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Returning to work on regular rest
Like Jair Jurrjens, I am returning to work tonight on regular rest. Over the past four days, I've drained both a bank account (down payment) and countless calories (moving boxes, furniture and whatever else Tammy wanted) while moving into our... »
Returning to work on regular rest
Like Jair Jurrjens, I am returning to work tonight on regular rest. Over the past four days, I've drained both a bank account (down payment) and countless calories (moving boxes, furniture and whatever else Tammy wanted) while moving into our... »
NL showdown will feature plenty of good pitching
Exactly one week after securing World Series home-field advantage for the National League, Brian McCann will have an opportunity to help his Braves teammates maximize the number of games played at Turner Field in October. The Padres enter tonight's series... »
Heyward still unsure about status for All-Star Game
As you know by now, Jason Heyward will be spending the rest of the season's first half on the disabled list. MRI results revealed that he is dealing with a painful bone bruise that will only provide his left thumb... »
Long losing streak has not killed postseason hopes
One horrid nine-game stretch in April does not define the path that a Major League club is destined to travel over the course of a 162-game season. But as the Braves attempt to snap a nine-game losing streak against the... »
Will today be better than Opening Day?
Our friend Buster Olney concludes all of his blog entries with the phrase, "and today will be better than yesterday." As I was driving to the stadium this afternoon through that green mist that is only satisfying to the manufacturers... »
Jurrjens survives Minor League test
This certainly wasn't the kind of performance Jair Jurrjens is hoping to provide when he takes the mound to face the Cubs at Turner Field on April 7. But after allowing a pair of runs and plunking a couple of... »
Bullpen picture becomes clearer on a cloudy Sunday
With ominous rain clouds hovering around the Disney area this morning, Jair Jurrjens and Nate Mclouth may have to alter today's plans.But it now appears that Mother Nature may cooperate until at least 2 p.m. ET. This would likely allow... »
Coach Glav transforms into Glav the broadcaster
Tom Glavine has arrived and he's ready to enter the broadcasting world. The 300-game winner will call this afternoon's game against the Marlins with Joe Simpson. The game can be seen on MLB.TV, MLB Network and SportSouth. This photo was taken... »
Mother Nature provides Jurrjens a chance to pitch
(UPDATED WITH HANSON INFO)Mother Nature cooperated long enough for Jair Jurrjens to complete his two scheduled innings in scoreless fashion. But a second-inning rain delay forced Tommy Hanson to simulate his four-inning appearance in the covered batting cages here at... »