http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/ Latest articles for the Braves section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:06:20 GMT 2009-11-21T15:06:20Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/q-a-on-the-244787.html?cxtype=rss_braves Q: Why is it that in the state of Georgia, when one school is affected (by weather or other disruptive events), the entire county has to be shut down? Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:14:12 GMT X@X.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/q-a-on-the-244787.html Mr. X Mr. Y 2009-10-12T18:14:12Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/howard-phillies-pound-braves-141778.html?cxtype=rss_braves Braves pitchers keep challenging Ryan Howard, and the Philadelphia slugger keeps punishing them for their temerity. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:49:59 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/howard-phillies-pound-braves-141778.html David O'Brien 2009-09-19T02:49:59Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/slumping-chipper-jones-back-141712.html?cxtype=rss_braves Chipper Jones was back in the Braves’ lineup for Friday’s game against Philadelphia, after missing four consecutive starts with a strained groin. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:24:11 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/slumping-chipper-jones-back-141712.html David O’Brien 2009-09-18T23:24:11Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-sweep-141112.html?cxtype=rss_braves Atlanta extended a season-high winning streak to seven games with sweep of New York. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:49:25 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-sweep-141112.html David O’Brien 2009-09-18T03:49:25Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/gonzalez-kept-quiet-about-141042.html?cxtype=rss_braves Braves reliever tells manager he's ready to pitch despite sore back. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:15:57 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/gonzalez-kept-quiet-about-141042.html David O’Brien 2009-09-18T02:15:57Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-beat-mets-in-140224.html?cxtype=rss_braves The Braves picked a funny time, and a funny way, to come up with their longest winning streak of the year. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:39:14 GMT crogers@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-beat-mets-in-140224.html Carroll Rogers 2009-09-17T08:39:14Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/vazquez-wants-to-remain-140201.html?cxtype=rss_braves Javier Vazquez can do the math. He sees the overflowing Braves rotation. He knows he could be a pitcher the Braves try to trade in the offseason, given his skyrocketing value after a dominant season. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:24:00 GMT crogers@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/vazquez-wants-to-remain-140201.html Carroll Rogers 2009-09-17T02:24:00Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/blister-forces-lowe-from-140182.html?cxtype=rss_braves Derek Lowe had to leave Wednesday’s game after only two innings because of a blister on his right ring finger. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:14:56 GMT crogers@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/blister-forces-lowe-from-140182.html Carroll Rogers 2009-09-17T02:14:56Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hanson-braves-beat-mets-139389.html?cxtype=rss_braves The Mets came to town fresh off something the Braves are hoping to avoid for a while - mathematical elimination. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:58:42 GMT crogers@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hanson-braves-beat-mets-139389.html Carroll Rogers 2009-09-16T01:58:42Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-to-open-2010-139017.html?cxtype=rss_braves The Braves on Tuesday announced their tentative 2010 schedule, which features the Cubs on Opening Day, the Phillies to close out the season and Interleague play against the AL Central. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:58:58 GMT crogfers@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-to-open-2010-139017.html CARROLL ROGERS 2009-09-15T23:58:58Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/series-preview-mets-at-138897.html?cxtype=rss_braves Where: Turner Field When (TV): 7:10 p.m. today (WPCH); 7:10 p.m. Wednesday (WPCH); 7:10 p.m. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:48:08 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/series-preview-mets-at-138897.html 2009-09-15T15:48:08Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-rookie-hanson-impressive-138430.html?cxtype=rss_braves Braves rookie pitcher has exceeded expectations since being promoted from Class AAA in June. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:40:27 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-rookie-hanson-impressive-138430.html DAVID O'BRIEN 2009-09-14T22:40:27Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/vazquez-named-nl-player-138427.html?cxtype=rss_braves Braves pitcher Javier Vazquez was named National League Player of the Week on Monday, a day after pitching Atlanta’s first nine-inning complete game of the season in a 9-2 win at St. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:35:04 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/vazquez-named-nl-player-138427.html DAVID O'BRIEN 2009-09-14T22:35:04Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/heyward-among-braves-top-138344.html?cxtype=rss_braves Outfielder leads 16 Braves minor leaguers named the organization’s players and pitchers of the year. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:54:28 GMT crogers@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/heyward-among-braves-top-138344.html CARROLL ROGERS 2009-09-14T21:54:28Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/vazquez-sharp-as-braves-137562.html?cxtype=rss_braves St. Louis -- The Braves punctuated a did-that-really-happen weekend in St. Louis with a six-run inning Sunday against Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter -- an inning so extraordinary and invigorating, it had some in the clubhouse thinking of another remote possibility. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:57:34 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/vazquez-sharp-as-braves-137562.html DAVID O'BRIEN 2009-09-13T22:57:34Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/gwinnett-braves-eliminated-from-137412.html?cxtype=rss_braves Juan Miranda’s two-run single highlighted a five-run bottom of the fourth inning as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees eliminated the Gwinnett Braves from the Governor’s Cup playoffs Saturday with a 12-3 victory. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:55:16 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/gwinnett-braves-eliminated-from-137412.html 2009-09-13T04:55:16Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/gwinnett-braves-stays-alive-137209.html?cxtype=rss_braves The Gwinnett Braves defeated the Scranton/WB Yankees 8-5 on Friday at PNC Field. The G-Braves stay alive in the best-of-five series and now trail the Yankees 2-1 in Round One of the Governors’ Cup Playoffs. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:50:50 GMT http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/gwinnett-braves-stays-alive-137209.html News services 2009-09-12T20:50:50Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/jurrjens-braves-nip-cardinals-136996.html?cxtype=rss_braves ST. LOUIS - The Braves beat a juggernaut and surpassed last season’s wins total Friday night. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:25:10 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/jurrjens-braves-nip-cardinals-136996.html David O'Brien 2009-09-12T03:25:10Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-top-prospect-heyward-136800.html?cxtype=rss_braves Baseball America named Braves outfield prospect Jason Heyward the minor league player of the year Friday. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:33:49 GMT crogers@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-top-prospect-heyward-136800.html CARROLL ROGERS 2009-09-11T22:33:49Z http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mccann-braves-bust-astros-136077.html?cxtype=rss_braves Houston - The Braves couldn’t score three runs to save their lives - or at least their postseason hopes - during the past week. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:31:31 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://TEST.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mccann-braves-bust-astros-136077.html David O’Brien 2009-09-11T03:31:31Z