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Francoeur doesn't miss a beat
(Thu, 22 May 2008 00:39:00 EDT)
When a refreshed Jeff Francoeur arrived at Turner Field late Wednesday afternoon, he was wearing the usual smile that had faded over the past few weeks. A few hours later after helping the Braves claim an 11-4 win over the Mets, he had regained his confidence.

Hudson to buckle down vs. Mets ace
(Thu, 22 May 2008 02:04:00 EDT)
Tim Hudson is looking to follow up on teammate John Smoltz's victory over Johan Santana with one of his own against the newest Mets ace in the series finale.

Chipper takes a pitch off his right shin
(Wed, 21 May 2008 23:53:00 EDT)
Third baseman Chipper Jones left during the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against the Mets after being hit by a pitch on the right shin. Jones hobbled around near the Braves' dugout before heading into the clubhouse with a trainer.

Man dies after fall at Turner Field
(Thu, 22 May 2008 07:50:00 EDT)
A 25-year-old man died from injuries sustained after falling about 150 feet down a stairwell at Turner Field during Wednesday night's game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.

Francoeur finds time away inspiring
(Thu, 22 May 2008 00:08:00 EDT)
He paced back and forth in the dugout, spitting more sunflower seeds than he had in his life. Yeah, it's been a while since Jeff Francoeur sat out a Major League game.

Collision draws ire of Braves' skipper
(Wed, 21 May 2008 20:04:00 EDT)
Braves manager Bobby Cox wasn't able to put Yunel Escobar at the top of his lineup card for Wednesday night's game against the Mets. If he's without his shortstop for a few more days, there's a chance Mets right fielder Ryan Church will draw even more of his ire.

Soriano's return could come soon
(Wed, 21 May 2008 21:13:00 EDT)
Rafael Soriano could be just one more test away from rejoining the Braves' bullpen. After allowing one hit and completing a scoreless inning for Double-A Mississippi against Tennessee on Wednesday night, Soriano reported no alarming discomfort in his right elbow.

Campillo cruises to first career win
(Wed, 21 May 2008 01:34:00 EDT)
Jorge Campillo provided six scoreless innings, earning his first career win and helping the Braves claim a 6-2 victory that completed a sweep of this twin bill.

Braves enjoying life at Turner Field
(Wed, 21 May 2008 02:30:00 EDT)
Following consecutive wins of a twin bill against the Mets on Tuesday, the Braves send Jair Jurrjens to the hill, looking for more success at home.

Francoeur misses first game since '05
(Wed, 21 May 2008 00:42:00 EDT)
Jeff Francoeur has said he'd never take himself out of the lineup. But for the first time since his 2005 rookie season, the Braves right fielder found out what it feels like to not be in the starting lineup.

Escobar also feeling the pain
(Wed, 21 May 2008 01:44:00 EDT)
Ryan Church was the one heading to the hospital. But it wasn't as if Yunel Escobar escaped their collision without feeling some definite pain on Tuesday night.

Glavine mows down Mets
(Tue, 20 May 2008 18:20:00 EDT)
Left-hander Tom Glavine allowed one run over six innings to beat his former team the Braves' 6-1 win over the Mets in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday at Turner Field.

Glavine doesn't blink against Mets
(Tue, 20 May 2008 18:20:00 EDT)
Tom Glavine's former team phobia apparently doesn't apply to the Mets. The lefty allowed one run on three hits as the Braves beat the Mets 6-1 in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Smoltz to be mum on shoulder
(Tue, 20 May 2008 14:20:00 EDT)
Over the course of the past week, John Smoltz has provided numerous updates about his shoulder. The next one will come if the Braves right-hander reaches the point where he feels he's ready to begin a Minor League rehab assignment.

Soriano nearing Braves return
(Tue, 20 May 2008 14:45:00 EDT)
Rafael Soriano has experienced a roller coaster of emotions over the course of the past month. But finally it looks like the Braves right-handed reliever could actually be nearing a return to the Majors.

Steady Jones not thinking about .400
(Mon, 19 May 2008 10:15:00 EDT)
As Braves third baseman Chipper Jones flirts with hitting .400, many believe the switch-hitter has a good shot at being the first player since Ted Williams to reach that rare feat. Of course, Jones is not one of them.

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