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Tom Glavine

Starting Pitcher for Atlanta Braves

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Braves | Glavine to undergo MRI Wednesday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:36:29 -0700

Updating a previous report, Guy Curtright, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) is scheduled to undergo an MRI Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Braves | Glavine hopes he will not need ligament surgery
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:09:05 -0700

Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) believes he needs surgery on his elbow, but hopes it will be to repair a torn flexor tendon, not a torn ligament. Glavine said if his flexor tendon needs to be repaired, he would consider pitching next season since the recovery time would be about three or four months. If he needs ligament surgery, he would not have the surgery and would retire because of the long rehab that would be needed. He has an appointment to meet with Dr. James Andrews Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Braves | Glavine placed on DL
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:27:12 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports the Atlanta Braves placed SP Tom Glavine (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, Aug. 15, with a strained left elbow.

Braves | Glavine takes loss in return Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:22:18 -0700

The Associated Press' Charles Odum reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine lost his fourth game of the year Thursday, Aug. 14, in his first start since June 10. He yielded seven runs on seven hits in four innings to the Chicago Cubs. He also walked four while fanning three. "I'm not discouraged," said Glavine. "I'm not happy, obviously. Your expectations are high. What I was worried about in my two rehab starts, it came to fruition. I was worried about how sharp I really was and how much I was able to do what I wanted to do."

Braves | Glavine has winning record against Cubs
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:35:03 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine is 15-11 with a 3.74 ERA in his last 30 starts against the Chicago Cubs.

Braves | Glavine to return Thursday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:40:02 -0700

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) threw five innings Saturday, Aug. 8, at Double-A Mississippi and is expected to be activated to start Thursday, Aug. 14.

Braves | Glavine to be on pitch count Saturday
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:06:46 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) will throw roughly 65 pitches during his rehab start Saturday, Aug. 9, with Double-A Mississippi.

Braves | Glavine to make two rehab starts this week
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 17:20:16 -0700

Updating previous reports, Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) is expected to make a minor league rehab start with Double-A Mississippi Saturday, Aug. 9, in addition to his start with Class A Myrtle Beach Monday, Aug. 4, according to The Associated Press.

Braves | Glavine happy with outing
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:15:27 -0700

Ryan Lavner, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) threw 43 pitches during a simulated game Wednesday, July 30, and did not report any discomfort. Glavine is scheduled to throw a side session Saturday, Aug. 2, and could begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Myrtle Beach Monday, Aug. 4.

Braves | Glavine to throw
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:25:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) plans to throw 30 to 40 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday, July 30.

Braves | Glavine throws bullpen session Friday
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:13:38 -0700

Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Friday, July 25, and felt more strength in his shoulder. He will throw a short bullpen session Saturday, July 26, and a simulated game Wednesday, July 30.

Braves | Glavine throws bullpen session Tuesday
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:00:32 -0700

Updating a previous report, Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, July 22. Glavine plans to throw another bullpen session Friday, July 25, and a modified session Sunday, July 27.

Braves | Glavine to throw bullpen session Tuesday
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:17:46 -0700

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday, July 22.

Braves | Glavine throws off mound
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:22:40 -0700

Updating previous reports, Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) threw off a mound Saturday, July 19, for the first time since being placed on the disabled list, and said he was encouraged by his work, according to The Associated Press. Glavine threw approximately 40 pitches at about 60 percent effort, and said he tried all of his pitches. He plans to take several days off before throwing again.

Braves | Glavine to throw off mound
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:06:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) will throw off a mound for the first time Saturday, July 19. Glavine said he has felt less discomfort in the elbow than expected after throwing on flat ground. "It's going to be a while," manager Bobby Cox said, referring to Glavine's timetable.

Braves | Glavine throws from flat ground
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:23:12 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Ryan Lavner reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) threw from flat ground Wednesday, July 9. He won't throw Thursday, but will repeat the throwing drills on back-to-back days this weekend.

