BRAVES NEWS AND LINKS

Chipper returns to lineup for Braves
(Fri, 16 May 2008 17:50:00 EDT)
Braves slugger Chipper Jones returned to the lineup Friday for the Interleague series opener against the A's at Turner Field after missing one game with a sore right groin.

TWIB shows players in their element
(Fri, 16 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
A trusty sidekick may provide the best relief from the vagaries of a 162-game season. That's the case at least for the six players featured in "Baseball Brothers," the May 17 edition of This Week in Baseball.

James struggles, Braves drop finale
(Thu, 15 May 2008 23:20:00 EDT)
After allowing three homers in the 5-0 loss the Braves suffered against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday night, Chuck James did nothing but diminish his already-sagging confidence.

Kotsay set to face former team
(Fri, 16 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT)
When A's general manager Billy Beane dealt a number of his top veterans during the winter, including center fielder Mark Kotsay to the Braves, there was some belief that he was building for the future. While that was true, the present has proven to be better than many expected.

Smoltz tests shoulder on bullpen mound
(Thu, 15 May 2008 19:15:00 EDT)
John Smoltz was supposed to wait until Saturday before testing his shoulder while throwing off the mound. But the veteran pitcher decided he couldn't wait any longer.

Glavine garners first victory
(Wed, 14 May 2008 23:55:00 EDT)
Tom Glavine proved dominant during his first five innings and Brian McCann contributed a couple of timely hits to help the Braves claim an 8-6 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night.

James eyeing results in finale
(Thu, 15 May 2008 01:34:00 EDT)
Chuck James is hoping to help the Braves erase the memory of their third losing road trip to start the season while looking to change his own misfortunes.

Chipper out of lineup with sore groin
(Thu, 15 May 2008 18:50:00 EDT)
Chipper Jones has experienced plenty of lengthy absences during the past few seasons. As he's in the midst of the greatest offensive stretch of his career, the Braves' third baseman is doing everything to avoid another one.

Smoltz believes rehab will start soon
(Wed, 14 May 2008 18:59:00 EDT)
John Smoltz's checklist is getting a little shorter. If he continues to realize positive results, he foresees himself beginning a Minor League rehab assignment around this same time next week.

Teixeira back in fold against Phils
(Wed, 14 May 2008 19:13:00 EDT)
After enjoying a pain-free batting-practice session at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday evening, Mark Teixeira declared himself ready to return to the Braves' lineup.

McCann believes in law of averages
(Wed, 14 May 2008 20:26:00 EDT)
Brian McCann is well aware of the fact that he's squandered a number of RBI opportunities this season. But knowing that he's had previous success in clutch situations, the Braves' All-Star catcher isn't too concerned.

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