http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Atlanta Braves News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7692890&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7692890&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Braves add five pitchers to 40-man roster The Braves have chosen to protect an additional five pitchers from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to their 40-man roster. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691202&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691202&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Lowe trade not out of question for Braves Though the three years left on Derek Lowe's contract make it seem that he would be difficult to trade, a slim free-agent market and lower demands may make it more likely the righty would be dealt. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691776&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691776&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Braves could add to 40-man roster As they continue to target moves they could make on the free agent and trade markets, the Braves will have to accordingly set their 40-man roster before Friday comes to a close. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7689366&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7689366&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Vazquez lands among elite in Cy voting Braves right-hander Javier Vazquez gained one of the two votes not cast for Tim Lincecum, Chris Carpenter or Adam Wainwright in the balloting for this year's National League Cy Young Award, finishing fourth. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685544&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685544&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Patience a free-agent virtue for Braves As this year's free-agent season begins, it appears the Braves could be one of a number of teams that show patience before attempting to attempting to fill their specific needs. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7686590&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7686590&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Hudsons reach out with new foundation For the first big fund-raiser of the newly formed Hudson Family Foundation, Tim and Kim Hudson are hosting a country-music concert on Saturday night at the Fred Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, Ga. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682842&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682842&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Cox finishes fifth in NL MOY voting Bobby Cox has announced that he plans to end his legendary career at the conclusion of the 2010 season. But at 68 years old, he can take pride in the fact that he is still regarded among the game's top managers. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7677882&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7677882&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Inbox: Deep-six depth in rotation? Should the Braves keep their current six starters in order to maintain the NL's deepest rotation next season? Beat reporter Mark Bowman delves into this question and more in this edition of the Inbox. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7678166&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:51:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7678166&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Reliever Gonzalez goes with Boras Mike Gonzalez has already drawn strong attention from a number of different teams looking for a closer and as he continues to determine where he'll pitch next year, he'll do so under the advisement of Scott Boras. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675636&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675636&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Braves have past and future with awards Jair Jurrjens and Javier Vazquez aren't going to win this year's NL Cy Young. But when the balloting results are announced on Thursday, there's a chance that both could finish among the top five. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7670134&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7670134&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Hanson finishes third in ROY voting Tommy Hanson lived up to the tremendous hype that surrounded him before he made his Major League debut in June. When the balloting results for this year's National League Rookie of the Year were announced, Hanson found himself in third place. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7665168&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7665168&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl McCann rallies around children with cancer Brian and Ashley McCann have spent the past couple of years devoting time and money to the Rally Foundation, which assists in the battle to find cures for those afflicted with childhood cancer. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7664132&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7664132&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Phenom Heyward gives Braves flexibility Jason Heyward, who was named Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year in September, has totaled just 173 at-bats above the Class A level. But his tremendous athleticism and advanced maturity could allow the Braves to overlook fears of rushing him to the Major League level too soon. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657958&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657958&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl McCann wins third Silver Slugger Award When this year's Silver Slugger Awards were announced early Thursday evening, Brian McCann was once again recognized as the National League's top offensive catcher. Just four full seasons into his career, the Braves 25-year-old catcher has already received this honor three times. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7656646&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7656646&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Hudson, Braves complete three-year deal Tim Hudson agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract extension with the Braves Thursday. The right-hander missed most of the '09 season due to Tommy John surgery. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7648428&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7648428&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Braves add Wallace to Minor League staff The Braves announced on Tuesday afternoon that Dave Wallace has accepted the offer to become their Minor League pitching coordinator. Mark Bowman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7648168&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7648168&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl McCann, Jones team up against cancer Chipper Jones and Brian McCann are going to take different sides as they team up to team up to raise funds in the battle against childhood cancer. Mark Bowman