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Team Notebook: Atlanta Braves

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Braves | Gotay placed on DL
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:58:53 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Atlanta Braves placed 2B Ruben Gotay (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 19, with a strained left hamstring.


Braves | Reyes recalled
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:55:57 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Atlanta Braves recalled P Jo-Jo Reyes from Triple-A Richmond Tuesday, Aug. 19.


Braves | Soriano set back by flu
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:59:26 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Guy Curtright reports Atlanta Braves RP Rafael Soriano (elbow, flu) has been set back by the flu.


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 | Blanco has bone spur
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:11:26 -0700

Guy Curtright, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves OF Gregor Blanco (ankle) has been dealing with a bone spur in his right ankle. Blanco is not in the lineup Monday, Aug. 18, against the San Francisco Giants.


Braves | Blanco records 11th stolen base Sunday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:43:06 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves OF Gregor Blanco stole his team-leading 11th base of the season Sunday, Aug. 17.


Braves | Acosta pitches Saturday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:42:32 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves RP Manny Acosta (hamstring) gave up two hits and struck out two while pitching two-thirds of an inning with Triple-A Richmond Saturday, Aug. 16.


Braves | Reyes to be recalled
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:37:10 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves P Jo-Jo Reyes will be recalled from Triple-A Richmond Tuesday, Aug. 19, to start against the New York Mets.


Braves | Campillo starting to give up runs
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:34:30 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Jorge Campillo has given up a total of nine earned runs in his last two starts. He was 4-0 with a 2.31 ERA in his previous six starts.


Braves | Campillo to start Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:59:01 -0700

MLB.com reports Atlanta Braves SP Jorge Campillo (7-5, 3.09 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 18, against the San Francisco Giants.


Braves | Smoltz in the booth
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:55:42 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves P John Smoltz was in the broadcast booth Saturday, Aug. 16, serving as a color analyst. With the passing of Skip Caray, Turner Sports approached Smoltz about doing the final two broadcasts that Caray had been scheduled to work this season for Peachtree Television. Smoltz, who underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in June, isn't sure when he'll serve as an analyst again.


Braves | Kotsay could be traded
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:12:29 -0700

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports Atlanta Braves OF Mark Kotsay has cleared waivers, and several teams have shown interest.


Braves | Francoeur awful with bases loaded
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:20:26 -0700

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves OF Jeff Francoeur is hitting .120 in 25 at-bats with the bases loaded this season.


Braves | Hampton earns victory Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:41:02 -0700

Atlanta Braves SP Mike Hampton allowed two runs on seven hits over six innings Saturday, Aug. 16, against the San Francisco Giants, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out four, improving to 2-1 on the season. It was his first victory in Atlanta since Aug. 14, 2005.


Braves | Francoeur collects four hits Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:40:48 -0700

Atlanta Braves OF Jeff Francoeur went 4-for-5 Saturday, Aug. 16, against the San Francisco Giants, with two RBIs, according to The Associated Press. He batted eighth in the lineup, and raised his average from .227 to .233.


Braves | Reyes could take Glavine's spot in rotation
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:02:52 -0700

Atlanta Braves minor league P Jo-Jo Reyes, currently with Triple-A Richmond, was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday, Aug. 17, according to Tim Pearrell of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He could take injured SP Tom Glavine's (elbow) turn in the parent club's rotation Tuesday, Aug. 19.


Braves | Anderson tearing up Triple-A pitching
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:55:45 -0700

Atlanta Braves minor league OF Josh Anderson, currently with Triple-A Richmond, has a club-record 22-game hitting streak, according to Tim Pearrell of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Anderson is batting .316 on the season with 40 stolen bases. He is two games shy of the International League record for this season, set by 1B Randy Ruiz. The all-time league record of 44 consecutive games was set by OF Brandon Watson, then with Triple-A Columbus, in 2007.


