Braves trade Shafer and prospects for Michael Bourn

After putting two center fielders on the disabled list this week, the Braves have acquired one who gives them their first legitimate leadoff hitter since Rafael Furcal left town.

Braves get Bourn

Uggla homers again, as Hudson, Braves beat Marlins

Suddenly the off-season trade for Dan Uggla isn't looking so bad after all. Uggla homered to win a game against the Marlins for the second straight night to help Tim Hudson get the win.

Hudson, Braves beat Marlins on Uggla Homer

Braves best Florida with Uggla's homer

Dan Uggla hit a big homer against his old club and Brandon Beachy did his best pitching yet as the Braves topped the Marlins.

Uggla homer powers Braves to win over Marlins

Braves fall to Pirates

Braves lose to Pirates, seems they can only beat them in wild extra-innings games.

Braves fall to Pirates

Braves best Padres in extra innings again

The Pirates have stayed close to first place in the NL Central by taking advantage of their scoring chances.
For the second straight extra-innings loss to Atlanta, the Pirates failed to deliver the key hit.

Braves best Padres in extra innings again

Braves place Brian McCann and Jordan Schafer on the DL

Here are the details from Yahoo Sports about the Braves injury woes regarding Brian McCann and Jordan Schafer.

Braves place McCann, Scafer on DL

Comparing the Phillies and the Braves rotations

The distance between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies in the National East race has been a surprise to many people. I remember Aaron Boone stating on ESPN that he expected the Phillies to run away with the division. A lot of that was due to the Phillies stellar pitching rotation. That being said, the Braves rotation has had as much success, if not more than the Phillies.

How do the two rotations compare?


Comparing the Phillies and the Braves rotations

Chipper Jones' injury setback could mean Braves trade big

Bad news for Atlanta Braves fans as Chipper Jones' rehab from knee surgery has been pushed back. The All-Star third baseman was scheduled to begin play in the minor leagues as a designated hitter this weekend with the Braves Single-A Rome team, but after taking batting practice with the Triple-A Gwinnett squad it became clear he needed more time.

Chipper Jones' injury setback could mean big trade for Braves

Which Braves pitcher would you be willing to trade?

The Atlanta Braves nation is buzzing about the upcoming trade deadline, and that is no surprise considering that while Atlanta has had pretty strong pitching all year and has a number of upcoming young arms, the offense has been inconsistent and sometimes downright nonexistent.

Which Braves pitcher would you trade?

Freeman's hot streak means the Braves might not have to part with Lowe

Although the Atlanta Braves offense may not have been a juggernaut this season, rookie first baseman Freddie Freeman is working hard to change that.

His play may help calm down the rumors that the Braves will soon deal starting pitcher Derek Lowe to bring in more offense before the trading deadline.

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Freddie Freeman's hot bat means the Braves might not have to trade Derek Lowe

Will the Braves trade Derek Lowe?

The Atlanta Braves have had great pitching all year, but hitting has been a struggle, and starting pitcher Derek Lowe may be on the trading block.

The Braves are behind the Phillies in the division but well ahead in the wild card race. Still, with Chipper Jones injured and Dan Uggla struggling at the plate, even Lowe knows he might be dealt.

Should the Braves trade Derek Lowe?

Prado's bat could boost Braves offense

The Atlanta Braves' offense has been improving of late and it could get another much-needed boost soon with the return of regular left fielder Martin Prado

Prado has been out of action for a month nursing a staph infection. He has begun a rehab assignment with the Braves' Triple-A Gwinnett club and looks to be in Atlanta's lineup after the All-Star break.

Prado's return after All-Star break could ignite Braves offense

Derek Lowe leads Braves past Rockies as Freeman sizzles

Derek Lowe got the win as Freddie Freeman and Dan Uggla both went long in the Braves 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies Tuesday night. Freeman is sizzling as his third homer in two games gave the Braves an early lead.

Lowe contributed offensively as well, hitting a key three-run double.


Lowe leads Braves past Rockies

Braves win against reeling Orioles

Mark Reynolds’ two homers were not enough to lift his spirits — or lift the reeling Orioles past the streaking Braves.

Jake Arrieta surrendered David Ross’ second career grand slam and Baltimore’s rally fell short in a 5-4 loss to Atlanta on Saturday night.

Braves best reeling Orioles