Archive for August, 2007
Braves add Julio Franco, 2 others to roster (AP)
The Atlanta Braves will call up 49-year-old first baseman Julio Franco and two other minor leaguers when the rosters expand Saturday. The team also will promote reliever Royce Ring and catcher Brayan Pena from Triple-A Richmond. Ring, a left-hander, was acquired from San Diego on July 31 for two relievers — Wil Ledezma and Will [...]
Posted: August 31st, 2007.
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Mets top Braves 7-1, ending 5-game losing streak (AP)
While the Mets look forward to the return of Pedro Martinez, Carlos Delgado and John Maine were putting an end to New York’s recent slide. Delgado hit a three-run homer and Maine gave up only three hits and one run to lead New York to a 7-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, [...]
Posted: August 31st, 2007.
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Trachsel might turn up in Chicago (Yahoo! Sports)
With today the deadline for teams to set their playoff rosters, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve…
Posted: August 31st, 2007.
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On hand for ‘57 reunion, Aaron still reigns in Milwaukee (AP)
In Milwaukee, at least, Hank Aaron remains baseball’s home run king. Aaron received that esteemed — if now outdated — introduction as he and several other members of the 1957 Milwaukee Braves came to Miller Park on Thursday for a 50-year reunion of their World Series victory. While Aaron wasn’t willing to hit the road [...]
Posted: August 30th, 2007.
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Diaz hits 2 homers as Atlanta beats Florida 7-4 (AP)
Matt Diaz homered twice and the Atlanta Braves salvaged a win at the end of a disappointing trip Wednesday, beating Dontrelle Willis and the Florida Marlins 7-4. Diaz’s two-run homer in the third inning bounced off the top of the scoreboard and back onto the field. Third-base umpire Doug Eddings signaled homer, putting Atlanta ahead [...]
Posted: August 29th, 2007.
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Brawny Braun is NL’s top rookie of the year candidate (Yahoo! Sports)
Milwaukee Brewers’ slugging third baseman heads a deep list vying for the award.
Posted: August 29th, 2007.
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Brawny Braun is NL’s top rookie (Yahoo! Sports)
Milwaukee Brewers’ slugging third baseman heads a deep list vying for the award.
Posted: August 29th, 2007.
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Braves lose to Marlins in 4-3 in 11 innings, failing to take advantage of Mets’ loss (AP)
Shuffling their rotation to line up John Smoltz to pitch against the New York Mets this weekend didn’t work out too well for the Atlanta Braves. After Smoltz fell behind early and the Braves rallied on Chipper Jones’ two-run homer, Alejandro De Aza’s 11th-inning sacrifice fly gave the Florida Marlins a 4-3 victory over Atlanta [...]
Posted: August 28th, 2007.
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Braves bench coach could fill Royals post (Yahoo! Sports)
Jeffrey Flanagan of the Kansas City Star hears that there may be another name to ponder when talking about…
Posted: August 28th, 2007.
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Arizona not interested in Wickman (Yahoo! Sports)
Bob Wickman is on the market, but the Arizona Diamondbacks will not go after him. The Atlanta Braves know when…
Posted: August 28th, 2007.
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