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Confusion Surrounds Atlanta Braves in Ryan Dempster Deal
July 23rd, 2012 at 7:10 PM
It seems that everyone but Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster was aware of an impending trade to the Atlanta Braves.
The deal, which would ship Randall Delgado to Chicago in exchange for the 35-year-old righty, is already subject to Dempster's 10-5 trade protection rights, but Cubs manager Dave Sveum refuted that...
Atlanta Braves Acquire Ryan Dempster from Chicago Cubs in Trade
July 23rd, 2012 at 3:25 PM
The Atlanta Braves accomplished their goal of solidifying their starting rotation by trading for Ryan Dempster of the Chicago Cubs, braves.com reports.
Details are not yet available, but it seems the Braves will ship Randall Delgado to the Cubbies as part of the deal.
Dempster will make $6 million more this season and...
Washington Nationals Knock Around Jair Jurrjens, Split Series with Atlanta Braves
July 22nd, 2012 at 9:59 PM
After the Atlanta Braves came back in dramatic fashion to beat the Washington Nationals on Friday, they're back to where they were before the series began. The Nats shelled Jair Jurrjens en route to a 9-2 win Sunday at Nationals Park, salvaging a split after the Braves took the first two...
Atlanta Braves Claim 4-0 Victory Over Washington Nationals in Game One of Doubleheader
July 21st, 2012 at 8:49 PM
Fresh off a thrilling 11-inning comeback victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night, the Atlanta Braves hoped to carry that momentum into the doubleheader on Saturday.
So far, so good.
Ben Sheets pitched six shutout innings for the second consecutive start, and the Braves defeated the Nationals 4-0 in game one...
Atlanta Braves Overcome Nine-Run Deficit, Stun Washington Nationals in 11 Innings
July 21st, 2012 at 9:00 AM
When it seemed the Atlanta Braves were in for another series of struggling against the Washington Nationals, they overcame a nine-run deficit, gave up the lead and then finally held on in 11 innings to win 11-10 Friday night at Nationals Park.
With the last Braves comeback of nine runs coming...
San Francisco Giants Outlast Atlanta Braves in Extra Innings
July 19th, 2012 at 8:28 AM
The Atlanta Braves endured one of their ugliest games of the year on Tuesday, but their 9-4, 11-inning loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday at Turner Field is just as stinging. Chad Durbin gave up two separate three-run homers in a six-run 11th inning.
After already giving up two...
Three-run Eighth Inning, Reversed Call Boost Atlanta Braves Over New York Mets
July 15th, 2012 at 8:27 AM
The Atlanta Braves pushed their winning streak to six games, courtesy of a late rally off the New York Mets bullpen. Jason Heyward hit the go-ahead RBI-single to cap off a three-run eighth in the 8-7 win Saturday at Turner Field.
The eighth inning began with the Braves down 7-5, but...
Atlanta Braves Trade with Cincinnati Reds for Paul Janish, Option Randall Delgado to Minors
July 15th, 2012 at 7:59 AM
With Andrelton Simmons out at least six weeks with a broken hand and Jack Wilson on the disabled list with a dislocated pinky, the Atlanta Braves made a trade with the Cincinnati Reds for shortstop Paul Janish in exchange for right-handed pitcher Todd Redmond.
Janish is considered a primarily defensive shortstop....
Atlanta Braves Use Patience in 7-5 Victory Over New York Mets
July 14th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
The Atlanta Braves opened the second half of the season on a good note with a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.
The Braves' second half started much like their first half ended: defeating a division rival and losing their starting shortstop to injury. Despite Jack Wilson...
Ben Sheets May Start for Atlanta Braves on Sunday
July 11th, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Ben Sheets, the former Milwaukee Brewers ace, may make his return to the big leagues with the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
Sheets' last start in the majors was in July 2010. The Braves signed him to a minor league deal, and Sheets impressed enough in his two rehab starts to possibly...
Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves Reps Come up Big in 2012 All-Star Game
July 10th, 2012 at 11:45 PM
Chipper Jones picked up a hit and a good laugh in the 2012 All-Star Game, the last one of us career. Dan Uggla also picked up a hit and an RBI in the National League's 8-0 win at Kauffman Stadium.
With a second half pennant race ahead of them, the Atlanta...
Brian McCann, Dan Uggla Homer to Help Atlanta Braves Sweep Philadelphia Phillies
July 8th, 2012 at 9:13 PM
After struggling most of the first half of the season, Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann has finally rediscovered his stroke. He homered in his fourth straight game to lift the Bravos to a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies in a 4-3 game to head into the All-Star break.
McCann's go-ahead shot...
Brian McCann Homers in Third Straight, Atlanta Braves Series from Philadelphia Phillies
July 8th, 2012 at 8:48 AM
The Atlanta Braves seem to have found their stride heading into the All-Star break. Brian McCann hit a home run in his third straight game, and Tommy Hanson recovered from a rough second inning en route to the Braves' third straight victory, downing the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 at Citizens Bank...
Tim Hudson Backed by Brian McCann Grand Slam in Atlanta Braves Win Over Philadelphia Phillies
July 7th, 2012 at 8:46 AM
The bulldog known as Tim Hudson ruined the return of Ryan Howard by throwing seven shutout innings, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 5-0 over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Hudson's effort was backed by a grand slam by Brian McCann.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez and head trainer Jeff Porter had to...
Atlanta Braves Back Mike Minor with Four Homers, Split Series with Chicago Cubs
July 6th, 2012 at 8:34 AM
The Atlanta Braves teed off for four home runs off the Chicago Cubs to back a strong start by Mike Minor on Thursday. The 7-3 win at Turner Field salvaged a split in the four-game series.
Minor held the Cubs hitless through 4 1/3 innings, only losing the no-hit bid and...
Ben Sheets Starts First Game in Minors for Atlanta Braves
July 5th, 2012 at 9:57 AM
Newly signed Atlanta Braves pitcher Ben Sheets made his first start in nearly two years on Wednesday. He threw five innings for Double-A Mississippi to start his attempt at a comeback to the majors.
With a fastball clocked in the low 90s, consistent with his recent workouts, Sheets gave up four...
Five-Hit Game for Chipper Jones Lifts Atlanta Braves Over Chicago Cubs
July 4th, 2012 at 8:39 AM
On the same day he was announced as a National League All-Star, Chipper Jones had one of the best games of his career with a five-hit game, giving the Atlanta Braves a vital offensive spark in their 10-3 win over the Chicago Cubs Tuesday at Turner Field.
The game, during which...
Bats Shut Down as Atlanta Braves Fall 4-1 to Chicago Cubs
July 2nd, 2012 at 10:58 PM
The Atlanta Braves are evidently not a fan of Mondays.
Jeff Samardzija and the Chicago Cubs shut down the Braves in a 4-1 victory on Monday night in the series opener in Atlanta. Samardzija certainly did not look like the same pitcher who had posted a 12.27 ERA over his last four...
Chipper Jones and Michael Bourn Among Finalists for MLB All-Star Game Final Vote
July 2nd, 2012 at 7:57 PM
Atlanta Braves teammates Chipper Jones and Michael Bourn are among the five finalists eligible for the Final Vote to participate in the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Jones, who announced in spring training that this season would be his last, is hitting .292 with six home runs, 29 RBIs, and...
