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Fantasy News
Juan Francisco - #25 - Third Base - 6'2" - 238lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Francisco was held out of the starting lineup Sunday with a "minor" hamstring issue, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: Francisco is available to pinch hit Sunday night against the Nationals. When healthy, he'll continue to get work at third base while Chipper Jones is on the disabled list. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Jones had surgery Saturday to have fluid removed from his left leg, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: "I feel so much better now," Jones said. "It was throbbing. It let me know with everything that I did. Now, we've relieved a lot of the pressure down there." Jones hopes to return to the field soon after he is eligible to be activated off the disabled list. Juan Francisco - #25 - Third Base - 6'2" - 238lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Francisco had three hits in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Washington.
Impact: Francisco is 4 for 8 with a double and a homer in the last two games. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Freeman (eye) is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Nationals, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: Eric Hinske will get another start at first base. Freeman has tried different contact lenses, sports goggles and eye drops, but he's still experiencing blurred vision. Consider him day-to-day while he works to clear his vision. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: McCann (illness) remains out of the starting lineup Sunday against the Nationals, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: There is a possibility that McCann could return for Monday's series opener against the Cardinals, but he may sit one more day as a precaution and return Tuesday. He'll be available as a pinch hitter or a defensive replacement if needed Sunday night. Juan Francisco - #25 - Third Base - 6'2" - 238lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Francisco is not in the starting lineup Sunday, the Braves Team Website reports.
Impact: Francisco will see more playing time with Chipper Jones on the DL, but Martin Prado will move over to third base against Gio Gonzalez and the Nationals on Sunday. Matt Diaz - #23 - Left Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Diaz is in the starting lineup Sunday against the Nationals, the Braves Team Website reports.
Impact: Diaz is hitting .292 in 24 games this season. He'll bat fifth and play left field Sunday against Gio Gonzalez and the Nationals. Juan Francisco - #25 - Third Base - 6'2" - 238lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Francisco went 3-for-4 against the Nationals in place of Chipper Jones on Saturday.
Impact: With Jones on the DL, Francisco is due for more playing time and will need more days like Saturday to solidify his spot. His .226 average will need to improve if he doesn't wish to lose time to Eric Hinske. Dan Uggla - #26 - Second Base - 5'11" - 207lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Uggla hit his seventh home run of the season and finished 1-for-3 in the Braves' loss to the Nationals on Saturday.
Impact: Uggla's seven home runs puts him in a tie with Freddie Freeman for the team lead, and his two RBI gives him 27 on the season. Mike Minor - #36 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 205lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Minor allowed four runs over five innings and did not factor in the decision Saturday against the Nationals.
Impact: He gave up six hits while walking two and striking out three. All four runs given up by Minor came in the first two innings, with Danny Espinosa delivering a big home run in the second. He finished his start with three shutout innings before the Nationals were able to bring in four more runs off the Braves' bullpen. His season ERA now sits at a rough 6.98 to go along with 51 strikeouts and 21 walks. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Freeman was scratched from Saturday's lineup with vision problems, according to the Braves' official Twitter page.
Impact: Freeman played Friday after sitting Thursday with the eye issue, and while he was in Saturday's original lineup, apparently he is still having trouble with his sight. Eric Hinske started at first base in place of Freeman, who should be considered day-to-day for now. J.C. Boscan - #7 - Catcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The Atlanta Braves have placed Chipper Jones on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised left leg and recalled Boscan from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Impact: Boscan is starting Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. The 32-year-old Boscan was hitting .192 with two homers at Gwinnett. He made brief appearances with Atlanta in 2010 and 2011. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The Braves are placing Jones on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised left leg.
Impact: Manager Fredi Gonzalez says the team has to make the move because it needs the roster spot to call up a catcher. Backup catcher David Ross left Friday night's 7-4 loss to Washington with a right groin strain. Jones missed his seventh straight start with swelling and discoloration in his left foot, ankle and calf. He was hit by a grounder May 18 at Tampa Bay. David Ross - #8 - Catcher - 6'2" - 205lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Ross is hoping to miss only a couple days due to his sore groin, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: Ross has had groin issues in the past, so the Braves will be cautious with him to ensure his latest setback does not become worse. With Ross out, Jean Boscan will serve as the Braves' second catcher for the time being. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Freeman (eye) went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Nationals.