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 | Hudson transferred to 60-day DL
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:04:50 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports the Atlanta Braves transferred SP Tim Hudson (elbow) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, Aug. 15.


Braves | Hoover signs
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:04:10 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports the Atlanta Braves signed P J.J. Hoover to a minor league deal Friday, Aug. 15. Hoover will receive a signing bonus of $400,000.


Braves | Jurrjens strikes out nine Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:03:46 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens struck out a career-high nine batters Friday, Aug. 15. He also lasted at least six innings for the 12th straight start. He gave up eight hits and two runs while walking none in seven innings.


Braves | Struggling at home
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:03:23 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports the Atlanta Braves are 5-15 at home during the months of July and August.


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 | DeSalvo's contract purchased
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:15:22 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports the Atlanta Braves purchased the contract of P Matt DeSalvo from Triple-A Richmond Friday, Aug. 15.


Braves | Diaz suffers setback
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:57:57 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves OF Matt Diaz (knee) suffered a setback and returned to Atlanta to have his left knee examined.


Braves | Acosta could begin rehab assignment
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:32:37 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves RP Manny Acosta (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment next week.


Braves | Francoeur homers
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:49:08 -0700

The Associated Press' Charles Odum reports Atlanta Braves OF Jeff Francoeur hit a three-run homer Thursday, Aug. 14. The homer, his 10th of the year, was his first since July 9.


Braves | Bueno suspended three games
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:39:34 -0700

The Associated Press' Charles Odum reports Atlanta Braves rookie P Francisley Bueno was suspended for three games Thursday, Aug. 14. According to Bob Watson, MLB's vice president for discipline, Bueno threw intentionally near Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano's head in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13. Bueno was tossed from that game. Bueno was optioned to Triple-A Richmond before word came down on his suspension and undisclosed fine.


Braves | Escobar has swollen elbow
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:35:02 -0700

The Associated Press' Charles Odum reports Atlanta Braves SS Yunel Escobar (elbow) has a swollen elbow after being hit by a pitch Thursday, Aug. 14, according to Braves manager Bobby Cox.


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 | Kotsay hits for cycle
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:18:18 -0700

The Associated Press' Charles Odum reports Atlanta Braves OF Mark Kotsay hit for the cycle Thursday, Aug. 14, as part of a 5-for-5 day at the plate. His homer was his sixth. He has joined Albert Hall as the only Atlanta players to hit for the cycle.


Braves | Jones expected to play Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:41:53 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones (sickness) is expected to be in the team's lineup Thursday, Aug. 14, after missing the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13, with a stomach virus.


Braves | Nunez could be optioned
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:41:33 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves RP Vladimir Nunez could be optioned Thursday, Aug. 14.


Braves | Bueno could be optioned
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:41:11 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves RP Francisley Bueno could be optioned Thursday, Aug. 14.


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 | Anderson on fire
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:27:29 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves OF Josh Anderson has a 20-game hitting streak at Triple-A Richmond. He could come up before rosters expand in September.


Braves | Jones misses second game Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:04:16 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones (sickness) missed the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13, with a stomach virus.


Braves | Morton awful at home
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:03:57 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports Atlanta Braves SP Charlie Morton is 0-5 with a 9.00 ERA at home this season in six starts.


Braves | Infante records three hits Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:42:19 -0700

David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves 2B Omar Infante recorded three hits in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13, and has a .362 average in his last 29 games.


Braves | Bueno makes major league debut
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:34:03 -0700

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports Atlanta Braves P Francisley Bueno made his major league debut in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13.


Braves | Cox ejected Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:21:48 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox was ejected in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13, for arguing about the stadium's lighting.


Braves | Rookie pitchers racking up wins
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:15:47 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports the Atlanta Braves rookie pitchers have tallied 24 wins this season, which is the most of any rookie group in the majors this year, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.


Braves | Jones one homer shy of 20
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:11:45 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones needs one more home run to become only the second major league player to hit at least 20 home runs in 14 straight seasons at the start of their careers.


