Johnson, Jones, Jurrjens lead Braves to 2-0 start

The Braves improved to 2-0 on the young season, downing the defending World Series champs again as Jair Jurrjens grinded out 5 2/3 innings of shutout ball, and Kelly Johnson and Chipper Jones went deep.

Off day gives Braves Nation time to enjoy season-opening victory

My oh my, how much better this feels, doesn't it Braves Nation?

Lowe and powerful: Braves open season with resounding W at Philly

Derek Lowe fired eight innings of two-hit, shutout ball in his Atlanta debut, and homers from Brian McCann, Jeff Francoeur and Jordan Schafer powered the Braves to a 4-1 victory at Philadelphia in the first game of the 2009 season.

Schafer stands out as Braves drop spring opener

Outfield phenom Jordan Schafer hit a solo homer, stole a base, scored two runs and displayed a strong throwing arm as the Atlanta Braves opened the Grapefruit League season with a 5-4 loss to Detroit.

Reports: Braves reach deal with Garret Anderson

The Braves capped a topsy-turvy week Sunday by finalizing a one-year deal with free-agent Garret Anderson on Sunday.

There's still a free agent outfielder who could help Braves

Garret Anderson hit as many home runs off right-handers in 2008 as Ken Griffey Jr., while driving in 21 more runs and hitting 21 points higher than the superstar outfielder the Braves nearly landed this week. Isn't it worth a call to try and bring Anderson into the mix?

Junior goes home; now it's up to Braves who are here

Once again, the Braves have fallen short in pursuit of a big name. Ken Griffey Jr. decided late Wednesday to sign with Seattle, returning to the team with whom he made his major-league debut instead of joining the Braves.

Report: Junior spurns Braves for Mariners

According to a published report, Ken Griffey Jr. will indeed return to Seattle, spurning the Atlanta Braves to accept a deal with the Mariners.

No decision from Junior as Braves Nation waits

At the lunch hour, Braves Nation waits as Ken Griffey Jr. continues mulling over whether he'll take his 611 career homers to Atlanta, or instead head to Seattle.

Junior will sign, Braves Nation, so get some sleep

Relax, Braves Nation. Ken Griffey Jr. is going to sign with your team, probably as soon as today. So get some sleep.

Griffey, agent: No decision made yet

Both Ken Griffey Jr. and his agent have said this afternoon the future Hall of Famer has not decided whether to play with Atlanta or Seattle this season, contrary to published Internet reports earlier that reported Junior had picked the Braves.

Report: Griffey agrees to terms with Braves

Rather than pin their left-field hopes on the kids, the Atlanta Braves instead have landed The Kid.

Braves, fans wait as Griffey nears decision

The Braves and their fan base find themselves playing the waiting game again today, as Ken Griffey Jr. is expected to announce whether he will join Atlanta or sign with Seattle.

Braves Nation buzzing about two old-school G's

For all the talk surrounding a new day for the Atlanta Braves, the white-hot focus of Braves Nation this morning rests on two old-school G's: Ken Griffey Jr. and Tom Glavine.

Junior eyes Braves: Griffey, team have mutual interest

Ken Griffey Jr. a Brave? Looks like it could happen. The Braves are squarely in the mix for the future Hall of Famer, according to several published reports. In Griffey, the Braves would land a powerful stick to platoon with Matt Diaz in left field.

2008 officially is history as Braves open spring training

You've made it, Braves Nation. It's the first day of spring. The Atlanta Braves open 2009 spring training this morning at Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the first steps on a campaign they hope will take them to the postseason for the first time since 2005.

Report: Braves sign Lowe to four-year deal

The darkest offseason in Atlanta Braves history just took a dramatic swing north.

Report: Smoltz poised to leave Braves, sign with Red Sox

Braves Nation received jarring news upon awakening Thursday: Franchise icon John Smoltz stands poised to sign with the Boston Red Sox, according to published reports. Smoltz, who has spent his entire 20-year major-league career with the Braves, is recovering from June surgery.

Anxious Braves Nation awaits Furcal's decision

The Atlanta Braves, and their anxious fan base, awaits Rafael Furcal to decide between coming home to the Braves or remaining in Los Angeles.

Home Again? Report: Furcal Poised To Sign With Braves

The Atlanta Braves are poised to bring back one of their better players from the earlier part of the decade. Rafael Furcal, who won rookie of the year with the Braves in 2000 and who shined during a six-year stint with Atlanta, is set to sign a three-year deal with the team today.

Trade for Vazquez a good start — and good starter — for Braves

It's a good first step for the Atlanta Braves in remaking their starting rotation.

The Professor leaves the mike: Van Wieren retires from Braves' broadcast booth

The sounds of Atlanta Braves baseball never will be the same. Two months after longtime broadcaster Skip Caray died, the man who started calling the Braves along with Caray in 1976 – Pete Van Wieren – has announced his retirement from the booth.

Peavy a Brave? Pretty darn enticing

Jake Peavy is an Alabama native who would waive his no-trade clause to pitch for the Atlanta Braves. He's also the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner with a 3.25 career ERA and has made 27-plus starts for six consecutive seasons. Hmmm ... pretty enticing.

Paging the Thrashers' offense

Since a seven-goal outburst on opening night, it's been tough going for the Atlanta Thrashers' offense: four goals in their past three games, all losses. Atlanta looks to shake its offensive malaise tonight when the Buffalo Sabers come to Philips Arena.

Reyes' future with Braves hinges on consistency, mental toughness

Joe the All-Star or Joe the Plumber? We saw both sides of Jo-Jo Reyes in 2008, and if the 23-year-old left-hander plans on being in the Atlanta Braves' rotation in 2009, he best resemble the former and not the latter when spring training begins.

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