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Schafer demoted to Double-A Mississippi

By udflyer96

The Braves sent Jordan Schafer a message Friday when they informed the former top prospect that he is being sent back to Double-A Mississippi.  Schafer, who missed the first part of this season while his surgically right hand got stronger,... »

Resop is ready to pitch for some Major League club

By udflyer96

Chris Resop has plenty of reason to believe he'll join a Major League roster within the next week.  The Braves now have to decide whether it will be theirs or one of the many Major League clubs that need to... »

Braves looking to claim first sweep of the season

By Mark Bowman

After being swept in two consecutive series, the Braves are hoping to be the ones pushing the brooms by the time they conclude this afternoon's game against the Astros. Whether the Braves have taken advantage of the schedule or shown... »

Braves getting healthy as Opening Day approaches

By Mark Bowman

Jason Heyward said that he hopes to return to action tomorrow and Craig Kimbrel now knows that he will begin the upcoming season as Triple-A Gwinnett's closer. As the Braves prepare to oppose CC Sabathia and the Yankees this afternoon, ... »

It sure looks like an Opening Day lineup

By Mark Bowman

When a couple of national scribes look at tonight's Braves lineup, they essentially said something that amounted to "tonight's game must be televised because that certainly looks like an Opening Day lineup."  With Chipper Jones back in the mix to... »

Recapping Thursday’s game

By Mark Bowman

With Jason Heyward not producing any noteworthy exploits today, I'm going to ask you to read the entirety of this blog to confirm my belief that it will prove to be much less enlightening than the posts that followed the... »

Heyward proving hazardous to health of vehicles

By Mark Bowman

Jason Heyward will be the first to admit that it really doesn't matter what he does at the plate while one of the Braves coaches are feeding him pitches.  But my plan to avoid writing something about his batting practice... »

Injury updates on Schafer and Jurrjens

By Mark Bowman

Jordan Schafer has been dealing with a sore left hand the past couple of days and may not be permitted to begin swinging for another day or two.  But manager Bobby Cox said this discomfort has nothing to do with... »

Heyward promoted to Gwinnett

By udflyer96

When Jason Heyward arrived for his first Major League Spring Training in February, he said that his goal was to finish this season in the Majors.   Nearing the end of a stellar season, the recently-turned 20-year-old prospect now finds himself... »

Braves once again attempt to break free from Marlins

By Mark Bowman

Covering a Sunday night baseball game in Philadelphia and then experiencing the majority of your sleep on the flight to Ft. Lauderdale isn't exactly pleasurable.  But arriving in your hotel room and gaining the joy created from the sight of... »