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All-Star McCann earns praise of peers
St. Louis — Josh Beckett is not quite a grizzled veteran but the Boston Red Sox ace is four years older than Braves catcher Brian McCann, already a four-time All-Star at 25. That's why something that Beckett saw McCann do a few weeks ago against the Red Sox surprised him.
Church happy to join Braves, Cox
Denver — If not for a torn labrum in college, Ryan Church would not have become an outfielder.
Braves unable to stop Rockies' late rally
Denver — All-Star Brad Hawpe hit a game-ending RBI double and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Sunday.
Francoeur has two hits in second game with Mets
New York — Gary Sheffield had three RBIs and Daniel Murphy drove in two runs to key a rare robust offense, Mike Pelfrey pitched seven sharp innings and the New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-7 on Sunday.
Braves' Soriano left off All-Stars
Denver — Braves reliever Rafael Soriano was considered for a replacement spot on the National League All-Star roster, but lost out to Milwaukee closer Trevor Hoffman.
Braves activate Norton off DL
Denver — Greg Norton had a sense of relief Sunday upon seeing his name among the bench players on the Braves lineup card. He had been concerned that he might get released.
Jurrjens, Braves nip Rockies
DENVER — Jason Marquis sought to make Rockies history at his former team's expense Saturday night, but the Braves and Jair Jurrjens wanted no part of that.
Church starts in Braves debut
DENVER — Four hours after Ryan Church arrived from New York to join his new team Saturday, the former Mets outfielder was thrust into the Braves lineup, batting three spots behind a player he idolized in high school.
Francoeur makes debut with Mets
Jeff Francoeur has joined the New York Mets, and is the lineup against the Cincinnati Reds, batting fifth.
Braves' Gonzalez returns to Atlanta to have elbow checked
Denver — Braves reliever Mike Gonzalez has soreness in his surgically repaired pitching elbow and returned Atlanta to have it examined.
GM Wren confident Braves 'can compete'
Frank Wren took over as Braves general manager Oct. 10, 2007, after eight years as an assistant to venerable GM John Schuerholz, who became team president. It's been an eventful and often-difficult 21 months for Wren, who has been at the center of numerous headline-making moves...
Wren confident Braves 'can compete'
Frank Wren took over as Braves general manager Oct. 10, 2007, after eight years as an assistant to venerable GM John Schuerholz, who became team president. It's been an eventful and often-difficult 21 months for Wren, who has been at the center of numerous headline-making moves...
G-Braves fall to Charlotte
The Charlotte Knights sent 10 batters to the plate in a key four-run fifth inning on their way to a 7-6 victory against visiting Gwinnett on Friday night.
Hanson optioned to Gwinnett as procedural move
Tommy Hanson has been optioned to Class AAA Gwinnett, but it's only a procedural move because the Braves needed to get a fresh arm for the bullpen to get through the weekend.
Report: Braves trade Francoeur
Braves rightfielder and hometown hero Jeff Francoeur has been traded to the New York Mets, WSB-TV has reported.
Gonzalez's wildness costs Braves in Colorado
DENVER — Walks and hit batters can bite a pitcher in the butt at Coors Field, and the Braves paid the price when Mike Gonzalez learned that lesson Thursday night.
Braves' Cox 'trying to give Francoeur another shot'
DENVER — Matt Diaz has been of the league's hottest hitters in recent weeks, and Jeff Francoeur has been one of the league's worst-hitting outfielders all season. But Francoeur was back in right field Thursday, his second consecutive start since Diaz ended a streak of...
Schafer getting second opinion on sore left wrist
Braves center-field prospect Jordan Schafer, still hampered by a sore left wrist, will get a second opinion after the injury was diagnosed as a bone bruise by the team's hand specialist.
Vazquez injured, will miss Sunday start in Colorado
Denver — Even if Braves pitcher Javier Vazquez had been named to the All-Star team, a strained lower-abdominal muscle would have prevented him from playing in the game.
Hanson ready for Rockies
Braves pitching phenom Tommy Hanson is looking forward to spending the All-Star break moving into a new Buckhead apartment with fellow rookie Kris Medlen.
Kawakami pitches Braves past Cubs
Kenshin Kawakami shut down the Chicago Cubs for six innings and shortstop Yunel Escobar made a run-saving defensive play in the eighth, helping preserve the Atlanta Braves' 4-1 victory Wednesday.
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