Impact: While Freeman played Friday, he struggled at the plate again and is now 1-for-17 over his last four games. It's possible that his eye issues are contributing to his rough stretch, but for now, he will play through them - Freeman will bat fifth Saturday. Jean Boscan - #7 - Catcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The Braves recalled Boscan from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.
Impact: The Braves needed another catcher with Brian McCann under the weather and David Ross suffering a groin injury in Friday's game. With both regular catchers sidelined, Boscan will start Saturday's game; otherwise, expect him to serve as McCann's backup until Ross is healthy enough to play again. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Jones (calf) will be placed on the 15 day DL on Friday, the Braves' official Twitter feed writes.
Impact: After spending the beginning of the year on the DL recovering from knee surgery, Jones had seemed to channel his younger self and was putting up a solid line of fiver homers with 24 RBI and a .307 average. However, it looks like his calf is the issue now and he will spend time on the bench to recover. Look for Eric Hinske and Juan Francisco to split time while Chipper is out of the lineup. Jason Heyward - #22 - Right Field - 6'5" - 240lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Heyward hit his first homer in two weeks Friday, his sixth of the season as the Braves fell to the Nationals on Friday, 7-4.
Impact: The home run was his sixth of the season, which got off to a bright start. Since his great April, Heyward has seen his average plummet to .239 and hasn't stolen a base since May 4 after stealing eight in April. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: McCann was held out of Tuesday's lineup due to an illness.
Impact: It could be a couple of days before fantasy owners see McCann back on the field. Martin Prado - #14 - Left Field - 6'1" - 190lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Prado went 3-for-5, all extra base hits, with two runs scored on Friday in the Braves' 7-4 loss to the Nationals.
Impact: Prado has put together a fine season batting out of the two hole for the Braves. His average sits at .333 and his 16 doubles has him tied for second in baseball. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: The Braves planned to hold out McCann against the Nationals on Friday for the fourth straight game, but he entered as a pinch-runner in the second inning when David Ross grimaced after moving out of the way of ball four from Ross Detwiler.
Impact: Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said before the game he thought about starting McCann. David Ross - #8 - Catcher - 6'2" - 205lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Ross left Friday's game with an injury.
Impact: Brian McCann entered as a pinch-runner in the second inning when Ross grimaced after moving out of the way of ball four from Ross Detwiler. Ross grabbed his groin area before walking to first base and then leaving the game. Tim Hudson - #15 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 174lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Hudson dropped to 3-2 after giving up seven earned runs on eight hits in 6.2 innings.
Impact: Hudson gave up four in the first and began to cruise until the seventh when he gave up a bases-clearing triple to Ryan Zimmerman. He still does not look like the same pitcher as last year after his troubles with injuries leading up to this season. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: McCann is out for the fourth straight game with flu-like symptoms, leaving the Braves short-handed against the Nationals on Friday.
Impact: Manager Fredi Gonzalez hopes McCann will play on Saturday. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Jones is missing his seventh straight start because of a bruised leg.
Impact: There was still swelling and discoloration in Jones' left foot, ankle and calf on Friday. He was hit by a grounder May 18 at Tampa Bay. Manager Fredi Gonzalez says he hopes Jones can return to the lineup as early as Sunday. The Braves are 19-5 when Jones starts and 7-15 when he is out of the lineup. Dave Ross - #8 - Catcher - 6'2" - 205lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Ross left Friday's game with an groin strain, the Braves Team Website reports.
Impact: Ross was injured his groin while checking his swing. Brian McCann replaced Ross in the lineup. He is considered day-to-day. Eric Hinske - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 235lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Hinske is starting at first base for the Braves on Thursday night, the team's official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Freddie Freeman is getting a day off -- perhaps due to recurring vision issues -- so Hinske is making his first start of the season at first base Thursday night. Dave Ross - #8 - Catcher - 6'2" - 205lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Ross is making his third straight start Thursday against the Reds, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Brian McCann has battled an illness throughout the week, which ultimately explains the increased role for the Braves' backup catcher. McCann could be back in the lineup as early as Friday. Juan Francisco - #25 - Third Base - 6'2" - 238lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Francisco is making another start at third base Thursday, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Chipper Jones remains out of the lineup, so Francisco gets his fourth straight start against his former team despite going 1-for-10 with a homer and three strikeouts in the first three games of the series. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Freeman is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Reds, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: According to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Freeman is still having trouble with his vision. For now, we'll consider him day-to-day as we await further details. Eric Hinske is starting at first base in his place Thursday night. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: McCann (illness) remains out of the lineup Thursday, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: He hasn't played since Monday, and the Braves have not made any indication to suggest that he's available off the bench Thursday night. David Ross will catch Randall Delgado against the Reds. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Jones (calf) is not in the starting lineup Thursday, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Juan Francisco is making another start at third base for the Braves, while Jones remains sidelined despite appearing as a pinch-hitter and drawing a walk in Wednesday's game. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Jones received a base as a memento of his final trip to Cincinnati on Thursday.
