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Smoltz heading to Boston

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with right-hander John Smoltz, who had spent his entire big league career with Atlanta.

Braves agree to terms with Norton

The Atlanta Braves and utilityman Greg Norton have agreed to terms on a one-year contract for 2009.

Furcal heading back to Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves have reportedly signed shortstop Rafael Furcal to a three-year contract with a vesting option for a fourth season. Fox Sports is reporting that the deal could be announced as soon as Tuesday once he passes a physical.

Braves non-tender pitcher James

The Atlanta Braves non-tendered pitcher Chuck James on Friday, making him a free agent.

Maddux announces retirement at winter meetings

Greg Maddux officially closed out his illustrious 23-year career by announcing his retirement Monday at a news conference in his hometown of Las Vegas, the site of baseball's winter meetings.

Braves sign catcher Ross

The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Dave Ross to a two-year contract on Friday.

White Sox deal P Vazquez to Braves

The Chicago White Sox have traded right-handed starter Javier Vazquez and left-handed reliever Boone Logan to the Atlanta Braves for four prospects.

Report: White Sox dealing P Vazquez to Braves

The White Sox have reportedly traded pitcher Javier Vazquez to the Atlanta Braves for multiple players.

Long time Braves broadcaster Van Wieren retires

Pete Van Wieren, who was behind the microphone for Atlanta Braves broadcasts over the last 33 years, has retired.

Recap: Houston vs. Atlanta

Wandy Rodriguez threw seven strong innings as the Houston Astros closed out the regular season with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at Minute Maid Park.

Recap: Houston vs. Atlanta

Josh Anderson hit two home runs as the Atlanta Braves downed the Houston Astros, 11-5, in the second of three games from Minute Maid Park.

Recap: Houston vs. Atlanta

Darin Erstad clubbed a solo home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park.

Recap: Philadelphia vs. Atlanta

Chipper Jones had a pinch-hit three-run homer and the Atlanta bullpen threw nearly six effective innings as Atlanta thumped Philadelphia, 10-4, in the final meeting between the clubs this season.

Recap: Philadelphia vs. Atlanta

Mike Hampton threw six solid innings and Casey Kotchman went 2-for-4 with a homer, as the Atlanta Braves edged Philadelphia, 3-2, in the second of three games with the Phillies.

Braves prospect suspended for drug use

Major League Baseball levied a 50-game suspension against Atlanta Braves minor league pitcher Matthew Small on Tuesday.

Recap: Philadelphia vs. Atlanta

Greg Golson's speed led to the go-ahead run and Pat Burrell added a three-run home run for insurance later in the eighth, as Philadelphia moved one step closer to postseason play with a 6-2 victory over Atlanta to kick off a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park.

Recap: Atlanta vs. NY Mets

Martin Prado drove in three runs and helped key a four-run eighth inning comeback, as the Atlanta Braves upended the New York Mets, 7-6, in the rubber match of a three-game series from Turner Field.

Recap: Atlanta vs. NY Mets

Josh Anderson went 3-for-4, knocked in a run, scored and stole two bases, and the Atlanta Braves hung on for a 4-2 win over the New York Mets in the second of a three-game set.

Recap: Atlanta vs. NY Mets

Daniel Murphy delivered a pinch-hit go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets recaptured first place in the NL East with a 9-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in the first contest of a three-game set.

Recap: Atlanta vs. Philadelphia

Pat Burrell's two-run blast in the sixth inning put the Phillies on top, and Philadelphia held on for a 4-3 win over the Braves to complete a season sweep in Atlanta.

Recap: Atlanta vs. Philadelphia

Rookie left-hander J.A. Happ, making a spot- start for the Phillies, came through with six shutout innings, and Philadelphia downed Atlanta, 6-1, in the second of a three-game set.

Recap: Atlanta vs. Philadelphia

Ryan Howard's two-run homer in the top of the eighth inning was the difference, as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Atlanta Braves, 8-7, in the opener of a three-game series at Turner Field.

Recap: NY Mets vs. Atlanta

Greg Norton's three-run homer highlighted a five-run ninth inning, as the Atlanta Braves rallied past the New York Mets, 7-4, in the rubber match of a three-game series from Shea Stadium.

Recap: NY Mets vs. Atlanta

Jonathon Niese pitched eight shutout innings in his second career start, and the Mets tallied three home runs to top Atlanta, 5-0 in the nightcap of a doubleheader at Shea Stadium.

Recap: NY Mets vs. Atlanta

Omar Infante's sacrifice fly in the top of the eighth proved to be the difference, as the Atlanta Braves edged the New York Mets, 3-2, in the opener of a doubleheader from Shea Stadium.


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