<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Bravesworld News</title><link>http://www.Bravesworld.com</link><description>Atlanta Braves Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[This just might not be the Braves' year]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/this-just-might-not-be-the-braves-year.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves Show's Bill Shanks talks about the move to send Jeff Francoeur to AA and the Braves chances in the second half.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-592.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: INF Martin Prado (sprained left thumb) went on the 15-day disabled list May 5. He began a rehab assignment with Class AA Mississippi on June 26, and he was activated on July 3. SS Yunel Escobar (sore left shoulder) was scratched from the li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-593.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Bobby Cox sat CF Mark Kotsay and 2B Kelly Johnson against Phillies LHP Cole Hamels but left in RF Jeff Francoeur, who has a .215 batting average against left-handers. Johnson is batting .322 against left-handers; Kotsay's batting .215. --LHP Tom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-594.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minutes after Mark Teixeira struck out with the bases loaded in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Phillies, Jeff Francoeur was in the indoor batting cage, working desperately on his swing. Francoeur had himself left the bases loaded when he grounded into a 6-4-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First on The Braves Show: Francoeur to AA]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/first-on-the-braves-show-francoeur-to-aa.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have sent outfielder Jeff Francoeur to AA Mississippi. Jason Perry will replace Francoeur on the Atlanta roster.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Braves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/astros-braves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With John Smoltz out for the season, Tim Hudson is supposed to be the ace of Atlanta's rotation. The Braves could certainly use a dominant start from him now.The Braves will try to avoid matching their longest losing streak of the season Friday night when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels helps Phils sweep Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hamels-helps-phils-sweep-braves.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After Cole Hamels fell one out shy of his bid for a second shutout of the Braves this season, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel's emphasis turned to protecting the young left-hander for the rest of the year.Hamels, who earned his first career shutout agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine encouraged by reduced pain in elbow]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-encouraged-by-reduced-pain-in-elbow.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine said he is encouraged about the reduced pain in his left elbow after some aggressive exercises on Wednesday, and the Braves pitcher hopes to begin throwing off the mound in about two weeks.Glavine was placed on the disabled list June 11 with a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine encouraged by reduced pain in elbow 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-encouraged-by-reduced-pain-in-elbow-599.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine said he is encouraged about the reduced pain in his left elbow after some aggressive exercises on Wednesday, and the Braves pitcher hopes to begin throwing off the mound in about two weeks.Glavine was placed on the disabled list June 11 with a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-582.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Yunel Escobar (sore left shoulder) was scratched from the lineup June 25 and missed the next five games. He returned on July 2. INF Omar Infante (strained right hamstring) left the June 25 game, and he was out June 26-30. He returned Jul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-583.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Normally there is nothing fake about left-hander Tom Glavine, as normal and decent a person as one would want to meet anywhere, never mind in a major league clubhouse. But his smile in recent days looks forced, because it is. Glavine is not a loud guy but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-584.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Yunel Escobar was back in the starting lineup, thanks to a cortisone shot in his jammed left elbow administered on Monday's off day. --LHP Mike Hampton is taking his minor league rehab assignments pitch by pitch, having been disappointed so often bef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Braves Preview 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-braves-preview-585.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies have been making themselves right at home in Atlanta lately.The Phillies will be trying for their second straight series sweep of the Braves when the teams wrap up their set at Turner Field on Thursday.Philadelphia (46-39) beat A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 7, Braves 3]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-7-braves-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No first baseman in the major leagues has more errors than Ryan Howard's nine, and that worries Charlie Manuel.No player in the National League can match Howard's 71 RBIs, and that makes Manuel feel better.Howard hit a three-run homer before his two error]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils' Atlanta power surge continues]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phils-atlanta-power-surge-continues.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard hit a three-run homer, Pat Burrell added his second homer of the series and the Philadelphia Phillies survived a ninth-inning scare to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Wednesday night.The Phillies improved to 5-0 in Atlanta this season and 7-1 o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves face decision with deadline looming]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-face-decision-with-deadline-looming.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira's future with the Atlanta Braves is difficult to predict.The Braves matched their low point of the season at four games under .500 with Tuesday night's loss to Philadelphia. Should they fall further behind the Phillies before the July 31 dea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Solid buys at midseason]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mound-musings-solid-buys-at-midseason-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thought I'd start off with a few things I've said this year about my fantasy teams I could never have envision myself vocalizing:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Dawson on Hampton & the Rome Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/david-dawson-on-hampton-the-rome-braves.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Dawson of the Rome News-Tribune talked about Mike Hampton's rehab start in Rome and about the Rome Braves on Tuesday's Bill Shanks Show on WIFN SportsRadio 105.5 the Fan in Macon, Georgia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-573.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Yunel Escobar (sore left shoulder) was scratched from the lineup June 25 and missed the next five games. He is day-to-day. INF Omar Infante (strained right hamstring) left the June 25 game, and he was out June 26-30. He returned July 1 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-574.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones' right quadriceps isn't fully healed, but after he tested it Tuesday, he said it was close enough to 80 percent that he wasn't willing to sit out another game, let alone go on the disabled list. Jones didn't time his return to coincide with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-575.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones was back in the starting lineup after being unable to start since aggravating his strained right quadriceps June 20. Jones went 1-for-3 with a double and two walks. He said he woke up feeling much better than he did Sunday in Toronto, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels may look to Holliday to upgrade offense]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/angels-may-look-to-holliday-to-upgrade-offense-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels may have missed out on big names in the past, but Ken Rosenthal says they're out to change that this summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Braves Preview 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-braves-preview-577.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves are one of the strongest teams in baseball at home - except when they host Philadelphia.The Phillies will be trying to remain undefeated at Turner Field this season when they continue their three-game series with the Braves on Wednesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 8, Braves 3]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-8-braves-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Kendrick and the Philadelphia Phillies emerged from their interleague blahs to resume their mastery of the Atlanta Braves, ruining the surprise return of Chipper Jones.Shane Victorino hit a home run and drove in four runs and Kendrick and the Phillie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victorino keeps Phils perfect in Atlanta]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/victorino-keeps-phils-perfect-in-atlanta.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shane Victorino hit a home run and drove in four runs and the Phillies beat the Braves 8-3 on Tuesday night to remain unbeaten at Turner Field this season.Pat Burrell also hit a homer for the Phillies, who improved to 6-1 against the Braves this season. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper Jones, Kotsay return to Braves lineup]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-jones-kotsay-return-to-braves-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones, expected to be placed on the disabled list Tuesday, instead was back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves.Jones missed eight straight starts with a strained right quadriceps. Because of the continued discomfort, Jones feared he would be pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper, Kotsay reinserted in Braves lineup]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-kotsay-reinserted-in-braves-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones is back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves.Jones, who missed eight straight starts with a strained right quadriceps and expected to be placed on the disabled list on Tuesday, instead returned to the lineup against Philadelphia on Tuesday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Swisher starting to hit]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/diamond-market-swisher-starting-to-hit.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Braves Preview 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-braves-preview-567.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies are hoping the end of interleague play will also bring a close to their midseason struggles.It would be hard to blame the Atlanta Braves for feeling a little less optimistic.The Phillies will look to rebound from a dismal showing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-568.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves general manager Frank Wren recently took the time to discuss a number of issues surrounding the team. After finishing, he grinned and noted, "That should be enough for several notebooks." Mostly, Wren was excited about the young starting pitchers -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-569.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones missed an eighth consecutive start after aggravating his strained right quad June 20. He can hit without problems and has been fielding in batting practice but is not able to run effectively. --SS Yunel Escobar missed a fourth consecuti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-570.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Yunel Escobar (sore left shoulder) was scratched from the lineup June 25, and missed the next four games. He is day-to-day. INF Omar Infante (strained right hamstring) left the June 25 game, and still didn't play June 29. He is day-to-da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Star voting still unpredictable process with fans]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/all-star-voting-still-unpredictable-process-with-fans.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fans are still casting their votes for the upcoming All-Star Game on FOX. Sadly, Dayn Perry thinks many of them are whiffing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett pitches Jays past Braves 2008-06-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/burnett-pitches-jays-past-braves-572.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his curveball diving and his fastball topping out at 96 miles per hour, A.J. Burnett made life easy on catcher Rod Barajas, and rough on the undermanned Atlanta Braves.Burnett pitched seven shutout innings, Alex Rios drove in the only run of the game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-559.