Tim Hudson News

Tim Hudson threw Eric Chavez a steady diet of cut fastballs and sliders Wednesday and the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman feasted.

An obvious sense of discouragement was displayed as the Braves packed their bags and prepared to exit Arizona's Chase Field late Wednesday afternoon.

The Atlanta Braves put across two runs in the top of the fifth inning to take a 3-1 lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the rubber match of the series.

Tim Hudson has surrendered 11 runs over his last two outings as the Braves fall to the Diamondbacks 5-3. Cody Ross added an RBI double as the Diamondbacks won the final two games of the series after a 10-1 loss in the opener.

The Atlanta Braves have a legitimate chance at closing their lengthy road trip on a positive note with Tim Hudson slated to take the mound Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of a three-game series at Chase Field.

Brian McCann's right shoulder should continue to get stronger as he moves further away from the surgical procedure he underwent in October.

The San Francisco Giants used the long ball to defeat Kris Medlen and the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Sunday and take three of four in the series.

Fredi Gonzalez's first task as Atlanta Braves' manager was daunting enough -- replacing a certain Hall of Famer.

Shelby Miller gave up a leadoff single then retired 27 in a row for his first career complete game, leading the St.

SAN FRANCISCO – Giants left-hander Barry Zito said he figured his former teammate Tim Hudson was getting "bombarded" a couple of weeks ago after winning his 200th career game in Atlanta.

Man, typing that is such a release. If you're new here, that first paragraph is a complete paragraph.

Brandon Belt is back in the sixth spot tonight against Braves right-hander Tim Hudson and, in a bit of a shake-up of the Giants' normal left-field platoon, Andres Torres is starting over Gregor Blanco.

RHP Santiago Casilla underwent an MRI on his right knee Thursday and the results were nothing new.

MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH His average at .163 after another hitless game on May 1, Dan Uggla had almost nowhere to go except up.

RHP Craig Kimbrel didn't have to sweat much to earn his 11th save of the season in a 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, but he'll take it nonetheless.

That's what the Giants are wondering after right-hander Matt Cain dazzled in his last start against the Dodgers for his first win of the season.

Harvey pitched nine innings against the Chicago White Sox and gave up one hit, no walks and struck out 12.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson announced Tuesday that left fielder Bryce Harper will not be fined nor suspended from Major League Baseball for arguing with third-base umpire John Hirschbeck on Sunday.

Tim Hudson spun 7 1/3 strong innings and Freddie Freeman finished 3-for-5 with a solo homer and three RBI to help the Atlanta Braves down the New York Mets, 9-4, in the finale of a rain-shortened two-game set at Turner Field.

Still early in the season, but Braves right fielder Justin Upton is the favorite to win the National League MVP Award, according to Bovada Online Casino .