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Tim Hudson Throws Light Bullpen, Targets May 1 Return
March 11th, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Tim Hudson went through a light bullpen session on Sunday and is optimistic that he can return to the Atlanta Braves by May 1 "at the latest," Dave O'Brien reports. ***PHOTO1*** The light bullpen session meant that the catcher never even went into a squat, and Hudson will fly back to Atlanta...

Sean Gilmartin Sharp as Atlanta Braves Lose 9-5 to Toronto Blue Jays
March 11th, 2012 at 9:15 PM
The Atlanta Braves lost yet another spring training game, but they were able to take away several positives from the game. Sean Gilmartin was strong in his first start of the spring, and the Braves offense finally showed signs of life. ***PHOTO1*** Gilmartin, the Braves' 2011 first-round pick out of Florida State...

Tommy Hanson Returns to Mound in Heavy Rain
March 11th, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Tommy Hanson is finally two weeks removed from a concussion, and his shoulder is no longer bothering him. It just happened that the weather played a role in the rain-shortened Spring Training debut for the Atlanta Braves starter. ***PHOTO1*** In his first start since Aug. 6, Hanson was charged with three runs...

Arodys Vizcaino Sidelined with Elbow Inflammation
March 11th, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Atlanta Braves reliever Arodys Vizcaino had a Tommy John scare in 2010; he is now hoping his latest incident is only a scare after developing pain in his throwing elbow. ***PHOTO1*** The 21-year-old has not pitched since experiencing pain in his elbow March 3 against the Detroit Tigers. An MRI a few days...

Jair Jurrjens Struggles with Control as Atlanta Braves Fall to New York Yankees
March 10th, 2012 at 9:05 PM
Jair Jurrjens seemed to take a step backward on Saturday; he struggled with his control as the Atlanta Braves lost yet another Spring Training game to the New York Yankees. ***PHOTO1*** Jurrjens was tagged for six walks, five hits and three runs in 2 1/3 innings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.  Jurrjens gave...

Randall Delgado, Julio Teheran Look Better; Atlanta Braves Drop Pair of Split-Squad Games
March 9th, 2012 at 8:40 PM
Atlanta Braves prospects Julio Teheran and Randall Delgado were rocked in their Spring Training debut on Sunday, but the two performed much better in their respective split-squad games on Friday. ***PHOTO1*** Both pitchers are attempting to lockdown a spot in the starting rotation until Tim Hudson returns from offseason back surgery, but...

Tommy Hanson Schedule to Make Spring Debut Sunday
March 9th, 2012 at 8:42 AM
After sustaining a Grade 1 concussion in a one-car accident on Feb. 20, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson will finally make his first Spring Training start on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays in a split-squad game. ***PHOTO1*** Hanson threw his first live batting practice on Tuesday, and Fredi Gonzalez said...

Atlanta Braves Lose 2-1 to Baltimore Orioles, Drop Third in a Row
March 8th, 2012 at 9:54 PM
The Atlanta Braves' spring training struggles continued on Thursday, as they fell 2-1 to the Baltimore Orioles. The loss was their third in a row and dropped them to a 1-5 record in the spring. Despite the Braves' struggles, there were some positives in the game. Eric Hinske hit a solo home...

Atlanta Braves Offense Struggles in Third Straight Game
March 7th, 2012 at 6:55 PM
Heading into the spring, everyone knew the Atlanta Braves' pitching staff was going to be one of the best in the National League. However, not many experts predicted the Braves' offense would struggle so much early on. ***PHOTO1*** Starter Brandon Beachy was chased from the mound after just two innings of work as he allowed three hits and four earned...

Chipper Jones Scratched from Lineup, Freddie Freeman Breaks Car Window During BP
March 5th, 2012 at 8:41 PM
Atlanta Braves fans have nothing to worry about with Chipper Jones, Fredi Gonzalez insists, even though he was scratched from Monday's lineup with a sore leg. ***PHOTO1*** Gonzalez said that Jones is just being eased into things during Spring Training, especially with the fact that he will turn 40 soon. The whole...

