Flowery Branch, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones again sat out practice Friday because of a hip injury and was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against New Orleans. Jones was hurt in the fourth quarter of […]
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres continued what has been a whirlwind week with Friday’s acquisition of two-time All-Star outfielder Justin Upton from the Atlanta Braves. Upton, a National League Silver Slugger Award recipient in 2014, heads […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to mend a bulging disk in his neck. Markakis, who signed a four-year contract for a reported $44 million on Dec. 5, is expected to resume […]
Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Anthony Varvaro from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Aaron Kurcz and cash considerations on Wednesday. Varvaro, 30, was 3-3 with a 2.63 ERA in […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves announced a one-year deal with infielder Alberto Callaspo on Monday. Callaspo had a rough 2014 season for the Oakland Athletics, hitting just .223 with a .290 on-base percentage, four home runs, 15 doubles […]
Flowery Branch, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured wrist on Monday. Alford started Atlanta’s first 10 games but has missed the last four with the injury, […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones will miss Sunday’s home game against the Steelers with a hip injury. Jones, the NFL’s leading receiver with 1,428 yards, has been unstoppable of late, racking up 448 yards […]
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves have apparently agreed to deal with infielder Alberto Callaspo. Although terms of the agreement are unknown, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez confirmed the pact, pending a physical, to MLB Network Radio. Callaspo had […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin and Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant have been named the NFC’s Players of the Month for November. The Offensive Player of the Month, Rodgers […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves have signed former All- Star closer Jim Johnson to a one-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not announced, but the pact is believed to be worth $1.6 million. The 31-year-old righty […]