Impact: He wanted to play in the series, but had been limited to one pinch-hit appearance. He took a grounder off his left calf last Friday and has been out of the starting lineup since then, unable to move well because of swelling in the leg. Michael Bourn - #24 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Bourn hit a two-run homer in Thursday's loss at Cincinnati.
Impact: Bourn has three homers in his last three games, but he hasn't been getting on base much lately, nor stealing bases. Randall Delgado - #40 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 200lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Delgado gave up four runs and seven hits over 5.1 innings Thursday. He issued three walks and struck out four.
Impact: Delgado pitched better than his stat line would indicate, as reliever Kris Medlen allowed three inherited runners to score on a grand slam. Delgado hasn't been awful this year, but he hasn't won a game since April 17, a span of seven starts. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Jones is out of the starting lineup because of a bruised left calf.
Impact: Jones was hit in the leg by B.J. Upton's hard one-hopper in the third inning of Friday night's game, but remained in the game until departing after the seventh inning. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez is hopeful that Jones will be able to play again by Monday. Juan Francisco - #25 - Third Base - 6'2" - 238lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Francisco will start at third base on Wednesday, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Francisco will see starts at third base as long as Chipper Jones remains out, which doesn't figure to be more than a couple of games. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Jones (calf) is not in the lineup Wednesday, the Braves' official Twitter reports.
Impact: The team apparently wanted to give Jones an extra day to rest his calf. The Braves will re-evaluate him Thursday and make a decision on his playing status at that point. Eric Hinske - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 235lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Hinske will start in right field on Wednesday against the Reds, according to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Impact: Hinske takes the spot of Jason Heyward for the day. It looks like just a day off for Heyward. Jason Heyward - #22 - Right Field - 6'5" - 240lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Heyward is not in Wednesday's starting lineup for the Braves, reports Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Impact: Heyward has cooled down since his torrid April. With just 19 hits in his last 94 at-bats, he sits for the day and Eric Hinske, who is 11-for-28 (.393) in his career against Reds starter Bronson Arroyo, will play right field. Dan Uggla - #26 - Second Base - 5'11" - 207lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Uggla finished Wednesday night 1-of-3 from the plate and knocked his sixth home run out of the park in the Braves' loss to the Reds.
Impact: Uggla now has six HR and 25 RBI with his .263 AVG. This start is not nearly as bad as last year's, but he still hasn't been producing up to par. Look for him to get better as the season continues. Tommy Hanson - #48 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 220lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Hanson threw six innings of four-hit, one-run ball but got no decision Wednesday against the Reds.
Impact: Hanson threw only 93 pitches, 61 for strikes and was able to only walk two. He remains 5-3 for the season. Michael Bourn - #24 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Bourn had three hit, including his first career multihomer game, in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Reds.
Impact: Bourn is among the major league leaders this season with nine three-hit games. Brandon Beachy - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Brandon Phillips drove in three runs with a pair of homers off Beachy on Tuesday night, leading Cincinnati to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in another game of all-or-nothing that got the Reds second baseman back in the flow.
Impact: Beachy is one of the majors' best at keeping the ball in the park - every park except Great American, that is. He hadn't given up two homers in a game since his start there on July 24. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: McCann (illness) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup, according to the Braves' official Twitter page.
Impact: McCann was slated to play Wednesday, but he will sit out once again as he is still under the weather. McCann remains day-to-day for now. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Jones (calf) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Reds, according to the Braves' official Twitter feed.
Impact: Jones, who last saw action on May 18, remains in the day-to-day category, as Wednesday's game against Reds approaches. Michael Bourn - #24 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Bourn went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs in Atlanta's 4-3 loss to the Reds on Tuesday.