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves general manager Frank Wren recently took the time to discuss a number of issues surrounding the team. After finishing, he grinned and noted, "That should be enough for several notebooks." Mostly, Wren was excited about the young starting pitchers -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-560.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones missed an eighth consecutive start after aggravating his strained right quad June 20. He can hit without problems and has been fielding in batting practice but is not able to run effectively. --SS Yunel Escobar missed a fourth consecuti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-561.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Yunel Escobar (sore left shoulder) was scratched from the lineup June 25, and missed the next four games. He is day-to-day. INF Omar Infante (strained right hamstring) left the June 25 game, and still didn't play June 29. He is day-to-da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur: Thankfully the month of June is over]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jeff-francoeur-thankfully-the-month-of-june-is-over.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jo Jo Reyes: Another solid start, but another loss]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jo-jo-reyes-another-solid-start-but-another-loss.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnett pitches Jays past Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/burnett-pitches-jays-past-braves.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his curveball diving and his fastball topping out at 96 miles per hour, A.J. Burnett made life easy on catcher Rod Barajas, and rough on the undermanned Atlanta Braves.Burnett pitched seven shutout innings, Alex Rios drove in the only run of the game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays get win after pounding Hudson 2008-06-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jays-get-win-after-pounding-hudson-565.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not often that Atlanta's Tim Hudson gives up a home run. When he does, he usually loses.Hudson surrendered homers to Vernon Wells and Rod Barajas and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Braves 9-5 on Saturday, dropping Hudson to 1-5 this season when he gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 9, Braves 5]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/blue-jays-9-braves-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not often that Atlanta's Tim Hudson gives up a home run. When he does, he usually loses.Hudson surrendered homers to Vernon Wells and Rod Barajas and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Braves 9-5 on Saturday, dropping Hudson to 1-5 this season when he gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Blue Jays Preview 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-blue-jays-preview-553.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While pitching in the National League, A.J. Burnett faced the Atlanta Braves regularly. He's hoping his struggles against them are over since switching leagues.Burnett takes the mound Sunday when the Toronto Blue Jays close out a three-game series with th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays get win after pounding Hudson]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jays-get-win-after-pounding-hudson.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not often that Atlanta's Tim Hudson gives up a home run. When he does, he usually loses.Hudson surrendered homers to Vernon Wells and Rod Barajas and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Braves 9-5 on Saturday, dropping Hudson to 1-5 this season when he gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injuries force Braves to use 3 rookies in rotation]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/injuries-force-braves-to-use-3-rookies-in-rotation.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Hudson stood at his locker this week, trying to think back to the days when Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz were the mainstays of the Atlanta Braves' rotation.Hudson needed to dig deeper and deeper in history."For young guys to come in six, o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-556.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jair Jurrjens served as the translator for Jorge Campillo after Campillo's latest impressive outing Wednesday. After the TV crews left, Campillo said softly to the writers, "I'll try to do it myself next time." Campillo need not apologize for his performa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-557.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones' sore right quad has improved to the point where it hurts only when he stretches, but that wasn't good enough to get him back in the lineup Friday, not even as the designated hitter. --SS Yunel Escobar's jammed left shoulder is hamperin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-558.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Yunel Escobar (sore left shoulder) was scratched from the lineup June 25, and he didn't play June 27. He is day-to-day. INF Omar Infante (strained right hamstring) left the June 25 game, and he didn't play June 27. He is day-to-day. 3B C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-544.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jair Jurrjens served as the translator for Jorge Campillo after Campillo's latest impressive outing Wednesday. After the TV crews left, Campillo said softly to the writers, "I'll try to do it myself next time." Campillo need not apologize for his performa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-545.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones' sore right quad has improved to the point where it hurts only when he stretches, but that wasn't good enough to get him back in the lineup Friday, not even as the designated hitter. --SS Yunel Escobar's jammed left shoulder is hamperin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-546.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Yunel Escobar (sore left shoulder) was scratched from the lineup June 25, and he didn't play June 27. He is day-to-day. INF Omar Infante (strained right hamstring) left the June 25 game, and he didn't play June 27. He is day-to-day. 3B C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Blue Jays Preview 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-blue-jays-preview-547.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta starter Tim Hudson is hoping that his luck in interleague games has finally turned.Hudson will be trying to build on his first interleague win since joining the National League when the Braves continue a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 4, Blue Jays 0]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-4-blue-jays-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Cox has seen plenty of fine pitching performances as manager of the Atlanta Braves, but few as good as the one Jair Jurrjens delivered Friday night.Jurrjens worked eight innings, extending his scoreless innings streak to 21 2-3, and Mark Teixeira ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jurrjens wows skipper as Braves roll]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jurrjens-wows-skipper-as-braves-roll.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Cox has seen plenty of fine pitching performances as manager of the Atlanta Braves, but few as good as the one Jair Jurrjens delivered Friday night.Jurrjens worked eight innings, extending his scoreless innings streak to 21 2-3, and Mark Teixeira ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Marcum out for a month]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/injury-roundup-marcum-out-for-a-month.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Hampton: Making a rehab appearance Monday in Rome]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mike-hampton-making-a-rehab-appearance-monday-in-rome.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-537.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves head through customs on their way to Toronto carrying their own bags -- not to mention the baggage of a rag-tag offense. The team has gotten unexpectedly good pitching from rookies Jorge Campillo, Jair Jurrjens and Jo-Jo Reyes in the absence of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-538.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Mark Kotsay went 1-for-4 Thursday, leaving him 3-for-11 in three games on his rehab assignment with Class AA Mississippi. He'll be playing there over the weekend while the Braves are in Toronto. --INF Martin Prado began his rehab assignment with Clas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-539.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Yunel Escobar (sore left shoulder) was scratched from the lineup June 25. INF Omar Infante (strained right hamstring) left the June 25 game. He is day-to-day. 3B Chipper Jones (sore right quad) aggravated his nagging injury June 20. He d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen management proving to be Girardi's strength]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/bullpen-management-proving-to-be-girardi-s-strength.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stats don't lie when it comes to the Yanks' 'pen. That's one area where Joe Girardi's outshined his predecessor, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta manager Bobby Cox has quite a history with new Toronto skipper Cito Gaston, but it's been a while since the two have squared off against one another.Cox and Gaston will be managing against each other for the first time in over a decade when the Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves hoping for return of some injured players]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-hoping-for-return-of-some-injured-players.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves finished their homestand with a patchwork starting lineup. They hope to have a few familiar names back on the field when they play their next home game.The Braves, who left Atlanta on Thursday only 4 1/2 games out of first place in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minus Chipper, Braves best Brewers 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/minus-chipper-braves-best-brewers-543.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones missed his fifth straight start, which usually means a loss for the Braves. Kelly Johnson, his replacement in the No. 3 spot of Atlanta's batting order, filled the void.Johnson drove in three runs to back Jorge Campillo, and the banged-up Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-528.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's interesting to watch and listen to manager Bobby Cox's reaction to left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes' outings. Reyes is certainly not the first young pitcher Cox has shepherded through the big leagues, but one can't recall another instance where Cox was so qui]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-529.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones missed his fifth consecutive start due to a sore right quad. However, the leg had improved a bit, to the point where it was only hurting him when he stretched. Jones struck out as a pinch hitter. --SS Yunel Escobar had to be scratched f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-530.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Yunel Escobar (sore left shoulder) was scratched from the lineup June 25. INF Omar Infante (strained right hamstring) left the June 25 game. He is day-to-day. 3B Chipper Jones (sore right quad) aggravated his nagging injury June 20. He d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitching nucleus being formed right now]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/pitching-nucleus-being-formed-right-now.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tommy Hanson had a no-hitter Wednesday night, which just adds to the excitement about the future of the Atlanta pitching staff.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jorge Campillo: How good is this guy?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jorge-campillo-how-good-is-this-guy-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minus Chipper, Braves best Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/minus-chipper-braves-best-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones missed his fifth straight start, which usually means a loss for the Braves. Kelly Johnson, his replacement in the No. 3 spot of Atlanta's batting order, filled the void.Johnson drove in three runs to back Jorge Campillo, and the banged-up Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Gonzalez is back]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/closer-hot-seat-gonzalez-is-back.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well, the dog days of summer are upon us, and things are warming up all over - though we hear things are especially hot in St. Louis, Atlanta and Arlington these days.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escobar injures shoulder, Infante hurts hamstring]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/escobar-injures-shoulder-infante-hurts-hamstring.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar was held out of Wednesday's starting lineup against Milwaukee after jamming his left shoulder the previous night and his replacement, Omar Infante, came out of the game because of a strained right hamstring.Rookie shortstop]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Top 100 pitching keepers]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mound-musings-top-100-pitching-keepers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:55:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is there anything scientific to these rankings? Not really.