Braves organization preview, Top 20 Prospects
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500)
Atlanta might be known for pitching more than any other organization in the last two decades. Right now, the Braves fully intend to make the right-handed trio of Julio Teheran, Arodys Viczaino and Randall Delgado -- the team's top three prospects -- a part of their future plans, not someone else's.

Braves unveil new logo, alternate jerseys
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:17:00 -0500)
The Braves will begin wearing an alternate jersey that looks much like the ones Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews wore when they helped introduce Major League Baseball to Atlanta.

Cox excited to manage vs. Braves in exhibition
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:00 -0500)
There aren't many things former Braves manager Bobby Cox has not experienced in the baseball world. Still, there was a genuine sense of excitement in his voice when he was asked about the opportunity to manage against the Braves for the first time.

Hanson feeling good as Spring Training nears
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:41:00 -0500)
As the holiday season neared, Tommy Hanson did not seem overly concerned about his right shoulder. Since starting his throwing program in early January, the Braves pitcher has gained more reason to believe he will not have any limitations when Spring Training begins.

Kimbrel ready to put '11 conclusion behind him
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:54:00 -0500)
Craig Kimbrel does not intend to rest on his laurels or dwell on the disastrous conclusion to his memorable rookie season. In fact, it does not seem like the Braves' closer has much interest in thinking about what happened last year.

Don't count out Braves in NL East race
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:03:00 -0500)
For most of last season, the Braves were as good as any team in the game and that's what they expect to be in 2012.

Chipper expects Heyward to return to form
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:40:00 -0500)
While hitting with Jason Heyward over the course of the past month, Chipper Jones has gained a sense that the the 22-year-old right fielder is poised to return to his 2010 form.

Retirement the last thing on Chipper's mind
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 -0500)
As his right knee provided daily discomfort through the early portion of November, Braves third baseman Chipper Jones wondered if he had already played the last game of his legendary baseball career. But as he completed preseason preparations in pain-free fashion throughout January, Jones determined it is still too early for him to be contemplating retirement.

Braves Caravan visits with high schoolers
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:38:00 -0500)
The Braves Country Caravan, featuring Michael Bourn, Freddie Freeman and Eric O'Flaherty, bench coach Carlos Tosca, current Braves broadcaster and Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton and former Braves pitcher Greg McMichael, talked to a group of around 100 baseball and softball players from Mays, Therrell and South Atlanta high schools.

Braves won't rush Hudson back to full strength
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:45:00 -0500)
Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell is confident that both Jair Jurrjens and Tommy Hanson will be at full strength when Spring Training begins. But he is also approaching this year's camp with the understanding that Tim Hudson might be a little behind schedule.

Caravan gets Braves' 2012 off to a quality start
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:15:00 -0500)
Through the Atlanta Braves Caravan, the team made a positive difference in the lives of some 200 youngsters on Saturday afternoon, when the Caravan kicked off its 2012 tour by making an appearance at the Jerry Clark Foundation's Fourth Annual Winter Baseball Camp.

Gammons: Heyward driven to rebound
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0500)
Much has happened from the time Jason Heyward reported for his second season at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex last February. The Braves outfielder understands that hard work is at the heart of a return to form.

Braves fortunes rest on Heyward, Prado
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:08:00 -0500)
Unable to find an outfielder with an impact bat, the Braves will enter the 2012 season hopeful that Jason Heyward and Martin Prado will bounce back from disappointing seasons to help center fielder Michael Bourn, who provided a bit of a spark when he was acquired in July.

Braves land five prospects on Top 100 list
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500)
The Braves have placed five players on MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list for the upcoming season. Julio Teheran leads this group, as he ranks fourth on the overall list. Arodys Vizcaino (36), Randall Delgado (42), Andrelton Simmons (65) and Christian Bethancourt (91) were the other prospects to appear on the list.

Lehman puts knowledge to test on 'Baseball IQ'
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:37:00 -0500)
Some of the knowledge Atlanta's Mark Lehman has gathered over the past two decades as a fan and employee was put to good use when he served as the Braves' representative on MLB Network's "Baseball IQ."

Inbox: How will Braves fare with Pastornicky?
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:56:00 -0500)
Can the Braves compete with Tyler Pastornicky at shortstop? Who will be Michael Bourn's backup? Beat reporter Mark Bowman answers these questions and more in the Inbox.

Around the Horn: Bullpen
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:01:00 -0500)
Craig Kimbrel, Jonny Venters and Eric O'Flaherty will return this year to attempt to once again form one of the game's top relief trios. And the Braves' bullpen has the potential to be much deeper than it was last year.

Bethancourt among top catching prospects
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:26:02 -0500)


Braves unveil Country Caravan schedule
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:30:00 -0500)
The Braves have announced when and where their players and personalities will be visiting during this year's Braves Country Caravan. The team will make more than 40 stops throughout the Southeast during the event, which will run from Jan. 27-Feb. 9.

Inbox: Room in Atlanta for all the young arms?
(Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:55:00 -0500)
How will the Braves handle having so much up-and-coming pitching talent? Is there help for the outfield waiting in the Minors? Beat reporter Mark Bowman answers fans' questions in the latest Inbox.

Braves' Simmons ranked among top shortstops
(Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:33:58 -0500)


Bourn, Jurrjens avoid arbitration with Braves
(Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:09:00 -0500)
Michael Bourn and the Braves avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms on a one-year, $6.845 million contract on Tuesday, and Atlanta also reached a one-year, $5.5 million deal with Jair Jurrjens.