Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Mock gets first big league win as Nats dispose of Braves
Associated PressAaron Boone failed to lay down a sacrifice, then slammed a three-run, eighth-inning home run to lift the Washington Nationals to their season-high sixth straight win, 8-4 over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 31, 2008Soriano has two procedures done on right elbow
Associated PressBraves right-handed reliever Rafael Soriano had elbow surgery on Thursday and is expected to be ready by spring training next season.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2008Relief Efforts: Under-the-radar saves guys for 2009
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at 10 guys who are not closing now but could be in line for saves come 2009.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008Glavine shut down for season, career may be in jeopardy
Associated PressBraves pitcher Tom Glavine is out for the season, and his illustrious career could be over if he needs major surgery on his left elbow.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2008If You're Hardcore: Back of Pirates rotation
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris discusses Jeff Karstens' insertion to the Pirates' rotation and the other options for the back end of the Pittsburgh staff.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008
Braves place Soriano on DL, promote lefty Bueno
Associated PressThe Braves placed Rafael Soriano on the 15-day disabled list for the third time this season because of an inflamed right elbow.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008Chipper, McCann, Glavine near returns; Soriano to DL
ESPN.com news servicesThe Atlanta Braves got good news on a trio of injured stars. Catcher Brian McCann will return to the linup Monday, while third baseman Chipper Jones expects to be back Friday. Lefty Tom Glavine is slated to tentatively begin a rehab assignment Saturday.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2008Campillo K's six through seven shutout innings as Braves top Brewers
Jorge Campillo shut out Milwaukee for seven innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Ben Sheets and the Brewers 5-0 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 03, 2008Sabathia improves to 5-0 for Milwaukee as Brew Crew edge Braves
CC Sabathia pitched deep into the game in another terrific outing for Milwaukee and Prince Fielder hit two home runs Saturday, leading the Brewers to a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 02, 2008Cardinals ride five-run ninth inning past Braves
Albert Pujols homered to tie the game and scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error before the Cardinals broke it open with a five-run ninth, routing the shorthanded Braves 8-3.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 29, 2008Braves place Jones, Hudson on 15-day disabled list
Associated PressTim Hudson has ligament damage in his pitching elbow, the latest in a series of devastating injuries to Atlanta's pitching staff and likely assuring the Braves will approach the trade deadline with no more thoughts of contending this season.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2008If You're Hardcore: Breaking down Nats closer options
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris analyzes the options for the Nationals as their closer.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2008
Sizing up the voluminous relief market
...Joe Smith. • Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers: He's being recalled to start tonight. • Rafael Soriano, Braves: He was activated from the disabled list. ON THE DECLINE • Jorge Posada, Yankees...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 22, 2008
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