5/27TheLeadoffWalk: Day 56 Observations: Max Scherzer:
Scherzer worked into and out of a second inning jam, getting a huge inning-ending strikeout to escape the scoring...
5/18TheLeadoffWalk: Day 47 Observations:
Nationals 6, Padres 5
Tyler Clippard:
Before Rafael Soriano blew the save in the ninth, Chad Tracy delivered the game-winning...
5/14Braves Journal: Frank Wren Arrested: Associated Braves Journal Press –Phoenix Phoenix Police arrested Atlanta Braves General Manager Frank Wren on theft charges....
4/15Jays Journal: Hate You Justin Upton: I hate Justin Upton. You should hate Justin Upton. Yes this is JAYS journal so you might ask why should any Jays fan hate Justin...
4/8StoopSports.com: MLB Plays of the Week: Jake Reiser- Welcome back baseball! The opening week of the MLB season had some stellar performances and amazing plays. With that,...
4/8MLBTradeRumors: Would-Be Free Agents: Remember free agents? Like good, under-30 ones without any major warts? With the proliferation of long-term extensions prior...
4/1The Pesky Pole: Simulating the Braves: I am just one day away from receiving my copy of OOTP 14 but today is Opening Day and it is time I turn my simulating ways to...
3/25MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: A look back at the original reporting and analysis found on MLBTR over the last week:
MLBTR's Tim Dierkes was the first to...
3/6Venom Strikes: Diamondbacks Camp Roundup: The Diamondbacks are now eleven games (5-6) deep in spring training and we are seeing some encouraging things out in Scottsdale...
2/24mlbreports.com : 2013 WBC Group C: Like us on Facebook here Sunday, February 24th, 2013 By Sam Evans (Baseball Writer): Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic,...
2/8Tomahawk Take: Braves All-Time Team: Ending our look back at Braves history, I now present my all-time Braves team. Some players will not be at their primary position,...
2/3MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: A look back at the original reporting and analysis found on MLBTR this past week:
Ben Nicholson-Smith parti**** in the conference...
1/31Baseball Musings: Prado Underpaid?: I’m quite surprised Martin Prado agreed to a four-year, $40 million contract with the Diamondbacks: Prado will earn $7 million...
1/28RoxPile: Is This Like Clubhouse Culture?: #clubhouseculture It means little to fans outside of Colorado, but that abstract concept serves as the buzz word for the disastrous...
1/25StoopSports.com: Moving Upto(w)n: Harry Tomback- On the morning of January 24th, the Atlanta Braves swung a blockbuster trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks in order...
1/24Tomahawk Take: The Newest Braves: After all the posts we’ve had about Justin Upton possibly, then unlikely, and now arriving in Atlanta, there are very few...
1/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Talking extension with Martin Prado: Updating a previous report, the Arizona Diamondbacks are talking about a long-term contract extension with 3B Martin Prado. 'He's...[+] looking for some security,' Towers said. 'We're confident we can get a deal done.' Prado filed for $7.05 million in salary arbitration with the Atlanta Braves last week, while the Braves countered at $6.65 million. The D-backs assume that offer with the trade. Prado is expected to be Arizona's primary third baseman.
1/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Hoping to lock Martin Prado up long term: The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping to sign recently acquired 3B Martin Prado to a long-term extension soon. Prado is eligible...[+] for free agency after the 2013 season.
1/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Weren't going to meet Martin Prado's demands: The Atlanta Braves weren't going to re-sign 3B Martin Prado at the salary structure he was seeking. Prado, a free agent after...[+] the 2013 season, was seeking $11-$12 million annually.
1/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado exchanges figuresAtlanta Braves 3B Martin Prado filed at $7.05 million for salary arbitration, and the Braves countered at $6.65 million....[+]Atlanta Braves 3B Martin Prado filed at $7.05 million for salary arbitration, and the Braves countered at $6.65 million.
1/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Six file for salary arbitration: Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward, SP Kris Medlen, RP's Cristhian Martinez, Eric O'Flaherty and Jonny Venters, and 2B Martin Prado...[+] are set to gain raises as six of 133 players to file for arbitration. Prado made $4.75 million last year, while Heyward made $565,000, Medlen made $490,000, Martinez made $491,000, O'Flaherty made $2.49 million and Venters' salary was $533,000.
12/16Tomahawk Take: More Low-End LF Targets: While it’s mid-December and the left field situation is still unresolved in Atlanta, there are plenty of candidates remaining...
12/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Andrelton Simmons or Martin Prado could bat leadoff: Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said 3B/OF Martin Prado or SS Andrelton Simmons will serve as the team's leadoff hitter...[+] in 2013 if one is not acquired during the offseason.
11/28Tomahawk Take: “Outside the Box” Targets: Fred and I have nearly exhausted all the outfield and third base options on the market, but they are not the only players capable...
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado likely switching positionsAtlanta Braves OF Martin Prado is likely to move to third base in 2013....[+]Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado is likely to move to third base in 2013.
11/6Tomahawk Take: Gattis the Right Fit?: Can Evan Gattis be the right handed bat the Braves are looking for? The man nicknamed “White Bear” by his Venezuelan Winter...
10/24High Heat Stats: ¡Viva Venezuela!: (Though beaten to publication by the New York Times and MLB.com, your humble narrator insists that he had the idea first. So there.)...
10/15Tomahawk Take: 2012 Review: Tim Hudson: Coming into 2012, Tim Hudson was healing after a back surgery that cost him a few starts in April. At 36 years of age, some...
10/15Tomahawk Take: 2012 Review: Martin Prado: Heading into the 2012 season, Martin Prado was a prime bounce-back candidate. After three straight good offensive seasons, Prado...
10/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Finding a replacement for Chipper Jones top priority: The Atlanta Braves will attempt to replace 3B Chipper Jones either with a third baseman or with a left fielder if they move OF...[+] Martin Prado to third base. The other priority for the club is to re-sign or replace OF Michael Bourn. 'Weve got to determine what we do in center field, and that kind of couples with leadoff,' Braves general manager Frank Wren said. 'And then how we replace Chipper. And beyond that, our clubs pretty solid.'
