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Atlanta Braves: Their 5 Biggest Concerns for the Second Half Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:45AMEntering the second half of the season, the Atlanta Braves are competing in a tight race with the Philadelphia Phillies . Each team has a good chance to win the division, and each team has concerns that may keep them from doing so. This article will address the concerns that may keep the Braves from the postseason. Begin Slideshow
Tommy Hanson & Braves Fall To Nationals Saturday, 5-2 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:42PMATLANTA -- Tommy Hanson was unable to find the successful form he displayed before the All-Star break as the Nationals claimed a 5-2 win over the Braves on Saturday night at Turner Field.
News briefs: Giants add ex-Nationals manager Riggleman to staff Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:21PMFriday's news briefs: Orioles designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero has a fractured bone in his right hand, an injury that will force him to miss game against Cleveland and could land him on the disabled list.
Chipper Jones following knee surgery: “I’ve felt fine for a few days now” Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:22AMChipper Jones‘ recovery from knee surgery last Saturday has gone well and the Braves third baseman said yesterday that he’s “felt fine for a few days now.” Jones told Chris Cox of MLB.com that he’s optimistic about coming off the disabled list when eligible on July 24, but remains undecided about whether he’ll head out…
MLB: Second-Half Predictions for Each Division Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:45PMThe All-Star Break is officially over, and teams are back to playing ball today. Thus, the timing is perfect to forecast where teams will finish the season. We will start with the league that won the All-Star Game and has home-field advantage in the World Series. (Truth be told, I would have done this anyway because the National League is the only one that plays real baseball, but that is a ...
Braves Trade Rumors: Who Will Atlanta Find to Fill in for Chipper Jones? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:16PMThe Atlanta Braves could certainly be in worse shape than they are in today, though they have plenty of reason to be active wheeling and dealing ahead of the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline. The Braves appear destined for postseason in some shape or form right now, with a 54-38 record and a five-game lead for the National League Wild-Card spot in the first year of the post-Bobby Cox era ...
MUSIC: Jason Aldean on baseball, duets and making movies Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:27PMJason Aldean ranks as the top-selling country artist so far in 2011, according to Nielsen SoundScan, thanks to his album "My Kinda Party." He's selling out big concert venues across the U.S., and on Monday night Aldean performed at Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby in Glendale, Ariz.
MLB Bold Predictions: 12 Players Who Will Have a Better Second Half Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:15PMThe first half of the MLB season was quite lack luster for this list of players. Look for these men to turn things around for their respective teams in the second half. Some of these guys are perennial juggernauts and future Hall of Famers. A few of these guys received massive off-season contracts and look to win over new fans. Some are young with a lot of expectations. Many of these players ...
Charging the Mound: Reassessing at the break Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:07AMColby Rasmus' problems probably aren't something a change of scenery can fix.
MLB: Fielder HR propels NL to consecutive All-Star wins Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:40AMPHOENIX (AP) — Prince Fielder hit a three-run homer, Roy Halladay and his relief stayed in control and the National League beat the AL 5-1 in the All-Star game Tuesday night for its first two-game winning streak since the mid-1990s.
Fielder’s homer propels NL Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:58AMThe National League is back on top in the All-Star game, using the same formula that worked during its dominating run in the 1970s and ’80s.
All-Star Game: Hanrahan helps NL win 5-1 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:40AMFormer Norwalk High School star Joel Hanrahan pitches for the National League in the ninth inning of Tuesday night’s All-Star game. The Pittsburgh closer recorded a strikeout in the National League's win.
Sliders: Not all All Stars are created equal Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:14PMAll Stars come in all shapes and sizes. While some are lineup locks from here on out, others may have already peaked. Our Scott White shares his Fantasy forecast for each and every All Star in his Sliders.
Carlos Beltran, We Hardly Knew Ye: Looking Back at 7 Turbulent Years Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:32PMWhen he arrived on the scene in January 2005, Carlos Beltran was supposed to be the anchor for the next generation of great players and lead the New York Mets back to the postseason. During that offseason, then general manager Omar Minaya made a pact with Fred Wilpon and the fans that he would not settle for less in free agency, and would try to make the Mets a competitive franchise once again ...
