Knight: Cox will have hard time retiring
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:08:00 EDT)
Two years removed from a legendary career that included more wins than any other men's basketball coach in NCAA Division I history, Bobby Knight still occasionally yearns for the opportunity to taste that competitive fire that Braves manager Bobby Cox plans to say goodbye to at the conclusion of this upcoming season.

Hudson shines as Braves knock off Cards
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:33:00 EDT)
Tim Hudson allowed one run on four hits over five innings and Chipper Jones blasted a two-run homer as the Braves knocked off the Cardinals, 5-3, on Thursday.

Chipper makes mammoth statement
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:40:00 EDT)
Those concerns that Chipper Jones had about the feel of his right-handed swing seemed to evaporate when he deposited a Rich Hill fastball on top of the roof of a building located beyond the left-field wall at Roger Dean Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

Hanson nearly ready for season to begin
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:45:00 EDT)
Tommy Hanson arrived on the Major League scene last summer with what scouts described as four above-average pitchers. Now, as the righty prepares to build off his rookie season, he possesses enhanced confidence provided by his improved changeup.

Braves take advantage of Fish miscues
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EDT)
Shaking off a first-inning run to toss five frames of six-hit ball, Tommmy Hanson stretched out his arm in a 76-pitch outing in the Braves' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Wednesday.

Hard-working Prado earned current role
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EDT)
As Martin Prado prepares for what is projected to be his first full season as an everyday player at the Major League level, he finds himself in a role that he and many of the decision-makers from the Braves never envisioned.

Chipper, Heyward lead way in Braves' win
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:50:00 EDT)
Chipper Jones, Jason Heyward and Troy Glaus stood out on offense as the Braves dropped the Marlins, 6-3, on Tuesday afternoon behind Jair Jurrjens.

Jurrjens settles in to end start on high note
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:31:00 EDT)
With another outing that was free of right shoulder discomfort on Tuesday, Jair Jurrjens took another successful step toward being ready for the start of the regular season -- but not without frustrations.

Smoltz joins MLB Network, Turner Sports
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:13:00 EDT)
John Smoltz is not ready to officially announce his retirement and then be lured back by the same temptations that have followed Brett Favre. But as the accomplished pitcher looks toward this upcoming season, the only baseball-related activities he has scheduled involve his new multifaceted role in the broadcast world.

Braves' Saito makes slight adjustments
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:43:00 EDT)
Veteran reliever Takashi Saito was certainly more effective in his appearance Tuesday than he had been while combining to allow five earned runs during the two previous innings he had completed this year.

Proctor throws BP, set to debut on Friday
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:55:00 EDT)
Scott Proctor has successfully cleared many of the obstacles that he has experienced since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. Now the right-handed Braves reliever is ready to accept the challenge of pitching in games.

Dominant Lowe ready for the real thing
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:05:00 EDT)
Derek Lowe viewed his last start, which was cut short by a toe blister, as a "wasted day." Monday's outing was anything but, as Lowe cruised through a dominant four innings vs. the Nationals.

Lowe solid, Prado powers offense
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:42:00 EDT)
The toe blister that limited Braves starter Derek Lowe in his last start was no problem Monday, as he gave up no hits and struck out six in four frames in a 5-2 win over the Nationals.

Braves make first cuts of spring
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:50:00 EDT)
Mike Minor made a good impression in his first big league camp, and Jose Ortegano certainly caught the eyes of Braves manager Bobby Cox. But the two hurlers were still among the players who were sent to Minor League camp on Monday.

Chipper, McCann tempering enthusiasm
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EDT)
As Brian McCann prepared to talk to reporters about the two homers he hit in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Astros, Chipper Jones stood a few feet away and playfully told him to give the credit to his veteran teammates.

Heyward stays hot in win over Jays
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:55:00 EDT)
Jason Heyward maintained his torrid spring on Sunday, hitting two doubles while adding an RBI and a run scored in the Braves' 8-5 victory over the Jays.

Kimbrel a fast-riser at Braves camp
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:45:00 EDT)
Jason Heyward has deservedly drawn the attention of the baseball world. But he certainly isn't the only young player who has routinely drawn praise from Braves manager Bobby Cox since Spring Training began.

McCann homers twice against Astros
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:10:00 EDT)
Brian McCann hit two homers on Sunday afternoon, but they weren't enough to overcome a rough start from Kenshin Kawakami in an 8-5 defeat to the Astros.

Hudson sees new pitch possibilities
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:25:00 EDT)
Along with a repaired elbow and a strengthened shoulder, Tim Hudson believes he will also be taking two improved pitches -- his split-finger fastball and changeup -- to the mound this season.