Atlanta Braves News

The Atlanta Braves traded Jeff Francoeur and cash to the New York Mets for Ryan Church on Friday in a swap of outfielders who had fallen out of favor with their teams.

When Derek Lowe introduced himself to the Braves during Spring Training, he was a jovial soul who seemed to have something comical to say to anybody within earshot.

Pinch-hitter Garrett Atkins hit a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning Thursday night, lifting the Colorado Rockies past the Atlanta Braves 7-6 for their fourth consecutive victory.

Remember, this guy was once the "missing piece" himself. Now he's just missing. Frank Wren was the most aggressive general manager in baseball over the winter.

As it turned out, Javier Vazquez wouldn't have been available to pitch during next week's All-Star Game.

Former Atlanta Braves great Dale Murphy will be appearing twice at Smokies Park on Thursday, July 23.

At the start of the 2009 season, the Atlanta Braves had two options for closing games: Left-hander Mike Gonzalez and right-hander Rafael Soriano.

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Braves pitching phenom Tommy Hanson is looking forward to spending the All-Star break moving into a new Buckhead apartment with fellow rookie Kris Medlen.

Wednesday 08 Jul Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 08:34AM MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Atlanta Braves two-time All-Star pitcher Tim Hudson is scheduled to make a rehabilitation start with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Sunday, July 19 against the Winston-Salem Dash, the Pelicans announced today.

's career got its exclamation mark Monday when the Braves ' erstwhile utility infielder was named National League Player of the Week.

As July 31 approaches, more and more trade winds are blowing through the thick, muggy air at Turner Field in Atlanta... To Buy or Sell: My Two Cents on the Atlanta Braves' Lean on the Fence by Cameron Britt 5 reads Opinion As July 31 approaches, more and more trade winds are blowing through the thick, muggy air at Turner Field in Atlanta.

Justin Ruggiano's three-run homer in the bottom of the fifth inning gave the Durham Bulls a lead they wouldn't relinquish, and they knocked off the Gwinnett Braves 8-3 on Tuesday night at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Atlanta Braves two-time All-Star pitcher Tim Hudson is scheduled to make a rehabilitation start with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on July 19 against the Winston-Salem Dash, the Pelicans announced Tuesday.

Chipper Jones was held out of the Atlanta Braves' starting lineup a day after straining his right groin in a game against the Chicago Cubs.

As his struggles continued this year, there was growing indication that Jeff Francoeur was spending his final season with the Braves.

Aramis Ramirez is the type of slugger whom opposing managers often choose to walk intentionally.

Penny notched his ninth quality start but came away with a no-decision in yesterday's 3-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners in an Independence Day matinee at Fenway Park [ map ] . Penny gave up six hits over six innings and allowed two earned runs with one walk and six strikeouts.

I TAKE IT back. I take it all back. OK, not all of it, but most of it. Last week, I said Atlanta Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton was in need of a good firing.

Martin Prado #14 of the Atlanta Braves bunts against the Boston Red Sox at Turner Field on June 27, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.