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Game 79 Recap: Braves 9, Nationals 8
July 03, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Nick Wass - AP
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That ended up being a close game, as the Braves closer Rafael Soriano battled some wildness in the ninth inning to get the save after allowing 2 runs to score...
Game 159 Recap: Nationals 2, Braves 1
October 01, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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Atlanta Braves' Tommy Hanson delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Atlanta.
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Rafael Soriano to the DL, Randy Johnson off the DL: FANTASY IMPACT
April 09, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Some big DL news made on Wednesday. We explain what to do in Soriano's absence and what to expect from Johnson when he returns from the DL.
Wickman to DL; Who Will Close?
With the recent struggles of aging Braves closer Bob Wickman, the question has been asked numerous times this week: if Wickman were to get the yank, who would close between Rafael Soriano or Mike Gonzalez?
Now that Wickman's hitting the DL, the question got decidedly more interesting...
Braves Monday Odds and Ends
20 days ago by
Talking Chop
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Several things popping up on this Monday in the world of the Atlanta Braves
First... There are several people planning on attending Brian McCann's Celebrity Softball Game this Friday, November 13th at Georgia Tech. It's for a great cause, and we'll get a little bit...
Smoltz Pitches, Feels No Pain
May 25, 2008 by
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If you think the Braves' bullpen is nasty now (they recently went 17 innings without allowing a run), wait until John Smoltz is closing games, Rafael Soriano returns from the DL, and Mike Gonzalez makes his first appearance since Tommy John surgery last year.
Reliever Soriano gets rare night off
Baltimore — Rafael Soriano got a rare night off Saturday, after pitching five times in the previous seven days.
Jurrjens Beat Up By Nats
March 22, 2008 by
BravesBlast
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Jair Jurrjens started for the Braves today and gave up 10 hits in five innings of work. The Braves fell to the Nationals as the Braves' offense forgot to show up. Closer Rafael Soriano and setup man Peter Moylan looked good as they pitched an inning each.
MLB Trade Rumors: Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano To Be Dealt??
July 08, 2009 by
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by John Bazemore - AP
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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez reacts after getting the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Atlanta on Tuesday...
Braves still rumored to be intersted in Wagner
4 days ago by
Tireball.com
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A few weeks ago sources reported that the Atlanta Braves had interest in reliever Billy Wagner to fill the role of the teams closer. Considering that Rafael Soriano who took over the role early last season, and Mike Gonzalez who also has experience in the position were free agents...
Game 100 Recap: Braves 3, Marlins 4
July 28, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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Proof positive that WALKS KILL will not win baseball games. Pinch hitter Ross Gload took a Rafael Soriano fastball over the right field wall for a no-doubt walk-off homerun to give the Marlins a win in game-1 of the series against the Braves. Garret Anderson had given the Braves...
One Bleepin' Run - Cubs 1 Braves 4
July 08, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Eighty-Two - Cubs 1 Braves 4
WP - Kenshin Kawakami (5-6) LP - Kevin Hart (0-1) Save - Rafael Soriano (10)
The frustration surrounding the Chicago Cubs might be hitting a boiling point ... and not with just the Faithful. After another pathetic performance by the offense, Lou...
Game 123 Recap: Marlins 3, Braves 4
August 22, 2009 by
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by John Bazemore - AP
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Thank the stars, a win! Why does it seem like ages since we last won a game? The Braves, behind Tommy Hanson, pulled off the game-2 victory over the Marlins...
Braves Closer Rafael Soriano Has A Sore Elbow
March 05, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Another day another look around the majors. This time we go to Braves camp and see what is ailing the right arm of closer Rafael Soriano.
FB365's Morning Drive 6/23/09
Rafael Soriano gets the save for the Braves in their 2-0 win against the Cubs. Mike Gonzalez got the hold pitching a perfect 8th. Neither pitcher has had a save chance in a while. The two will continue to split save chances until further notice.
The Mets placed centerfielder Carlos...
Open Thread 7/4: Braves at Nationals
July 04, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Nick Wass - AP
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It's Tommy Hanson time again! Happy Fourth of July to everyone. Go Braves, let's keep this winning streak going!
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Pondering Kerry Wood at closer for the Braves
16 days ago by
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Keith Law makes some good points about the Indians closer, Kerry Wood:
"Wood had a better year than he's getting credit for having - once you...
Open Thread 9/12: Braves at Cardinals
September 12, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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Let's see if Tim Hudson can guide the Braves to another one-nothing win.
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Sanders Says: Greinke, Cubs, Rafael Soriano
Zack Greinke pulled ahead in the Cy Young race, going 8 innings and striking out 15. He's only 12-8, but we all know W-L record is a pile of crap anyway.Adam Wainwright and Wandy Rodriguez had an epic duel last night, Wainwright did not allow a run through 8 innings, and Wandy...
Free Agent Profile: LaTroy Hawkins
10 days ago by
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by David J. Phillip - AP
Will the Hawk be back in Houston?
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We already covered the basics of the reliever market with Jose Valverde's profile, so I thought the most illuminating thing...
Eight Was Not Enough
September 09, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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The Braves Tommy Hanson threw eight shutout innings against the Astros Wednesday night, allowing five hits and no walks while striking out seven. He threw just 98 pitches, about 12 per inning as he worked very efficiently. He did not come out for the ninth as Bobby Cox brought in Rafael...
Braves 2009 Season in Review: Mike Gonzalez
11 days ago by
Sports Page Atlanta
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More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP The typical Gonzo pose. Browse more photos » If Rafael Soriano was the Atlanta Braves closer that came out of the gate strong and finished poorly, then Mike Gonzalez is the opposite -- the closer who started out poorly and finished...
Sorting Out The Atlanta Braves Bullpen Situation
May 07, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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The Braves bullpen remains in disarray at the moment and has been a big disappointment from a fantasy perspective as a whole. The team has gone through 3 closers already with a fourth, John Smoltz, ready to fill the role upon his return from the DL in late May. Let's take a look...
Soriano falters in 9th, Braves lose opener
July 29, 2009 by
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Garret Anderson was 2-for-4 with a go ahead home run in the top of the ninth inning but the Atlanta Braves dropped the opening game of a set of three in Florida.
Pitching with a one run lead closer Rafael Soriano gave up a two run homer to Ross Gload that gave the Marlins a 4-3 [...]
Braves Injury Updates
April 28, 2008 by
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The Braves have far too many injured bodies right now, from their starting rotation (Smoltz, Glavine, and Hampton) to their bullpen (Moylan and Soriano). Their stud young shortstop Yunel Escobar even missed the past two games after injuring his hand while bunting. It's not good...
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