Impact: The center fielder was in the middle of a 1-for-17 slump, but broke out of it in fine fashion by finding his power stroke. Bourn's two homers on Tuesday tripled his season total, bringing it up to three, leaving him two shy of his career high. Brandon Beachy - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Beachy took his second loss of the season after allowing four runs on three homers in the Braves' 4-3 loss to the Reds on Tuesday.
Impact: Beachy struck out five and only gave up six hits; however, three were homers. His ERA still sits at 1.77, good for the best in MLB. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Jones (calf) could play Wednesday depending on how his batting practice session goes Tuesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: Juan Francisco will continue to start at third base in Jones' absence, and he remains day-to-day despite the optimism about a Wednesday return. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: McCann (illness) has been scratched from the lineup Tuesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: David Ross will catch Tuesday night, while McCann is considered day-to-day. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: McCann is sick, and has been scratched for Tuesday night, the Braves' official Twitter reports.
Impact: He's was originally listed in the Braves' lineup, but a late scratch means that David Ross will get the start. Juan Francisco - #25 - Third Base - 6'2" - 238lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Francisco provided the only offense of the night with a solo homer in the Braves' 4-1 loss to the Reds on Monday.
Impact: While getting the start for Chipper Jones, Francisco hasn't shined this year with the 40-year-old still holding an edge in all offensive categories. However, with Chipper's knees still failing him, there may be more opportunities ahead for Francisco if he can produce. Tyler Pastornicky - #1 - Short Stop - 5'11" - 190lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Pastornicky is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, according to the Braves' official Twitter page.
Impact: Pastornicky will return to action after taking a seat Sunday. Though his .275 batting average is not spectacular, Pastornicky will enter the game riding an eight-game hitting streak, over which he has scored four runs and stolen two bases. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: McCann is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, according to the Braves' official Twitter page.
Impact: McCann got a day off Sunday, but he will be back behind the dish Monday night, batting fifth between Dan Uggla and Jason Heyward. Mike Minor - #36 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 205lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Minor gave up four homers in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Reds. He pitched six innings, allowing four runs, five hits and four walks to go along with four strikeouts.
Impact: Minor's night could have been much worse as all four runs he gave up were a result of solo home runs. He has already given up 12 home runs this season in 53 innings after allowing seven home runs in 82.2 innings last season. He will need to show significant improvement to return to fantasy relevancy. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Jones (calf) is unlikely to play or even pinch-hit before Wednesday or Thursday barring rapid improvement, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.
Impact: In addition to a contusion, Jones has a large blister on the same area at the present time. Owners in weekly leagues should plan on going another direction if possible, as it sounds like a partial week out of Jones is a best-case scenario. Tim Hudson - #15 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 174lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Hudson improved to 3-1 behind 7.2 shutout innings Sunday against the Rays, as he allowed just four hits and two walks.
Impact: Hudson struck out just three but drew a solid 10 swinging strikes in 99 pitches. Outside of a poor outing May 4 (6 IP, 6 ER), Hudson has been excellent, allowing two or fewer runs in his four other starts. His ERA currently sits at 3.03. Craig Kimbrel - #46 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 205lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Kimbrel picked up his 13th save Sunday behind a clean inning with two strikeouts.
Impact: With 25 strikeouts and 13 saves, Kimbrel has been as stable a force as can be asked from a relief pitcher this season, making him a hugely valuable commodity. Tyler Pastornicky - #1 - Short Stop - 5'11" - 190lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Pastornicky is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: Pastornicky, who singled and whiffed twice in three at-bats Saturday, will take a seat Sunday in favor of Jack Wilson. Eric Hinske - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 235lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Hinske is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: Hinske, who served as the Braves' DH on Friday and Saturday, will take a seat Sunday in favor of Matt Diaz, as the team faces Tampa Bay lefty David Price. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: McCann is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: McCann will give way to David Ross on Sunday in what is presumably a routine day off for him. Robert Fish - #52 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: The Braves placed Fish on the 15-day disabled list with elbow tendinitis.
Impact: He made three appearances in the Spring. He was selected from the Angels in December's Rule 5 draft. Randall Delgado - #40 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Delgado allowed four runs on three hits (and five walks) in four innings against the Rays on Saturday to fall to 2-4 on the year.
Impact: The Braves staked Delgado to an early 2-0 lead, but a pair of walks set up Matt Joyce's grand slam in the third. Delgado barely threw half of his 84 pitches for strikes Saturday, which resulted in a lopsided 2:5 K:BB ratio. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Freeman had two hits and two RBIs in Friday's 5-3 win over the Rays.
