--LHP Mike Hampton (strained left pectoral muscle) pitched five innings for Class AA Mississippi on July 10, allowing two earned runs on six hits, striking out four while issuing no walks. 

--LHP Mike Hampton (strained left pectoral muscle) pitched five innings for Class AA Mississippi on July 10, allowing two earned runs on six hits, striking out four while issuing no walks. 

--LHP Mike Hampton (strained left pectoral muscle) pitched five innings for Class AA Mississippi on July 10, allowing two earned runs on six hits, striking out four while issuing no walks. 

--LHP Mike Hampton (strained left pectoral muscle) pitched five innings for Class AA Mississippi on July 10, allowing two earned runs on six hits, striking out four while issuing no walks. 

One of the things general manager Frank Wren was asked the day right fielder Jeff Francoeur's option to Class AA Mississippi was announced was whether he was concerned about doing long-term damage to the team's relationship with Francoeur. 

One of the things general manager Frank Wren was asked the day right fielder Jeff Francoeur's option to Class AA Mississippi was announced was whether he was concerned about doing long-term damage to the team's relationship with Francoeur. 

One of the things general manager Frank Wren was asked the day right fielder Jeff Francoeur's option to Class AA Mississippi was announced was whether he was concerned about doing long-term damage to the team's relationship with Francoeur. 

The Braves Show's Bill Shanks talks about the trade rumor involving Atlanta and Boston. 

Here are a few notes on the first half of the season. 

 

He just passed Mantle. 

 

All-Star catcher Brian McCann says he likes being "locked in. 

The Atlanta Braves know they'll need a more consistent offense if they hope to make a run at an NL East title. 

Jeff Francoeur has felt comfortable ever since his brief trip to the minors.