Braves | Glavine plays catch Tuesday
Tue, 8 Jul 2008 20:00:45 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) played catch for 10 minutes Tuesday, July 8, and was satisfied with the way his elbow responded. He plans to play catch again Wednesday, July 9, take a day off and then begin throwing on consecutive days. Glavine hopes to be able to throw off a mound after the All-Star break.

Braves | Glavine starts doing resistance exercises
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:49:35 -0700

Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) started doing some resistance exercises for his rotator cuff and upper body Wednesday, July 2. He did not feel any discomfort Thursday, July 3, and was able to do house chores that were painful before. He hopes to play catch Tuesday, July 8, and if that goes well, he hopes to start throwing bullpen sessions right after the All-Star break.

Braves | Glavine told to rest four to six weeks
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:43:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) was told to rest his left elbow for four to six weeks. The timetable includes total rest for the first two weeks before he begins strengthening exercises. Glavine says two MRI exams have confirmed the ligament in the elbow is strong. The problem is the flexor tendon pulling away from the bone. Glavine says he faces a possible difficult decision if he's not able to pitch by the All-Star break: Would he have surgery to give himself enough time to recover and pitch in 2009, or would he wait longer in hope of pitching later this season?

Braves | Glavine out until All-Star break
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:48:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) will be out until around the All-Star break with a small tear in his flexor tendon.

Braves | Glavine headed to DL
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:08:03 -0700

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) is headed to the disabled list with a strained left elbow.

Braves | Glavine leaves start early with injury
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:12:54 -0700

Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) left his start Tuesday night, June 10, in the bottom of the fourth inning due to a strained left elbow, reports Yahoo! Sports.

Braves | Glavine to start Tuesday
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:53:19 -0700

MLB.com reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (2-2, 4.47 ERA) will start Tuesday, June 10, against the Chicago Cubs.

Braves | Glavine pitches five innings Wednesday
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:13:31 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine allowed two runs on six hits in five innings Wednesday, June 4. He struck out five batters and walked two batters in the game.

Braves | Glavine to start Wednesday
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 11:23:40 -0700

MLB.com reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (2-2, 4.56 ERA) will start Wednesday, June 4, against the Florida Marlins.

Braves | Glavine starting Friday
Fri, 30 May 2008 05:48:26 -0700

MLB.com reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (2-2, 4.76 ERA) will start Friday, May 30, against the Cincinnati Reds.

Braves | Glavine bothered by knee Tuesday
Tue, 20 May 2008 16:06:30 -0700

Ryan Lavner, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (knee) said he was bothered by a nagging right knee injury Tuesday, May 20. Glavine did not return after the sixth inning because of the injury. "Today was the first it has bothered me and I don't know why," Glavine said. The knee has been bothering Glavine for a couple weeks.

Braves | Glavine owns Mets
Tue, 20 May 2008 15:58:51 -0700

Ryan Lavner, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine is now 17-7 with a 2.82 ERA against the New York Mets after his win Tuesday, May 20.

Braves | Glavine earns win Tuesday
Tue, 20 May 2008 15:18:50 -0700

According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine earned the win Tuesday, May 20, against the New York Mets. Glavine gave up only one run and three hits while striking out four and walking one in six innings pitched. He improves to 2-1 on the season with a 3.98 ERA.

Braves | Glavine to start first game Tuesday
Mon, 19 May 2008 14:48:22 -0700

Ryan Lavner, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (1-1, 4.41 ERA) will start the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, May 20, against the New York Mets.

Braves | Glavine gets first win with team in six years
Thu, 15 May 2008 05:20:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine, who hadn't won a game with the Braves since beating the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 19, 2002, tossed 5 2/3 innings on May 14 to earn an 8-6 victory.

Braves | Glavine starts Wednesday
Wed, 14 May 2008 06:17:10 -0700

MLB.com reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (0-1, 4.03 ERA) will start Wednesday, May 14, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Braves | Glavine moves past Feller, Spahn on all-time strikeout list
Sat, 10 May 2008 07:25:21 -0700

Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine moved past Bob Feller and Warren Spahn into 24th place on the career strikeout list Friday, May 9, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to the Associated Press. Glavine now has 2,584 strikeouts.