Braves | Francoeur to sit first game of doubleheader
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:06:03 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves OF Jeff Francoeur will not be in the lineup for the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13.


Braves | Campillo to start second game of doubleheader
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:05:43 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Jorge Campillo will start the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13, against the Chicago Cubs.


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Atlanta Braves

Acosta Manny RP
Adair Travis SS
Anderson Josh OF
Baker Brad P
Barnes John OF
Barnett Tyler SS
Barry Kevin RP
Basner Ryan P
Bennett Jeff P
Bernard Miguel C
Blanco Gregor OF
Borchard Joe OF
Boscan Jean C
Boyer Blaine RP
Brooks Robert SS
Bueno Francisley RP
Bullard Adam P
Burrus Josh OF
Bush Paul P
Camarena Jose C
Campbell Eric 3B
Campillo Jorge SP
Canizares Barbaro 1B
Carlyle Buddy RP
Clark Doug OF
Clemens Paul P
Cofield Kyle P
Colyer Steve RP
Cordier Erik P
Cox Bobby MAN
Cuevas Jairo P
Culver Calvin OF
Curtis Daniel P
DeSalvo Matt P
Diaz Matt OF
Elkerson Mike OF
Escobar Yunel SS
Evans Lee C
Farrell Kyle P
Fitzgerald Jason OF
Flowers Cole 1B
Flowers Tyler C
Francis Ross P
Franco Iker C
Francoeur Jeff OF
Glavine Tom SP
Gonzalez Mike RP
Gotay Ruben 2B
Guzman Javier IF
Hampton Mike SP
Hanson Jason 3B
Hanson Tommy SP
Hernandez Buddy P
Hernandez Diory IF
Hernandez Gorkys OF
Hernandez Moises P
Heyward Jason OF
Hiller William OF
Hodges Daniel P
Holt J.C. 2B
Hoover J.J. P
Hubbard Mike C
Hudson Tim SP
Infante Omar 2B
James Chuck SP
Jansen Ardley OF
Johnson John OF
Johnson Jonathan SP
Johnson Kelly 2B
Jones Brandon OF
Jones Chipper 3B
Jordan Brantley P
Joseph Onil OF
Julio Jorge RP
Jurries James 1B
Jurrjens Jair SP
Kelton David OF
Kimbrel Craig P
Kotchman Casey 1B
Kotsay Mark OF
Langen Brian P
Lawrence Brian SP
Lerew Anthony P
Lewis Derrick TO
Lillibridge Brent SS
Lopez Gonzalo P
Lorenzo Matt P
Lyman Jeffrey P
Marek Stephen P
McCann Brian C
McCarthy Billy OF
McConnell Sam P
McDowell Roger PC
Mendez Carlos C
Miller Corky C
Monk Brandon 2B
Moody Shayne SS
Morton Charlie SP
Moylan Peter RP
Nix Michael P
Norton Greg 3B
Nunez Vladimir RP
Oberholtzer Brett P
Ohman Will RP
Perry Jason OF
Prado Martin IF
Pyzik Steve C
Rasmus Cory P
Redmond Todd P
Resop Chris RP
Reyes Jo-Jo P
Richards Glen P
Ridgway Jeff RP
Ring Royce RP
Rodriguez Manuel 1B
Sammons Clint C
Scalamandre Rich RP
Schafer Jordan OF
Schlehuber Braeden C
Schreiber Zach P
Schuerholz John TO
Schuerholz Jonathan 2B
Shehan Christopher OF
Smoltz John RP
Soriano Rafael RP
Spruill Ezekiel P
Stockman Phil P
Sturkie Scott P
Sullivan Richard P
Tavarez Julian P
Taylor Reggie OF
Teheran Julio P
Terveen Bryce C
Thorman Scott 1B
Trejo Jaime IF
Velazquez Juan IF
Voelkel Ryan 1B
White Dean SS
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