http://www.mail.com/people/28826-jason-heyward.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/28826-jason-heyward.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2083482-upton-huge-game-return-to-arizona.html PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Upton put on quite a show in his return to Phoenix. Upton snapped a 14-game homerless drought and had four hits to help the Braves snap a three-game losing streak. "It was the Justin show," Braves third baseman Chris Johnson said with a smile. Upton, the first overall pick by Arizona in the 2005 amateur draft, was playing his first g... Tue, 14 May 2013 05:41:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2083482-upton-huge-game-return-to-arizona.html 2013-05-14T05:41:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2064516-6-time-all-star-mccann-set-to-dl-monday.html ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta's six-time All-Star catcher Brian McCann is ready to come off the disabled list on Monday when the Braves open a series in Cincinnati. McCann had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder last October. Braves manager Fred Gonzalez said McCann was expected to complete his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday ... Sun, 05 May 2013 17:48:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2064516-6-time-all-star-mccann-set-to-dl-monday.html 2013-05-05T17:48:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2040738-upton-brothers-back-to-back-braves-sweep-dh.html DENVER (AP) — In their first season with the Atlanta Braves, Justin and B.J. Upton have become the new bash brothers. The power-hitting siblings cracked back-to-back homers for the first time, leading Atlanta past the Colorado Rockies 10-2 Tuesday night to complete a doubleheader sweep that began with the coldest game at Coors Field. "... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:13:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2040738-upton-brothers-back-to-back-braves-sweep-dh.html 2013-04-24T05:13:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2038346-jason-heyward-dl-appendectomy.html DENVER (AP) — Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday after an appendectomy. The team said late Monday that Heyward had surgery at Rose Medical Center in Denver. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said before the opener of Tuesday's day-night doubleheader against Colorado that there was no set timetable for Heyward... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:38:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2038346-jason-heyward-dl-appendectomy.html 2013-04-23T18:38:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2025014-with-10-straight-wins-rosy-atlanta.html ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones retired last year, Bobby Cox the season before that. Despite the loss of two franchise cornerstones, the Atlanta Braves seem to be as steady as ever. Only 13 games into the season, the Braves have lost just once. They've won 10 straight — best in the majors — and already lead the National League East by 4½ games. ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:46:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2025014-with-10-straight-wins-rosy-atlanta.html 2013-04-17T07:46:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024590-royals-overcome-5-hrs-braves-6-3-loss.html ATLANTA (AP) — Kansas City manager Ned Yost won't hesitate to give the ball to Kelvin Herrera again soon. Even after a rough outing against the Atlanta Braves. Herrera (1-1) gave up solo homers in the eighth inning to Jason Heyward, Justin Upton and Dan Uggla and the Royals could not recover in a 6-3 loss to the Braves on Tuesday night. ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:20:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024590-royals-overcome-5-hrs-braves-6-3-loss.html 2013-04-17T03:20:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1909026-cabrera-duels-with-kimbrel-tigers-beat-braves-2-1.html KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The first game of spring training can provide some unusual scenarios. Such as Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera facing Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel — in the third inning. Coming off baseball's first Triple Crown season since 1967, Cabrera grounded out against Kimbrel before finishing his day with a drive to the warning track in center ... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:51:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1909026-cabrera-duels-with-kimbrel-tigers-beat-braves-2-1.html 2013-02-22T21:51:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1843564-arizona-sends-upton-to-braves-7-player-deal.html PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Upton is having a family reunion in Atlanta. Arizona traded its star right fielder to the Braves on Thursday in a seven-player deal that sent former All-Star infielder Martin Prado to the Diamondbacks. For the first time since he was a high school freshman, Upton will have older brother B.J. Upton as a teammate. ... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1843564-arizona-sends-upton-to-braves-7-player-deal.html 2013-01-24T21:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1831248-posey-pence-ellsbury-81-to-strike-deals.html NEW YORK (AP) — NL MVP Buster Posey agreed to an $8 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, teammate Hunter Pence got a $13.8 million deal and Jacoby Ellsbury settled with the Boston Red Sox for $9 million on a busy Friday as players and teams swapped figures in salary arbitration. Eighty-one players reached agreements, leaving just 36 h... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1831248-posey-pence-ellsbury-81-to-strike-deals.html 2013-01-19T02:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1778686-durant-scores-41-streaking-thunder-top-hawks.html ATLANTA (AP) — Oklahoma City's biggest stars displayed a unique version of balanced scoring against Atlanta: Russell Westbrook led the Thunder in the first half and Kevin Durant dominated the Hawks over the final two quarters. Durant set a season high with 41 points and Oklahoma City held off Atlanta 100-92 on Wednesday night for its 12th straight win. We... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1778686-durant-scores-41-streaking-thunder-top-hawks.html 2012-12-20T09:58:00Z 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/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