The Braves have plenty of quality arms in the pen in Kyle Farnsworth, Chris Reitsma, Dan Kolb, and Blain Boyer, but no one has been able to step up and take the role of closer. Read more »
Atlanta Braves Analysis
Braves Bewildered By Closer Situation
Francoeur Is The Next Big Thing
With so much ability at such a young age, Francoeur is already drawing comparisons to former Braves great Dale Murphey. Even Chipper Jones has dubbed him with the nickname, ?Smurf.? Read more »
Braves Should Stay The Course
The Braves already have a solid team that should provide trouble for anyone come October. However, a little patience with their current roster might mean a longer stay in October compared to years past. Read more »
Braves' Aces Must Lead The Way
It is time for the Braves to turn the table and get back to winning the way they did in the early 90?s. To do this, pitchers John Smoltz and Tim Hudson must lead the way. Read more »
Jones Finally Leaving His Mark
Braves centerfielder Andruw Jones is finally beginning to realize his potential and to add to his defensive prowess, he has 21 home runs to go along with 49 RBI's so far this season. Read more »
Braves Not In Panic Mode Yet
With the Braves bats cold, Rafael Furcal could be the key to an Atlanta mid-season run as the Braves go for their 14th division title in a row. Read more »
Has The Chop Lost Its Edge Yet?
The Atlanta Braves continue to hum along like a well-oiled machine, once again giving their fans loads of reason to skim the daily boxes. If not for those pesky Marlins, they would already find themselves on their familiar perch -- the one that sits smugly atop the N.L. East division. Read more »