MLB Trade Deadline: Heath Bell and 12 Popular Targets With Plenty of Suitors Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:32AMIt's that time of year again, when around the majors teams begin to separate into buyers and sellers. The buyers, looking to improve their chances at making the playoffs, will be trading from areas of strength to add key players down the stretch. The sellers, for the most part, are looking for prospects as they move high-priced veterans and free agents to be. And as in any year, a handful of ...
Kimbrel joins All-Star cast Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:09AMRookies are a big reason the Atlanta Braves take the National League’s second-best record and the fourth-best mark in the major leagues into the All-Star break.
All-Star Game: This year, it's for everyone Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:06AMPHOENIX — By the time all of the invitations went out, not every player in the major leagues was asked to play in the All-Star Game.
Atlanta Braves: Chipper Jones and the 9 Biggest Questions for the Second Half Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:04PMEntering Tuesday's All-Star game, the Atlanta Braves find themselves with a respectable 54-38 record—good enough for a five-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the National League Wild Card and still within striking distance of the first-place Philadelphia Phillies . Although many believe that the team has yet to reach its full potential, there are a number of things that have gone right ...
McCann grizzled vet among Braves' All-Stars Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:57PMMcCann grizzled vet among Braves' All-Stars
Kimbrel joins Braves’ crew of NL All-Stars Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:50PMPHILADELPHIA — Craig Kimbrel had to wait a little longer than he might have hoped, but the Atlanta Braves’ rookie closer learned Sunday night that he has indeed gained his first All-Star selection.
The 25 Greatest MLB All-Star Game Performances in Baseball History Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:02AMIn less than 48 hours, the 82nd MLB All-Star Game will be underway down in the desert in Phoenix, Ariz., and the best and brightest of the majors will be on display. The National League will be looking to capture their second victory in a row after winning the 2010 Midsummer Classic for the first time since 1996, winning home field advantage in the World Series for the first time since the ...
The 2011 MLB All-Star Game Has Become a Farce Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:29AMThe 82nd Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be played on July 12 at Chase Field in Phoenix.
Philadelphia Phillies have lots to like heading into the All-Star break Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:04AMPhiladelphia has the best first-half record in all of baseball.
MLB Midseason: The Key to Top NL Teams' Success and Their Odds of Keeping It Up Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:33PMThe MLB season is just past its midpoint. For most teams, a little over 50 percent of the season has gone by. One of the main questions being asked at this point is, can the top teams match their first half performance in the second? Here I'll list the top-six teams in the National League, talk about their strengths and weaknesses, say why I think they have won all of the games thy have, and say ...
March to a milestone: Searching for 3,000 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:33AMGonzalez: Searching for the next to 3,000
Atlanta gets payback victory Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:03PMPHILADELPHIA - Alex Gonzalez hit the go-ahead RBI single and Brian McCann added a two-run homer in the 11th inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Satu...
Gonzalez, Braves top Phils in 11 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:36PM- recap from game played on July 9, 2011
Braves stop Phillies in 11 innings Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:20PMGonzalez, McCann push Atlanta to 4-1 extra innings win on Saturday
Braves edge Phillies in extra innings Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:03PMCliff Lee, Phillies fall to Braves in extra innings.
Gonzalez, McCann lead Braves past Phillies in 11 innings Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:56PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
Fantasy Fare: Resurgent Reynolds Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:57PMIn late May, I tried to make a trade for Mark Reynolds.
Shuffle Up: Ranking Adrian Gonzalez and some other corners Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:09PMToday we go over corner prices for the Yahoo! game. There are a few rules, of course. Without rules, life would be anarchy . • Assume a 5x5 scoring system. The season thus far is an audition only; what stands below is how I'd draft for a new league starting tonight. Also assume a rotisserie league, not a head-to-head format. The difference is slight, but most of you are playing with roto-pool ...