10/4El Maquino: ALBERT’S LAST FAN: Today’s earlier edition of EM, including Joe Strauss’ su**** deleted tweets. THE BIG PIECE I am Albert Pujols’ last...
9/29Tomahawk Take: Balanced Scoring: This year’s Braves offense has been well-balanced throughout the season, not relying on a single player to dominate, much...
9/27Tomahawk Take: Braves Reach 90 Wins: It may not have been the prettiest offensive performance of the season, but the Braves won their 90th game last night, beating...
9/23Braves Journal: Braves 2, Phillies 1: Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies – September 23, 2012 – Box Score Tim Hudson pitched one of his best games...
9/18Braves Journal: Braves 7, Marlins 5: Suffice to say that I am surprised that the Braves have scored 17 runs in the last three games. Before tonight, they were averaging...
9/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado ties career highAtlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado tied a career best with four hits Monday, Sept. 17, in a 7-5 win over the Miami Marlins....[+]Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado tied a career best with four hits Monday, Sept. 17, in a 7-5 win over the Miami Marlins.
9/10Tomahawk Take: Braves Sweep Mets: As expected the Braves completed the series sweep of the Mets Sunday giving Tommy Hanson the win he needed but he still lasted...
9/4Braves Journal: Rockies 6, Braves 0: Yesterday, the Rockies and Braves had five hits apiece, and the Braves won 6-1. Today, the Rockies outhit the Braves 10-9, and...
9/3Philly Phanatics: Phillies notebook: This past week was a mixed bag for the Phillies - a star(ter) is born in Tyler Cloyd, but another lack of hustle incident on the...
9/3High Heat Stats: Sunday NL Summary: A quick rundown of games from today’s NL action involving the leading teams. Nats 4, Cardinals 3 – Stephen Strasburg went...
8/26Braves Journal: Braves 7, Giants 1: Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants – Box Score – August 26, 2012 Fredi Gonzalez gave Dan Uggla a day off, with...
8/23High Heat Stats: Wednesday game notes: @Rays 5, Royals 3 / @White Sox 2, Yankees 1: I went to a coronation, and a pennant race broke out! Tampa’s surge has shaved...
8/21Tomahawk Take: Braves Fall To Nats in 13: Monday Woes Return Wearing the high socks didn’t hold back the Monday blues for long. Monday’s series opener against the Nationals...
8/19MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: A look back at the original reporting and analysis found on MLBTR this past week:
Daniel Seco asked MLBTR readers how the...
8/16Braves Journal: Braves 6, Padres 1: San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 15, 2012 – ESPN. Another strong start for Paul Maholm,...
8/13Braves Journal: Mets 6, Braves 5: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets – Box Score – August 12, 2012 – ESPN. The problem is that as well as the Braves...
8/8Tomahawk Take: Braves Steak Ends At 7: Hamels Quiets Braves Offense Braves starter Mike Minor has been very good lately. His last six starts have been as good as we...
8/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado expected to be fine: Atlanta Braves 3B Martin Prado (shin) was spiked in the left shin Sunday, Aug. 5, opening a cut. He was attended to by a trainer...[+] on the field, and he was able to remain in the game after having a bandage applied to the wound.
8/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado gets night off: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado had the night off Thursday, Aug. 2, after going 0-for-5, hitting into two double plays and committing...[+] an error. He is hitting .239 (28-for-117) in 28 games since June 29 to drop his average from .323 to .298. 'He's a little out of sync,' said 3B Chipper Jones. 'His swing is drifting a little bit. Whenever he struggles he drifts and when he gets out on that front foot, he's committing a little early instead of driving that ball to the off field, and slashing it to the off field like we've seen him do hundreds of times. He's basically just flipping the ball to first and second.'
7/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado not interested in extensionAtlanta Braves OF Martin Prado isn't interested in talking about a long-term extension right now....[+]Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado isn't interested in talking about a long-term extension right now.
7/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Looking to extend Martin Prado: The Atlanta Braves are looking to sign OF Martin Prado to a multi-year deal, given his place as the heir to 3B Chipper Jones'...[+] position at third base.
7/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado starting at SSAtlanta Braves OF Martin Prado will be starting at shortstop Saturday, July 14....[+]Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado will be starting at shortstop Saturday, July 14.
7/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado extends to 11Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado extended his hitting streak to 11 games Thursday, July 5....[+]Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado extended his hitting streak to 11 games Thursday, July 5.
7/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado extends to 10Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado extended his hitting streak to 10 games Wednesday, July 4....[+]Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado extended his hitting streak to 10 games Wednesday, July 4.
6/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado out of lineup: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup Friday, June 29, as he's been playing with a sore hamstring....[+] The team is confident he can avoid a stint on the disabled list. OF Jason Heyward moved to the cleanup spot in Prado's absence.
6/20Braves Journal: Braves 4, Yankees 3: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees – Box Score – June 19, 2012 – ESPN. Hey, the Braves beat the Yankees. At...
6/14Braves Journal: Yankees 3, Braves 2: New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – June 13, 2012 – ESPN. So this streaky team has now lost four...
6/13Braves Journal: Yankees 6, Braves 4: New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – June 12, 2012 – ESPN. Well, Mike Minor outpitched CC Sabathia,...
6/7Baseball Musings: Setting and Clearing: The Braves sweep the Marlins with an 8-2 victory on Thursday thanks to their table setters, Michael Bourn and Martin Prado. The...
6/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado not swinging for the fences: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado is no longer trying to hit home runs this season and is dedicating himself to using right field...[+] more often. 'We wanted him to use the same swing that he was lining the ball to right field with to pull the ball,' hitting coach Greg Walker said. 'He is capable of doing it. He's got a good swing. He works as hard as anyone. We don't want to turn him into a singles hitter to right field but we don't want to turn him into a dead-pull power hitter either. He is talented enough to use the whole field and hit for average and power.' Prado is hitting .333 (8-for-24) in the six games he's played at third base during 3B Chipper Jones' (calf) absence.
