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Wagner feeling a lot more comfortable
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 03:41Veteran closer Billy Wagner appeared to be relaxed on Tuesday after working a scoreless inning during the Braves' 7-4 loss to the Phillies at ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex.
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Hinske stays hot in loss to Phils
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 01:52Eric Hinske swatted a pinch-hit two-run double and has now recorded four hits in the five at-bats he's tallied during the past two days.
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McCann going to bat for childhood cancer
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 00:47Through his relationship with the Rally Foundation, Brian McCann has established a program called the McCann 16 Home Run Challenge, which allows fans to pledge varying amounts of money that will be donated each time the four-time All-Star catcher homers this season.
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Jurrjens cleared for Spring Training takeoff
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 00:01After completing another pain-free live batting practice session on Tuesday, Jair Jurrjens took another positive step and gained clearance to make his Grapefruit League season debut on Thursday night against the Yankees in Tampa.
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Gammons: Heyward hard at work to play
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Heyward adds to legend with first homer
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 23:08With Jason Heyward's estimated 450-foot blast during the first inning of the 12-4 win on Monday, he created another of those jaw-dropping moments that have followed him throughout his short career.
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Tigers game brings back memories for Diaz
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 22:50When Matt Diaz looked into the stands on Monday, he saw his nephew J.D. Diaz enjoying the same experience he had when his father would excuse him from school and travel across town to see the Tigers play.
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Ross plates four, Hudson looks sharp
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 20:25Catcher David Ross went 2-for-2 with four RBIs and Tim Hudson allowed one run with three strikeouts in three innings as the Braves routed the Tigers, 12-4, on Monday.
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Future may be now for Heyward
Sun, 03/07/2010 - 21:30As Braves manager Bobby Cox prepared his lineup for Sunday afternoon's game against the Astros, he selfishly wanted to provide himself with yet another day to watch Jason Heyward display his talents.
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Middle of order rakes against Astros
Sun, 03/07/2010 - 20:35Tommy Hanson gave up three runs (one earned) over 2 1/3 frames in his second spring start of the season on Sunday, but he got plenty of offensive support in a 9-4 win vs. the Astros.
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Jurrjens tosses pain-free batting practice
Sun, 03/07/2010 - 18:20As he walked back toward the Braves' clubhouse on Sunday morning, Jair Jurrjens was once again displaying the smile that had been absent during the early days of Spring Training.
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Chipper sits out with bruised thumb
Sun, 03/07/2010 - 17:45Fearing that he could aggravated his bruised right thumb, Chipper Jones opted to remove himself from Sunday afternoon's lineup.
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Ross provides more than game off bench
Sat, 03/06/2010 - 20:50When the Braves signed David Ross before the start of the 2009 season, they certainly did not create a lot of fanfare. With All-Star catcher Brian McCann in place, there was no reason to be too concerned about the value provided by his new backup.
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Arms look good against Astros
Sat, 03/06/2010 - 20:05Braves hurlers limited the Astros to three runs -- two earned -- in their Grapefruit League tilt on Saturday afternoon, but the bats never broke through in a 3-0 defeat.
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Wagner, Saito struggle in Braves debuts
Fri, 03/05/2010 - 22:25On the way to claiming an 11-8 win over the Nationals at ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex on Friday afternoon, the Braves watched their key offseason additions to the bullpen endure rough Grapefruit League season debuts.
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Changes for Lowe prove to be right
Fri, 03/05/2010 - 21:31After tossing two perfect innings against the Nationals in his Grapefruit League debut on Friday afternoon, Derek Lowe looked very relieved and satisfied with further proof that his offseason endeavors may allow him to live up to the Braves' expectations.
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Escobar visits second base often in win
Fri, 03/05/2010 - 20:45Yunel Escobar led the way for the Braves on Friday with three doubles against the Nationals. Displaying the delivery that he adjusted during the offseason, starter Derek Lowe worked two perfect innings.
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Escobar visits second base often in win
Fri, 03/05/2010 - 20:45Yunel Escobar led the way for the Braves on Friday with three doubles against the Nationals. Displaying the delivery that he adjusted during the offseason, starter Derek Lowe worked two perfect innings.
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Two-seamer working well for Kawakami
Thu, 03/04/2010 - 22:02Kenshin Kawakami has returned to the Braves' rotation with the desire to find more confidence in his two-seam fastball, and his performance Thursday gave manager Bobby Cox confidence.
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Murphy thankful for Cox's patience
Thu, 03/04/2010 - 21:08While reminiscing about those days preceding his stint as a two-time National League MVP, Dale Murphy doesn't remember providing manager Bobby Cox the kind of impression that would even remotely resemble the one that Jason Heyward has produced during the past two weeks.
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