Braves confirm signing of Proctor
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:49:00 EDT)
While the Braves were able to confirm Friday that they have signed right-handed reliever Scott Proctor to a Minor League contract, they will have to wait until Tim Hudson returns to Atlanta before finalizing a three-year contract extension.

LaRoche leads four Braves into free agency
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:04:00 EDT)
Adam LaRoche, Mike Gonzalez, veteran outfielder Garret Anderson and utility man Greg Norton were the only Braves that filed for free agency on Thursday.

Hudson set to extend stay in Atlanta
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:37:00 EDT)
Tim Hudson has passed his physical and now may only have to wait for the conclusion of the World Series to have the Braves formally announce his three-year extension.

Proctor agrees to contract with Braves
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:37:00 EDT)
Right-handed reliever Scott Proctor has reached an agreement with the Braves on a split contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Chop Talk: Schafer impatient for season
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:18:00 EDT)
If Jordan Schafer could turn back time, he would return to a rainy night in April. At first, Schafer didn't think much about the pain in his left wrist.

Wren explores Braves' offseason needs
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:10:00 EDT)
As Braves general manager Frank Wren prepares for the 2010 season, he finds himself dealing with the surplus created by last year's successful rotation-reconstruction process and facing the reality that he may need to find a new closer.

Wren: No Chapman meeting planned
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EDT)
Braves general manager Frank Wren refuted an SI.com report that indicated his club is expected to meet with Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman's agent in the coming weeks.

Hudson close to signing extension
(Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:28:00 EDT)
It appears that Tim Hudson could be just days away from receiving the contract extension that he's been seeking from the Braves.

Path of the Pros: Brian McCann
(Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
As a Braves' Draft pick coming out of high school in Duluth, Ga., Brian McCann faced high expectations. He never failed to live up to them.

Heyward won't return to AFL
(Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:36:00 EDT)
Jason Heyward has returned home to allow members of the Braves medical staff to evaluate the posterior leg ailment that has sidelined him for more than a week in the Arizona Fall League.

Heyward nursing injured gluteus in AFL
(Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:20:00 EDT)
Jason Heyward suffered the posterior leg injury last week and hasn't played since recording one at-bat for the Peoria Saguaros on Oct. 17.

Hudson, Braves talking about extension
(Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:35:00 EDT)
Tim Hudson and the Braves have started negotiating the contract extension that could enable the right-hander the opportunity to continue pitching in Atlanta.

Diaz getting a taste of the media world
(Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:16:00 EDT)
Having discussed career aspirations with Ernie Harwell as a child, Matt Diaz has spent the past week allowing ESPN to introduce him to electronic media world.

Strikeouts to benefit Niekro Foundation
(Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
Strikeouts aren't usually a big part of AFL play. But with money going to the Joe Niekro Foundation for brain aneurysm research, they will become huge this week.

AFL a showcase for rising star Heyward
(Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:02:00 EDT)
When this year's AFL began last week, the most highly-regarded prospect competing was once again a member of the Braves organization. The only difference is that the baseball world is already well aware of the tremendous talents possessed by Jason Heyward.

McCann has Lasik eye surgery again
(Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:28:00 EDT)
Brian McCann endured the discomforts provided by the prescription glasses that he was forced to wear while playing this year. When he returns for the 2010 season, the All-Star catcher will once again attempt to play without any corrective lenses.

DeMacio becomes director of scouting
(Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:02:00 EDT)
Tony DeMacio's storied career as a scout reached its first milestone during the summer of 1984, when with his first signing he provided the Braves a young left-hander from Billerica, Mass., named Tom Glavine.

Hudson hopes to stay with Braves
(Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:16:00 EDT)
Although the Braves are fortunate to have a surplus of starting pitching, Tim Hudson remains hopeful that he can sign a contract extension that will keep him in Atlanta.