6/3Braves Journal: Braves 3, Nats 2: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals – Box Score – June 03, 2012 – ESPN. The Braves finally beat the Nats....
6/3Baseball Musings: Kudos to Prado: With one out in the bottom of the fifth, the Braves up 3-2 on the Nationals, Bryce Harper hits a gapper off the wall in rightfield....
6/2FanSided: Game 51: Nationals 2, Braves 0: In a game where runs were hard to come by, the Nationals turned to their old standbys -- pitching and defense -- in Saturday's...
5/19High Heat Stats: Friday minicap: @Tigers 6, Pirates 0: Conditions were good for a Verlander no-hit bid — he was at home, where his opponents have a .226...
5/19Braves Journal: Braves 5, Rays 3: Atlanta Braves vs. Tampa Bay Rays — May 18, 2012 — ESPN. I imagine that Rays fans feel about “Big Game” James...
5/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado extends hit streak to 10 games: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado went 2-for-4 with a double, solo home run and two RBIs Friday, May 18, against the Tampa Bay Rays,...[+] pushing his hitting streak to 10 games. He is tied with Chicago Cubs OF David DeJesus for the longest active streak in the National League.
5/18Baseball Musings: Prado Brings the Pain: Martin Prado reached base three times for the Braves, drawing a walk and hitting a double and a home run. He scored three runs,...
5/17Braves Journal: Marlins 8, Braves 4: Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – May 16, 2012 – ESPN. So, it turns out that the Braves can score...
5/16Braves Journal: Braves 6, Reds 2: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – May 15, 2012 – ESPN. With this up-and-down offense, “up”...
5/15Braves Journal: Reds 3, Braves 1: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – May 14, 2012 – ESPN. What is with this team? When was the last...
5/13Baseball Musings: Braves Sweep: The Braves go into St. Louis and score 23 runs in three games, capping their sweep with a 7-4 victory over he Cardinals on Sunday....
5/13Braves Journal: Braves 7, Cards 2: Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Box Score – May 12, 2012 – ESPN. Maybe it was just the conditions in...
5/10Braves Journal: Cubs 1, Braves 0: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs – Box Score – May 09, 2012 – ESPN. Where’s this great offense people were...
5/10Braves Journal: Braves 3, Cubs 1: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs – Box Score – May 08, 2012 – ESPN. The Braves rebounded some, winning with what...
4/29Raise the Jolly Roger: Bucs can’t cash in: The Pirates had a good chance to take two in a row from the Braves and jump ahead in this series, but they played a sloppy game...
4/29Braves Journal: Braves 4, Pirates 3: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 29, 2012 – ESPN. A come-from-behind victory. Nice....
4/29Braves Journal: Pirates 4, Braves 2: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 28, 2012 – ESPN. Randall Delgado wasn’t effective,...
4/28Braves Journal: Braves 6, Pirates 1: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 27, 2012 – ESPN. That was close for a long way, but...
4/22Braves Journal: Dbacks 6, Braves 4: Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks – Box Score – April 22, 2012 – ESPN. You can’t win them all. This...
4/22Braves Journal: Braves 3, D-Backs 2: Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks – Box Score – April 21, 2012 – ESPN. So the Braves can win the close...
4/21Braves Journal: Braves 9, D-Backs 1: Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks – Box Score – April 20, 2012 – ESPN. Another day, another blowout. I...
4/18Braves Journal: Braves 14, Mets 6: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 18, 2012 – ESPN. Tim Tebow was unable to lead a game-tying...
4/15Braves Journal: Braves 7, Brewers 4: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 15, 2012 – ESPN. Nothing comes easy. Fredi Gonzalez...
4/12Braves Journal: Braves 6, Astros 3: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros – Box Score – April 11, 2012 – ESPN. Very similar to last night. The Braves...
4/10Braves Journal: Astros 8, Braves 3: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros – Box Score – April 09, 2012 – ESPN. This team does not seem to be very good....
4/7Braves Journal: Mets 4, Braves 2: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets – Box Score – April 07, 2012 – ESPN. This is not going well. It’s only...
4/6Braves Journal: Mets 1, Braves 0: Man, I’m afraid we’re going to see a lot of this this year. The Braves went up against an effective lefthander (Zombie...
2/27MLBTradeRumors: Top 2014 MLB Free Agents:
Extensions have a way of thinning the free agent herd. The latest star player off the board is Nationals third baseman Ryan...
1/16Braves Journal: Martin Prado: As I write, it seems likely that he will be traded, which I think would be a mistake unless the return is unexpectedly spectacular....
1/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado terms: Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado agreed to a one-year, $4.75 million deal to avoid arbitration Friday,...[+] Jan. 13.
1/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Avoid arbitration with Martin Prado: The Atlanta Braves agreed to a one-year deal with 2B Martin Prado Friday, Jan. 13, to avoid arbitration. Financial terms of the...[+] deal weren't disclosed.
12/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Trade involving Seth Smith and Martin Prado reportedly came close to happening: The Colorado Rockies were reportedly close to making a trade which would have sent OF Seth Smith to the Atlanta Braves for 2B...[+] Martin Prado but the talks have gone cold.
12/19MLBTradeRumors: Sitting Out Free Agency: Four teams have yet to sign a free agent to a Major League deal, according to our free agent tracker: the Braves, Astros, Athletics,...
12/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Not giving up on Martin Prado: The Colorado Rockies have not given up on acquiring Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado. The Braves would like a package that includes...[+] OF Seth Smith and more in return.
12/12Tomahawk Take: No Trade As Expected: Braves Still Motionless In Trade Market The winter meetings came and went this week with Frank Wren doing as I expected, waiting...
12/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Not close to acquiring Martin Prado: The Colorado Rockies have made no progress in their attempts to acquire Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado. The Braves would take...[+] OF Seth Smith in return, but want more, and the Rockies aren't willing to cave into their demands for a center fielder such as OF Dexter Fowler.
