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Without Holliday, Coors Field might feel like a vacation spot for Lowe
Once Todd Helton retires or at least ends his long career with the Rockies, Tim Hudson will finally understand what it's like to exit Coors Field without frustration. This belief is strengthened by what transpired last year when Derek Lowe... »
Who should fill the three-hole when Prado returns?
When the Braves needed a leadoff hitter in May, Martin Prado stepped in and filled the role in stellar fashion. Now that they need a three-hole hitter, he's once again a primary candidate to fill this role.There has been reason... »
Chipper returns to Turner Field to see injury-ravaged lineup
So far so good for Chipper Jones. Now he can only hope that the next six months provided the kind of encouragement he's gained in the 24 hours that have followed the season-ending surgical procedure that was performed on his... »
Hanson searching for consistency
After watching Tommy Hanson struggle again during last night's loss to the Brewers, Chipper Jones said, "For the first three or four innings, they were swinging like they knew what was coming." There's obviously a chance that Hanson has been... »
Escobar or no Escobar, Braves are the team to beat
Now that Alex Gonzalez has been acquired in exchange for Yunel Escobar, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Phil Sheridan says the Phillies must react by making a move.. ESPN's Buster Olney says the Braves made a great trade with the Blue Jays... »
Heyward does not expect to play Tuesday
Jason Heyward will not play a Minor League rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday and the Braves 20-year-old right fielder doesn't expect to play in Tuesday night's All-Star Game. After completing a pain-free batting practice session the Gwinnett club... »
Heyward’s BP session delayed at least one day
Jason Heyward will not take batting practice with Triple-A Gwinnett tonight. With the All-Star Game just three days away, the odds of him playing appear to be very slim. After evaluating Heyward's jammed left thumb Friday morning, a member of... »
Infante gains surprise selection
When we awoke this morning, I think it's safe to say most of us expected Jason Heyward, Martin Prado and Tim Hudson to be named to this year's All-Star team. There was also little shock when the players provided Brian... »
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... »
Heyward won’t jeopardize aggravating his thumb just to face Strasburg
Jason Heyward is looking forward to Monday night's matchup against Stephen Strasbrug. But the Braves rookie right fielder said he will rest his sore left thumb until he has the confidence that it won't affect him like it has the... »