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A Look At The Braves Run In July
July 26, 2009 by
Sports Blog Net
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The Braves are currently in the midst of their best month of the season, compiling a 15-8 record in 23 games in July. The offense has stepped up their game and the pitching has continued to roll. Here’s a look at the Braves’ offensive numbers during July: Player
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Big Pelf: Numbers are against him..
September 22, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Mike Pelfrey pitches in another big game. At this point every game is a big game. The Mets will finish the season series with the Braves today.
Here is Mike Pelfrey's breakdown:
Next Game: Sun, Sep 21 at Atlanta Braves
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Hanson sings, strikes out 11
ATLANTA – Tommy Hanson needed a couple of innings to get comfortable after a 10-day layoff.
"It was a lot of fun," he said. "It took a while to get my release point going, but once I got in the groove a little bit, everything came together."
Hanson struck...
Open Thread 7/20: Giants at Braves
July 20, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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Our young gun, Tommy Hanson, is on the mound tonight against Jonathan Sanchez, who was indeed dirty the last time out, throwing a no-hitter against the Padres. Sanchez, though, is 0-and-7 in 9 road starts this year.
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San Francisco Giants @ Atlanta Braves
07/20/09...
And That Happened
June 04, 2009 by
The Hardball Times
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Cubs 3, Braves 2: It's understandable that the Braves lost given all of yesterday's activity. Half the team was probably pissed that Glavine was released and the other half was wondering if they were going to be traded. As it was, Jeff Francouer struck out with the bases loaded...
Microcosm
Tonight's 5-4 loss to the Marlins is business as usual for the Braves. Let me tell you how this one ended:Bases loaded, 2 out, one of the Braves' better hitters at the plate. They knocked out Marlins closer Leo Nunez after 2 unearned runs got them to 5-4. The excitement was...
Holes to Fill: NL East Edition
February 10, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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*Yes, it's February. Normally, rosters are pretty set by now as most of the major moving and shaking has already occurred on the free agent and trade market. However, this off season has been different. There are still many quality free agents still out there and plenty of teams...
Nationals-Braves Odds Preview
April 10, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves meet at Turner Field. The Nationals will give the ball to starter Shairon Martis in this one. Righthander Martis is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Meanwhile...
Where to Now, Bobby Abreu
January 06, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Talk about running out of options. With Milton Bradley and Pat Burrell signing with the Rays and Cubs respectively, one has to wonder where Abreu will wind up. Like many free agents, the market for Abreu has not developed and teams appear to be shying away from his high price tag. Remember, it ...
Talking Chop Round Table: Braves Right Fielders
November 01, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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As part of season reviews for major league players and top prospect ranking for minor league players, we here at Talking Chop thought it would be a fun idea to get all of our bloggers together with the help of Google Docs and debate the various aspects of each position in the Braves...
An Angel in the Bullpen - Cubs 3 Braves 2
June 03, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Fifty-One - Cubs 3 Braves 2 - 11 innings
WP - Angel Guzman (2-0) LP - Jeff Bennett (2-3) Save - Kevin Gregg (9)
The Cubs and Braves played free baseball for the second night in a row...with a much better outcome. Lou Piniella's crew ended their two-game losing streak and...
Game 65 Recap: Braves 7, Reds 0 (a win?... a shutout?)
June 18, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Tony Tribble - AP
Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday , June 18, 2009, in Cincinnati.
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Cubs 5-6 Braves: Wells excellent, Marmol and Gregg suck
June 02, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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On the last road trip, the Cubs were 0-6 and they scored a total of 5 runs. I don’t believe they ever had a lead on the road. That changed tonight with the first batter of the game as Alfonso Soriano worked a good count and hit a home run to right center field. It was his...
Remaining Roster Needs
January 14, 2009 by
BravesBlast
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The Braves went into the offseason with several
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Around the Mission: 8/28 Padres Links
August 28, 2009 by
Gaslamp Ball
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by John Bazemore - AP
about 13 hours ago:
Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz, lower right, celebrates with teammates, from left, Jair Jurrjens, Tommy Hanson and Derek Lowe after defeating the San Diego Padres 9...
Ricky Nolasco: Striker Outer of Men, Destroyer of Dreams
October 01, 2009 by
Walkoff Walk
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This is Ricky Nolasco. He ruined the Braves season. Sure, they're still technically alive in the Wild Card race at four games back with four games left and sure, you can point to Matt Diaz getting picked off at third base to end the game as the reason the Braves are sad pandas...
Game 129 Recap: Braves 9, Phillies 1
August 30, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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More photos » by Matt Slocum - AP Garret Anderson collects one of his 3 hits. Browse more photos » I've been rough on the Braves' offense lately, and they did their best to get me to shut up tonight. Matt Diaz continues his torrid hitting, collecting 3 more...
Unexpected Offensive Outburst!
August 19, 2009 by
Archie Bunker's Army
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I have to be honest, after Oliver Perez gave up that homer to Adam LaRoche (the solo homer in the 3rd, not the three run homer he gave up to Matt Diaz in the 2nd)that gave the Braves what seemed at the moment, reasonably to be an insurmountable 4-0 lead, I switched it over to watch...
To Buy or Sell: My Two Cents on the Atlanta Braves' Lean on the Fence
July 08, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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As July 31 approaches, more and more trade winds are blowing through the thick, muggy air at Turner Field in Atlanta.
From stars like Javier Vazquez possibly blowing out, to sluggers like Jermaine Dye or Nelson Cruz finding their way into a tomahawk decorated uniform, the 41-43 Braves...
A Braves' Fan Teetering on the Edge of Insanity
August 18, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Raise your hand if you've ever heard of the term "death by 1,000 cuts."
Well, if you haven't, I'll rewind my DVR so you can see the fourth inning of today's Mutts err...Mets-Braves game.
[insert religious figure of choice here]!!!
Matching their production...
Open Thread 8/30: Braves @ Phillies
August 30, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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View full size photo uploaded August 30, 2009 The Braves will attempt to win the series against the Phillies and keep their playoff hopes thriving, as Jair Jurrjens faces off against Joe Blanton. Jurrjens has reeled off 3 straight quality starts, including a 7.2 inning, 1 run...
Open Thread 9/28: Marlins at Braves
September 28, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Erik S. Lesser - AP
View full size photo uploaded September 28, 2009
Crucial is too weak of a word to use for the next 7 games. It begins tonight.
Lineup
Florida Marlins @ Atlanta Braves
09/28/09 7:10 PM EDT
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Game 108 Recap: Braves 6, Padres 2
August 05, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP Browse more photos » A good win for the Braves. Tommy Hanson was sharp in the middle innings -- he hit a rough patch in the first and the sixth, but in between he was marvelous. He breaks his personal 2-game losing streak to pick up...
Game 147 Recap: Phillies 9, Braves 4
September 18, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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More photos » by John Bazemore - AP Atlanta Braves starter Tim Hudson works against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 in Atlanta. Browse more photos » Every bad break that could happen for the Braves seemed to...
The Inside Pitch: Green hits winning homer for Red Sox
Nick Green hit the first pitch in the bottom of the ninth just inside the right-field foul pole 302 feet from home plate to give the Red Sox a 6-5 win over the Braves at Fenway Park. Jonathan Papelbon fanned Matt Diaz with the bases loaded to end the Atlanta ninth.
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