Jordan Walden

MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH The Braves don't want to rush pitching prospect Alex Wood. But they may not have a choice unless general manager Frank Wren can find a capable left-handed reliever. With the losses of Eric O'Flaherty...

RHP Jordan Walden said he had no discomfort after throwing on Monday. Walden has been on the 15-day DL with shoulder inflammation and is eligible to be activated on Monday in Toronto. Walden (1-1, 4.85) wasn't prepared to pronounce himself ready until...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Luis Avilan and Cory Gearrin have exceeded expectations. But with Eric O'Flaherty and Jonny Venters gone from the bullpen because of Tommy John surgery, the Braves need even more from...

The Sports Xchange By Stan Awtrey, The Sports Xchange Braves 5, Twins 4 (10 innings) ATLANTA -- Freddie Freeman's two-out single in the 10th inning scored Jason Heyward with the winning run, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 Tuesday....

Gattis' latest heroics help Braves win fifth straight ATLANTA -- The legend of Atlanta rookie Evan Gattis continues to grow. Down to their final out, Gattis hit a game-tying pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning and the Braves scored again in the...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH As younger brother Justin is surrounded by the media after another big game, B.J. Upton is ignored as he sits at the neighboring locker. There hasn't been much positive for him to...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH A strength going into the season, the Atlanta bullpen is now very much a potential concern. Eric O'Flaherty, diagnosed with an ulnar collateral ligament tear, is likely headed to...

The Sports Xchange Braves activate Heyward Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward was activated from the ddisabled list on Friday after being out since April 21 following an emergency appendectomy. Heyward missed 23 games, and was off to a slow start,...

The Sports Xchange MLB roundup: Pettitte headed to disabled list New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a strained left trapezious muscle, according to multiple reports Friday. The 40-year-old veteran left...

SportsDirect Inc. Recap: Braves 8, Dodgers 5 Braves 8, Dodgers 5: Justin Upton launched a grand slam in the sixth inning and drove in five runs to power Atlanta past visiting Los Angeles in the opener of a three-game series. Jason Heyward went 2-for-...

The Sports Xchange By Guy Curtright, The Sports Xchange Braves 8, Dodgers 5 ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves finally had their regular lineup intact, but the player who had carried them to a good start this season came through again on Friday night....

Upton's slam blasts Braves past Dodgers ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves finally had their regular lineup intact, but the player who had carried them to a good start came through again on Friday night. Justin Upton hit a no-doubt grand slam in the sixth...