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Category: ‘Injuries’

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...

Jair Jurrjens Working Out Without Knee Pain
February 28th, 2012 at 8:23 AM
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens has worked out for the first week of Spring Training without the knee pain that has plagued him for the last two seasons. ***PHOTO1*** Braves.com reports that Jurrjens' lack of pain is due to knee specialist Dr. Richard Steadman fitting him with a brace that helps...

Tommy Hanson Returns to Field After Auto Accident
February 26th, 2012 at 10:05 PM
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson returned to the field Sunday after last he was in a one-car accident last Monday. ***PHOTO1*** Hanson, who has been out with a mild concussion after he blew out a tire on the way to Spring Training, did some light throwing at Champion Stadium while supervised...

Tommy Hanson Rides Stationary Bike as Concussion Symptoms Subside
February 24th, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Tommy Hanson rode a stationary bike for about 10 minutes and said he felt fine on Friday, Mark Bowman reports. ***PHOTO1*** Fredi Gonzalez said Hanson's activity levels will gradually increase over the next few days, but it will still probably be Monday when Hanson returns to the field. Bowman also reports that while...

Jack Wilson Strains Calf, Out 4-6 Weeks
February 24th, 2012 at 7:50 PM
Atlanta Braves shortstop Jack Wilson will be out four to six weeks and will likely miss the first two weeks of the regular season after he strained his calf while working out with Tyler Pastornicky in California. ***PHOTO1*** Wilson, who was using crutches Friday at camp in Florida, strained his calf while...

Tommy Hanson Diagnosed with Mild Concussion
February 21st, 2012 at 7:46 PM
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson has been diagnosed with a mild concussion after his one-car accident on Monday. He is not expected to miss much time. ***PHOTO1*** Hanson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 concussion, the least severe possible, and will be evaluated after resting for 48 hours. He will ease...

Tim Hudson, Peter Moylan Showing Patience in Rehab
February 19th, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Atlanta Braves pitchers Tim Hudson and Peter Moylan are both attempting to return from surgeries within the past few months, but neither will be rushing onto the field. ***PHOTO1*** Hudson, who finally underwent a spinal fusion surgery on Nov. 28 that he had been putting off, reported to Spring Training with the...

Tommy Hanson Looks to Healthy Start at Spring Training
February 7th, 2012 at 11:16 PM
Tommy Hanson missed almost all of the last two months of the 2011 season that saw the Atlanta Braves complete one of the biggest collapses in history, but anticipates being at full strength when Spring Training begins. ***PHOTO1*** Hanson was sidelined with shoulder pain for the rest of the season after his...

Tim Hudson, Even with a Bad Back, Among League’s Best
November 30th, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Prior to his surgical procedure on Monday, Atlanta Braves starter Tim Hudson had played the past two seasons with a herniated disc in his back. Let's see how he stacked up against other elite National League pitchers. Pitcher W-L ERA Opp. Avg. Innings Tim Hudson 33-19 3.02 .232 443 2/3 Cliff Lee 29-17 2.77 .234 445 Tim Lincecum 29-24 3.08 .232 429 1/3 Clayton Kershaw* 34-15 2.57 .210 437 2/3 Roy Halladay* 40-16 2.40 .241 484 1/3 With the last two...

Tim Hudson Has Back Surgery, Should Be Fine for Spring Training
November 28th, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Atlanta Braves ace Tim Hudson underwent successful surgery for a herniated disc in his back on Monday. Doctors say Hudson should be ready in time for Spring Training. ***PHOTO1*** The 36-year-old veteran had been trying to avoid going under the knife by strengthening his back during the offseason, but general manager Frank...

MRI Shows Jason Heyward Will not Require Surgery
October 11th, 2011 at 11:16 PM
While gaining distance from a severe sophomore slump, an MRI revealed that Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward had no structural damage in his troublesome right shoulder and will not require surgery. ***PHOTO1*** Heyward's shoulder began bothering him in mid-March, and he eventually went on the disabled list in May for three weeks....

Injuries Made a Big Impact on Atlanta Braves Late-Season Collapse
October 9th, 2011 at 5:03 PM
With the majority of the blame for the Atlanta Braves late-season collapse attributed to a lack of hitting and some poor pitching performances, some of the blame for the Braves missing the post season can be placed on something out of the team's control: injuries to key players. ***PHOTO1*** Of the injured...

Ryan Howard’s Injury May Impact Atlanta Braves in 2012
October 8th, 2011 at 11:23 PM
When Ryan Howard crumpled to the ground in pain for the last out of Friday's final National League Divisional Series, the Philadelphia Phillies may not have only watched 2011 wither away. As one of the most hyped teams going into the season and acquiring one of the biggest names on the...

Tommy Hanson Cuts Short Instructional League Start, Peter Moylan Has Torn Rotator Cuff
September 24th, 2011 at 8:45 AM
The Atlanta Braves received a double dose of bad news for their pitching staff again Friday, when Peter Moylan was diagnosed with a torn labrum and rotator cuff, and when Tommy Hanson exited his instructional league start after only two innings due to shoulder soreness. ***PHOTO1*** Moylan, who was out from April...

Tommy Hanson Ready for Start in Instructional League
September 17th, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson is now ready for a start in Orlando in the instructional league after his third bullpen session this week, ajc.com reports. Hanson, who has not pitched since Aug. 6 due to inflammation in his rotator cuff, said he felt alright after his 30-pitch bullpen session. “Felt...

Jair Jurrjens to See Knee Specialist; Tommy Hanson Rehab Progresses
September 3rd, 2011 at 12:18 AM
Tommy Hanson, who has not pitched since August 6 in New York, threw in the outfield at Turner Field for about 10 minutes before the Atlanta Braves played the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. Hanson was informed on Monday by Dr. James Andrews that the discomfort he has been experiencing in...

Tommy Hanson’s Return Pushed Back, Peter Moylan to Start Rehab
August 19th, 2011 at 8:45 AM
It turns out Tommy Hanson will not return for the Atlanta Braves against the Chicago Cubs after all. The right-hander said he no longer feels discomfort in his right shoulder is no longer there, but it is not to the point where he is able to effectively pitch. "I threw today...

Brian McCann to Start Rehab Games Friday; Tommy Hanson Diagnosed with Tendinitis (Again)
August 10th, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann is expected to start a rehab stint with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. The All-Star starter is expected to start either two or three games before being activated from the disabled list. McCann has been out since July 26 with a strained left oblique. He may be...

Atlanta Braves Send Tommy Hanson Back to Atlanta to Evaluate Shoulder
August 10th, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Already having spent two weeks on the disabled list in June with shoulder tendonitis, the Atlanta Braves have sent Tommy Hanson back to Atlanta to have his sore right shoulder evaluated. "When a pitcher, athlete or baseball player comes to you and says, 'I don't feel good,' I think you need...