Tom Glavine threw off the bullpen mound for the first time since landing on the disabled list in early June because of a strained left elbow, and said he was encouraged by his work. 

Left-handed starting pitcher Mike Hampton strode into the Braves' clubhouse Friday with the usual twinkle in his eye and one-liners at the ready. 

--RHP Rafael Soriano's right elbow feels "very good, very good" after three one-inning rehab starts in the Dominican Republic. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jorge Campillo (foot) left the July 13 game. 

Left-handed starting pitcher Mike Hampton strode into the Braves' clubhouse Friday with the usual twinkle in his eye and one-liners at the ready. 

--RHP Rafael Soriano's right elbow feels "very good, very good" after three one-inning rehab starts in the Dominican Republic. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jorge Campillo (foot) left the July 13 game. 

The Braves believe they're still in the NL East race. 

Jair Jurrjens has been a pleasant surprise for an Atlanta Braves pitching staff that's been ravaged by injuries to some key performers this season. 

No one is making any guesses about Mike Hampton's next move after his latest injury. 

It'll cost Boston big time to keep Manny in Fenway. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jorge Campillo (foot) left the July 13 game. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jorge Campillo (foot) left the July 13 game. 

The Braves are lucky to be in the National League East this year. 

--SS Yunel Escobar's left shoulder MRI, taken in Atlanta on Monday, revealed an inflamed rotator cuff.