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Atlanta Braves Lose Series To San Fran Giants

The Braves and Giants have identical records after a poor series this week that ended last night with Randy Johnson getting his 299th win. Next up are the Arizona Diamondbacks, who weren’t exactly…Read More

Kenshin Kawakami Outpitches Roy Halladay

Who knew Kenshin Kawakami had more than three pitches. The old-timer in Japan turned rookie in the United States outpitched Blue Jays star Roy Halladay for an exciting win tonight at Turner Field. Kawakami…Read More

Interleague Play Begins For Atlanta Against Old Foes Blue Jays

After a less than stellar series against the woeful Colorado Rockies, the mediocre Atlanta Braves host the hot Toronto Blue Jays. The series starts off with Jays top ace Roy Halladay against Kenshin…Read More

Jair Jurrjens Pitches Gem Against Colorado Rockies

Jair Jurrjens got some run support in a gem of a start against the Colorado Rockies tonight. Casey Kotchman went 3-5, including a two-run double in the eighth, and Jurrjens pitched seven innings with eight…Read More

Atlanta Braves Lose To Colorado Rockies: One Run In 18 Innings Are Your Braves

The Atlanta Braves continue to be the most inconsistent team in baseball, losing to the Colorado Rockies at home again, 5-1. Derek Lowe pitched well once again, but the Braves couldn’t get the offense…Read More

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Tomahawk Take To Take Over

Welcome folks. My name is Dan and I am the new chief blogger for Tomahawk Take. I own and run BravesNuWorld,…Read More

McCann’s Big Bat, Vazquez’s Gem Fuel Braves Win

Game No.29  Recap: Braves 6, Phillies 2 Looking at Brian McCann this afternoon, you’d be hard pressed…Read More

Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (13-16) at Philadelphia Phillies (15-12)

GAME PREVIEW Atlanta Braves (13-16) at Philadelphia Phillies (15-12) Pitching matchup: Javier Vazquez…Read More

Braves Botch Series Opener As Phillies Drop A Ten Spot

Game No.29  Recap: Phillies 10, Braves 6 Again, why exactly hasn’t Tommy Hanson been called…Read More

Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (13-15) at Philadelphia Phillies (14-12)

GAME PREVIEW Atlanta Braves (13-15) at Philadelphia Phillies (14-12) Pitching matchup: Jo-Jo Reyes (0-1,…Read More

McCann Set To Return To Braves Lineup Tonight

After a successful rehab start for AAA Gwinnett on Thursday night, Braves catcher Brian McCann will rejoin the Atlanta lineup tonight for the first game of a three-game set with the National League East…Read More

Kotchman and Jurrjens Help Atlanta Reel In The Marlins 4-2

Game No.28  Recap: Braves 4, Marlins 2 This was the formula that the Atlanta Braves hoped would surface when they set their regular season roster at the end of Spring Training: stellar starting pitching…Read More

Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (12-15) at Florida Marlins (15-13)

GAME PREVIEW Atlanta Braves (12-15) at Florida Marlins (15-13) Pitching matchup: Jair Jurrjens (2-2, 1.89 ERA) vs. Anibal Sanchez (1-3, 5.46 ERA) Time: 12:10 p.m. EDT Location: Dolphin Stadium, Atlanta TV:…Read More

Hit Parade Storms Florida, Braves outlast Marlins in series opener 8-6

Game No.27  Recap: Braves 8, Marlins 6 For whatever reason, when the Braves (12-15) decide to score, the runs seem to come in bunches. That dreaded quality is one of the many reasons this club has been…Read More

Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (11-15) at Florida Marlins (15-12)

GAME PREVIEW Atlanta Braves (11-15) at Florida Marlins (15-12) Pitching matchup: Derek Lowe (3-1, 3.03 ERA) vs. Graham Taylor (0-1, 6.23 ERA) Time: 7:10 p.m. EDT Location: Dolphin Stadium, Atlanta TV:…Read More

Jeff Francoeur Needs To Just Stop Talking

In an ESPN.com article published on Monday that highlighted the importance of being patient at the plate, Braves right fielder Jeff Francoeur summed up his knowledge of the game of baseball with one of…Read More

The Braves Beat: Around The Net

Mark Bowman over at MLB.com has the shocking story of Atlanta Braves pinch-hitting extraordinaire Greg Norton as he reflects on the 20th anniversary of his father taking his mother’s life. This…Read More

Braves Comeback Bid Falls Short, Mets Complete Series Sweep With 4-3 Victory

Game No.26  Recap: Mets 4, Braves 3 It was almost the comeback of the season — the comeback this anemic Alanta Braves (11-15) squad so desparetly needed. Yet, like most thing have gone this season,…Read More

Game Preview: New York Mets (11-13) at Atlanta Braves (11-14)

GAME PREVIEW New York Mets (11-13) at Atlanta Braves (11-14) Pitching matchup: Livan Hernandez (1-1, 6.75 ERA) vs. Kenshin Kawakami (1-3, 7.06 ERA) Time: 7:05 p.m. EDT Location: Turner Field, Atlanta TV:…Read More

Anderson To Return To Braves Lineup Tonight

Atlanta Braves left fielder Garret Anderson will make his return to the lineup tonight against the division-rival New York Mets. Depending on how you want to look at it, Anderson’s arrival is either…Read More

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