Atlanta Braves: 5 Ways Their Offense Can Improve to Get Them into First Place Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:03PMThe Braves and the Phillies are currently battling for first place in the NL East in their final series before the All-Star break. Both of their pitching staffs are amazing, possibly the two best in the league. The only problem the teams are facing is their struggling offense. In the National League, the Braves are ninth for runs scored, and 14th for average. The Braves need to improve their ...
The Atlanta Braves Head to Philadelphia with a Chance to Take First-Place Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:34PMThe Atlanta Braves, hot off a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies and winners of 14 of their last 17 games, head to Philadelphia with a chance to take over first-place in the National League East heading into the All-Star break. Lately, nearly everything has been going right for Atlanta. Their pitching is top-notch and has shown it can compete with the best, even with Philly’s celebrated ...
Jones' homer helps Jurrjens win 12th as Braves beat Rockies, 9-1 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:26AMThe Braves' Dan Uggla, right, celebrates with Wilkin Ramirez after hitting a two-run home run during a 9-1 win against Colorado on Wednesday in Atlanta.
Braves hope to break brooms out on Rockies Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:32AM(Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves go for a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies this afternoon at Turner Field.
Jurrjens win 12th as Braves beat Rockies, 9-1 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:45AMDan Uggla's batting average is still well below .200, but the second baseman is finding his power stroke for the surging Atlanta Braves.
Braves Beat Rockies, 9-1 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:10AMDan Uggla's batting average is still well below .200, but the second baseman is finding his power stroke for the surging Atlanta Braves. Uggla hit his second homer in as many games, Jair Jurrjens earned his NL-leading 12th win and the Braves beat Colorado 9-1 on Wednesday night.
Nationals win on suicide squeeze Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:47AMDavey Johnson sported a bloody mark on the left side of his forehead, the result of hitting his head on a shelf when he was about to get in his car in the morning to escape a houseful of company.
Short-order Cook leaves a bad taste Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:08AMATLANTA — Manager Jim Tracy is hoping better health and improved starting pitching leads to a second-half run after his Colorado Rockies fell five games below .500 for the first time this season.
Uggla’s 14th homer boosts Atlanta power surge Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:40PMATLANTA — Dan Uggla’s batting average is still well below .200, but the second baseman is finding his power stroke for the surging Atlanta Braves. Uggla hit his second homer in as many games, Jair ...
Braves thump Rockies as Jurrjens notches 12th win Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:03PMChipper Jones hit a two-run homer, Jair Jurrjens earned his NL-leading 12th win and the surging Atlanta Braves beat slumping Colorado 9-1 on Wednesday night.
Jair Jurrjens Wins 12th Game Of The Season, Braves Send Rockies Further Below .500 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:44PMATLANTA (AP) — Jim Tracy is hoping better health and improved starting pitching leads to a second-half run after his Colorado Rockies fell five games below .500 for the first time this season.
Slumping Rockies fall to Braves, 9-1 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:43PMAaron Cook struggles as undermanned Rockies fall to Braves, 9-1, for fourth straight loss
Uggla homers to back Braves' Jurrjens Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:42PMDan Uggla hit his second homer in as many games, Jair Jurrjens earned his NL-leading 12th win and the Braves beat Colorado 9-1 on Wednesday night.
Where does Rolen rank among all-time great 3B? Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:15PMDefensively, he's among the best. But injuries have hampered his offense.
Rockies sink to a new Lowe Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:07AMLight-hitting Braves pitcher delivers key 3-run double in win over Colorado.
Wiedmer: All-Star process marred — not just for Hanson Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:20PMThe shock still hasn’t worn off inside the Atlanta Braves locker room. Not Casey-Anthony-found-not-guilty shocking, perhaps. After all, it’s still baseball. It’s only a game.
Holliday homers twice, Garcia dominant as Cardinals rip Reds Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:27PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
Braves' McCann named NL All-Star starting catcher Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:48PMATLANTA - It took six seasons, but Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann will finally start in an All-Star Game.