http://www.mail.com/people/13420-michael-bourn.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/13420-michael-bourn.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1748702-phillies-cf-revere-rhps-worley.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies filled their biggest need right before the winter meetings ended, acquiring center fielder Ben Revere from the Minnesota Twins for right-handers Vance Worley and Trevor May on Thursday. The 24-year-old Revere is expected to be Philadelphia's answer in center. He batted .294 with 40 stolen bases in 124 games last season. "B... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1748702-phillies-cf-revere-rhps-worley.html 2012-12-06T21:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1731566-bj-upton-braves-finalize-7525m-5-year-deal.html ATLANTA (AP) — Jason Heyward was in the audience as B.J. Upton was introduced Thursday as Atlanta's new centerfielder. That made manager Fredi Gonzalez smile as he realized he didn't have to worry so much about finding the third starter in his outfield. "Shoot, we may not even need a left fielder," Gonzalez said. "With him playing center and Jason, who ju... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1731566-bj-upton-braves-finalize-7525m-5-year-deal.html 2012-11-29T21:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730646-upton-headed-to-braves-pettitte-returns-to-yanks.html B.J. Upton is on his way to Atlanta, while Andy Pettitte is staying in pinstripes. With the winter meetings only days away, baseball's offseason began to heat up Wednesday with a pair of moves involving potential closers: Ryan Madson joined the Angels and Jonathan Broxton remained with the Reds. Hours later, the Braves made big news. L... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730646-upton-headed-to-braves-pettitte-returns-to-yanks.html 2012-11-29T07:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730262-ap-source-upton-braves-reach-75m-5-year-deal.html ATLANTA (AP) — Free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $75.25 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the deal said Wednesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been completed. It is expected to be announced Thursday once Upton passes his physical.... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730262-ap-source-upton-braves-reach-75m-5-year-deal.html 2012-11-29T03:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1716064-teams-closer-secondary-ticket-market.html CHICAGO (AP) — Chipper Jones was down to the final few games of his distinguished career when the Atlanta Braves opened a series at Pittsburgh last month. The Pirates, who play in one of the majors' most picturesque ballparks, were closing out their best season in 15 years. And a few hours before Michael Bourn stepped into the batter's box for Jeff Locke'... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1716064-teams-closer-secondary-ticket-market.html 2012-11-21T15:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1688728-boras-dodgers-bought-store-mets-in-freezer.html INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — With baseball awash in record revenue as the signing season starts, Scott Boras compares the habits of teams to families sifting through supermarket shelves. At the winter meetings in Dallas last year, the agent had this to say of the financially troubled Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets: "Normally, they're in the steaks s... Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1688728-boras-dodgers-bought-store-mets-in-freezer.html 2012-11-09T02:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1688694-hamilton-greinke-lead-weak-free-agent-class.html INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — With baseball awash in record revenue as the signing season starts, Scott Boras compares the habits of teams to families sifting through supermarket shelves. At the winter meetings in Dallas last year, the agent had this to say of the financially troubled Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets: "Normally, they're in the steaks s... Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1688694-hamilton-greinke-lead-weak-free-agent-class.html 2012-11-09T01:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1675308-ortiz-stays-with-red-sox-haren-free-agent.html NEW YORK (AP) — As the first deadlines of baseball's offseason passed, the Los Angeles Angels allowed pitcher Dan Haren to become a free agent Friday night and David Ortiz agreed to a $26 million, two-year contract to remain with the Boston Red Sox. Los Angeles tried to trade Haren before the midnight deadline to exercise his $15.5 million option, but a p... Sat, 03 Nov 2012 05:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1675308-ortiz-stays-with-red-sox-haren-free-agent.html 2012-11-03T05:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1612184-disputed-call-takes-spotlight-cardinals-win.html ATLANTA (AP) — Worried that more debris could fly out of the stands, St. Louis players scrambled off the field and launched a wild-card celebration in the safety of their clubhouse. Players danced in a happy huddle. Champagne was sprayed. Then someone yelled "Infield fly!" Those were words that only the Cardinals could celebrate on this night. Matt Hollid... Sat, 06 Oct 2012 07:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1612184-disputed-call-takes-spotlight-cardinals-win.html 2012-10-06T07:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611864-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-wild-card.html ATLANTA (AP) — Talk about a wild card. This one was just plain wild. Chipper Jones played his final game. The Atlanta fans turned Turner Field into a trash heap after a disputed infield fly. And the St. Louis Cardinals did what they always seem to do in October. Celebrated another postseason triumph. Matt Holliday ho... Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611864-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-wild-card.html 2012-10-06T00:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611738-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-playoff.html ATLANTA (AP) — David Freese and the St. Louis Cardinals rediscovered their postseason touch. Chipper Jones and the Braves kept throwing the ball away. And the Atlanta fans turned Turner Field into a trash heap. They said anything could happen in baseball's first wild-card playoff. Boy, did it ever. In a game protested by the Braves, Matt Holliday homered ... Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611738-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-playoff.html 2012-10-06T00:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1587878-encore-chipper-braves-return-to-playoffs.html ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones would love nothing more than to end his stellar career as a champion, and the Atlanta Braves are doing their best to help the retiring third baseman attain that goal. When Jones led off the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night with a double, his teammates were hardly surprised. "Chipper's last year — it couldn't be a bette... Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1587878-encore-chipper-braves-return-to-playoffs.html 2012-09-26T06:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1587610-braves-playoffs-with-4-3-win-marlins.html ATLANTA (AP) — This time, the Atlanta Braves held onto their big lead and locked up a playoff trip with plenty of time to spare. It couldn't have felt any sweeter for retiring star Chipper Jones. Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to put Atlanta back in the postseason with a 4-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday ... Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1587610-braves-playoffs-with-4-3-win-marlins.html 2012-09-26T04:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1551314-jones-farewell-mets-fans-braves-win.html NEW YORK (AP) — Mets fans cheered the loudest for Chipper Jones once he was out of their ballpark for good. When he took the lineup card to home plate before his last game in Queens, Jones got some scattered applause. When he pinch hit in the ninth, he received cheers in full voice — along with some boos, of course. Jones walked, and o... Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1551314-jones-farewell-mets-fans-braves-win.html 2012-09-09T19:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1536190-jones-hr-9th-caps-big-rally-braves-beat-phils.html ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones rounded third base, took one look at his grinning teammates surrounding home plate and flung his batting helmet into the air before jumping into the welcoming party. The moment Jones said he'll savor in retirement came after a dramatic homer that can help his chances of one more postseason. Jones hit a three-run homer off Jona... Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1536190-jones-hr-9th-caps-big-rally-braves-beat-phils.html 2012-09-03T00:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1521118-heyward-minor-lead-braves-giants-7-3.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jason Heyward credits the crowd as much as anything for his success in San Francisco. Heyward hit a three-run homer and Mike Minor won for the first time in five starts as the Atlanta Braves beat the Giants 7-3 on Saturday, ending San Francisco's five-game winning streak. "The crowd always keeps you on your toes here and it's a good e... Sat, 25 Aug 2012 22:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1521118-heyward-minor-lead-braves-giants-7-3.html 2012-08-25T22:42:00Z