Chipper Jones (calf) is unlikely to return before Wednesday or Thursday.
Jones left Friday’s game with a left calf contusion and has developed a welt/blister in recent days. Juan Francisco should continue to fill in.
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Braves
Chipper Jones (Braves)
5/21/12 4:22 pm
Tim Hudson (Braves)
5/20/12 3:27 pm
Tim Hudson held the Rays to just four hits in 7 2/3 scoreless innings Sunday, improving to 3-1 in Atlanta’s 2-0 victory.
The win was the 184th of Hudson’s career. Hudson struck out three and walked two in completing at least seven innings of work for the third straight start. Hudson got knocked around a bit in his first two starts off the disabled list this season, but is now the owner of a 3.03 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 19/9 K/BB ratio through 32 2/3 frames. He’ll get the Nats at home on Friday.
David Ross (Braves)
5/20/12 3:20 pm
David Ross hit a solo home run in Sunday’s 2-0 win over the Rays.
Ross’ third inning solo shot off of David Price in a 0-0 game proved to be the difference. It was Ross’ second home run of the season in just 37 plate appearances, while he’s now batting .303/.378/.576. Excellent numbers, but Ross doesn’t play enough to be worth owning in even the deepest of NL-only leagues.
Chipper Jones (Braves)
5/19/12 11:32 am
Chipper Jones (calf) is not in the Braves’ lineup.
As expected. Jones left Friday’s game with a left calf contusion and is currently dealing with discoloration and swelling. Juan Francisco is starting at third base and batting seventh.
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Chipper Jones (Braves)
5/18/12 11:31 pm
Updating a previous item, Chipper Jones (calf) indicated that he is unlikely to return to action this weekend against the Rays.
Jones left Friday’s game with a left calf contusion and is currently dealing with discoloration and swelling. “It’s safe to say my career in Tampa is over,” joked Jones. Juan Francisco figures to fill in at third base this weekend.
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Tommy Hanson (Braves)
5/18/12 9:53 pm
Tommy Hanson pitched seven strong innings Friday to earn his fifth win of the season.
Hanson allowed two runs and six hits while striking out three. His pitch count forced him from the game after seven innings. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 3.31 ERA and 46 strikeouts through his first nine starts.
Chipper Jones (Braves)
5/18/12 9:16 pm
Chipper Jones left Friday’s game against the Rays with a left calf contusion.
Jones went 1-for-3 with a run scored before Juan Francisco pinch-hit for him in the top of the eighth. He is considered day-to-day.
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Freddie Freeman (Braves)
5/17/12 11:11 pm
Freddie Freeman recorded his seventh home run of the season in Thursday’s game against the Marlins.
Freeman missed time earlier this week with an eye injury, but looks to be back to full health. He’s now hitting .271/.330/.500 with 18 extra-base hits and 30 RBI through 37 games.
Brandon Beachy (Braves)
5/17/12 10:58 pm
Brandon Beachy threw his first career complete game shutout Thursday in a 7-0 win over the Marlins.
He finished with 122 total pitches, 80 for strikes, and allowed just five hits while striking out six. The 25-year-old right-hander is now 5-1 on the season with a major league-best 1.33 ERA. He remains a must-start across all fantasy formats.
Jair Jurrjens (Braves)
5/17/12 7:46 am
Jair Jurrjens was shelled for 11 runs (10 earned) Wednesday in 4 2/3 innings for Triple-A Gwinnett.
Jurrjens allowed 12 hits and two walks in the disastrous effort. He’s expected to climb back to the major league level at some point this summer, but it won’t be happening anytime soon. The 26-year-old right-hander can be dropped in non-keeper fantasy leagues.
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