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Arizona claims former Braves reliever Boyer
Phoenix — The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed right-handed reliever Blaine Boyer off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Win makes McLouth 'feel part of this club'
The Braves were shut out in Nate McLouth's first two games in Atlanta. Not a good sign for the center fielder the Braves traded for to give their offense a boost.
Jones, Braves rally past Brewers
Chipper Jones had four hits, including two homers, and matched his career high with five RBIs and the Braves rallied past Milwaukee 8-7 on Sunday to prevent the Brewers from their first series sweep in Atlanta.
Braves place Kotchman on disabled list
The Atlanta Braves have placed first baseman Casey Kotchman on the 15-day disabled list to clear a roster spot for right-handed pitcher Tommy Hanson's major league debut.
Hanson era with Braves begins
As a kid – as opposed to the 22-year-old geezer he is today – Tommy Hanson had one no-fail way to support his baseball habit.
G-Braves rocked by Columbus
Michael Brantley had four of Columbus' 17 hits, and the Clippers defeated the Gwinnett Braves 12-0 on Saturday in Lawrenceville.
Braves blanked by Brewers again
Since the Braves have apparently forgotten how to score runs, perhaps Prince Fielder could show them the simplest way to get the job done.
Tommy Hanson poised as Braves debut approaches
On the eve of his major-league debut, Braves pitching phenom Tommy Hanson looked and sounded quite different Saturday than his pal Kris Medlen before Medlen's debut start two weeks ago.
Braves' GM won't respond to possible Glavine grievance
FoxSports.com reported Saturday that Tom Glavine is considering filing a grievance against the Braves over the reasons for his release. The report said the lefty's agent, Gregg Clifton, had spoken with a labor attorney and the players' union.
Smoltz allows just one hit in rehab start
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — John Smoltz allowed one hit and one run while pitching six innings Saturday for the Pawtucket Red Sox in a rehab start against the Durham Bulls.
Gorecki's two HRs lead G-Braves
The Gwinnett Braves scored four runs in the seventh to overcome a 6-4 deficit, and they hung on for a 9-6 victory at Rochester.
Braves' offense sputters in loss to Brewers
ATLANTA (AP) — Yovani Gallardo and Carlos Villanueva combined for a two-hit shutout, rookie Mat Gamel drove in three runs and the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Friday night.
Braves' Kotchman could be headed to DL
First baseman Casey Kotchman's right shin and calf have been slow to heal since he was hit by a pitch Sunday at Arizona, and the Braves will consider placing him on the 15-day DL if he's not ready soon.
Braves' Buddy Carlyle joins list of athletes with diabetes
It's been a life-changing few days for Braves pitcher Buddy Carlyle, who was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes and began taking insulin injections Friday.
Braves' Schuerholz issues apology to Glavine
Braves president John Schuerholz issued a public apology to Tom Glavine on Friday afternoon, in the wake of Glavine's abrupt release Wednesday and subsequent comments directed at the Braves on Friday morning.
Glavine says he was 'blindsided' by release
Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine said Friday that he was "blindsided" by his sudden dismissal this week from the team where he was a 10-time All Star.
Cubs-Braves game rained out
The Braves' scheduled game against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field was rained out Thursday night after a delay of more than two hours. The game never began.
McLouth says joining Braves a 'breath of fresh air'
As shocked as fans were by Wednesday's news the Braves had traded for a center fielder, and Braves players who learned of it on the Jumbotron during the game, imagine the jolt for Nate McLouth.
Braves execs: Glavine decision was unanimous
A day after the Braves released franchise icon Tom Glavine, high-ranking team executives reiterated general manager Frank Wren's explanation that the move was unanimously agreed upon by team officials and made solely for competitive reasons.
Smoltz rips Braves over Glavine release
Braves legend John Smoltz ripped his former team's release of good friend Tom Glavine, telling reporters in Detroit "it's just not how you treat people."
Braves trade for All-Star outfielder McLouth
One day after sending Jordan Schafer to the minors, the Braves made a bold move to improve their outfield by trading three prospects to Pittsburgh for All-Star center fielder Nate McLouth.
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