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Minor will make Major League debut Monday

By udflyer96

Mike Minor will make his Major League debut Monday night in Houston.  Braves general manager Frank Wren confirmed Thursday afternoon that Minor will fill rotation spot vacated by Kris Medlen.  An MRI exam performed Thursday revealed that Medlen has a... »

Kawakami crowding Braves 25-man roster

By Mark Bowman

The Braves are expected to make a decision regarding Martin Prado's status later today.  But if there's even the slightest reason to believe that he'll be sidelined through Sunday, they almost need to place him on the disabled list.  With... »

Heyward still unsure about status for All-Star Game

By Mark Bowman

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... »

Braves await Strasburg and Heyward’s MRI results

By udflyer96

(UPDATED:  Heyward is not in tonight's starting lineup)Jason Heyward underwent an MRI exam at 7:30 a.m. ET.  He is not in the lineup for tonight's matchup against Stephen Strasburg and his status for the upcoming All-Star Game will be learned... »

Ross gets tonight’s start against Clayton Kershaw

By udflyer96

While I'm concluding a house-hunting mission here in Atlanta, I figured I'd at least prove I'm still alive by giving you tonight's lineup:  Prado 4Infante 5Heyward 9Glaus 3Escobar 6Cabrera 7Ross 2McLouth 8Kawakami 1The Braves are in the midst of their... »

Bullpen is missing Medlen’s presence

By udflyer96

Late Tuesday afternoon while discussing the possibility of Chris Resop moving into the Braves starting rotation within the next couple of weeks, I told a friend that I figured the decision would be heavily influenced by how many times the... »

Rainy update from PNC

By Mark Bowman

While we're sitting through a rain delay here at PNC Park, here are some tidbits that were gathered this afternoon.Braves manager Bobby Cox opted to rest Troy Glaus tonight and start Eric Hinske at first base tonight.  While Glaus could... »

Will the starting rotation live up to expectations?

By Mark Bowman

After suffering his Major League-high fifth loss on Tuesday night, the still-winless Kenshin Kawakami actually used the word pathetic (or that was at least what was interpreted) while describing how he has pitched this season.  If you agree that the... »

Kawakami draws another tough assignment

By udflyer96

If Kenshin Kawakami was currently on a Minor League rehab assignment, the odds are that he would have been the one opposing Stephen Strasburg on Friday night, when the Nationals young phenom makes his Triple-A debut in Syracuse against the... »

Heyward returns and Chipper sits

By Mark Bowman

Jason Heyward has returned to the Braves lineup for this afternoon's game against the Astros.  OK, now that I've informed you that the phenom's shin splints are no longer keeping him sidelined, is there really anything else below this that... »