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Braves Preview 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/brewers-braves-preview-519.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Brewers have never had an easy time scoring runs on the road against the Atlanta Braves, so the only way to compensate for that is with outstanding pitching.That formula has been working well for the Brewers, who have a chance to sweep a ser]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 4, Braves 3]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/brewers-4-braves-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Brewers suddenly are winning consistently on the road.That doesn't mean they're making it look easy.Salomon Torres and the Brewers had to survive a scary ninth inning before beating the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night.Dave Bush earned hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz keeping comeback hopes warm]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-keeping-comeback-hopes-warm.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Smoltz is keeping his right arm numb and his hopes for a comeback warm.Smoltz, who had season-ending shoulder surgery on June 10, spoke Tuesday while wearing a compression sleeve that keeps his arm a frigid 32 degrees. He's happy with the high-tech d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road warrior Brewers hold on]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/road-warrior-brewers-hold-on-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dave Bush earned his first road victory of the season, scattering four hits over seven innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers held on in the ninth to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night.The Brewers are 18-21 on the road with four straight wins, inclu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves complete trade for Norton]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-complete-trade-for-norton.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves completed their May 5 trade for first baseman-outfielder Greg Norton by sending minor league left-handed pitcher Nelson Payano to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.Payano, 25, was 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA in 27 games for Double-A Mississippi. He spent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Pettitte's throwing well]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/diamond-market-pettitte-s-throwing-well.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-525.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones feels some improvement in his right quad, finally, but not enough to play in the field. He can pinch-hit, although he can't run after he hits. Manager Bobby Cox said Jones could DH this weekend in Toronto. --SS Yunel Escobar was back in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-526.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones (sore right quad) aggravated his nagging injury June 20. He didn't start June 21-23, but he was available as a pinch hitter. The Braves hope he can serve as the DH during the weekend of June 27-29 at Toronto. SS Yunel Escob]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-527.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Almost immediately after being traded to the Braves at the deadline last season, first baseman Mark Teixeira let it be known he planned to become a free agent at the end of the 2008 season. He said he would not address his contract status in the meantime.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-512.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones feels some improvement in his right quad, finally, but not enough to play in the field. He can pinch-hit, although he can't run after he hits. Manager Bobby Cox said Jones could DH this weekend in Toronto. --SS Yunel Escobar was back in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-513.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones (sore right quad) aggravated his nagging injury June 20. He didn't start June 21-23, but he was available as a pinch hitter. The Braves hope he can serve as the DH during the weekend of June 27-29 at Toronto. SS Yunel Escob]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-514.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Almost immediately after being traded to the Braves at the deadline last season, first baseman Mark Teixeira let it be known he planned to become a free agent at the end of the 2008 season. He said he would not address his contract status in the meantime.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Braves Preview 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/brewers-braves-preview-515.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee's Dave Bush knows he isn't the type of pitcher who normally throws no-hitters, but he came awfully close in his last start.Five days after flirting with baseball history, Bush will try to turn in another strong outing as the surging Brewers cont]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheets goes distance to down Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sheets-goes-distance-to-down-braves.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best stat of the night for Milwaukee manager Ned Yost was the "zero" for pitches thrown in the bullpen by his relievers.No relief necessary. Ben Sheets was on the mound.Sheets gave up only four hits in a dominant complete-game performance, Mike Camero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions and answers on the Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/questions-and-answers-on-the-braves.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here are some questions and answers about the Atlanta Braves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' Teixeira homers three times 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-teixeira-homers-three-times-518.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira homered three times, connecting from both sides of the plate to lead the Atlanta Braves over the Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Sunday.Teixeira hit solo drives batting left-handed in the second and fourth innings, and a two-run shot from the right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' Teixeira homers three times]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-teixeira-homers-three-times.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:58:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira homered three times, connecting from both sides of the plate to lead the Atlanta Braves over the Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Sunday.Teixeira hit solo drives batting left-handed in the second and fourth innings, and a two-run shot from the right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a nice surprise this MLB season has been]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/what-a-nice-surprise-this-mlb-season-has-been.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:25:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Of course, there have been not-so-nice ones, too. Joel Sherman runs down the biggest shockers (good and bad) of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Braves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/brewers-braves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:20:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee Brewers manager Ned Yost has said his club's focus is the primary reason for its dramatic turnaround. Having Ben Sheets on the mound every fifth game hasn't hurt.Sheets looks to win his fifth straight decision as the Brewers try to move a season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 8, Mariners 3]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-8-mariners-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:55:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira sounded more relieved than overjoyed after his second career three-homer game."It was good. I haven't been hitting the ball great this year," he said.He definitely hit the ball well Sunday, connecting from both sides of the plate to lead the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Braves Preview 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mariners-braves-preview-499.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Hudson seems to have lost his touch against the American League since joining the Atlanta Braves. Familiarity, though, isn't helping Seattle Mariners starter Carlos Silva.Hudson looks to earn a win for the first time in his last 13 starts against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will Frank Wren do?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/what-will-frank-wren-do-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves Show's Bill Shanks talks about the decisions Frank Wren might have to make this summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 5, Mariners 4]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-5-mariners-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seattle's depleted bullpen made the Atlanta Braves' first ninth-inning comeback of 2008 look easy.Greg Norton doubled home the tying run and then scored on Brian McCann's single, rallying the Braves over the Seattle Mariners 5-4 Saturday night.Norton was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jair Jurrjens: Quality start after quality start]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jair-jurrjens-quality-start-after-quality-start.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves prove they can rally late]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-prove-they-can-rally-late.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Norton doubled home the tying run and then scored on Brian McCann's single in the ninth inning, rallying the Atlanta Braves over the Seattle Mariners 5-4 Saturday night.The Braves won for the first time in 30 games this season when trailing after eig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gregor Blanco: Struggling in June]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/gregor-blanco-struggling-in-june.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur: Needs a quick turnaround]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jeff-francoeur-needs-a-quick-turnaround.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-506.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones (sore right quad) re-aggravated his nagging injury on June 20. He expects to miss a handful of games. SS Yunel Escobar (strained right hip flexor) was injured in the June 20 game and is day to day. CF Mark Kotsay (back tigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-507.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves are exhausted but not depressed, frustrated but not angry that the just completed road trip that dragged them to four different cities and three different time zones -- twice to the Central -- did not break the bad road spell. But they are taki]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-490.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones (sore right quad) re-aggravated his nagging injury on June 20. He expects to miss a handful of games. SS Yunel Escobar (strained right hip flexor) was injured in the June 20 game and is day to day. CF Mark Kotsay (back tigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-491.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves are exhausted but not depressed, frustrated but not angry that the just completed road trip that dragged them to four different cities and three different time zones -- twice to the Central -- did not break the bad road spell. But they are taki]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-492.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones aggravated his sore right quad scoring the Braves' first run in the fourth inning. He came out of the game after the seventh, unable to move laterally. He says the injury hurts more than it ever has and he expects to miss a couple of da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Braves Preview 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mariners-braves-preview-493.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jim Riggleman era in Seattle got off to a strong start on Friday.The Mariners will look to build on their first win under their new manager on Saturday when they continue a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.Riggleman took over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopez drives in four as M's win easy]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lopez-drives-in-four-as-m-s-win-easy.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Riggleman couldn't help but think about his predecessor as he watched the Seattle Mariners enjoy one of their best offensive games of the season.Jose Lopez drove in four runs with three hits, including a three-run double in the eighth, and the Mariner]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper leaves game after aggravating injury]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-leaves-game-after-aggravating-injury.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves third baseman Chipper Jones said he expects to miss at least two games after aggravating his strained right quadriceps in Friday night's game against the Seattle Mariners.Jones said he aggravated the injury while scoring in the fourth inning. He re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Pena set to return soon]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/injury-roundup-pena-set-to-return-soon.