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Braves P Jurrjens to see knee specialist Thu Sep  1 20:48:15 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Atlanta Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens will have his right knee examined by noted specialist Dr. Richard Steadman this weekend. Jurrjens landed on the disabled list on August 6 with a right knee strain and has struggled to a 1-2 record in three starts since his return on August 17. On Tuesday night, he allowed six runs and three homers over six innings in a 9-2 loss to the Nationals. He underwent an MRI Wednesday, which showed no structural damage. Jurrjens is 13-6
Nationals reinstate P Slaten from DL Thu Sep  1 17:47:59 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals reinstated pitcher Doug Slaten from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday, prior to their series finale with the Atlanta Braves. The 32-year-old lefty has missed 77 games since landing on the DL on June 4 with ulnar neuritis of his left elbow. Slaten went 0-1 with a 2.19 ERA in 23 games with the Nationals this year before the setback. He also posted a 1.74 ERA in nine rehab appearances throughout the Nats' farm system.
Braves conclude set with Nats Thu Sep  1 10:59:17 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves were able to end a modest losing streak and will shoot for a series victory over the Washington Nationals this evening from Turner Field. Atlanta lost a one-game series with the New York Mets before dropping a 9-2 decision versus the Nationals in Tuesday's series opener. But the National league Wild Card-leading Braves were able to regroup and evened this set with last night's 3-1 triumph behind an all-around performance from starting pitcher Derek Lowe. Lo
M's rally late, Hernandez tosses CG Thu Sep  1 02:00:28 2011 EST
ding Brendan Ryan's grounder back to the mound and delivering an underhand flip to Trumbo. Game Notes Prior to the game, the Mariners agreed to a multi-year contract extension with general manager Jack Zduriencik. The team also traded infielder Jack Wilson to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later...The Angels are 9-6 vs. the M's in 2011...Hernandez has at least 200 strikeouts in three straight years...Erick Aybar extended his hitting streak to a season-high 11 games for Los Angeles.
Braves acquire INF Wilson from Mariners Wed Aug 31 22:09:34 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves made a couple of moves prior to the waiver trading deadline on Wednesday, including acquiring infielder Jack Wilson from the Seattle Mariners for a player to be named later. The Braves, who hold a healthy lead in the wild card standings, also obtained outfielder Matt Diaz earlier in the day from Pittsburgh. Atlanta is 7 1/2 games behind Philadelphia for first place in the NL East. Wilson, who is currently on the 15-day disabled list with a bruis
Braves bring back Diaz in deal with Pittsburgh Wed Aug 31 12:45:05 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves have brought back a familiar face in Matt Diaz, acquiring the outfielder from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Diaz signed a two-year contract with Pittsburgh last December as a free agent after spending five seasons with the Braves. He was hitting .259 in 100 games for the Pirates this year. The 33-year-old veteran owns a career .296 average, including .330 against left-handed pitchers. H
Braves continue set with Nats Wed Aug 31 11:01:42 2011 EST
Sports Network) - While the big news to come out of Nationals camp on Tuesday was the date for Stephen Strasburg's 2011 debut, the players on the field showed that they aren't just looking towards next season. Washington will aim to knock the Atlanta Braves' playoff hopes down another peg this evening in the middle portion of a three-game series at Turner Field. Strasburg has been recovering from Tommy John surgery and is set to make his final rehab start with Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday. Th
Dodgers hope to continue winning ways against Padres Tue Aug 30 11:19:53 2011 EST
hey can relax and focus on how to make the 2012 campaign even better. Nothing less than a miracle can put the Dodgers into postseason contention, as they sit 12 games off Arizona's pace in the NL West and 16 games behind the Wild Card-leading Atlanta Braves. LA looks to make it two straight wins over the San Diego Padres tonight in the second portion of a three-game series. Cy Young candidate Clayton Kershaw did his part in Monday's 4-1 win with another complete-game performance to tie Ian Kenne
Pirates continue series with hosting Astros Tue Aug 30 11:18:50 2011 EST
earances, was a winner for the ninth time in 2011 on Aug. 8, when he twirled eight innings of six-hit shutout ball to defeat San Francisco, 5-0. It extended an already career-best win total for the New Jersey native, a third-round pick of the Atlanta Braves in 2002. However, Morton is winless in three tries at No. 10, including a 4 1/3-inning effort at St. Louis on Aug. 25, in which he was tagged for nine hits and five runs in an 8-4 loss. He is 2-4 in seven career starts against Houston, the mo
Capuano fans 13 as Mets blank Braves Fri Aug 26 21:58:13 2011 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Chris Capuano struck out a career-high 13 batters in a two-hit shutout Friday, leading the New York Mets to a 6-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. Capuano (10-11) was perfect through four innings on the way to his third career shutout and fourth complete game. He didn't allow a walk and threw 79 of his 122 pitches for strikes. The left-hander isn't the only thing keeping the Braves from scoring runs this weekend. Friday's game was supposed to be the opener of a three
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