Impact: Freeman is batting .312 on the road compared to .214 at home. Tommy Hanson - #48 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 220lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Hanson pitched seven effective innings in Friday's 5-3 win over the Rays.
Impact: Hanson has allowed two runs or fewer in seven of nine starts. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Jones, who left Friday's win over the Rays due to a bruised left calf, will miss the next two games, the team's official web site reports.
Impact: Jones said the injury isn't serious, but he'll take the next two days off. A ball hit off his right calf while he was attempting to make a play at third base and he was left with a large bruise. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Jones left Friday's win over the Rays due to a bruised left calf, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Jones is certainly going to do the best he can to get his name in as many RotoWire updates as possible before he retires, both through his fine play when he's healthy and his frequent maladies otherwise. Most of his issues have been with his surgically repaired knee on his right leg, however, so perhaps the fact that it's his calf this time - he was hit by a batted ball - might be a relief. Jones is day-to-day. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Freeman was 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI against Tampa Bay on Friday night.
Impact: He suffered a minor eye abrasion earlier in the week, but it doesn't appear to be a problem so he can be safely included in your lineup. Martin Prado - #14 - Left Field - 6'1" - 190lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Prado was 2-for-4 with three runs scored, one RBI and his third home run of the year Friday night.
Impact: Now hitting .324, Prado has been red hot, and has now compiled a 10-game hitting streak that includes eight multiple-hit games. The Braves are playing exceptionally well, and Prado is a big part of their current success. Craig Kimbrel - #46 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 205lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Kimbrel pitched a clean ninth inning with no walks or strikeouts on his way to his 12th save of the season Friday night.
Impact: With so many injuries and implosions in the closer ranks this season, he has been one of the few reliable end-gamers, and is solidifying his spot among the elite closers in the game. Tommy Hanson - #48 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 220lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Hanson allowed two runs on six hits and two walks Friday, striking out three in seven innings against the Rays to improve to 5-3.
Impact: Another solid start for him as he appears to be settling in after returning from a 2011 shoulder injury. He is still not the dominating ace he was before the injury, but his early 2012 results have been generally encouraging. He'll get the Reds in Cincinnati next time out. Eric Hinske - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 235lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Hinske will be the DH for the Braves in Friday's matchup against the Rays, according to the Braves' official Twitter feed.
Impact: As the Braves play in the American League parks, look for Hinske to get the majority of the plate appearances as the designated hitter. Michael Bourn - #24 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Bourn is back in the lineup Thursday against the Marlins, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.
Impact: Bourn received a rare day off Wednesday but should be back in the lineup for the long haul. With a .337 average and 11 stolen bases, he's been exactly what owners were looking for in a top-of-the-order speed threat. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Freeman hit a solo home run in Thursday's win against Miami.
Impact: Freeman appears to be OK after dealing with an injury to his eye earlier in the week. Brandon Beachy - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Beachy was outstanding Thursday, hurling a five-hit shutout against Miami. He struck out six and did not issue a walk.
Impact: Beachy needed 122 pitches, but had very little trouble with the Marlins, retiring the final nine batters he faced. Beachy's strikeout rate is down a lot this year (6.5 K/9IP compared to last year's 10.74 mark), but it's hard to complain when he's 5-1 with a 1.33 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 54 innings. Tyler Pastornicky - #1 - Short Stop - 5'11" - 190lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: In his first and possibly only game leading off Wednesday, Pastornicky went 1-for-5 with a run scored in Atlanta's 8-4 loss to Miami.
Impact: With Michael Bourn getting a day off, someone had to bat leadoff. Don't expect much more to come of this unless an injury occurs. The young shortstop should find his normal place in the lower half of the order on Thursday. Dan Uggla - #26 - Second Base - 5'11" - 207lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Uggla went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in the Braves' 8-4 loss to the Marlins on Wednesday.
Impact: With the multi-hit effort, Uggla's batting average sits at .283. He was the lone Brave to have a hit with a runner in scoring position and pushed his RBI total up to 24 on the season. He also struck out twice, so it seems like it's either a hit or a strikeout from the powerful second baseman. Mike Minor - #36 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 205lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Minor was roughed up for six runs on six hits in just 4.2 innings in the Braves' 8-4 loss to the Marlins on Wednesday.
