Atlanta Braves Executive Vice President and General Manager Frank Wren announced today that the Braves have agreed to terms with infielder/outfielder Scott Spiezio on a minor league contract for the 2008 season.

Ryan Zimmerman raised a fist when he rounded first, then tossed away his helmet as he approached the plate and the mass of teammates waiting to celebrate his game-ending homer.

As expected, the Braves on Saturday placed John Smoltz on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation, as reported by Yahoo.

The Atlanta Braves claimed switch-hitting infielder Ruben Gotay off waivers from the New York Mets today.

John Smoltz didn't experience any right shoulder discomfort during a bullpen session on Thursday, and he is confident that he'll start for the Braves on April 6, according MLB.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Yates from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league pitcher Todd Redmond.

John Smoltz could start the regular season on the disabled list for the Braves, according to MLB.

Rather than accept a minor-league assignment, Braves' catcher Javy Lopez has decided to retire, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

Atlanta outfielder Jeff Francoeur hopes to play on Thursday against the Tigers after getting hit in the face with a pitch over the weekend, according to The Augusta Chronicle.

Following 14 consecutive Octobers, the Braves have missed the playoffs each of the past two seasons.

Jeff Francoeur escaped serious injury after being struck in the face with a pitch on Sunday, but he had flashbacks to a career-threatening incident that took place in the minor leagues a few years ago, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Mike Hampton doesn't expect to miss his next start despite leaving his last start with a strained groin, according to ESPN.

Mike Hampton, who has famously battled injuries throughout his career, left a start for the Atlanta Braves because of a right groin strain, according to the Associated Press.

John Smoltz, who has made upwards of $130 million over his career, thinks Cole Hamels should focus on pitching instead o his contract.

For the second-straight year the Atlanta Braves have renewed the contract of outfielder Jeff Francoeur, according to the Associated Press.