Atlanta Braves news, rumors and injuries
Braves | John Buck signs
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:32:33 -0800
Free-agent C John Buck (Angels) signed a minor league deal with a spring training invite with the Atlanta Braves Monday, Jan. 26. He will be scheduled to begin the year with Triple-A Gwinnett.
Comment () | Share: 
| Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Braves | B.J. Upton making hitting adjustments
Sat, 24 Jan 2015 12:40:30 -0800
Atlanta Braves OF B.J. Upton spent three days earlier this week working with hitting coach Kevin Seitzer on adjustments to his mechanics and approach at the plate, with emphasis on the positioning of the hands. Seitzer was pleased with how productive the sessions were. "I feel really, really good about it, because (Upton) was very open to everything that I suggested," Seitzer said. "We had a really good three days together - three pretty intense days together. I think he feels pretty good about what I'm going to bring, and I feel good about the adjustments he has made."
Comment () | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Braves | David Carpenter signed
Sat, 24 Jan 2015 11:37:45 -0800
The Atlanta Braves have signed free-agent RP David L. Carpenter (Angels) to a minor league contract.
Comment () | Share: | Source: Baseball America - Matt Eddy
Braves | Claim Eury Perez
Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:05:08 -0800
The Atlanta Braves claimed OF Eury Perez off waivers from the New York Yankees Friday, Jan. 23.
Comment () | Share: | Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal
Braves | Arbitration likely for Mike Minor
Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:19:33 -0800
Atlanta Braves SP Mike Minor still appears to be heading towards an arbitration hearing with the team.
Comment () | Share: | Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - David O'Brien
Braves | Jonny Gomes to be platoon option
Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:50:22 -0800
Atlanta Braves OF Jonny Gomes is projected to serve in a platoon role in left field with OF Zoilo Almonte next season.
Comment () | Share: | Source: ESPN.com
Braves | Jonny Gomes contract information
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:32:57 -0800
Atlanta Braves OF Jonny Gomes' one-year contract is worth $4 million in 2015, and he will be paid $3 million in 2016 if his option vests.
Comment () | Share: | Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman
Braves | Braves sign Jonny Gomes
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:46:33 -0800
Free-agent OF Jonny Gomes (Athletics) has signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves that includes a vesting option.
Comment () | Share: | Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - David O'Brien
Braves | Mike Minor to throw off mound soon
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 12:11:08 -0800
Atlanta Braves SP Mike Minor (shoulder) has not had any shoulder discomfort while playing catch and hopes to start throwing off a mound Friday, Jan. 23.
Comment () | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Braves | Nick Markakis feeling good
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 12:05:29 -0800
Atlanta Braves OF Nick Markakis (neck) said he is feeling good after under undergoing neck surgery earlier in the offseason, according to manager Fredi Gonzalez.
Comment () | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Braves | Kelly Johnson signs
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:13:55 -0800
Free-agent 3B Kelly Johnson (Orioles) was signed to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training with the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Comment () | Share: | Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - David O'Brien
Braves | Not in on Yoan Moncada
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:51:23 -0800
Cuban SS Yoan Moncada is no longer being pursued by the Atlanta Braves.
Comment () | Share: | Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - David O'Brien
Braves | Jonny Gomes pursued by Atlanta
Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:40:50 -0800
Free-agent OF Jonny Gomes (Athletics) is being pursued by the Atlanta Braves, and he might be a platoon option in left field with OF Zoilo Almonte.
Comment () | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Braves | Craig Kimbrel may be dealt at deadline
Mon, 19 Jan 2015 01:34:39 -0800
Atlanta Braves CL Craig Kimbrel may be dealt at the trade deadline if the club is struggling, according to anonymous baseball executives.
Comment () | Share: | Source: The Boston Globe - Nick Cafardo
Braves | Tyler Pastornicky outrighted
Sat, 17 Jan 2015 10:47:47 -0800
Atlanta Braves 2B Tyler Pastornicky has cleared waivers and been outrighted to the minor leagues. He is expected to begin the season with Triple-A Gwinnett.
Comment () | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