12/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Want to trade for Martin Prado : The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in making a trade for Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado, but it appears that the two teams do...[+] not have a good match. The Braves are looking for a bat to play left field.
12/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Still interested in Martin Prado: The Colorado Rockies are still interested in trading for Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado, but the Bravos want OF Seth Smith in...[+] return and 3B Nolan Arenado. The Rockies will not pay that price.
12/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Will not trade Dexter Fowler: Updating a previous report, the Colorado Rockies are adamant that they will not trade OF Dexter Fowler to the Atlanta Braves for...[+] 2B Martin Prado. The Atlanta Braves apparently want a center fielder in return for Prado.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Martin Prado interest heats up: The Colorado Rockies' interest in trading for Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado likely heated up after 2B Mark Ellis left the team...[+] to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Nov. 14.
11/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Pursuing Martin Prado: The Colorado Rockies have begun pursuit of Atlanta Braves OF/2B Martin Prado. The Rockies scouted Prado extensively last season...[+] and view him as a starting second baseman that could occupy a run-producing spot in the lineup. The clubs have not yet exchanged names, but are expected to keep the lines of communication open.
9/21Braves Journal: Marlins 4, Braves 0: Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins – Box Score – September 21, 2011 – ESPN. Maybe I should have gone with “Low”...
9/20Braves Journal: Braves 4, Marlins 0: Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins – Box Score – September 20, 2011 – ESPN. So I had only two arrows left in...
9/17Braves Journal: Braves 1, Mets 0: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 17, 2011 – ESPN. Thank God for Tim Hudson. Hudson threw...
9/14Braves Journal: Braves 4, Marlins 1: Florida Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 14, 2011 – ESPN. So of course Alex Gonzalez saved...
8/31Braves Journal: Braves 3, Nats 1: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 31, 2011 – ESPN. Well, the Derek Lowe of late 2010...
8/22Braves Journal: Braves 3, Cubs 0: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs – Box Score – August 22, 2011 – ESPN. I bet Cubs fans would really be kicking...
8/21Braves Journal: Braves 1, Dbacks 0: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 21, 2011 – ESPN. That one could have been easier....
8/20Braves Journal: Braves 8, DBacks 1: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 20, 2011 – ESPN. That was surprisingly easy, considering...
8/17Braves Journal: Giants 7, Braves 5: San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 17, 2011 – ESPN. Was this game as close as the...
8/16Baseball Musings: The Devil Wears Prado: The Braves took eleven innings, but they finish off the Giants 2-1 on a Martin Prado RBI single. Brooks Conrad doubled with one...
8/15Braves Journal: Braves 5, Giants 4: San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 15, 2011 – ESPN. Fear the Beard Freddie. For awhile,...
8/14Braves Journal: Cubs 6, Braves 5: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 14, 2011 – ESPN. I blame Jerome Holtzman. The whole concept...
8/13Braves Journal: Cubs 8, Braves 4: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 13, 2011 – ESPN. Derek Lowe, everybody! Lowe gave up a...
8/12Braves Journal: Braves 10, Cubs 4: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 12, 2011 – ESPN. The Braves decided to use Bobby Cox night...
8/10Braves Journal: Braves 6, Marlins 2: Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins – Box Score – August 10, 2011 – ESPN. Well, no triumph over PURE EVIL can...
7/23FanSided: Collapse in Cincinnati: Through five innings the Derek Lowe kept the ball on the infield and the Reds scored once. In second the Braves loaded the bases...
7/23Tomahawk Take: Collapse in Cincinnati: Through five innings the Derek Lowe kept the ball on the infield and the Reds scored once. In second the Braves loaded the bases...
7/23The Writer's Journey: Game 99: When the Reds score 4 or more runs, they generally win. Zack Cozart, Fred Lewis, and Drew Stubbs all went deep against the Braves....
7/22Baseball Musings: Slugfest in Cincinnati: The Braves and Reds combined for seven home runs as Atlanta hit four of them and won 6-4. Nine of the ten runs scored on the homers,...
7/21Braves Journal: Rockies 3, Braves 2: Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies – Box Score – July 20, 2011 – ESPN. This was almost one for the Miserable...
7/21Baseball Musings: Late Night Roundup: The Brewers moved back into first place in the NL Central with a 5-2, ten inning win over the Diamondbacks. Chris Narveson pitched...
7/18Phillies Nation: State Of The NL East: Here we are at the All Star break, and the Phillies have the best record in baseball and a 3.5 game lead on the Braves. While...
7/17Braves Journal: Braves 9, Nats 8: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – July 17, 2011 – ESPN. What a strange game is baseball....
7/16Braves Journal: Braves 11, Nats 1: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – July 15, 2011 – ESPN. Gosh, that was fun. The Braves got...
7/5Philly Phanatics: Chance to bury Braves: This weekend's series with Atlanta isn't do-or-die for the Phillies, but it is a chance to make a statement by burying the Braves....
6/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado lighting it up at Turner Field: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado went 2-for-4 with a double, solo home run, walk and two runs scored Wednesday, June 1, against...[+] the San Diego Padres. He has hit safely in 20 of his past 21 games at Turner Field.
6/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado snaps 19-game home hitting streak: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado was hitless in four at-bats with a walk Tuesday, May 31, against the San Diego Padres, snapping...[+] a 19-game hitting streak at Turner Field.
5/28Braves Journal: Reds 5, Braves 1: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – May 27, 2011 – ESPN. Pitcher gets sent down to AAA, he doesn’t...
5/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado out todayAtlanta Braves OF Martin Prado is out of the lineup Wednesday, May 25....[+]Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado is out of the lineup Wednesday, May 25.
5/20Braves Journal: Dbacks 2, Braves 1: Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks – Box Score – May 19, 2011 – ESPN. This was not a fun game to watch....
5/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado extends to 10Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado extended his hitting streak to 10 games Wednesday, May 18....[+]Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado extended his hitting streak to 10 games Wednesday, May 18.
