Hinske stays hot in loss to Phils

Eric Hinske swatted a pinch-hit two-run double and has now recorded four hits in the five at-bats he’s tallied during the past two days.
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Jurrjens cleared for Spring Training takeoff

After completing another pain-free live batting practice session on Tuesday, Jair Jurrjens took another positive step and gained clearance to make his Grapefruit League season debut on Thursday night against the Yankees in Tampa.
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McCann going to bat for childhood cancer

Through his relationship with the Rally Foundation, Brian McCann has established a program called the McCann 16 Home Run Challenge, which allows fans to pledge varying amounts of money that will be donated each time the four-time All-Star catcher homers this season.
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Gammons: Heyward hard at work to play

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Heyward adds to legend with first homer

With Jason Heyward’s estimated 450-foot blast during the first inning of the 12-4 win on Monday, he created another of those jaw-dropping moments that have followed him throughout his short career.
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Tigers game brings back memories for Diaz

When Matt Diaz looked into the stands on Monday, he saw his nephew J.D. Diaz enjoying the same experience he had when his father would excuse him from school and travel across town to see the Tigers play.
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Ross plates four, Hudson looks sharp

Catcher David Ross went 2-for-2 with four RBIs and Tim Hudson allowed one run with three strikeouts in three innings as the Braves routed the Tigers, 12-4, on Monday.
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Phenom Heyward smashes first homer

Refreshed from the rest he gained on Sunday, Jason Heyward maximized the strength of his 6-foot-5, 245-pound frame and drilled a jaw-dropping homer during the first inning of Monday’s game against the Tigers.
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Middle of order rakes against Astros

Tommy Hanson gave up three runs (one earned) over 2 1/3 frames in his second spring start of the season on Sunday, but he got plenty of offensive support in a 9-4 win vs. the Astros.
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Future may be now for Heyward

As Braves manager Bobby Cox prepared his lineup for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Astros, he selfishly wanted to provide himself with yet another day to watch Jason Heyward display his talents.
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