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians acquire C Sal Fasano from Atlanta 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/indians-acquire-c-sal-fasano-from-atlanta-497.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for depth behind the plate following Victor Martinez's injury, the Cleveland Indians acquired catcher Sal Fasano from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday for a player to be named.The 36-year-old Fasano was hitting .193 with two home runs and nine RBIs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians pick up catcher Fasano from Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/indians-pick-up-catcher-fasano-from-braves.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for depth behind the plate following Victor Martinez's injury, the Cleveland Indians acquired catcher Sal Fasano from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday for a player to be named.The 36-year-old Fasano was hitting .193 with two home runs and nine RBIs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians acquire C Sal Fasano from Atlanta]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/indians-acquire-c-sal-fasano-from-atlanta.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for depth behind the plate following Victor Martinez's injury, the Cleveland Indians acquired catcher Sal Fasano from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday for a player to be named.The 36-year-old Fasano was hitting .193 with two home runs and nine RBIs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Braves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mariners-braves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A payroll of approximately $117 million has bought the Seattle Mariners nothing but misery this year. As a result, they are starting a housecleaning sale.The Mariners begin picking up the pieces from a disastrous week with an eye on improving for the futu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-484.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Mike Hampton threw 50 pitches in a two-inning simulated game at the Braves' spring training complex near Orlando, and he reported no pain in his strained left pectoral muscle. If he can duplicate that in another simulated game, he would begin a mino]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-485.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Mike Gonzalez (Tommy John surgery in May 2007) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 21. He began a minor league rehab assignment in late May, and he was activated June 18. LHP Tom Glavine (flexor tendon tear in left elb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-486.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Bobby Cox said he shuffled his lineup Thursday because he could take advantage of the American League's designated hitter option. Cox moved speedy outfielder Gregor Blanco to the leadoff spot, a move many observers have been thinking he would make]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 5, Braves 4]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/rangers-5-braves-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Young snapped a 1-for-31 slump in a dramatic way.The four-time All-Star had the game-ending RBI single and the Texas Rangers rallied twice to beat Atlanta 5-4 Thursday, the Braves' major league record 22nd straight one-run loss on the road.Hitless]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers rally in 9th to beat Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/rangers-rally-in-9th-to-beat-braves.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Young broke out of a deep slump with a game-ending RBI single, rookie Brandon Boggs hit a three-run homer and the Texas Rangers rallied twice for a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.With the score 4-all, Ian Kinsler led off the ninth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels could really use a power boost]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/angels-could-really-use-a-power-boost.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira would top the Angels' wish list, if only he were available. Ken Rosenthal says they need a slugger to close the gap.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Rangers Preview 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-rangers-preview-473.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have had plenty of problems with their starting rotation, but they hope they've found someone who can help out.Charlie Morton will be trying to build on an impressive major league debut Thursday when the Braves wrap up a three-game seri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 5, Rangers 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-5-rangers-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thirteen months after elbow surgery, Mike Gonzalez returned to the major leagues and moved right into the Atlanta Braves' vacant closer role.Gonzalez came off the disabled list and pitched a perfect ninth to save Atlanta's 5-2 victory over the Texas Range]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves pounce on Rangers late error]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-pounce-on-rangers-late-error.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Omar Infante hit a tiebreaking single and the Atlanta Braves scored three times in the ninth inning to beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Wednesday night.Jeff Francoeur led off the inning with a grounder that Rangers closer C.J. Wilson threw wildly to first fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Fantasy vs. real life]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mound-musings-fantasy-vs-real-life.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Attempting to identify undervalued relievers, as opposed to starters, is a whole different animal when we're talking about fantasy vs. "real life."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves activate left-hander Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-activate-left-hander-gonzalez.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez was removed from the disabled list by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, 13 months after ligament replacement surgery on his left elbow."It's great to be back," Gonzalez said prior to Wednesday night's game against the Texas Ran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Morrow takes over for Putz]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/closer-hot-seat-morrow-takes-over-for-putz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's surprisingly calm sailing this week on the normally tumultuous waters of the Closer Sea.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones' flirtation with .400 is nice, but it won't last]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jones-flirtation-with-400-is-nice-but-it-won-t-last.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones is only the 10th player since 1980 to be hitting .400 this late in the season. Tracy Ringolsby explains why it won't last.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bizarre day has fitting end for Mets]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/bizarre-day-has-fitting-end-for-mets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The looniest morning in Mets history ended with an appropriately strange night on the field &#151; and a loss, Mike Vaccaro says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-481.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones was in the lineup as the designated hitter, attempting to put less stress on his right quad, which has a small tear in it. Jones went 0-for-2 with two walks, dropping his average to .400. --LHP Mike Gonzalez, who has been out for a year]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Rangers Preview 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-rangers-preview-464.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Texas cleanup hitter Mark Teixeira played every game in his final two seasons with the team. The Rangers understood they weren't likely to get that kind of durability when they replaced him with Milton Bradley.After losing in Teixeira's return to T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley leaves as Rangers down Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/bradley-leaves-as-rangers-down-braves.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milton Bradley wanted to stay in the game. Still, he had already done enough to help the Texas Rangers and remain the American League batting leader even while getting hurt.Bradley had a two-run single on the same play he sustained a slight left quadricep]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves ready to activate Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-ready-to-activate-gonzalez.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves left-handed reliever Mike Gonzalez is set to come off the disabled list Wednesday, 13 months after ligament replacement surgery in his elbow.Gonzalez's return also comes two weeks after closer John Smoltz had season-ending surgery on his ri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teixeira has 'no hard feelings' in return to Texas]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/teixeira-has-no-hard-feelings-in-return-to-texas.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones says he can't imagine what it was like to be Mark Teixeira on Tuesday.The lifelong Atlanta Braves third baseman and his .403 batting average weren't the biggest story heading into the opener of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves ready to activate Gonzalez 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-ready-to-activate-gonzalez-468.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves left-handed reliever Mike Gonzalez is set to come off the disabled list Wednesday, 13 months after ligament replacement surgery in his elbow.Gonzalez's return also comes two weeks after closer John Smoltz had season-ending surgery on his ri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: Gio Gonzalez struggling]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/minor-league-report-gio-gonzalez-struggling.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eulogio is making a bid for a promotion, while Gio is definitely not.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor League Preview - June 17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/minor-league-preview-june-17.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's a look at today's schedule around the Braves' farm system.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danville Braves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/danville-braves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's a preview of the 2008 Danville Braves, who start play tonight in Burlington.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Parr: Promoted to Richmond]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/james-parr-promoted-to-richmond.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-455.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones was back in the lineup June 14, one day after a ball ricocheted off the cage in batting practice and him in the face. A CT scan was negative, and initial blurry vision had cleared by the time Jones was examined at a Chicago]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-456.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie right-hander Charlie Morton and rookie outfielder Brandon Jones gave the Braves a shot in the arm over the weekend, buoying the team after they were swept by the Cubs in Wrigley Field.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-457.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Mark Teixeira struck out four times -- three swinging, one looking -- in an 0-5 night. --RHP Tim Hudson, the scheduled starter Tuesday against the Rangers, went directly from Anaheim to Arlington rather than make the one-day trip to Denver. It was 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Rangers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-rangers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas' offense doesn't seem to have suffered much since Mark Teixeira left, but he'd no doubt still love to show the Rangers what they're missing.Teixeira faces his former team for the first time on Tuesday when his Atlanta Braves open a three-game series]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 7, Rockies 1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-7-rockies-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jair Jurrjens missed a step in the dugout in Chicago last week, rolling an ankle and forcing him to skip a start.The Atlanta rookie didn't miss a step in his return Monday night, pitching into the eighth without allowing a run as the Braves beat the Color]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper, Braves cruise past Rockies]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-braves-cruise-past-rockies.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones hit a two-run single in the fifth to break open a scoreless game, Jair Jurrjens pitched into the eighth inning without allowing a run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 on Monday night.The contest was a makeup from a snow-o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Big names continue to go down]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/injury-roundup-big-names-continue-to-go-down.