5/16Braves Journal: Braves 3, Astros 2: Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – May 16, 2011 – ESPN. Another 3-2 win, this time behind Tommy...
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Chipper Jones could return soon: Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones (knee) said he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday, May 17, after an MRI exam showed...[+] a small tear in his right knee. He received two pain-killing shots Sunday, May 15. OF Martin Prado moved to third base and OF Jason Heyward (shoulder) remained out of the lineup Monday, May 16.
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado named NL Player of the Week: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado has been named the National League Player of the Week after hitting .462 with three home runs and...[+] eight RBIs last week.
5/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado continues to sizzle at plate: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado went 2-for-4 with his sixth home run of the season and three RBIs Saturday, May 14, against the...[+] Philadelphia Phillies. He is 12-for-27 (.444) with three homer runs, including one grand slam, and eight RBIs during his current six-game hitting streak. He was hitting .238 April 26, but he has since raised his average to .295. Prado is also tied for the team-lead in RBIs with 3B Chipper Jones. Both have 27 RBIs.
5/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado crushes grand slam: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado hit a grand slam against the Washington Nationals Thursday, March 12. 3B Chipper Jones also homered....[+]
5/12Braves Journal: Braves 6, Nats 5: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – May 12, 2011 – ESPN. Well, gosh. A little 2010-style resilience,...
5/10Braves Journal: Nats 7, Braves 6: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – May 10, 2011 – ESPN. What’s the point of a comeback...
5/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado's hit streak ends at 10 games: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado went hitless in three at-bats with a walk Saturday, May 7, against the Philadelphia Phillies, ending...[+] a 10-game hitting streak.
5/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado pushes hit streak to 10: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado went 2-for-5 with a run scored, RBI and three strikeouts Friday, May 6, against the Philadelphia...[+] Phillies. Prado extended his hit streak to 10 games. Prado is batting .348 (16-for-46) during the solid span.
5/5Braves Journal: Braves 2, Brewers 1: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – May 05, 2011 – ESPN. Sweep! The Braves got another impressive...
5/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado, Eric Hinske homerAtlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado and OF Eric Hinske each hit solo home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, May 5....[+]Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado and OF Eric Hinske each hit solo home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, May 5.
5/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado solid in Game 1 of doubleheader: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado went 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored, three RBIs and two strikeouts Wednesday, May 4, in the...[+] first game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers. Prado has hit safely in seven straight games, going 11-for-32 (.344) since April 25.
4/30Braves Journal: Cardinals 3, Braves 2: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 30, 2011 – ESPN. Another day of early leads, Hibernation...
4/25COSFBA: Playing the Name Game: We've all seen the fantasy baseball articles where the writer will compare one nameless player's statistics to another nameless...
4/24Raising Matt Cain: Braves walk away winners: The Easter Sunday crowd in San Francisco could be forgiven for thinking they'd seen a resurrection today. Aaron Rowand, 0-for-the-series,...
4/24Raising Matt Cain: **** Tim: I absolutely hate writing the "bad Tim" posts, which explains the delay in getting this one up promptly. I figure if I stall,...
4/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado drives in three runs: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado went 2-for-4 with three RBIs Saturday, April 23, against the San Francisco Giants. Prado also drew...[+] a walk, giving him at least one free pass in three straight games.
4/23Braves Journal: Braves 5, Giants 2: Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants – Box Score – April 23, 2011 – ESPN. Nothing like a series on the road...
4/23Braves Journal: Braves 4, Giants 1: Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants – Box Score – April 22, 2011 – ESPN. Thanks to an appearance by the Good Tommy Hanson,...
4/23Giants Nirvana: Braves 4, Giants 1: Madison Bumgarner was pretty mediocre out there tonight; but in all fairness, he should have at least gotten through the third...
4/20Braves Journal: Braves 10 (!) Dodgers 1: Just to be clear, the game was closer than the score indicates. Brandon Beachy got his first win in a game that was a shutout...
4/19PaulLebowitz.com: Lines Of Office: I repeatedly tried to assuage the fears of Braves fans that Fredi Gonzalez was a strategically poor manager who got the job to...
4/16Braves Journal: Braves 4, Mets 0: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 16, 2011 – ESPN. A great first game of the year for Jair...
4/14Braves Journal: Marlins 6, Braves 5: Florida Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 14, 2011 – ESPN If the Braves could just play one-game series, they’d...
4/10Braves Journal: Phillies 3, Braves 0: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 10, 2011 – ESPN. Pathetic. This offense is pathetic....
4/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Chipper Jones out: Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones is out of the lineup Thursday, April 7, with OF Martin Prado sliding into his spot at third, The...[+] Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports.
4/6Braves Journal: Brewers 5, Braves 4: Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers – Box Score – April 06, 2011 – ESPN. Well, if Mike Minor wants to win the...
4/5Braves Journal: Brewers 1, Braves 0: Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers – Box Score – April 05, 2011 – ESPN. Well, that was sad. The Braves were...
4/5Cut Four: Coffey Talk: Session One: During the offseason, I tabbed Todd Coffey as a scrap heap reliever — a reliever who could be signed to a short-term deal...
4/5Caught Looking: 2011 season: 4-4-11: LEAD OFF Break up the Baltimore Orioles! With a 5-1 victory over the Tigers Monday, the O’s improved to 4-0—their best...
4/4Braves Journal: Braves 2, Brewers 1: Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers – Box Score – April 04, 2011 – ESPN. Example 34,631 on the problems with...
4/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado snaps out of early funk: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, a run scored and an RBI Sunday, April 3, against the Washington...[+] Nationals. Prado went 0-for-9 in the first two games of the series.
4/3Braves Journal: Braves 11, Nats 2: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals – Box Score – April 03, 2011 – ESPN. The game was actually a lot closer...
3/31Baseball Musings: First Pitch: Livan Hernandez makes the first pitch of the season to Martin Prado. It’s a called strike, and baseball is under way. Update:...
