The Braves chose between two offers for first baseman Mark Teixeira, sources say.

The Braves received first baseman Casey Kotchman and pitching prospect Stephen Marek, a hard-throwing reliever for Mark Teixeira.

Sources close to the situation told ESPN.

Almost immediately after the Braves decided to trade Mark Teixeira on Monday, the Diamondbacks emerged as the apparent front-runner to acquire first baseman.

Braves pitcher Tim Hudson thought the medical staff was joking about ligament damage in his pitching elbow.

The Braves will be without Chipper Jones and Tim Hudson for a while, placing both players on the 15-day DL on Monday, as reported by the Associated Press.

The D-Backs are a potential player for Mark Teixeira.

Chris Carpenter, out since opening day 2007 because of an elbow injury, is scheduled to return to the Cardinals' rotation Wednesday against Braves, Manager Tony La Russa said Saturday and reported by the Associated Press.

The Diamondbacks have inquired about Mark Teixeira, major-league sources say, renewing their interest from a year ago.

Braves' pitcher Tom Glavine is expected to throw off the mound on Saturday as he works towards returning from a strained elbow, according to The Associated Press.

Mike Hampton left a minor league rehabilitation start with Class AA Mississippi on Wednesday night after only two innings because of a tweaked groin, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens has been named the June recipient of the National League Rookie of the Month Award presented by Gillette.

The Braves have recalled outfielder Jeff Francoeur after a weekend stay with Double-A Mississippi, according to ESPN.