Impact: Minor has not shown the same dominance that he had in spring training, with his ERA now at 7.09. This was his four straight game allowing six earned runs or more with at least six hits. With this performance over the last month, Minor should not be considered an option, even in deep leagues. Michael Bourn - #24 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Bourn is not in the lineup on Wednesday against Miami, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports.
Impact: Bourn is red-hot right now, but it makes sense for the Braves to give him his first off day of the season when the team is facing a lefty and his legs a little sore from all the playing time in center. Jason Heyward will move over to center field, and Matt Diaz will start in left field. Expect Bourn to back in the lineup on Thursday. Jair Jurrjens - #49 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 200lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jurrjens was hammered by Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday night. He allowed 11 runs (10 earned) on 12 hits and two walks while striking out three in 4.2 innings pitched.
Impact: Being sent down to the minors won't help Jurrjens rediscover his diminishing fastball. Jurrjens, who averaged 91.1 mph with the pitch two seasons ago, was averaging 88.2 mph before being sent down, and a 3.68 K/9 in Triple-A does not indicate major league success. Michael Bourn - #24 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Fredi Gonzalez has juggled his lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Miami Marlins, giving Bourn his first day off this season.
Impact: With the Braves in the middle of a stretch when they play 33 games in 34 days, Gonzalez says he chose Wednesday to give Bourn and third baseman Chipper Jones a break. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: McCann homered and had two hits Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Reds.
Impact: McCann ended an eight-game homerless drought. Tim Hudson - #15 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 174lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Hudson pitched seven strong innings Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Reds.
Impact: Hudson has now allowed two runs or less in three of four starts since returning from surgery to repair a herniated disc."I'm feeling better each time out,'' Hudson said. ``Every week that passes by I feel like I'm getting a little healthier. I'm really not concerned with it. I feel like I'm as healthy now as I have been in a really long time.'' Michael Bourn - #24 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Bourn had three hits Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Reds.
Impact: Bourn is red-hot, going 12 for 27 in his last five games. Martin Prado - #14 - Left Field - 6'1" - 190lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Prado had three hits Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Reds.
Impact: Prado is red-hot, going 13 for 30 in his last seven games. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jones is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Miami, according to the Braves' official Twitter feed.
Impact: The aching knees have taken their toll on the third baseman and this seems like another off-day for Chipper. Don't be surprised to see him back in the lineup on Thursday. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Freeman(Eye) is returning to the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Marlins, according to Braves' official Twitter feed.
Impact: Good news for owners as the eye situation was not serious and Freeman is back in the three spot in the lineup. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Freeman (eye) is not in the lineup Tuesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.
Impact: Fortunately, the Braves' medical staff has pinpointed the issue and Freeman could return as early as Wednesday. Eric Hinske is playing first base Tuesday night. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: McCann hit his sixth homer of the year, a solo shot, in the Braves' 6-2 win over the Reds on Tuesday.
Impact: His homer was the third hit off starter Johnny Cueto, all of which have been homers. Though the average is still not there, McCann's power numbers are still in the top tier for catchers. Martin Prado - #14 - Left Field - 6'1" - 190lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Prado went 3-for-4 with a RBI and a run scored in the Braves' 6-2 win over the Reds on Tuesday.
Impact: Prado now rides a seven-game hit streak, five which have been multi-hit. The streak started with him being at a .264 average, and his Tuesday night effort has brought that up to .301 on the season. Tim Hudson - #15 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 174lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hudson was able to pick up his second win of the season on Tuesday after giving up two runs on nine hits in seven innings during Atlanta's 6-2 win over the Reds.
Impact: Hudson was able to scatter the nine hits and strike out three, showing that he is pitching to contact more often this season. He was still able to get through his outing in 98 pitches, also a sign of his command. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Freeman has a slight corneal abrasion in his eye and could be available Tuesday or Wednesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: Freeman left Monday's game due to blurred vision, but the condition isn't thought to be serious. He may need a day or two off, but could be used off the bench. Randall Delgado - #40 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 200lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Delgado put together a quality start of 6.2 innings, giving up one run (unearned) on four hits while striking out four and walking three Monday against the Reds.
Impact: The Braves' offense was unable to push across enough support for Delgado, who threw 107 pitches, 63 for strikes. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Freeman left Monday's game due to blurred vision. "He had some blurring in his right eye. He went through a couple of pairs of contacts and couldn't get it fixed. Our team eye doctor is going to see him tonight and see if we can get that corrected," manager Fredi Gonzalez told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact: It may not be too serious since Gonzalez said Freeman didn't have the issue before Monday, but watch his status closely. Jonny Venters - #39 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 195lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Venters had to come in to get the final out in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Cardinals, but it wasn't a save situation.
