Braves | Sports | ajc.com http://www.ajc.com The latest headlines from AJC en-us Copyright 2008, Cox Newspapers Inc., AJC Sun, 6 Jul 2008 20:37:31 EDT Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/08/17/52/image_1352178.jpg Braves | Sports | ajc.com http://www.ajc.com 5 Who made the All-Star team http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/06/allstars_0707.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/06/allstars_0707.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:10:41 EDT NATIONAL LEAGUE ALL-STAR STARTERS Jones, McCann make 2008 All-Star team http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/06/BRallstars0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/06/BRallstars0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 16:33:50 EDT A sure fire way to make Brian McCann blush? Ask him when the last time is he didn't make an All-Star team. Charlotte man buys letter written by teenage Aaron http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/06/aaron_letter_07007.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/06/aaron_letter_07007.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 16:33:14 EDT Charlotte, N.C. — A Charlotte businessman paid $21,000 for a short letter written by a 17-year-old Hank Aaron, in which the future home run king tells the owner of a Negro League baseball team that his parents approve of him joining the team. Braves fall for sixth time in seven games http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/braves_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/braves_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 23:32:29 EDT No flyover, no fireworks, no fun. The day after the Fourth of July, the Braves fell right back in the rut they've been in, losing to the Houston Astros 6-1 for their sixth loss in seven games. Hampton to join Francoeur, Diaz in Mississippi http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/hampton_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/hampton_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:20:36 EDT Mike Hampton threw five scoreless innings in a minor league rehabilitation assignment for Class A Myrtle Beach on Saturday night, allowing five hits, no walks and striking out six in a 64-pitch effort. Hampton is scheduled to pitch again for AA Mississippi in Jacksonville on Thursday. Francoeur welcomes Wellman's assistance http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/francoeur_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/francoeur_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 20:46:54 EDT Pearl, Miss. — Phillip Wellman knew what was coming. There was just one player left out in the clubhouse, and even though it was late when the knock came at his door, the Mississippi Braves hitting coach knew it was Jeff Francoeur. Jurrjens has chance to make All-Star roster http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/jurrjens_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/jurrjens_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 19:58:32 EDT Jair Jurrjens has at least a shot at making the National League All-Star team Sunday, which will be announced at 2 p.m. on TBS. His 3.09 ERA ranks seventh in the National League. He's 8-4 and has pitched two good games against the Rockies at Coors Field under the watchful eye of NL manager Clint Hurdle. Soriano may be closer to rejoining Braves http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/bravesnot_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/bravesnot_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 19:56:39 EDT Rafael Soriano is back from the Dominican Republic where he went last weekend for personal reasons, the Braves said, and has been throwing on the side again. McCann could be all-snub All-Star http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/mlbinsider_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/05/mlbinsider_0706.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:26:28 EDT Can the record 214 million votes cast for All-Star starters be wrong? Maybe, maybe not. We'll find out Sunday when TBS broadcasts the All-Star unveiling show at 2 p.m. revealing the 17 starters (8 for National League, 9 for American League), as well as the 45 pitchers and reserves chosen by player ballot and managers Clint Hurdle and Terry Francona. Francoeur gets 2 hits, but is denied homer in AA http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/francoeur_0704.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/francoeur_0704.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:29:10 EDT Pearl, Miss. -- He hit a home run in the first inning that was overruled and called a foul ball. Then he singled to the opposite field in the fourth and eventually scored. And for one night, no one booed him. Francoeur move tough for Braves, teammates http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/bravesreact_0705.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/bravesreact_0705.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:58:16 EDT Jeff Francoeur had his baseball life turned upside down Thursday night when he found out he was being sent to Class AA Mississippi to sort out his struggles. Newcomer Perry helps Braves beat Astros http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/braves_0705.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/braves_0705.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:13:59 EDT The Braves needed something to break up the monotony of a five-game losing streak. They got it twice over Friday. Francoeur denied home run in AA at-bat http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/nohomer_0704.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/nohomer_0704.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 20:53:50 EDT Pearl, Miss. — Going, going, gone. Not. Braves' 2005 rookies: Where are they now? http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/rookies_0705.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/rookies_0705.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 18:15:56 EDT Among the most improbable of the Braves' 14 consecutive division titles was the 2005 season.An offseason payroll purge resulted in Atlanta having to rely on a bevy of rookies that year. The successful infusion of youthful talent gave Braves' fans hopes of extending the team's dominance in the coming years. So far, it hasn't happened. Dodgers activate Andruw, Garciaparra http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/andruw_0605.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/andruw_0605.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 16:25:33 EDT San Francisco — The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed back two key members of their lineup Friday, activating shortstop Nomar Garciaparra and center fielder Andruw Jones from the disabled list to start the opener of a weekend series in San Francisco.