The Braves don't plan to offer pitcher John Smoltz arbitration by Monday's deadline as they wait to see how he heals from shoulder surgery in June.

Some teams could look to sign players with a history of injury to an incentive-laden deal to lower the risk of spending a ton of money this offseason.

The Braves have pulled out of the Jake Peavy sweepstakes and have turned their attention to free-agent pitcher A.

The Braves, Dodgers, and Mets are believed to be among teams that have inquired about Ranger's starting pitchers Kevin Millwood and Vicente Padilla.

Scott Boras, according to executives with two different teams interested in Derek Lowe, is telling clubs he wants "a Zito-type contract" for the free-agent right-hander.

The Braves have officially ended their pursuit of Padres' ace Jake Peavy.

The Braves have had some preliminary discussions with A.

If the Braves acquire Padres right-hander Jake Peavy, one of their next steps will be to pursue free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, major-league sources say.

Braves' legend, and former home run king, Hank Aaron was thrilled to see Barack Obama elected as American's next president last week.

The Braves and Padres are making strides in trade talks involving Jake Peavy, but at the same time, the Cubs have gotten in on the action, as well.

The world champion Phillies will open the 2009 baseball season at home against the Braves on April 5.

Yunel Escobar is a shortstop the Padres would like to acquire in a package for Jake Peavy, but the pitcher's no trade clause could kill such a deal.

Dodgers right-hander Greg Maddux reportedly intends to retire from Major League Baseball.

Many baseball officials believe that the Braves are still the favorites to land Padres' starter Jake Peavy in a trade this winter.

The free agent pool increased on Friday as 42 more players filed for free agency, including a number of notable pitchers.