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Jordan Walden Has Bulging Disc, Eric O’Flaherty Nearly Recovered
March 8th, 2013 at 8:36 AM
The Atlanta Braves have shut down Eric O'Flaherty and Jordan Walden the last couple of weeks and will continue to monitor them for the foreseeable future as they recover from back and groin problems that have plagued them all spring.
O'Flaherty pulled his groin nearly a month ago when he only had...
With Jose Constanza Absent from Atlanta Braves, Jordan Schafer Making Strong Case for Last Bench Spot
March 7th, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Jordan Schafer very well could claim the final bench spot when the Atlanta Braves begin their 2013 season. He's turned out nothing but a strong performance so far, and Jose Constanza is still stuck in the Domincan Republic, making it almost a sure thing at this point.
Schafer walked twice, doubled and...
Dan Uggla Hit in Neck by Pitch
March 6th, 2013 at 12:04 AM
Dan Uggla just saw his Spring Training get a little worse Tuesday afternoon. The Atlanta Braves second baseman was hit in the neck by a fastball thrown by New York Yankees pitching prospect Branden Pinder in the sixth inning of the Braves' 2-0 win.
Uggla managed to stay on his feet...
Dan Uggla Must Step up Production for Atlanta Braves
March 5th, 2013 at 8:56 AM
The Atlanta Braves must send a very clear message this year: Dan Uggla cannot have another year like his 2011 and 2012 seasons. He doesn't even need to replicate his 2010 season in which he hit .287; he just needs to be consistent.
The warning signs should be going off in...
Atlanta Braves Revenue Increases $17 Million in 2012
March 4th, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Liberty Media, owner of the Atlanta Braves since 2007, reported that the Braves' revenue increased by $17 million in 2012.
The Braves had revenue of $225 million and adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization of $22 million in 2012, an 8% increase from 2011. The Braves had revenue of $208...
B.J. Upton, Dan Uggla Hit First Homers in Atlanta Braves Win Over Detroit Tigers
March 3rd, 2013 at 10:15 PM
Coming from polar opposite ends of production, B.J. Upton and Dan Uggla each hit their first homers of the spring as the Atlanta Braves coasted to a 6-1 over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday at Champion Stadium.
Upton hit his homer - his first in an Atlanta uniform - in the...
Brian McCann Takes Batting Practice for First Time in 2013
March 1st, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann took batting practice for the first time this year on Thursday. On the road to recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, McCann was content with his progress.
"It was nice to get back in there and see something coming at you," McCann said on braves.com. "I'm on...
Atlanta Braves Games No Longer Carried by Peachtree TV
February 28th, 2013 at 10:35 PM
Atlanta Braves fans will have an easier time watching their team this season, as all 45 games originally scheduled to appear on Peachtree TV have been moved to Fox Sports South and SportSouth, ajc.com reports.
The move means that both Fox-owned channels will broadcast all of the Braves' locally and regionally...
Eric O’Flaherty Out Until Next Week with Sore Back
February 27th, 2013 at 4:22 PM
Eric O'Flaherty has been battling a sore back, and the Atlanta Braves plan on holding him out of Grapefruit League play until next week, braves.com reports.
The Braves note that he will still have about as much time as usual, because the World Baseball Classic pushed the start of Spring Training...
Atlanta Braves “Screaming Indian” Batting Practice Caps Featured in MLB 2013: the Show
February 27th, 2013 at 8:19 AM
After a boatload of public outcry just a couple weeks ago, the Atlanta Braves renounced their plans to use their plans to use the "Screaming Indian" logo on their new batting practice caps for the 2013 season (Though we at Braves 101 still maintain he looks more like he's laughing)....
Dan Uggla Looks to Put Ugly 2012 Behind Him
February 26th, 2013 at 11:23 PM
Dan Uggla showed up to Lake Buena Vista a few pounds lighter than usual, but the Atlanta Braves second baseman insists the reaction has been blown out of proportion.
Uggla has generally stayed around 215 pounds, enormous biceps and all, but reported to Spring Training at 208 pounds.
“It’s not as significant as people make...
Atlanta Braves Best Possible Lineup for Regular Season 2013
February 26th, 2013 at 11:10 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Atlanta Braves had quite an offseason, which included passing on re-signing an excellent leadoff man in Michael Bourn; instead, they made B.J. Upton the highest paid member of the Atlanta franchise with a 5 year, 75.25 million dollar contract. Not only did the Braves get B.J., but they...
Jason Heyward, Justin Upton Hit Back-to-back Homers in First Atlanta Braves Spring Training Win
February 25th, 2013 at 8:02 PM
The Atlanta Braves showed off their new-look outfield's capabilities Monday afternoon when Jason Heyward and Justin Upton hit back-to-back homers in their 7-6 win over the Miami Marlins. The win was their first of Spring Training.
Heyward led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a homer to right field...
Jonny Venters Shaky in Spring Training Debut
February 24th, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Atlanta Braves fans can only hope the effort Jonny Venters put forth in his Spring Training debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates is not a sign of his impending 2013 season. He gave up three hits and a two-run homer in his inning of work Sunday afternoon.
The damage came after Clint Barmes...
Andrelton Simmons Leaves Atlanta Braves Camp for World Baseball Classic
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:41 PM
Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons left Spring Training on Saturday to join his Netherlands national team in Taiwan for the World Baseball Classic. He will be in Asia at least until March 7, braves.com reports.
The journey will take a solid 20 hours, and Simmons is mainly hopeful to regulate his...
Dale Murphy to Coach First Base for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:40 PM
Atlanta Braves fan favorite Dale Murphy will serve as Team USA's first base coach in the World Baseball Classic, braves.com reports.
The 56-year-old Murphy, whose no. 3 jersey is retired by the Braves, will serve under former Braves and New York Yankees manager Joe Torre, who managed Murph in the early...
Atlanta Braves Start Spring Training Games Against Detroit Tigers
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:20 AM
Professional baseball is finally back. The Atlanta Braves will host the Detroit Tigers today at 1:05 p.m. at Champion Stadium in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in the Grapefruit League opener, and it's not a moment too soon.
"After a certain amount of time, you want to see somebody with a different-colored...
Atlanta Braves to Alternate Starts in Third Base Competition
February 21st, 2013 at 11:08 PM
Juan Francisco and Chris Johnson will compete in Spring Training to see who will fill the next Atlanta Braves third baseman. Manager Fredi Gonzalez will alternate the pair's stats every day in an even bout to determine the starter, braves.com reports.
The Braves could end up platooning Johnson and Francisco if...
Atlanta Braves Pressure Christian Bethancourt to Improve Offense
February 20th, 2013 at 10:20 PM
At 21-years-old, the Atlanta Braves need catching prospect Christian Bethancourt to step up his game with his bat, and they're not handling this situation behind closed doors.
Bethancourt is renowned for having a cannon of an arm, but as a potential replacement for Brian McCann should he leave via free agency...
A More Mature Jordan Schafer Ready to Impress at Spring Training for Atlanta Braves
February 19th, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Jordan Schafer went to Spring Training with the Atlanta Braves a little more humbled than in previous years.
Schafer was a highly regarded prospect for the Braves when he worked his way through the minor leagues. He had confidence and cockiness when he first entered the big leagues, but the results...