Braves | Glavine starting Friday
Fri, 9 May 2008 05:47:26 -0700

MLB.com reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (0-1, 4.50 ERA) will start Friday, May 9, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Braves | Glavine moving up all-time strikeout list
Mon, 5 May 2008 12:38:40 -0700

Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine needs just one more strikeout to pass former MLB SP Bob Feller for 25th place on the all-time list and just three more to pass former MLB SP Warren Spahn for 24th place. Glavine currently has 2,581 strikeouts.

Braves | Glavine allows six runs Sunday
Sun, 4 May 2008 21:46:46 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine allowed six runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings Sunday, May 4. He struck out three batters and walked five batters in the game.

Braves | Team activates Glavine
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:19:21 -0700

ESPNews reports the Atlanta Braves activated SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, April 29.

Braves | Glavine concerned about possible rust
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:53:21 -0700

David O'Brien, of The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) has thrown some while on the 15-day disabled list but is concerned about possibly being rusty in his first start back Tuesday, April 29. "There's still going to be some concerns for me, going out there, not having been out there in a while — that I might feel too strong or my command might not be where I want it to be," Glavine said.

Braves | Glavine threw bullpen session Sunday
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:45:09 -0700

David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Sunday, April 27, and did not have any problems. He is expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, April 29.

Braves | Glavine ready
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:08:55 -0700

ESPN.com reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) is slated to return from the 15-day disabled list and start Tuesday, April 29.

Braves | Glavine throws bullpen session
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:59:03 -0700

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) threw a side session in the bullpen on April 23, one day sooner than planned. The left-hander is scheduled to come off the disabled list and start April 29 at the Washington Nationals.

Braves | James comes through for team
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:15:02 -0700

Paul Newberry, of the Associated Press, reports Atlanta Braves SP Chuck James (forearm), who was filling in for injured SP Tom Glavine (hamstring), allowed one run in five innings of work Saturday, April 19. He allowed four hits, struck out two and walked one. He did have some tightness in his forearm, but doesn't think it will prevent him from making his next start.

Braves | Glavine placed on disabled list
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:11:13 -0700

Updating previous reports, Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Monday, April 14, due to a strained right hamstring. It is the first time in Glavine's 22-year career where he has landed on the disabled list, according to the Associated Press.

Braves | Glavine says he will make next start
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:37:34 -0700

Updating a previous report, Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) threw a 10-minute bullpen session Wednesday, April 16, and said he will be able to make his next scheduled start Saturday, April 19.

Braves | Glavine to throw from mound
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:15:34 -0700

The Associated Press Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) will throw from a mound Wednesday, April 16, and he hopes to pitch this weekend.

Braves | Glavine to play catch Tuesday
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:35:43 -0700

Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) will play catch Tuesday, April 15. If Glavine feels fine following that session, he could throw a bullpen session Wednesday, April 16. Glavine is tentatively on track to pitch either Friday, April 18, or Saturday, April 19.

Braves | Glavine out indefinitely
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:40:46 -0700

ESPNews reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) is out indefinitely.

Braves | Glavine: hamstring didn't feel right
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:53:34 -0700

Updating an earlier item, The Associated Press' Howard Fendrich reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) spoke about his strained right hamstring that he suffered Sunday, April 13, causing him to leave after throwing just 16 pitches. "As soon as I landed, I felt it," said Glavine. "I don't know that I would describe it as it having popped or something, but it definitely felt like it grabbed or it kind of rolled on me or something. So I knew right away it didn't feel right."

Braves | Glavine day-to-day
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:33:08 -0700

Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (hamstring) left the game against the Washington Nationals Sunday, April 13, due to a strained right hamstring, and is listed as day-to-day. Glavine only faced four batters, allowing one run on three hits and a walk, without recording an out. The outing matched the shortest of his 22-season career, according to the Associated Press.

Braves | Glavine has third lowest career ERA at Coors Field
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:44:50 -0700

Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine has posted a 3.67 ERA in 13 career games at Coors Field, which is the third lowest in the stadium's history and is the lowest by a non-Colorado Rockies pitcher.