http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Atlanta Braves News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270960&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270960&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Morton steps up against D-backs Charlie Morton delivered the best start of his Major League career with seven scoreless innings on Thursday as the Braves took down the D-backs. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270959&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270959&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Braves embracing spoiler role The Braves are likely going to be bystanders once the postseason arrives, and over the next couple of weeks, they'll have a chance to affect who joins them in that capacity. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270961&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270961&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Chipper eager to return to action Chipper Jones feels he'll be completely healthy when he is eligible to come off the disabled list on Friday. But Braves manager Bobby Cox might wait a few additional days before putting his veteran third baseman back in the lineup. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3271764&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3271764&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Turner Field to host Caray memorial Fans, friends and family members will have an opportunity to honor Skip Caray's memory with two separate events at Turner Field on Tuesday. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3264295&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3264295&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Braves frustrated by Giants in loss Tim Lincecum battled through some potentially-damaging situations and helped the Giants gain a 3-2 win over the Braves, who have lost each of their past 26 road games that have been decided by one run. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3265921&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3265921&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Johnson finally comfortable at plate For the first time in his Major League career Kelly Johnson is feeling comfortable at the plate. Fortunately, for the Braves, the results are providing proof. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3264008&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3264008&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Hampton just happy to be healthy Mike Hampton arrived at AT&T Park on Wednesday afternoon with reasons to smile. Less than 24 hours earlier, he'd notched his first Major League win in nearly three full seasons and over the past two weeks he's proven that he can pitch and remain healthy at the same time. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/smoltz3000/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_atl Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:10:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/smoltz3000/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_atl http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3258016&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3258016&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Hampton gets first win in three years While leading the Braves to an 11-4 win over the Giants at AT&T Park on Tuesday night, Mike Hampton, who allowed just two earned runs and four hits in seven innings, earned his first Major League victory since Aug. 14, 2005. Mark Bowman http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/history/aaron.jsp?partnerId=rss_atl Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:46:25 EDT http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/history/aaron.jsp?partnerId=rss_atl http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3258190&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3258190&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl James hopes to show he belongs in bigs Chuck James, who was just recalled from Triple-A Richmond last week, suddenly has a very cloudy future. In fact, when he starts the series finale against the Giants at AT&T Park, he will be looking to prove the Braves should at least consider him a candidate for next year's rotation. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3259984&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3259984&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl McCann's head clear after return to action Brian McCann wasn't exactly thrilled with the results he produced while playing for the first time in more than a week. But he certainly had reason to be excited about the fact that he didn't encounter any post-concussion symptoms during Monday night's loss to the Giants. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3259628&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3259628&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Glavine slated for another rehab start Tom Glavine was hoping to pitch in Arizona this weekend. But the Braves have decided he needs to build his endurance with one more Minor League rehab start. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3258675&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3258675&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Caray's memorial service set for Monday A memorial service for Skip Caray will be held Monday in Atlanta at Cathedral of Christ the King. All of Caray's friends and fans are welcome to attend the service, which will begin at 4 p.m. ET. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3261538&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3261538&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Rohrbough burns on hill for Rome Paige Schector http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3256284&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3256284&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl ChopTalk: Batter Up with Mike Gonzalez Braves closer Mike Gonzalez is still learning what it takes to come back from a serious arm injury, but says that his elbow surgery was a blessing in disguise, as he has now learned how to take it to the next level. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3254203&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3254203&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Miscues hurt Jurrjens' cause vs. Giants Multiple defensive miscues by shortstop Yunel Escobar and second baseman Kelly Johnson ruined Jair Jurrjens' determined effort and allowed the Giants to claim a 4-2 win over the Braves at AT&T Park on Monday night. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3254642&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3254642&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Braves broadcast family salutes Caray Although the sad news had been delivered the night before, the sting didn't arrive for many until the morning. Gone was Skip Caray, the friend who had provided the Braves so much more than simply his voice over the past four decades. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3255888&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3255888&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Hampton eager for long-in-coming win It's been nearly three years since Mike Hampton last recorded a Major League victory and he'll certainly use this as motivation when he starts against the Giants at AT&T Park. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3250339&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3250339&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Baseball mourns loss of Skip Caray Major League Baseball and the Braves family lost one of its most beloved figures on Sunday when 68-year-old announcer Skip Caray passed away after a prolonged stretch of failing health. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3253231&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3253231&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Caray's colleagues mourn broadcaster If Skip Caray's stature can be measured by how friends, colleagues and fans felt about the long-time Atlanta Braves broadcaster, baseball lost a truly great one when Caray passed away Sunday at the age of 68. Jim Molony http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3253334&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3253334&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Glavine hopes to return this weekend After allowing one earned run and three hits in four innings during a Minor League rehab start for Class A Advanced Myrtle Beach on Monday night, Tom Glavine said that he'd like to make a start during this upcoming weekend's series against the Diamondbacks. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3253353&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3253353&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Sutton recalls memories of Caray Nationals broadcaster Don Sutton was saddened to learn of the passing of longtime Braves broadcaster Skip Caray. Sutton learned about Caray's death after the Nationals landed in Denver on Sunday night. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3255648&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3255648&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Flowers blossoms in Glavine start Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3251121&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:04:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3251121&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Braves grieve after losing great friend Though it hadn't yet sunk in for the Braves who learned of the death of Skip Caray on Sunday, the team immediately pointed out how much the sportscaster meant to them as a contemporary and as a friend. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252365&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252365&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Brennaman remembers Skip Caray Marty Brennaman knew his friend Skip Caray had been ill, but Caray's death on Sunday night caught Brennaman off guard. Justice B. Hill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246746&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:13:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246746&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Campillo's Braves blank Brewers Jorge Campillo pitched seven shutout innings as the Braves averted a three-game sweep with a 5-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon at Turner Field. Ryan Lavner