Julio Teheran, Randall Delgado Have Ugly Outings Against Detroit Tigers
March 4th, 2012 at 11:26 PM
Everyone already knew the Detroit Tigers had power throughout their lineup, but no one envisioned them cranking nine home runs, including seven against Atlanta Braves prospects Julio Teheran and Randall Delgado on Sunday. ***PHOTO1*** Teheran entered in the second inning and allowed six home runs in the first inning alone, topping the...

Mike Minor Looks Strong, but Atlanta Braves Shutout by Detroit Tigers in Spring Opener
March 4th, 2012 at 8:11 AM
Mike Minor threw two scoreless innings for the Atlanta Braves in their Grapefruit League opener against the Detroit Tigers, but the Braves were held hitless until the eighth inning and were shutout 2-0. ***PHOTO1*** In 14 pitches, Minor struck out the side in the first inning by carving up Austin Jackson, Brennan...

Freddie Freeman “Pleased” After Batting Practice Session
March 3rd, 2012 at 11:08 PM
Freddie Freeman was out to prove to the Atlanta Braves that his right knee was not bothering him on Saturday as he took some aggressive cuts in batting practice at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex before their Grapefruit League opener. ***PHOTO1*** The Braves are being understandably cautious with Freeman, who...

Freddie Freeman Has No Issues with Injured Knee
March 2nd, 2012 at 11:18 PM
Freddie Freeman may be out up to two weeks with his subluxed patella, but the Atlanta Braves first baseman had no problems jogging around the main field at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. ***PHOTO1*** Freeman wore a knee brace and was only supposed to walk around the field a couple of...

Predict Atlanta Braves Spring Training Batting Average Leader, Win Tickets to Opening Day
March 2nd, 2012 at 3:22 PM
How would you like to be sitting comfortably in Turner Field on April 13th as the Atlanta Braves take on the Boston Brewers in their home opener? More importantly, how would you like to be there for free? Sports Media 101 and TiqIQ have partnered to bring you a contest that...

Chipper Jones Happy His Career not Tainted by Performance Enhancing Drugs
March 2nd, 2012 at 12:30 AM
Unfortunately for Chipper Jones, he has played the majority of his career during the steroid era. Therefore, there will always be some suspicion surrounding his numbers (or any other player's numbers from that era). To Jones' credit, however, his name has never been linked to any of the steroid reports...

Mike Minor to Start Saturday’s Grapefruit League Opener
February 29th, 2012 at 9:42 PM
When the Atlanta Braves take the field on Saturday, February 3 against the Detroit Tigers in the Spring Training opener, an unlikely face will take the mound. Braves coach Fredi Gonzalez announced that Mike Minor, a spot starter for the past two seasons, will be given the start to open the...

Freddie Freeman Feels Better About Injured Knee
February 29th, 2012 at 9:16 PM
Freddie Freeman may have scared Atlanta Braves fans Tuesday when he injured his right knee, but he was hobbling around the clubhouse unaided Wednesday. ***PHOTO1*** Freeman said he felt his kneecap momentarily pop out of place digging a throw in the dirt on Tuesday. He was then diagnosed with a subplexed right...

Freddie Freeman Out up to Two Weeks with Hurt Knee
February 29th, 2012 at 12:23 AM
The Atlanta Braves may have a healthy Jair Jurjens, but they cannot seem to get away from weird injuries this Spring Training. After Tommy Hanson's run-in with his steering wheel last week, Freddie Freeman has injured his knee during Tuesday's workout while working on pick-off plays. ***PHOTO1*** Freeman's kneecap decided to to...

Tommy Hanson Strong in Last Workout, Should Return Tuesday
February 28th, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Tommy Hanson was able to push himself more in conditioning drills Monday and should be cleared to return to Spring Training with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. ***PHOTO1*** "Everything felt really good," Hanson said. "I felt really strong and no headaches. So I'm good. ... The sooner I get out there, the...