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Atlanta Braves Revenue Increases $17 Million in 2012
March 4th, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Liberty Media, owner of the Atlanta Braves since 2007, reported that the Braves' revenue increased by $17 million in 2012. The Braves had revenue of $225 million and adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization of $22 million in 2012, an 8% increase from 2011. The Braves had revenue of $208...

A More Mature Jordan Schafer Ready to Impress at Spring Training for Atlanta Braves
February 19th, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Jordan Schafer went to Spring Training with the Atlanta Braves a little more humbled than in previous years. Schafer was a highly regarded prospect for the Braves when he worked his way through the minor leagues. He had confidence and cockiness when he first entered the big leagues, but the results...

Atlanta Braves Pitcher Brandon Beachy’s Recovery from Tommy John Surgery on Schedule
January 31st, 2013 at 6:16 PM
Brandon Beachy, the Atlanta Braves' star pitcher during the first half of the 2012 season, is on track in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Beachy was 5-5 with a 2.00 ERA in 13 starts before injuring his elbow in June. He hopes to return in late June, which is the...

Michael Bourn Still a Possibility for the Atlanta Braves
January 22nd, 2013 at 8:52 PM
At the conclusion of the 2012 season, it seemed very unlikely that Michael Bourn would don an Atlanta Braves uniform in 2013. However, with spring training quickly approaching and the Braves still looking for an outfielder, Bourn may find himself manning the outfield at Turner Field once again. While there is...

MLB Owners Approve Several Rule Changes for Upcoming Season
January 16th, 2013 at 10:49 AM
While Atlanta Braves fans will forever curse the "infield fly" rule under their breath after the NL wildcard round last October, it wasn't one of the rules adjusted for the upcoming MLB season. The rules changes approved by the MLB owners are as follows: - Coaches and managers are now allowed to...

Update: Former Atlanta Brave Andruw Jones Arrested After Threatening to Kill Wife
December 27th, 2012 at 1:33 AM
Andruw Jones was arrested early Christmas morning on a battery charge. Nicole Jones, the wife of the former Atlanta Braves center fielder, said her husband dragged her down a staircase, grabbed her neck, and said he wanted to kill her. Andruw Jones was heavily intoxicated, allowing his wife to push him away...

Atlanta Braves Prospects Ernesto Mejia and Evan Gattis Star in Winter League
December 17th, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Atlanta Braves prospects Ernesto Mejia and Evan Gattis are both showcasing some power in the Venezuelan Winter League. Mejia hit two home runs tonight to push his league-leading total to 14 homers. Gattis also added another long ball to his stat line, giving him 12 on the season. This power surge is not...

Atlanta Braves Sign Catcher Matt Pagnozzi to Minor League Deal
December 5th, 2012 at 2:39 PM
The Atlanta Braves continue to add to their catching depth by signing journeyman Matt Pagnozzi to a minor league deal. The team expects him to serve as Gerald Laird's backup until Brian McCann returns from off-season shoulder surgery. McCann is slated to miss anywhere from the first two-weeks to a...

Atlanta Braves Dream of Moving Class-A Team to N.C. is Denied
November 8th, 2012 at 1:07 PM
The Atlanta Braves had hopes of moving its Class-A affiliate, currently operating in Lynchburg, Virginia to Wilmington, North Carolina in time for the 2015 season. However, N.C. voters overwhelmingly voted "no" during Tuesday's election to raise property taxes to pay for a proposed ballpark. Without the $37 million in taxes...

Tim Hudson Wants to Finish His Career as an Atlanta Brave
October 17th, 2012 at 11:27 PM
Tim Hudson has spent the last eight seasons with the Atlanta Braves, and he has expressed a desire to finish his career in Atlanta. The Braves will likely pick up Hudson's $9 million team option for next season, but Hudson hopes to discuss an extension that would allow him to remain...

Brian McCann Will Likely Need Shoulder Surgery That Could Sideline Him for 4-5 Months
October 7th, 2012 at 1:10 PM
Brian McCann suffered through what was easily the worst season of his career, much of it due to a shoulder injury. With the offseason now officially under way for the Atlanta Braves, McCann said he will probably require surgery that could sideline him for four to five months. "We already basically...

Randall Delgado and Julio Teheran May Pitch Season Finale
September 28th, 2012 at 11:12 PM
If the Atlanta Braves are out of the National League East division race by Wednesday, manager Fredi Gonzalez may elect to have Randall Delgado and Julio Teheran pitch the season finale. Tim Hudson is currently scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, if the Braves are no longer...

Atlanta Braves Won’t Give up on Division Title
September 26th, 2012 at 11:30 AM
It's been a long season, and the Atlanta Braves are certainly proud to return to the postseason after last season's collapse. However, don't expect them to give up on the NL East crown just yet. The Braves entered play last night five games back of the division leading Washington Nationals but...

Atlanta Braves Line up Rotation to Start Kris Medlen in One-Game Wild Card Playoff
September 22nd, 2012 at 9:52 PM
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez adjusted his starting rotation so that Kris Medlen would start the one-game Wild Card playoff. Gonzalez flipped Medlen with Paul Maholm in the rotation so that Medlen would be lined up to start the one-game playoff should the Braves end up as one of the two National...

Andrelton Simmons to Begin Rehab Assignment on Monday
September 3rd, 2012 at 12:12 AM
Atlanta Braves rookie shortstop Andrelton Simmons was cleared by Dr. Gary Lourie to begin a Minor League rehab assignment. Simmons will begin his rehab assignment on Monday with Double-A Mississippi in their final game of the season. Simmons will join Low-A Rome and High-A Lynchburg in their respective playoff series later...

Fredi Gonzalez May Sit Dan Uggla Periodically for Remainder of Season
August 27th, 2012 at 8:39 PM
With Dan Uggla continuing to struggle mightily over the last few months, Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez may opt to sit Uggla from time to time. The ever-patient Gonzalez usually would keep sticking Uggla in the lineup until he snapped out of his funk. However, on the heels of last season's epic...

Ryan Dempster Prefers Los Angeles Dodgers Over Atlanta Braves
July 24th, 2012 at 4:08 PM
It was reported on Monday that the Atlanta Braves were set to acquire Ryan Dempster from the Chicago Cubs, presumably for Randall Delgado. More than 24 hours later, the trade has yet to become official. Dempster, according to major-league sources, does not want to be traded to the Braves, at least...

Ben Sheets May Start for Atlanta Braves on Sunday
July 11th, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Ben Sheets, the former Milwaukee Brewers ace, may make his return to the big leagues with the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.  Sheets' last start in the majors was in July 2010. The Braves signed him to a minor league deal, and Sheets impressed enough in his two rehab starts to possibly...

Chipper Jones and Michael Bourn Among Finalists for MLB All-Star Game Final Vote
July 2nd, 2012 at 7:57 PM
Atlanta Braves teammates Chipper Jones and Michael Bourn are among the five finalists eligible for the Final Vote to participate in the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Jones, who announced in spring training that this season would be his last, is hitting .292 with six home runs, 29 RBIs, and...

Dan Uggla and Craig Kimbrel Named to National League All-Star Team
July 1st, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Two Atlanta Braves will be making the trip to Kansas City to play for the National League in the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.  Second baseman Dan Uggla will start for the National League on July 10 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Uggla is batting .235 with 11 homers,...