3/28Braves Journal: Brooks Conrad: The primary beneficiary of Joe Mather playing himself off the team. Conrad got by far the most major league playing time of his...
3/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado looking comfortable in LF: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado appears to have overcome last year's season-ending injuries, affording him more time to learn how...[+] to play left field, reports Mark Bowman, of MLB.com. Prado has looked very comfortable handling the left field duties for the first time on a regular basis.
3/2Mastersball.com: The Sirius/XM Mock: I am not sure just how many mock drafts I have done at this point of the season, but I also think that writing about a lot of...
News -- February 2011
2/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado takes grounders at third: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado took grounders at third base again Monday, Feb. 21, reports David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution....[+] Prado is expected to move from left field to third base as the backup to 3B Chipper Jones (knee) when needed.
2/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado could leadoff: The Atlanta Braves seem to be leaning toward using OF Martin Prado as the leadoff hitter this year with OF Nate McLouth hitting...[+] second, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman.
2/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado accepting of position change: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado said he initially was not thrilled with the idea of moving from second base to left field but is...[+] glad that the team believes he can make the change, reports David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 'I was thinking about it for a few days, thinking, 'Ok, playing left field every day, thats a new thing for me in my career,'' Prado said. 'It's something that I have to [handle] professionally. I guess they see me as one of those guys that can play different positions. Im glad they thought about me at that [left field] position, and I have to assume it, take that responsibility and do the best I can.' He there are several things he will have to work on to become a better outfielder.
2/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado allowed to start spring training early: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado (oblique, hip) will be able participate with pitchers and catchers once spring training starts...[+] since he ended last season with an injury, reports Mark Bowman, of MLB.com. Prado likely will use the extra time to get a better feel of playing in left field.
2/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado taking batting practice: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado (hip) took batting practice at Turner Field a few days ago with manager Fredi Gonzalez throwing...[+] the pitches, reports David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 'Looked good, really good,' Gonzalez said. Prado suffered a hip injury at the end of the regular season and he missed the playoffs.
2/2Braves Journal: Derek Lowe: I guess that’s about the best we could have hoped for. Lowe went out every fifth day and gave the Braves league-average...
1/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Two avoid arbitration: The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration with SP Jair Jurrjens and OF Martin Prado Tuesday, Jan. 18, by agreeing to one-year deals...[+] with both players, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien. Jurrjens will receive $3.25 million and Prado will make $3.1 million. Jurrjens can earn an extra $50,000 in performance bonuses.
1/17Braves Journal: Martin Prado: Curious. Prado spent a good portion of the year challenging for the batting title, missed huge chunks of time with injuries, was...
1/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado files for arbitrationAtlanta Braves OF Martin Prado filed for salary arbitration, according to The Sports Network....[+]Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado filed for salary arbitration, according to The Sports Network.
1/12Baseball Musings: Chipping In: Braves Journal sees Chipper Jones as the key to Atlanta’s success in 2011: The key to the season, in my opinion, is getting...
1/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Chipper Jones recovering nicely: Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones (knee) is recovering from knee surgery last August and the team is hopeful that he will be ready...[+] to go when Spring Training begins, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien. 'I think he's progressed very well,' general manager Frank Wren said. 'He had a setback earlier in the winter when he was away for a week I think he was actually on a hunting trip and he was not doing the (leg) lifts. But as soon as he got back on his weights, he was fine.' OF Martin Prado is expected to move from left field to third base if Jones is not ready in time for the start of the season.
1/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado has recovered: Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado (hip, groin) has fully recovered from his hip injury and groin pull from last year and is expected...[+] to be ready for full activities in Spring Training, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien.
12/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Five tendered contracts: The Atlanta Braves tendered contracts to 2B Dan Uggla, SP Jair Jurrjens, IF/OF Martin Prado, RP Eric O'Flaherty and RP Peter Moylan...[+] Thursday, Dec. 2, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman.
News -- November 2010
11/27COSFBA: Thankful:
This is the time of year where everyone takes a moment to voice all that they are currently thankful for, reflect on the past...
11/22SOX & Dawgs: Joey Votto Named 2010 NL MVP:
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols had won the last two National League MVP awards and certainly put up the numbers...
11/18Braves Journal: Official WAG thread: Okay, make your projections/guesses for player numbers in 2011 here. We will then look back and laugh at you at the end of the...
11/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado to be moved to outfield: The Atlanta Braves plan to move IF Martin Prado to left field next year after trading for 2B Dan Uggla, according to The Atlanta...[+] Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien. Prado will also back up 3B Chipper Jones (knee). Prado will start at third base if Jones is not ready to start the season.
11/16Giants Nirvana: Braves Acquire Dan Uggla: The Atlanta Braves traded Omar Infante and reliever Mike Dunn to the Florida Marlins in exchange for Dan Uggla. I think this...
11/16Baseball Musings: Braves Win Uggla: The Atlanta Braves pulled the trigger on a trade for Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla: The Atlanta Braves acquired All-Star second...
11/16MLBTradeRumors: Braves Acquire Dan Uggla: The Braves landed one of baseball's most powerful second basemen today, acquiring Dan Uggla from the division rival Marlins for...
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Dan Uggla acquired: The Atlanta Braves acquired 2B Dan Uggla from the Florida Marlins Tuesday, Nov. 16, in exchange for IF Omar Infante and RP Mike...[+] Dunn, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. Uggla will play second base with the Braves, with IF Martin Prado playing first, third and left field.
11/16MLBTradeRumors: Dan Uggla Rumors: Tuesday: Yesterday we learned the Marlins want pitching and a catcher in return for second baseman Dan Uggla; the Cardinals, Nationals,...
10/10Baseball Musings: Missing Prado: The late season injury to Martin Prado really cost the Braves on Sunday. Brooks Conrad made three errors in the game, two of them...
10/7Obstructed View: NLDS: Braves vs Giants: The last of the four Divisonal Series is the Wild Card winning Braves against the NL West champion Giants. Both teams made it...