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond. Who might be headed to the disabled list? Which players might benefit from the available playing time? Who may be returning to the fold soon?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact analysis: Cubs' Soriano finds DL again]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/impact-analysis-cubs-soriano-finds-dl-again.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the constants over Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano's tenure with the club has been injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short hops: Fantasy medics working overtime]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/short-hops-fantasy-medics-working-overtime.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What a weekend!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-446.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember how lucky manager Bobby Cox and general manager Frank Wren felt all winter and spring to have so much pitching depth? Well, look where they are now. As unappetizing as the Braves' record is, the problems have not been with the pitching. It's the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-447.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones was back in the lineup Saturday, one day after a ball ricocheted off the cage in batting practice and him in the face. A CT scan was negative, and initial blurry vision had cleared by the time Jones was examined at a Chicago hospital. B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-448.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones was back in the lineup June 14, one day after a ball ricocheted off the cage in batting practice and him in the face. A CT scan was negative, and initial blurry vision had cleared by the time Jones was examined at a Chicago]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Rockies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-rockies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A visit from the Atlanta Braves in April helped the Colorado Rockies break out of an early funk and move out of last place in the NL West. Although they are once again in the West basement, the Rockies are now showing renewed signs of life.Colorado looks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 2, Braves 0]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/angels-2-braves-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels pitcher Joe Saunders had the Atlanta Braves seeing red.Proclaiming that his team needed a change, Saunders decreed that the Angels switch to red uniforms for his start against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night. Saunders pitched seven s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels avoid sweep on Kotchman homer]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/angels-avoid-sweep-on-kotchman-homer.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Casey Kotchman homered, Joe Saunders pitched seven scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Angels avoided a sweep with a 2-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night.Saunders held the Braves to just six hits and Kotchman drove in both runs with his home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freddie Freeman Interview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/freddie-freeman-interview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves Show's Bill Shanks talks with Rome first baseman Freddie Freeman.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heyward enjoying season in Rome]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/heyward-enjoying-season-in-rome.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves Show's Bill Shanks talks with Rome outfielder Jason Heyward.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' Morton wins major league debut 2008-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-morton-wins-major-league-debut-454.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Morton won in his major league debut, Brandon Jones hit his first career homer and Mark Teixeira had three RBIs, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.Morton, whose contract was purchased from th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Angels Preview 2008-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-angels-preview-437.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Interleague play seems to be bringing out the best in the Atlanta Braves this season.The revitalized Braves go for a three-game sweep of the AL West-leading Los Angeles Angels as the teams conclude their three-game series Sunday night in Anaheim.The Brave]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 9, Angels 4]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-9-angels-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After learning he would fly cross-country to make his major league debut, Charlie Morton had problems making connections. Getting from Richmond, Va., to Los Angeles got so tough, he nearly gave up.Morton finally arrived at 2:30 a.m., and the effort was we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' Morton wins major league debut]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-morton-wins-major-league-debut.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Morton won in his major league debut, Brandon Jones hit his first career homer and Mark Teixeira had three RBIs, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.Morton, whose contract was purchased from th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking The NL All-Star Team]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/picking-the-nl-all-star-team.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The National League has seen its fair share of incredible first-half performances. Chase Utley has put on his own personal home run show. Ryan Ludwick is enjoying a surprise breakout in St. Louis. Chipper Jones is flirting with a quest for .400. All in al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PLAYER PROFILE: Charlie Morton]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/player-profile-charlie-morton.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here is the player profile for right-hander Charlie Morton.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Morton Interview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/charlie-morton-interview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BravesCenter's Bill Shanks talks with Braves' right-handed prospect Charlie Morton, Atlanta's third round pick in the 2002 draft. Morton will be a part of the pitching staff for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in 2006.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Braves Show Podcast - June 14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/the-braves-show-podcast-june-14.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves Show's Bill Shanks has some thoughts on Jo Jo Reyes and Charlie Morton.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jorge Julio: Signs with Braves and joins Richmond roster]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jorge-julio-signs-with-braves-and-joins-richmond-roster.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Morton: After great work in Richmond, he's ready for his debut]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/charlie-morton-after-great-work-in-richmond-he-s-ready-for-his-debut.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Angels Preview 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-angels-preview-428.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not much has gone right for the Atlanta Braves for the past three weeks, but things might finally be starting to take a positive turn.After ending a season-high six-game losing streak, the Braves will try to win back-to-back contests for the first time si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 5, Angels 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-5-angels-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves got quite a scare before their first game at Angel Stadium when major league batting leader Chipper Jones was scratched because of a bizarre batting practice accident.Somehow, they still came up with enough offense to beat Jon Garland.G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanco's three hits leads Braves past Halos]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/blanco-s-three-hits-leads-braves-past-halos.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gregor Blanco was 3-for-4 with two RBI singles and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Friday night in their first meeting at the Big A.Jeff Francoeur and Omar Infante had RBI doubles for Atlanta.Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, who l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' Jones out after batting practice injury]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-jones-out-after-batting-practice-injury.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, who leads the majors with a .414 average, was scratched from the lineup Friday night against the Angels after a freak accident during batting practice.Jones fouled off a pitch, and the ball ricocheted off the cr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' Jones out after batting practice injury 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-jones-out-after-batting-practice-injury-432.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, who leads the majors with a .414 average, was scratched from the lineup Friday night against the Angels after a freak accident during batting practice.Jones fouled off a pitch, and the ball ricocheted off the cr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After surgery, Smoltz says he hopes to pitch again]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/after-surgery-smoltz-says-he-hopes-to-pitch-again.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves ace John Smoltz hopes to pitch again, but acknowledged Friday his most recent shoulder surgery required repairs that have ended the careers of many others.Smoltz said the season-ending operation performed on Tuesday by Dr. James Andrews fixed injur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz says he hopes to pitch again]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-says-he-hopes-to-pitch-again.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz says he still hopes to pitch again following shoulder surgery.Smoltz said Friday that doctors found significant damage in his right shoulder during the surgery earlier this week.The 41-year-old Smoltz acknowledged that s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-435.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones continued to play through the pain of a sore right quadriceps, collecting one hit in five at-bats Thursday. The 36-year-old slugger saw his major league-leading average fall five points to .414. --RHP Tim Hudson hurled a gem for Atlanta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-436.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jair Jurrjens (sprained right ankle) slipped on the dugout stairs June 10 and missed his June 11 start. He is expected to make his next start. LHP Tom Glavine (strained left elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list June 11. 3B Chipper Jo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-421.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones continued to play through the pain of a sore right quadriceps, collecting one hit in five at-bats Thursday. The 36-year-old slugger saw his major league-leading average fall five points to .414. --RHP Tim Hudson hurled a gem for Atlanta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-422.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jair Jurrjens (sprained right ankle) slipped on the dugout stairs June 10 and missed his June 11 start. He is expected to make his next start. LHP Tom Glavine (strained left elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list June 11. 3B Chipper Jo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-423.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One-run losses are becoming too commonplace for the Braves. The club, which is just 3-18 in one-run contests this season, dropped its record-tying 21st straight one-run decision on the road Thursday, matching the streak of the 2000-2001 Kansas City Royals]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Angels Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-angels-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting swept by the team with the best record in baseball, things don't get much easier this weekend for the slumping Atlanta Braves.They look to improve on the majors' worst road record Friday when they open a three-game interleague series against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 3, Braves 2(11)]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cubs-3-braves-2-11-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Edmonds hit a tying homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs still lifted him for a pinch hitter with the bases loaded and no outs in the 11th inning.And here's how it's going for the Cubs at Wrigley Field and the Braves on the road: Atlanta re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs escape in 11 on HBP]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cubs-escape-in-11-on-hbp.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Ridgway hit pinch-hitter Reed Johnson with the bases loaded in the 11th inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the reeling Atlanta Braves 3-2 Thursday.The Braves have lost six straight and can't seem to win away from Turner Field. They fell to 7-24 on the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Who can you buy low?