Former major league player and longtime Braves' Coach Jim Beauchamp has died of leukemia.

When Dale Murphy was playing in Atlanta, he was as beloved as any player in Braves history.

Gone, but never forgotten by his legion of fans or the organization that raised him, Javy Lopez will return to the Braves hiding some of his mental scars with a renewed sense of enthusiasm that was only enhanced earlier this week when he learned he'll truly have a chance to come home.

Wanting to be at full strength as he prepares for his final audition before possibly hitting the free-agent market, Mark Teixeira opted to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery.

The first Western Hemisphere game of the 2008 major league season will be played at the new Nationals ballpark.

Javy Lopez is trying a comeback with his former team, agreeing Monday to a minor league contract with the Braves.

The Braves asked for waivers on right-handed pitcher Lance Cormier on Friday for the purpose of granting his unconditional release.

Willie Harris' career with the Braves may have come to a close.

The Cubs freed up by payroll on Tuesday when they reached an agreement to trade utility infielder Omar Infante and lefthander Will Ohman to the Braves for righthander Jose Ascanio.

The Braves designated right-handed pitcher Lance Cormier for assignment Saturday to make room on their 40-man roster for left-hander Tom Glavine.