10/3Baseball Musings: Defensive Change: The Braves moved Brooks Conrad to second and Omar Infante to third for Sunday’s game against the Phillies. Brooks made two...
9/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado done for season, playoffs: Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves 3B Martin Prado (oblique, hip) will miss the rest of the season after an MRI revealed...[+] a hip pointer and a torn external oblique muscle, reports ESPN.com. Prado originally hurt himself in the fourth inning Monday, Sept. 27, and aggravated the injury while swinging in the fifth inning. Rehab involves two months of rest, and if he heals normally, Prado should be good for spring training. IF Brooks Conrad will fill in at third base.
9/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado to undergo MRI: Atlanta Braves 3B Martin Prado (hip) will undergo an MRI exam on his hip Tuesday, Sept. 28, according to ESPN's Buster Olney....[+] The team does not think Prado's injury will keep him from playing if they make the postseason.
9/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado to miss time: Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox said 3B Martin Prado (hip) will be out awhile with a hip pointer, The Atlanta Journal Constitution's...[+] David O'Brien reports.
9/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado has three hits Wednesday: Atlanta Braves 3B Martin Prado had three hits Wednesday, Sept. 15, and leads the National League with 57 multi-hit games, according...[+] to The Associated Press.
9/15Braves Journal: Nats 4, Braves 2: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 15, 2010 – ESPN. Pathetic failure, thy name...
9/8Baseball Musings: Keeping Pace: The Phillies and Braves both won big Wednesday night. The Phillies downed the Marlins 10-6, as Cole Hamels pitched seven scoreless...
9/8Braves Journal: Braves 9, Pirates 3: Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Box Score – September 08, 2010 – ESPN. Nine runs for Derek Lowe? Sounds...
9/2Braves Journal: Braves 4, Mets 1: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 01, 2010 – ESPN.
As I watched a dispirited, going-through-the-motions...
8/31Braves Journal: Braves 9, Mets 2: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 31, 2010 – ESPN.
Ah, the Mets.
The game stayed scoreless...
8/30Braves Journal: Braves 9, Mets 3: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 30, 2010 – ESPN.
It would appear that Jason Heyward is...
8/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado drives in five runs Saturday: Atlanta Braves 3B Martin Prado went 2-for-4 with a home run, five RBIs, a walk and two runs scored against the Florida Marlins...[+] Saturday, Aug. 28, according to The Associated Press. The five runs batted in tied a career high.
8/29Baseball Musings: Lucky 13: Tim Hudson pitched well this year despite a lack of strikeouts. He came into Saturday night’s game against the Marlins with...
8/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado knocks in three WednesdayAtlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado drove in three runs in a loss Wednesday, Aug. 25, according to The Associated Press. ...[+]Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado drove in three runs in a loss Wednesday, Aug. 25, according to The Associated Press.
8/24Braves Journal: Rockies 5, Braves 2: Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies – Box Score – August 24, 2010 – ESPN.
The story, once again, was defense;...
8/24Braves Journal: Nats 6, Braves 2: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 19, 2010 – ESPN.
Well, that was no fun. Like the...
8/24Braves Journal: Braves 5, Cubs 3: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs – Box Score – August 20, 2010 – ESPN.
When Rick Ankiel beats you with a two-out,...
8/24Braves Journal: Cubs 5, Braves 4: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs – Box Score – August 21, 2010 – ESPN.
Tommy Hanson just doesn’t know...
8/24Braves Journal: Rockies 5, Braves 4: Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies – Box Score – August 23, 2010 – ESPN.
I have a simple rule: nothing that...
8/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado still has pain: Atlanta Braves 3B Martin Prado (finger) still has pain in his pinkie on some swings, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David...[+] O'Brien reports.
8/22Baseball Moves: Waiver Mavens – Week 20: I write this article enroute to Beantown where I’m making my first pilgrimage to Fenway Park, one of the first iron grandstands...
8/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado hurts hand: Atlanta Braves 3B Martin Prado (hand) said he jammed his hand on his final at-bat Tuesday, Aug. 17, but didn't seem overly concerned,...[+] the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports.
8/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado returns in big way: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado had three hits in his return to the lineup Tuesday, Aug. 17, according to The Associated Press....[+]
8/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado in lineup Tuesday: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado (finger) is batting third and playing third base Tuesday, Aug. 17, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's...[+] David O'Brien.
8/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado activated: The Atlanta Braves activated 2B Martin Prado (finger) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 17, according to MLB.com's Bailey...[+] Stephens.
8/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado plays in minors Monday: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado (finger) went 1-for-4 with a single in a rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett Monday, Aug. 16, and...[+] he is likely to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 17, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Bill Sanders. 'I expected it would be sore, but I felt pretty comfortable,' Prado said. 'It's definitely better and I'm so glad it is better than when I first took batting practice Friday. I'd say it's 90 percent. They told me I was going to come here for one game, get some BP, a couple of at-bats, then be back up (today).' Prado wore a brace on his left hand during the game Monday.
8/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado rehabs Monday: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado (finger) was scheduled to play second base and third base in his first rehab game with Triple-A...[+] Gwinnett Monday, Aug. 16, and could return from the disabled list as early as Tuesday, Aug. 17, according to The Associated Press. Prado could move to third base when he returns to the team.
8/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado could begin rehab assignment soon: Atlanta Braves IF Martin Prado (finger) was encouraged after batting practice Saturday, Aug. 14, and could begin a rehab assignment...[+] in the next few days, according to The Associated Press.
8/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado likely to play third: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado (pinkie) is likely to become the team's regular third baseman when he returns from the disabled...[+] list next week, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. IF Omar Infante could then take over as the starting second baseman.
8/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado resumes throwing: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado (pinkie) resumed throwing for the first time Wednesday, Aug. 11, and said his progress is a week...[+] ahead of schedule, according to MLB.com's Steve Gartner. Prado hit off a tee Monday, Aug. 9. He is hoping to take live batting practice when the team returns home. Prado is eligible to come off of the disabled list Monday, Aug. 16, but expects to go on a rehab assignment before returning.