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mound-musings-who-can-you-buy-low-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are many ways to identify undervalued pitchers, but as most dedicated RotoWire subscribers know by now, finding pitchers with good peripherals (K/9, BB/9, HR/9, GB/FB, etc) whose performance (wins, ERA) isn't in line with said peripherals is one of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-412.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jair Jurrjens (sprained right ankle) slipped on the dugout stairs June 10 and missed his June 11 start. He is expected to make his next start. LHP Tom Glavine (strained left elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list June 11. 3B Chipper Jo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-413.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Things somehow managed to go from bad to worse for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Not only did they place southpaw Tom Glavine on the disabled list after his faltering performance Tuesday, but they also lost Wednesday's starter, Jair Jurrjens, to a twis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-414.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones returned to the Atlanta starting lineup after missing two starts with a slightly torn right quadriceps muscle. The 36-year-old switch-hitting slugger finished 1-for-3 to lower his league-leading average to .419. However, Jones appeared]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine goes on DL for injury ravaged Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-goes-on-dl-for-injury-ravaged-braves.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine went on the 15-day disabled list for just the second time in his 22-year career - both trips this season - as the injuries mounted Wednesday for the Atlanta Braves.Glavine, who could only go three innings against the Cubs on Tuesday night beca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Cubs Preview 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-cubs-preview-416.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team trying to win their first World Series in 100 years, the Chicago Cubs received a major blow their last time out.The Cubs begin their second extended stretch this season without six-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano as they try to sweep a three-game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 7, Braves 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cubs-7-braves-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just as the Chicago Cubs are on a roll, when all facets of their game are clicking and they have one of the best records in the majors, they are confronted with a staggering loss.Star leadoff hitter Alfonso Soriano could miss six weeks with a broken bone]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeVall & Stovall on The Braves Show Talk Show]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/devall-stovall-on-the-braves-show-talk-show.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's your chance to talk to the Braves' top two draft picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs top Braves but lose Soriano]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cubs-top-braves-but-lose-soriano.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A costly win for the Chicago Cubs.The NL Central leaders beat Atlanta 7-2 Wednesday night, but lost star leadoff hitter Alfonso Soriano for up to six weeks with a broken left hand after he was hit by a pitch."A bad break for us. Just an unfortunate thing,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Braves bullpen is a mess]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/closer-hot-seat-braves-bullpen-is-a-mess.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The closer situation that once was becoming clear is now more muddled in Atlanta.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz has surgery, future as pitcher uncertain]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-has-surgery-future-as-pitcher-uncertain.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Smoltz had the labrum in his right shoulder repaired on Tuesday, and the Atlanta Braves said it will be months before the pitcher knows if his career can resume.Dr. James Andrews and an associate performed the arthroscopic procedure in Birmingham, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Cubs Preview 2008-06-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-cubs-preview-404.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dempster has played a key role in the Chicago Cubs' success at home this season.The former closer-turned-starter looks to remain perfect at Wrigley Field while helping the Cubs to a 10th consecutive home victory and continue the Atlanta Braves' road]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 10, Braves 5]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cubs-10-braves-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another home victory for the Chicago Cubs. More bad injury news for the Atlanta Braves.Ted Lilly overcame a shaky start for a victory as Derrek Lee and Geovany Soto homered Tuesday night, sending the Cubs to a 10-5 win over the Braves and running Chicago']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine leaves with elbow strain, headed to DL]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-leaves-with-elbow-strain-headed-to-dl.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' veteran left-hander Tom Glavine had to leave Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs after three innings with a strained left elbow and is headed to the disabled list.Glavine said he would probably return to Atlanta on Wednesday and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee, Soto power Cubs past Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lee-soto-power-cubs-past-braves.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ted Lilly settled down after a shaky start to get his first win in three weeks and Derrek Lee and Geovany Soto homered Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs continued their dominant play at Wrigley Field, beating the Atlanta Braves 10-5.Braves' starter Tom Gl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper Jones out of lineup]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-jones-out-of-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta third baseman Chipper Jones, leading the major leagues in hitting at .420, was out of the lineup for a second straight game Tuesday night because of a small tear in his right quadriceps, but did pinch-hit.Jones pinch-hit in the seventh inning agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz has surgery, future as pitcher uncertain 2008-06-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-has-surgery-future-as-pitcher-uncertain-409.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Smoltz had surgery Tuesday to repair the labrum in his right shoulder and his hopes for a comeback in 2009 remain uncertain.Dr. James Andrews and an associate performed the arthroscopic procedure. Smoltz said last week he expected to get a definitive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Players on the decline]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/diamond-market-players-on-the-decline.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KEY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Players on the rise]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/diamond-market-players-on-the-rise.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:55:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-396.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones (small tear in right quad) sat out on June 8 and is expected to miss a handful of games. RHP Rafael Soriano (right elbow tendinitis) was unavailable from June 6-8. RHP John Smoltz (sore right shoulder) went back on the 15-d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-397.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies came into town figuring that Chipper Jones was going to get his hits -- he was leading the majors with a sky-high .418 batting average before the three-game series and .420 afterwards. Their goal was to keep him in the yard. "I'm not going to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-398.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones took treatment on his right quad -- he has a small tear and some bleeding -- but won't know how it really feels until he tries to run on it. And he won't attempt anything close to that until he gets to Wrigley Field on Tuesday. --CF Mar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Callis talks about the Braves draft]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jim-callis-talks-about-the-braves-draft.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bill Shanks talks with Baseball America's Jim Callis on Monday's 'Bill Shanks Show' on SportsRadio 105.5 the Fan in Macon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves head to Chicago to begin 10-game road trip]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-head-to-chicago-to-begin-10-game-road-trip.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three straight home losses to Philadelphia left the Atlanta Braves looking like also-rans again in the NL East.Chipper Jones is more concerned about what 10 straight road games will do for the team's season.The Braves, who were off Monday, are to play the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Cubs Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-cubs-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time Tom Glavine pitched in Chicago, he was the center of attention after becoming the 23rd pitcher in major league history to win 300 games.This year, he may find it a bit tougher to earn a victory at Wrigley Field.The Cubs will look to win thei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves would be wise to keep Teixeira]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-would-be-wise-to-keep-teixeira.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't even think of it, New York teams. There's no way Mark Teixeira is leaving Atlanta, because the Braves just can't be that stupid.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-387.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones will be retaining his major league-leading .420 batting average for the next couple of days, but not the way he wanted to do it: He expects to miss the first two games of the upcoming road trip with a small tear and some bleeding in his righ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-388.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones sat out Sunday's game with a small tear and bleeding in his right quad, which has been sore since he first strained it in Colorado April 9. The Braves are off Monday, and Jones anticipates missing a game or two in Chicago, where the Bra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-389.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones (small tear in right quad) sat out on June 8 and is expected to miss a handful of games. RHP Rafael Soriano (right elbow tendinitis) was unavailable from June 6-8. RHP John Smoltz (sore right shoulder) went back on the 15-d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Ohman: Effective in the Atlanta bullpen]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/will-ohman-effective-in-the-atlanta-bullpen.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royce Ring: Doing well in the Braves' bullpen]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/royce-ring-doing-well-in-the-braves-bullpen.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves sign eight draft picks]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-sign-eight-draft-picks.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have signed eight more draft picks, making it nine overall signed. The Braves Show's Bill Shanks has more.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh relievers will be in demand for pennant races]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/fresh-relievers-will-be-in-demand-for-pennant-races.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs and several other contenders are testing the endurance of their bullpens, which could spell trouble, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gregor Blanco: Not hitting as a starter]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/gregor-blanco-not-hitting-as-a-starter.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur: The struggles continue]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jeff-francoeur-the-struggles-continue.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Braves Preview 2008-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-braves-preview-378.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves had been tough to beat at home this season - until Philadelphia came to town.The NL East-leading Phillies will be trying to build on the best road record in the league and complete a three-game sweep on Sunday when they meet the Braves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soriano says he has more tendinitis in elbow]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/soriano-says-he-has-more-tendinitis-in-elbow.