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Julio Teheran Throws Gem, Atlanta Braves Blow Out Colorado Rockies to Sweep Doubleheader
April 24th, 2013 at 8:44 AM
Despite freezing temperatures at Coors Fields, the Atlanta Braves picked a fine time to swing hot bats in their 10-2 win over the Colorado Rockies to sweep Tuesday's doubleheader. ***VIDEO1*** Julio Teheran threw seven strong innings in his start, giving up one run in what was by far his best Major League...

Atlanta Braves Crush Miami Marlins to Finish Sweep
April 11th, 2013 at 8:43 AM
When Chipper Jones coined the terms "yicketty" and "mammo" for home runs and monster home runs last season, he surely didn't envision the power output of this year's Atlanta Braves team. Juan Francisco and Evan Gattis each went mammo as the Bravos finished off a three-game sweep of the Miami...

Jordan Schafer Makes Roster, Atlanta Braves Send Tyler Pastornicky and Jose Constanza to Minors
March 26th, 2013 at 10:08 PM
All the work Jordan Schafer put in over Spring Training has paid off, as he is now in position to make the 25-man roster after the Atlanta Braves optioned Jose Constanza and Tyler Pastornicky to the minors. Schafer hasn't exactly been lights out this spring with just a .237 average, but...

Jose Constanza Arrives at Atlanta Braves Camp, May not Make Roster
March 15th, 2013 at 10:51 PM
Jose Constanza has finally arrived at Atlanta Braves camp a month after everyone else, and he is in legitimate danger of not making the big league roster. Constanza didn't receive his visa from the Domincan Republic until last week because of new, stricter policies put in place by the Caribbean nation....

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...

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...

Fredi Gonzalez Unhappy with Jordan Schafer, Tyler Pastornicky
February 14th, 2013 at 7:56 AM
Arriving to Spring Training at least a day or two early has essentially become the culture in the Major Leagues, particularly with the Atlanta Braves. So when Jordan Schafer and Tyler Pastornicky hadn't arrived on Wednesday with the Braves starting full squad workouts Thursday, manager Fredi Gonzalez made sure he...

Atlanta Braves Claim Jordan Schafer Off Waivers from Houston Astros
November 1st, 2012 at 4:02 PM
The Atlanta Braves have claimed Jordan Schafer off waivers from the Houston Astros, mlbtraderumors.com reports. Schafer originally played in the Braves organization from 2005-11 before being shipped to Houston in July 2011 as part of the Michael Bourn trade. Schafer hit .211 with 27 stolen bases in 106 games last season while...

Atlanta Braves Acquire Michael Bourn from Houston Astros
July 31st, 2011 at 10:37 AM
The Atlanta Braves have traded for Michael Bourn from the Houston Astros. Though they had originally gone after Carlos Beltran and Hunter Pence and were even in talks about Carlos Quintin,  the Braves landed Bourn, widely considered the fastest player in the majors. ***PHOTO1*** Houston received the currently injured Jordan Schafer and three minor...

Jordan Schafer Diagnosed with Broken Finger, not Headed for Disabled List; Wilkin Ramirez Optioned to Minors
July 25th, 2011 at 9:36 PM
X-rays taken Monday on Jordan Schafer's jammed middle finger revealed a chip fracture. The 24-year-old outfielder, however, is unlikely to see the disabled list. Schafer took some swings and threw some in the indoor batting cages at Turner Field before the Atlanta Braves started their four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates....

Jonny Venters Blows Save, Atlanta Braves Drop Rubber Game to San Diego Padres
June 27th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Tim Hudson struck out eight and surrendered no runs in six innings of work, but even that was not enough to propel the Atlanta Braves over the San Diego Padres. The Braves only scratched out two hits and a single run of support for their pitching staff in a 4-1 loss. Hudson's...

Atlanta Braves Remember How to Hit, Win on Balk
June 17th, 2011 at 12:41 AM
In one of the strangest games of the year, the Atlanta Braves fought past the New York Mets in the series finale in 10 innings, winning 9-8 on a walk-off balk. The top of the Atlanta order cleaned up Thursday night, with Jordan Schafer, Jason Heyward and Chipper Jones combining for...

Atlanta Braves Drop Series Finale to Houston Astros
June 14th, 2011 at 12:30 AM
After a weekend where everything seemed to go right, the Atlanta Braves failed to finish off a four-game road sweep of the Houston Astros on a night where nearly everything went wrong. Derek Lowe had yet another outing where his sinker did not live up to its name. He got touched...

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...