8/10MLBTradeRumors: Last Year's Non-Tenders: On October 5th and November 20th of last year I named my non-tender candidates. On December 12th, many players were actually...
8/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado's swelling reduced: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado's (pinkie) swelling has gone down around his fractured right pinkie finger, but he is not sure...[+] if he will be able to return from the disabled list when he is eligible Aug. 15, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. 'Hopefully it will be just one more week,' Prado said. 'The doctors say that I'm reacting really good.'
8/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado to DL: The Atlanta Braves placed 2B Martin Prado (finger) on the 15-day disabled list Monday, Aug. 2, with a broken knuckle, according...[+] to ESPN.com.
8/2PaulLebowitz.com: A Week From F-Mart: Flashpoint time for the Mets: This season has gone remarkably well considering the doom that was predicted by the shark infested...
7/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado has pinkie fracture: David O'Brien, of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado (finger) will miss at least one week...[+] with a fractured pinkie. The injury is described as a 'stable avulsion fracture.' The injury occured when Prado's finger was caught in a 'hole' next to home plate, which he didn't see as he reached for the plate during a slide.
7/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado has three hits WednesdayAtlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado collected three hits in a victory Wednesday, July 28, according to The Associated Press. ...[+]Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado collected three hits in a victory Wednesday, July 28, according to The Associated Press.
7/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado, Chipper hit solo homers ThursdayAtlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado and 3B Chipper Jones each hit solo home runs Thursday, July 15, reports The Associated Press....[+]Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado and 3B Chipper Jones each hit solo home runs Thursday, July 15, reports The Associated Press.
7/13El Maquino: Updated All-Star Rosters: Since the rosters were released July 4th, there have been a lot of changes. The ASG rosters for tonight: NATIONAL LEAGUE: 2b:...
7/7Baseball Musings: The Devil Wears Prado: Martin Prado collects three more hits, including two home runs as the Braves pound Jamie Moyer for three homers and seven runs...
7/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado goes deep twice Wednesday: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado hit two solo home runs in a victory Wednesday, July 7, according to The Associated Press. He now...[+] has three career leadoff home runs, which have all come this year. Prado also has both of his career multi-homer games this season.
7/7Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: July 6:
Home Run of the Day: Seth Smith's Beard, Colorado Rockies (Trot Time: 19.96 seconds) [video]
It was a big day for home runs...
7/7Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: July 6:
Home Run of the Day: Seth Smith's Beard, Colorado Rockies (Trot Time: 19.96 seconds) [video]
It was a big day for home runs...
7/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | National League All-Star reserves announced: The following position players have been added to the 2010 National League All-Star team as reserves, according to MLB.com: Arizona...[+] Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young, Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann, 2B Martin Prado and IF/OF Omar Infante, Chicago Cubs OF Marlon Byrd, Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips and 3B Scott Rolen, Colorado Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki, Houston Astros OF Michael Bourn, Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart, New York Mets SS Jose Reyes, Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard, San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez and St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday.
7/1Baseball Musings: Mid-Season Awards: The Internet Baseball Writers Association of America announced the results of all-star and mid-season award voting on Thursday,...
6/29El Maquino: All-Star Bailout: The NL All-Star team is saved! It’s wrong to be excited about injuries (especially since the Reds are playing the Phillies...
6/25Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: June 22: Home Run of the Day: Russell Branyan, Cleveland Indians (Trot Time: 26.75 seconds) [video]
Branyan, unsurprisingly, comes in...
6/23Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: June 22: Home Run of the Day: Russell Branyan, Cleveland Indians (Trot Time: 26.75 seconds) [video]
Branyan, unsurprisingly, comes in...
6/14Tomahawk Take: Braves Off Day Links: The Braves recently wrapped up their 11 game road trip with a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins. The Braves were able to keep their...
6/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado reaches base five times Thursday: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado walked twice and had three hits Thursday, June 10, as part of a night where he reached base five...[+] times against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to The Associated Press.
6/6Baseball Press: The 606 - June 6, 2010:
A veteran righty tries to spoil a craze in Los Angeles this afternoon. (AP)
Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look at the...
6/6Baseball Musings: Prado’s Hits: Martin Prado picked up two more hits in Atlanta’s 9-3 win over the Dodgers Saturday night. That gives Martin 77 on the...
5/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado has two runs, three hits Thursday: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado scored twice and had three hits Thursday, May 27, in an 8-3 win over the Florida Marlins, according...[+] to The Associated Press.
5/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado recorded multi-hit games: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado has multi-hit games in seven of his last 10 starts and ranks among the league leaders in hits (55)...[+] and multi-hit games, according to MLB.com's Spencer Fordin. Prado has also moved into the leadoff spot in recent games.
5/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado named NL Player of the Week: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado was named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, May 16, according...[+] to The Sports Network. Prado hit .367 with 11 RBIs, three home runs and 11 hits during the week.
5/14B-R Blog: Not As Easy As 1-2-3: Via Baseball-Reference.com's Play Index Batting Season Finder...players this season with 145+ PA and 3 HR or less...
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Nyjer...
5/11MLBTradeRumors: White Sox Sign Alan Embree: The White Sox signed lefty Alan Embree to a minor league deal and **** him to Triple A Charlotte, tweets MLB.com's Scott Merkin. ...
5/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado drives in fiveAtlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado hit a grand slam and drove in five runs Monday, May 10, The Associated Press reports. ...[+]Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado hit a grand slam and drove in five runs Monday, May 10, The Associated Press reports.
4/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Martin Prado drops below .400: Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado went 1-for-5 Monday, April 26, to drop his average to .392 on the season, The Associated Press...[+] reports.
4/20B-R Blog: 2010 hit streaks: Here are the longest hitting streaks so far in 2010:
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Jorge...