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Bats Wake up for the Atlanta Braves, Cruise Past Houston Astros
June 11th, 2011 at 12:12 AM
The lumber came alive in a big way for the Atlanta Braves tonight as they pelted the Houston Astros 11-4 in the first of a four-game series. "We got into some hitters' counts and swung the bat," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. ***PHOTO1***   Center fielder Jordan Schaffer got it started out for the...

Jason Heyward, Nate McLouth Could Return Next Week for the Atlanta Braves
June 8th, 2011 at 7:07 AM
Even though Jason Heyward has said his injured right shoulder is feeling better, he is still a few days away from hitting off a tee, and it will probably be another week before he sees the field for the Atlanta Braves. ***PHOTO1*** Heyward was eligible to come off the disabled list yesterday,...

Two Hits Enough as Tommy Hanson Propels Atlanta Braves Past Florida Marlins
June 7th, 2011 at 7:31 AM
Though the Atlanta Braves only managed two hits, Tommy Hanson’s strong start moved Atlanta past the Florida Marlins and into sole possession of second place in the division. ***PHOTO1*** Hanson (7-4, 2.59 ERA) threw six innings of shutout ball, surrendering only two hits and striking out six. He walked five, but the...

Atlanta Braves’ Brian McCann Leads All-Star Voting at Catcher
June 7th, 2011 at 7:19 AM
Last year’s National League starting catcher in the All-Star game is in a spot to start again. ***PHOTO1*** Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann is currently leading NL catchers with 1,123,943 votes, according to Major League Baseball reports today. He has passed and is now currently 60,000 votes ahead of San Francisco Giants...

Atlanta Braves’ Jordan Schafer Suffers Non-Displaced Sinus Fracture
June 4th, 2011 at 7:25 AM
The already battered Atlanta Braves outfield took another literal hit last night when center fielder Jordan Schafer suffered a non-displace sinus fracture against the New York Mets. Though the Braves will probably get by with Joe Mather and Matt Young, the team has said it will not place Schafer on the...

Atlanta Braves’ Jair Jurrjens Named NL Pitcher of the Month
June 2nd, 2011 at 7:15 AM
After missing most of 2010 with injuries, Atlanta Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens has come back even better than before and has been named the National League’s Pitcher of the Month for May. ***PHOTO1*** Jurrjens posted a 5-1 record with a miniscule 1.65 ERA in May. He struck out 24 batters while walking...