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Overall team effort helps Hanson best Rays Saturday, 19 May 2012, 4:15 am
Tommy Hanson held Tampa Bay to two runs over seven innings and Freddie Freeman drove in a pair of runs on Friday as Atlanta took the Interleague opener, 5-3, at Tropicana Field.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Chris Girandola
Calf to sideline Chipper for remainder of series Saturday, 19 May 2012, 3:15 am
Chipper Jones left Friday's 5-3 win against the Rays after the seventh inning with a left calf contusion he sustained after being hit by a B.J. Upton grounder in the third inning. Jones said he will not be able to play in the two remaining games against the Rays.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Chris Girandola
Beachy joins rare group in Braves history Saturday, 19 May 2012, 12:04 am
Brandon Beachy joined some elite company after his start on Thursday, when he lowered his ERA to a Major League-best 1.33 to become just the third pitcher in Atlanta Braves history to post an ERA under 1.50 through the first eight starts of the season.
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ERA leader Beachy throws first shutout in rout of Fish Friday, 18 May 2012, 4:20 am
Major League ERA leader Brandon Beachy threw his first career complete game, and he drove in a run as part of a 12-hit Atlanta attack, as the Braves toppled the Marlins, 7-0, on Thursday night at Turner Field.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Jon Cooper
Heyward handles his own in first start in center Friday, 18 May 2012, 12:21 am
Jason Heyward's two favorite players growing up were Ken Griffey Jr. and Derek Jeter. On Wednesday, Heyward got to do his best impression of Griffey, playing center field in the Braves' 8-4 loss to the Marlins.
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Fredi echoes Minor's thoughts on control Friday, 18 May 2012, 12:21 am
After reviewing the video of left-hander Mike Minor's fourth straight shaky start in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Marlins, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said the problem seemed to be a loss of control by Minor in the fourth inning.
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Jurrjens not as shaky as Minors stats indicate Friday, 18 May 2012, 12:21 am
It's fitting that Jair Jurrjens' rough outing for the Gwinnett Braves on Wednesday night took place in Buffalo, as his pitching line buffaloed manager Fredi Gonzalez and anyone who read the morning box score.
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Cut4: Always a Braves fan at heart Thursday, 17 May 2012, 5:11 am
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Braves unable to pick up Minor against Fish Thursday, 17 May 2012, 4:20 am
Martin Prado had three hits for the second straight night and Dan Uggla added two hits, scored a run and drove in another, but the Braves fell, 8-4, to the Marlins in the opener of a two-game set on Wednesday night at Turner Field.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Jon Cooper
Braves face tough AL East in Interleague Play Thursday, 17 May 2012, 2:55 am
The Braves will play a pair of series against the Yankees and be challenged by each of the other members of the mighty American League East in Interleague Play this year.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman and Teddy Cahill
Defensive-minded Wilson chipping in for Braves Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 11:41 pm
Defensive specialists don't get many opportunities to contribute offensively. That's why veteran shortstop Jack Wilson, who has filled that role for the Braves this season, was so excited about being able to do so Tuesday night in a 6-2 win over Cincinnati.
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With Bourn resting, Pastornicky leads off Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 11:31 pm
The Braves like what they've seen with Michael Bourn at the top of the order and in center field. But everybody needs a day off, and Wednesday night was Bourn's turn.
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Eye trouble resolved, Freeman back in lineup Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 9:37 pm
First baseman Freddie Freeman returned to the Braves' lineup Wednesday after scratches in both eyes forced him to miss Tuesday's 6-2 victory against the Reds.
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Braves find winning formula to defeat Cueto Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 4:16 am
Brian McCann snapped a 32-at-bat homerless streak and Tim Hudson threw six shutout innings before relenting as the Atlanta Braves topped the Cincinnati Reds, 6-2, on Tuesday night at Turner Field.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Jon Cooper
Kimbrel chipping in to aid kids with cancer Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 11:22 pm
Craig Kimbrel decided he wanted to do something to try and level the playing field and found the perfect vehicle in Curing Kids' Cancer, a Georgia-based charity.
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Braves may see return of 'Everyday Jonny' Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 11:22 pm
Jonny Venters is not used to giving up multi-run innings. He shouldn't be. He only did it five times in all of 2011. That he's done it twice in six appearances in May is rather unusual. It's certainly more unusual than it is, say, disconcerting to Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez.
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Delgado 'covering up,' settling into rotation Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 11:22 pm
The cover-up may be worse than the act in some walks of life, but it's working wonders for Atlanta Braves rookie pitcher Randall Delgado. Delgado's ability to cover up is helping make him a popular figure in the Braves' clubhouse.
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Francisco gets chance to oppose former team Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 9:52 pm
The Reds' two-game series in Atlanta has given Braves third baseman Juan Francisco his first chance to play against his former team since he was traded by Cincinnati on April 1.
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Freeman sits out with scratches in both eyes Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 9:43 pm
First baseman Freddie Freeman missed Tuesday's game against the Reds due to scratches in both eyes, which forced him to leave Monday's 3-1 loss to Cincinnati after the seventh inning.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Teddy Cahill
Braves have put September swoon in the past Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 3:31 pm
September hasn't hounded the Braves, a silent winter hasn't fazed them and the dynamics of a changing division haven't daunted the
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Anthony Castrovince
Braves fall after early miscue, late pitching woes Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 3:52 am
Instead of extending the momentum they carried out of an impressive nine-game road trip, the Braves were undone by Tyler Pastornicky's mental error and Jonny Venters' eighth-inning struggles in a 3-1 loss to the Reds at Turner Field on Monday night.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Mark Bowman's MLBlog Friday, 24 February 2012, 12:51 pm
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