http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/ Latest articles for the Braves section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:51:32 GMT 2009-11-22T14:51:32Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-seek-to-bolster-208101.html?cxtype=rss_braves Atlanta has expressed interest in free agent Mark DeRosa, a former Braves infielder. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:44:46 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-seek-to-bolster-208101.html David O'Brien 2009-11-21T20:44:46Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-add-lee-hyde-207345.html?cxtype=rss_braves Former Georgia Tech left-hander Lee Hyde and four other minor-league pitchers were added to the Braves' 40-man roster Friday, protecting them from being poached by other teams in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:19 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-add-lee-hyde-207345.html David O'Brien 2009-11-20T23:15:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hanson-third-in-nl-200127.html?cxtype=rss_braves Braves' starting pitcher, who went 11-4, 2.89 ERA in 21 starts, got two first-place votes. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:54:22 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hanson-third-in-nl-200127.html David O'Brien 2009-11-16T23:54:22Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-face-difficult-free-197512.html?cxtype=rss_braves Would the Braves be willing to give up a first-round compensatory pick to sign Billy Wagner? Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:01:43 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-face-difficult-free-197512.html David O'Brien 2009-11-14T22:01:43Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mccann-wins-third-silver-195485.html?cxtype=rss_braves Braves player recognized as NL's top hitting catcher for third time in four seasons. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:55:34 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mccann-wins-third-silver-195485.html David O'Brien 2009-11-13T00:55:34Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hudson-gets-three-195405.html?cxtype=rss_braves Now that the Braves' starting rotation and Tim Hudson's surgically repaired arm both appear stronger than they've been in several years, Hudson hoped to stick around to see how far they could take things. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:38:00 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hudson-gets-three-195405.html David O'Brien 2009-11-12T21:38:00Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hudson-signs-three-194849.html?cxtype=rss_braves It's official – the Braves finalized a three-year contract extension with pitcher Tim Hudson, a deal that includes a fourth-year club option for 2013.  The contract is believed to be worth close to $9 million per season. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:08:32 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hudson-signs-three-194849.html David O'Brien 2009-11-12T17:08:32Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/wren-gets-ball-rolling-194216.html?cxtype=rss_braves GM meets with teams interested in some of Braves' older pitchers. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:57:38 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/wren-gets-ball-rolling-194216.html David O'Brien 2009-11-12T00:57:38Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hire-former-red-192466.html?cxtype=rss_braves Former major league pitching coach Dave Wallace is new minor league pitching coordinator. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:39:09 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hire-former-red-192466.html David O'Brien 2009-11-11T05:39:09Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-prospect-minor-motivated-191220.html?cxtype=rss_braves Left-handed pitcher says he's up to prove he was worthy of No. 7 overall pick. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:52:22 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-prospect-minor-motivated-191220.html David O'Brien 2009-11-09T21:52:22Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-could-talk-trades-189573.html?cxtype=rss_braves Atlanta could likely try to trade starter Lowe (above), Vazquez or Kawakami. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:50:08 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-could-talk-trades-189573.html David O'Brien 2009-11-07T20:50:08Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-could-have-proctor-188845.html?cxtype=rss_braves Veteran reliever Scott Proctor has signed a one-year minor league contract with the Braves, who will invite him to spring training with the hope that he can return to form following ligament-transplant elbow surgery in May 2009. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:44:28 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-could-have-proctor-188845.html David O'Brien 2009-11-07T15:44:28Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-prospect-to-start-188893.html?cxtype=rss_braves Left-handed pitcher Mike Minor, the Braves' first-round draft choice in 2009 out of Vanderbilt, is scheduled to start Saturday night in the Arizona Fall League's  Rising Stars Game. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:41:56 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-prospect-to-start-188893.html David O'Brien 2009-11-06T22:41:56Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/smoltz-4-braves-file-188356.html?cxtype=rss_braves Reliever Mike Gonzalez among the Atlanta players who filed on first day possible; Smoltz does too. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:59:02 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/smoltz-4-braves-file-188356.html STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS 2009-11-06T17:59:02Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-excited-about-new-187139.html?cxtype=rss_braves Being home with his wife and children during baseball season is nice, but Tim Hudson said he never would have agreed to a three-year extension with the Braves if that were the only attraction. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:11:56 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-excited-about-new-187139.html David O'Brien 2009-11-05T21:11:56Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-sign-reliever-scott-186111.html?cxtype=rss_braves The Braves have signed veteran reliever Scott Proctor to a one-year contract,  according to his agent.  The team hopes he can overcome two recent elbow  surgeries and regain something akin to his form. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:30:41 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-sign-reliever-scott-186111.html David O'Brien 2009-11-04T20:30:41Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/top-draft-pick-minor-180441.html?cxtype=rss_braves Heyward may be out, but six other Braves prospects are seeing action in Fall League. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:25:10 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/top-draft-pick-minor-180441.html David O'Brien 2009-10-31T19:25:10Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/gm-baldwin-leaves-gwinnett-178865.html?cxtype=rss_braves Bruce Baldwin steps down after 23 years with the Braves' Class AAA franchise. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:20:30 GMT kswartz@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/gm-baldwin-leaves-gwinnett-178865.html Kristi E. Swartz 2009-10-30T15:20:30Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-and-braves-close-177023.html?cxtype=rss_braves Pitcher Tim Hudson is expected to sign a three-year contract extension with the Braves by early next week, a person familiar with negotiations said. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:15:19 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-and-braves-close-177023.html David O'Brien 2009-10-29T16:15:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/our-pick-phils-over-175762.html?cxtype=rss_braves It's the New Jersey Turnpike World Series,  New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies starting tonight in the Bronx. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:34:25 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/our-pick-phils-over-175762.html David O'Brien 2009-10-28T00:34:25Z