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves reliever Rafael Soriano said Saturday night he is still battling elbow tendinitis and won't be able to pitch this weekend."I'll be able to pitch," Soriano said. "I just need to rest a couple days."Manager Bobby Cox said Saturday he expected]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 6, Braves 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-6-braves-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies are building their case for a repeat NL East championship, one road win at a time.Jimmy Rollins hit one of three Phillies' homers and Philadelphia improved on its National League-best road record with a 6-2 win over the Braves on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils rally in 8th to beat Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phils-rally-in-8th-to-beat-braves.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley's eighth-inning triple drove in Shane Victorino with the go-ahead run and the Philadelphia Phillies hit three home runs to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Saturday night.The NL East-leading Phillies are 4-1 against the Braves this season. The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper Jones: .400 and holding on]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-jones-400-and-holding-on.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Doerr had the best seat in the house for the last player to hit .400, and he was still around as a coach when the most enduring run at the hallowed mark came up short.Now, from his home in Oregon, the oldest living player in the Baseball Hall of Fam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 MLB Draft Winners]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/2008-mlb-draft-winners.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All fifty rounds have now come and gone and it's time to reflect on each team's draft class.The big question is who came away with the best haul of talent?Find out now as we examine the teams that had the best draft classes in 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-384.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones went 2-for-3 with two intentional walks to raise his average to .421. It was his 30th multi-hit game of the year, which leads the majors. --C Brian McCann continues to lead all catchers with 12 home runs; he hit No. 12 in the sixth inni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-385.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP John Smoltz (sore right shoulder) went back on the 15-day disabled list June 4, two days after he was activated. He will undergo surgery June 10, and he likely will miss the remainder of the season. RHP Tim Hudson (strained left hamstri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-386.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Both right-hander John Smoltz and third baseman Chipper Jones had occasion to say the same thing this week while reflecting on their careers -- Smoltz as he faces season-ending and possibly career-ending shoulder surgery next week and Jones as he's hittin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shanks & Hixson talk Braves & Philles]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/shanks-hixson-talk-braves-philles.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's Chuck Hixson from Phillybaseballnews.com, part of the Scout.com network, on Friday's edition of 'The Bill Shanks Show' on WIFN Sports Radio 105.5 the Fan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Don't blame JUST Kelly Johnson]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/podcast-don-t-blame-just-kelly-johnson.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's Bill Shanks with some thoughts on Friday night's debacle, the draft, and the minor leaguers who may be needed soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Anderson happy to be a Brave]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/josh-anderson-happy-to-be-a-brave.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's an interview with the newest Brave, outfielder Josh Anderson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday's loss the worst of the season]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/friday-s-loss-the-worst-of-the-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's hear from Bobby Cox, Tim Hudson, and Brian McCann about Friday night's game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Braves Preview 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-braves-preview-373.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In what could be turning into a special season, the Philadelphia Phillies have demonstrated a flair for the dramatic. The Atlanta Braves, meanwhile, would just as soon leave all drama out of their games.The NL East-leading Phillies look to build off an ex]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 4, Braves 3(10)]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-4-braves-3-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kelly Johnson's unlikely ninth-inning error gave the Philadelphia Phillies new life.Shane Victorino took advantage with his bat and arm the next inning.Victorino drove in the go-ahead run with a triple in the 10th, then threw out Gregor Blanco at the plat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP Photo of June 5: NY180]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/ap-photo-of-june-5-ny180.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Doerr had the best seat in the house for the last player to hit .400, and he was still around as a coach when the most enduring run at the hallowed mark came up short.Now, from his home in Oregon, the oldest living player in the Baseball Hall of Fam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victorino saves Phils in win over Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/victorino-saves-phils-in-win-over-braves.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shane Victorino drove in the go-ahead run with a triple in the 10th, then threw out Gregor Blanco at the plate in the bottom of the inning as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Friday night.The Phillies took advantage of second basem]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez hopes to come off DL next week]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/gonzalez-hopes-to-come-off-dl-next-week.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Gonzalez said he believes his long comeback is nearing its end.Gonzalez, recovering from ligament replacement surgery on his left elbow, plans to report to Triple-A Richmond on Sunday for one or two injury rehabilitation appearances. He hopes to come]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB Draft First Round Recap]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mlb-draft-first-round-recap.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Day one of the draft has come and gone and all of the first round picks are in.So, what happened?Find out which players each team got, what it adds to their organization, and more in this first round recap.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Braves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-braves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reigning NL MVP Jimmy Rollins' struggles haven't kept the Philadelphia Phillies from holding on to first place in the NL East. Former MVP Chipper Jones' hot hitting isn't getting the Atlanta Braves any closer to the top spot.Rollins and the Phillies look]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 7, Marlins 5]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-7-marlins-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A threat to hit 400? Chipper Jones is already there.The Atlanta Braves slugger cracked his 400th career home run Thursday night and finished with four hits in a 7-5 victory over the Florida Marlins, raising his major league-leading batting average to .418]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves slugger Chipper Jones hits 400th homer]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-slugger-chipper-jones-hits-400th-homer.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A threat to hit 400? Chipper Jones is already there.The Atlanta Braves slugger hit his 400th career home run Thursday night and got four hits against the Florida Marlins, raising his major league-leading batting average to .418.Jones singled in the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper blasts No. 400 to lift Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-blasts-no-400-to-lift-braves.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A threat to hit 400? Chipper Jones is already there.The Atlanta Braves slugger hit his 400th career home run Thursday night and finished with four hits in a 7-5 victory over the Florida Marlins, raising his major league-leading batting average to .418.Jon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Soriano again Braves closer]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/closer-hot-seat-soriano-again-braves-closer.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta loses one of its iconic hurlers for the season and possibly beyond. The Cards and the Brew Crew have each had a very refreshing taste in the ninth inning. Finally, both surging Florida teams have some late-inning issues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scout.com MLB Amateur Draft - Live Blog]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/scout-com-mlb-amateur-draft-live-blog.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Draft day is finally upon us and we're on top of all the action, giving you news and analysis throughout the day.Find out the latest in our live draft day blog.Coverage begins a 12:00 PM Eastern.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves amateur draft notes]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-amateur-draft-notes.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here are some notes and even a few predictions about Thursday's amateur draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hold off on retirement party for John Smoltz]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hold-off-on-retirement-party-for-john-smoltz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Put away those rockin' chairs. Hold off on that retirement party.John Smoltz isn't ready to walk away from the mound just yet.Sure, the 41-year-old pitcher is headed for season-ending surgery, and there's little precedent for someone his age to return fro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-353.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP John Smoltz (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4, two days after he was activated. He will undergo surgery June 10, and he likely will miss the remainder of the season. RHP Tim Hudson (strained left hamstring) l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-354.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Smoltz tried everything except pitching left-handed, and finally he had to say he could not help the team. The veteran will have arthroscopic surgery performed on his right shoulder by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., next Tuesday. No one knows]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-355.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Phil Stockman, optioned to Class AAA Richmond on Monday, was recalled when RHP John Smoltz was placed on the disabled list. Stockman had allowed just one hit and no runs in 4 1/3 innings for the Braves before his demotion. He didn't see action with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Braves survive without John Smoltz?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/will-the-braves-survive-without-john-smoltz-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here is the podcast from Wednesday night's edition of The Braves Show Talk Show.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves last two drafts very successful]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-last-two-drafts-very-successful.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's look back on the Braves' last two drafts to see what the priorities have been for the organization.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should pitching be a priority?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/should-pitching-be-a-priority-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expect the Braves to draft pitching Thursday and Friday. But how much do they need? Well to answer that, let's see how many arms are slated to go to Danville and the Gulf Coast League this summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do the Braves need in the draft?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/what-do-the-braves-need-in-the-draft-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here is a look at the Braves' depth chart to see what they may looking for Thursday and Friday in the Amateur Draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scout.com MLB Mock Draft]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/scout-com-mlb-mock-draft.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Until that first pick is revealed, anticipation and speculation run wild.A big part of that is attempting to handicap how the first round will play out.The truth is that not even the highest placed executives and scouts truly know what will go down, but t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chuck James: Scheduled to start Wednesday]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chuck-james-scheduled-to-start-wednesday.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morton dominates Durham]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/morton-dominates-durham.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Morton has had a lot of good games this season, but the one Tuesday may have been his best.