Braves Designate Wickman For Assignment
The Braves designated reliever Bob Wickman for assignment on Friday after the former closer allowed a game-winning home run in the 12th inning at Cincinnati Thursday night.
Braves Place Renteria On 15-Day DL Once Again
The Braves placed Edgar Renteria on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, just one day after activating him.
Renteria's Return Cut Short After One Pitch
Edgar Renteria's comeback from a high ankle sprain lasted only one pitch Wednesday night before he had to leave the game.
Braves Place James On 15-Day DL, Call Up Reyes, Release Sturtze
Left-hander Chuck James went on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with tightness in the back of his pitching shoulder, meaning he will miss at least one start for the Braves.
Smoltz Passes P. Niekro To Become Braves' Strikeout Leader
John Smoltz passed Phil Niekro to become the Braves' strikeout leader on Sunday, fanning Arizona's Mark Reynolds in the third inning for his 2,913th career strikeout.
Bonds Adds To Record With 759th Homer
Barry Bonds added to his home run record not far from where Hank Aaron broke the previous mark, hitting No.
Braves' Cox Gets Tossed For Record Breaking 132nd Time
After going 7 1/2 weeks without getting tossed, Bobby Cox finally passed John McGraw for the most ejections in baseball history Tuesday night.
Braves Place Dotel On 15-Day DL
Octavio Dotel was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain by the Braves on Friday.
Wickman Has Sore Forearm, MRI Coming
Braves closer Bob Wickman has lingering soreness in his right forearm and was scheduled to fly back to Atlanta on Thursday night to be examined by a team physician.
Chipper Boycotting New York Media
Chipper Jones said he's done talking to New York reporters after saying his comments about Alex Rodriguez were misrepresented and "sensationalized" by the city's tabloid newspapers.
Hampton Attempting A Comeback
Left-hander Mike Hampton traveled with the Braves to New York and played catch at 45 feet Wednesday.
New Braves' Owner Wants To Be Like The Red Sox
Talk among some baseball executives the past week was that the Braves’ new owner, John Malone of Liberty Media, has told his new employees to spend money to improve the chances of making the playoffs.
Braves Loosen Limits On Payroll
The Atlanta Braves' much-criticized payroll limit of the past four years is going, going, gone.
Atlanta Designates Franco For Assignment
Julio Franco was designated for assignment and put on waivers Wednesday, but that doesn't necessarily mean the popular first baseman's playing career with the Braves is over.
Teixeira Homers In Braves' Debut
The press box caught fire the night of Fred McGriff's first game with the Braves in 1993.
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