The Phillies' Chase Utley received the highest number of votes among NL players in All-Star balloting figures, which were released Tuesday by MLB, and reported by Yahoo.

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Pitcher John Smoltz could return for the Braves during their six-game road trip that starts in Milwaukee on Tuesday, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Back spasms forced Braves' third baseman Chipper Jones to miss the team's game on Sunday, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

John Smoltz will make a rehab start for Class AA Mississippi on Saturday to begin what's expected to be a short injury-rehab assignment, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Manager Bobby Cox has signed an extension with the Braves to manage through the 2009 season, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Braves' Manager Bobby Cox expects to have John Smoltz, Rafael Soriano, and Mike Gonzalez all off the disabled list within the next two weeks, according to a report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Justin Hayes of Georgia passed away on Wednesday night after falling 150 feet from the club level seats and landing on the field level at Turner Field in Atlanta during the eighth inning, according to The Associated Press.

John Smoltz felt some discomfort in his shoulder after throwing a pair of bullpen sessions on Thursday and Saturday, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

John Smoltz is slowly improving and believes that he could be back on the mound for the Braves soon, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

John Smoltz said the pain in his shoulder has largely subsided during his ten days of rest, and he will begin throwing again within a couple of days, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Manny Acosta had a save taken away on Thursday when an official scorer realized the Braves' reliever was mistakenly awarded one on Wednesday night against the Padres, according to The Associated Press.

The Atlanta Braves and Seattle Mariners made a trade today, as Atlanta has acquired switch-hitting infielder Greg Norton in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

John Smoltz text messaged the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he will return from his latest injury as a reliever.