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Braves Preview 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/marlins-braves-preview-345.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After coming up short in tight games during the first two months of the season, the Atlanta Braves may have finally figured out how to win the close ones. The Florida Marlins, meanwhile, are beginning to lose them.The Braves look to win their third straig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's going on with the Atlanta bullpen?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/what-s-going-on-with-the-atlanta-bullpen-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's an interview with Mark Bowman of atlantabraves.com on 'The Bill Shanks Show' on SportsRadio 105.5 the Fan in Macon, Georgia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper blasts 399th HR as Braves win]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-blasts-399th-hr-as-braves-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones blushed over his 399th homer. Greg Norton was just relieved that he drove in more runs than he gave up with his shaky defense.The torrid-hitting Jones moved within one homer of No. 400, hitting a three-run shot, and Norton came through with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton works off mound, still a long way from returning]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hampton-works-off-mound-still-a-long-way-from-returning.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Mike Hampton took a small step in his long-delayed comeback, throwing off the mound in the Atlanta bullpen Tuesday before a game against the Florida Marlins.Just don't expect him to return any time soon.Working off a mound for the first tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft Preview: The Top Ten]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/draft-preview-the-top-ten.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before we know it, the draft will be underway and it'll be the second or third round in no time.By that time, the big names of this draft are sure to be long gone.While the entire draft is certainly exciting, everyone still concentrates the most on what b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-350.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP John Smoltz (right biceps and rotator cuff inflammation) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list and will join the bullpen. He didn't have quite the touch on the ball that he wanted when he came on in the ninth, allowing two runs. --RHP Tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-351.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Tim Hudson (strained left hamstring) left the June 1 game but does not expect to miss his next start. RHP Blaine Boyer (sore right knee) left the June 1 game but the injury was not considered serious. RHP John Smoltz (severely inflamed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Braves Preview 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/marlins-braves-preview-334.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta's John Smoltz can't wait for another shot at closing out a game.Back from the disabled list, Smoltz hopes to get a chance to atone for a shaky outing on Tuesday when the Braves continue their four-game series with the Florida Marlins at Turner Fie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozzie took his tirade too far this time]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/ozzie-took-his-tirade-too-far-this-time-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ozzie Guillen is never at a loss for words. But after his latest tirade, Ken Rosenthal says he now has to utter just 2 more &#151; I'm sorry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz gets help in return for Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-gets-help-in-return-for-braves.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the eighth inning, the fans out in right field began to congregate around the railing overlooking the Atlanta Braves' bullpen.No. 29 was up and throwing.Everyone wanted to see the latest incarnation of John Smoltz's remarkable career.Unveiling a new th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[He's back: Smoltz returns to Braves as reliever]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/he-s-back-smoltz-returns-to-braves-as-reliever.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Smoltz returned to the Atlanta Braves as a closer, hoping the role he had from 2001-04 will help him cope with an aching right shoulder and extend his career.His first appearance didn't go like he wanted: Coming on in the ninth inning with a 4-3 lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scout.com Top 100 2008 Draft Prospects]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/scout-com-top-100-2008-draft-prospects.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2008 MLB Draft is coming up this Thursday and Friday, and we at Scout.com have our updated Top 100 prospects to keep an eye on.Find out more about the top players in the 2008 draft crop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz returns to Braves as reliever]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-returns-to-braves-as-reliever.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Smoltz returned to the Atlanta Braves as a reliever, hoping the role he had from 2001-04 will help him cope with an aching right shoulder and extend his career.The 41-year-old Smoltz was activated before the start of a four-game series against the Fl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-340.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Tim Hudson (strained left hamstring) left the June 1 game and will be evaluated on June 2. RHP Blaine Boyer (sore right knee) left the June 1 game and will be evaluated on June 2. CF Mark Kotsay (back tightness) sat out May 26-29 and wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-341.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves came into Sunday's game averaging only 3.8 runs on the road, in contrast to an average 5.6 runs at home. Third baseman Chipper Jones attributes the disparity to the number of young players on the team. But the reverse was true last season: the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-342.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tim Hudson left Sunday's game in the bottom of the seventh inning with a strained left hamstring. RHP Blaine Boyer relieved him but was removed after 13 pitches because he tweaked his right knee when he caught his spikes in the mound. Both will be e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Braves Show Podcast - June 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/the-braves-show-podcast-june-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves Show's Bill Shanks talks about this week's games against Florida and Philadelphia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Braves Preview 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/marlins-braves-preview-330.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A rough start to their 10-game road trip has knocked the Florida Marlins out of first place in the NL East. It won't get any easier as they now visit one of the toughest stadiums for opposing teams to win.The Marlins look to get back on track when they op]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 6, Braves 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/reds-6-braves-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ken Griffey Jr. couldn't get the big homer in his hometown, but came away smiling anyway.Jay Bruce has that effect.Griffey remained one homer shy of 600, but Bruce completed his amazing debut week with a solo homer and a run-scoring single that led the Ci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce stays on tear as Reds sweep Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/bruce-stays-on-tear-as-reds-sweep-braves.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ken Griffey Jr. remained one homer shy of 600, but Jay Bruce had a solo shot and a run-scoring single Sunday, completing his amazing debut week and leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.Rookie right-hander Johnny Cueto (4-5)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffey hits No. 599, Bruce lifts Reds 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/griffey-hits-no-599-bruce-lifts-reds-333.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jay Bruce insists that his first career homer won't overshadow Ken Griffey Jr.'s 599th.Oh, really?Griffey moved within one homer of a seldom-reached mark on Saturday, but the rookie who's just getting started was the center of attention in the cluster of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves pitching has them where they are]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-pitching-has-them-where-they-are.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's time to give Roger McDowell some credit. His pitching staff is holding this team together through the first two months of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelly Johnson: Thriving lower in the batting order]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/kelly-johnson-thriving-lower-in-the-batting-order.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian McCann: On his way to another All-Star game]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/brian-mccann-on-his-way-to-another-all-star-game.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur: A tough month of May for Frenchy]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jeff-francoeur-a-tough-month-of-may-for-frenchy.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Reds Preview 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-reds-preview-324.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati's Ken Griffey Jr. in closing in on history, but his young teammate has been getting most of the attention.Griffey will try to become the sixth player to reach 600 homers as his Reds go for a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves Sunday at Grea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffey hits No. 599, Bruce lifts Reds]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/griffey-hits-no-599-bruce-lifts-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jay Bruce insists that his first career homer won't overshadow Ken Griffey Jr.'s 599th.Oh, really?Griffey moved within one homer of a seldom-reached mark on Saturday, but the rookie who's just getting started was the center of attention in the cluster of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-326.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although center fielder Mark Kotsay has been reporting steady improvement in how his back feels, to the point where he thought he might be able to pinch hit in an emergency in Thursday's day game in Milwaukee, the Braves weren't able to continue the day-t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-327.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP John Smoltz (inflammation, right biceps and rotator cuff) pitched two innings in a rehab appearance Thursday night for Class A Rome (Ga.), allowing no runs on one hit and striking out three. He has tentative plans to pitch there again Saturday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-328.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Mark Kotsay (back tightness) sat out May 26-29 and was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 30. LF Matt Diaz (strained posterior cruciate ligament in left knee) went on the 15-day disabled list May 28. RHP John Smoltz (severely infl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-312.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although center fielder Mark Kotsay has been reporting steady improvement in how his back feels, to the point where he thought he might be able to pinch hit in an emergency in Thursday's day game in Milwaukee, the Braves weren't able to continue the day-t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-313.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP John Smoltz (inflammation, right biceps and rotator cuff) pitched two innings in a rehab appearance Thursday night for Class A Rome (Ga.), allowing no runs on one hit and striking out three. He has tentative plans to pitch there again Saturday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-314.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: CF Mark Kotsay (back tightness) sat out May 26-29 and was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 30. LF Matt Diaz (strained posterior cruciate ligament in left knee) went on the 15-day disabled list May 28. RHP John Smoltz (severely infl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Reds Preview 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-reds-preview-315.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jay Bruce is less than a week into his major league career, but he's already making a big impact for the Cincinnati Reds.Bruce will try to build on another impressive game on Saturday when the Reds continue their three-game series with the Atlanta Braves]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie Bruce stays on tear for Reds]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/rookie-bruce-stays-on-tear-for-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How is Jay Bruce going to top this?The rookie outfielder had four hits - three of them off 300-game winner Tom Glavine - and scored on Chipper Jones' error in the 11th inning Friday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Brav]]></description></item><item