Impact: Because Venters didn't start the inning, the three-run rule doesn't apply. Instead, he had to have the tying run on-deck, which wasn't the case. Tommy Hanson - #48 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 220lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hanson picked up the win with a five-inning, nine-strikeout performance while giving up one run in the Braves' 7-4 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Impact: Hanson worked into the sixth inning, but gave up a home run to Carlos Beltran followed by two hits and manager Fredi Gonzalez made the move to the bullpen. Hanson was dominant after walking two in the first inning and then striking out the side before his exit in the sixth. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Freeman tallied two doubles, two runs and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.
Impact: Freeman is now hitting .304 with 10 RBI in the month of May. The Braves hope he can stay hot against the Reds on Monday. Brian McCann - #16 - Catcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: McCann is out of Sunday's lineup against St. Louis, the Braves' official Twitter account reports.
Impact: McCann is getting his usual Sunday rest. David Ross, one of the more capable backup catchers in the league, will take over as the backstop for the day. Michael Bourn - #24 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Bourn went 3-for-6 on Saturday, including his first homer of the season, while driving in two runs during Atlanta's 7-2 win over St. Louis.
Impact: Bourn's fantastic start has continued into May and doesn't show signs of stopping. His OBP sits at .399, .060 higher than his career average. His continued success is leading the way for the Braves in the NL East. Brandon Beachy - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Beachy picked up his fourth win of the season on Saturday with a six-inning effort, giving up one run on two hits while striking out six in the Braves' 7-2 win over the Cardinals.
Impact: Beachy's ERA sits at a paltry 1.60 after his sixth straight quality start. He has thrown his name into the hat as the new Braves' ace in just his second season. Mike Minor - #36 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 205lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Minor was hit hard again in a 9-7, 12-inning victory over St. Louis on Friday night.
Impact: Minor surrendered six runs in 4 2-3 innings, his shortest outing of the season, and has an 11.81 ERA the last three while giving up 21 earned runs in 16 innings. Minor's last three outings have been the worst of his short career. Chipper Jones - #10 - Third Base - 6'4" - 210lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Jones had two hits in a 9-7, 12-inning victory over St. Louis on Friday night.
Impact: Jones still has it with a .305 average and 22 RBIs. Jason Heyward - #22 - Right Field - 6'5" - 240lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Heyward went deep among two hits in a 9-7, 12-inning victory over St. Louis on Friday night.
Impact: Heyward has three jacks in his last six games. Dan Uggla - #26 - Second Base - 5'11" - 207lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Uggla went deep among two hits in a 9-7, 12-inning victory over St. Louis on Friday night.
Impact: Uggla has five jacks and a.787 OPS for the Braves. Michael Bourn - #24 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Bourn had three hits in a 9-7, 12-inning victory over St. Louis on Friday night.
Impact: Bourn got back on track after his 12-game hit streak ended Wednesday against the Cubs. Dan Uggla - #26 - Second Base - 5'11" - 207lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Uggla went 3 for 4 in the Braves' win over the Cubs on Tuesday.
Impact: All the hits were singles. He drove in two runs and entered Wednesday hitting .277. Michael Bourn - #24 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
STATS
News: Bourn extended his hitting streak to 10 games in Sunday's 7-2 win over Colorado.
Impact: Bourn is batting .362 (17 for 47) during his streak. Brandon Beachy - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
STATS
News: Beachy (3-1) allowed two runs and four hits in 6 1-3 innings of Sunday's 7-2 win over Colorado.
Impact: Beachy is 3-1 with a 1.62 ERA in six starts. Opponents are batting .190 off him. Dan Uggla - #26 - Second Base - 5'11" - 207lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
STATS
News: Uggla homered, singled and drove in two runs for the Braves in Sunday's 7-2 win over Colorado.
Impact: Uggla has hit safely in 16 of 18 games. Freddie Freeman - #5 - First Base - 6'5" - 225lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
STATS
News: Freeman hit a three-run homer in Sunday's 7-2 win over Colorado.
Impact: Freeman is batting .364 (12 for 33) with three homers and 11 RBIs in the last eight games. |
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