With Hampton hurt, Braves add Redman
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Left-hander Mark Redman agreed Friday to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves, who learned a day earlier that Mike Hampton will be sidelined for up to two months.
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The Yankees activated RF Gary Sheffield from the 15-day disabled list yesterday. Meanwhile, closer Mariano Rivera threw a bullpen session and said he hopes to return this weekend.
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The Braves likely lost reserve infielder Mark DeRosa for the rest of the season after he injured his right knee trying to make a throw in Atlanta&#39;s 1-0 win over Florida on Saturday night.
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Dec 7, 2004 - ATLANTA BRAVES Named Tim Conroy special assistant to the general manager-major league scout. CHICAGO CUBS-Agreed to terms with SS Nomar Garciaparra on a one-year contract.
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Julio Franco, a 48-year-old utilityman, signed with Atlanta on Wednesday, rejoining the Braves a week after he was cut by the Mets.
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The Atlanta Braves have exercised the team's $8 million option for 2007 with John Smoltz, ensuring the right-hander will return for his 19th season with the team.
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Tim Hudson was traded from the Oakland Athletics to Atlanta, a blockbuster deal yesterday that further bolstered the Braves&#39; revamped rotation.
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Mike Hampton is hurt again, and this time it has nothing to do with his arm. The Atlanta Braves' left-hander injured his left side during batting practice, and won't be ready for the start of the regular season.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Hampton may be out of action until May after injuring his left side during batting practice, team officials said on Thursday.
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The Braves have their replacement for center fielder Andruw Jones, competing a trade that brought Mark Kotsay from the Oakland Athletics on Monday.
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The pain in Darin Erstad's right ankle is gone. He had surgery to remove a bone spur, and now he has a fresh start with the Chicago White Sox. He has a chance to show he can still contribute and, maybe, snag a spot in center or left field.
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Mike Hampton has never won a Division Series game, but he needs to pitch at a top level today to help the Atlanta Braves pull even in their first-round set against the Houston Astros.
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Desmond Mason and Mike James more than made up for the loss of Michael Redd in the Milwaukee Bucks' 113-83 rout of the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.
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Atlanta Braves starter Paul Byrd works in the fourth inning against the New York Mets in Atlanta, in this Aug. 1, 2004 file photo.
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PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded catcher Jason Kendall to the Oakland Athletics for left-handers Mark Redman and Arthur Rhodes.
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Chipper Jones was back in the Atlanta Braves' lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers, saying he felt pressured to return from a groin injury.
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PITTSBURGH -- According to published reports, the Pirates and A&#39;s are close to completing a deal which would send catcher Jason Kendall to Oakland for left-handed pitchers Mark Redman and Arthur Rhodes.