pain in his left wrist. More Results > |
