Kotchman excited as he joins Braves

Kotchman excited as he joins Braves
Kotchman excited as he joins Braves Nobody would have been surprised if Casey Kotchman had arrived at Turner Field with a sense of disappointment. Within a span of 24 hours, he went from being a member of the team with the best record in the Majors to a team that’s already looking ahead to next year.

Shoppach ties MLB mark with 5 extra-base hits

Angels cap sweep of BoSox in Teixeira’s debut

Jacobs thinks he’s on the block
Jacobs thinks he’s on the block for Marlins When Mike Jacobs was replaced in the top of the seventh inning on Wednesday night, the 27-year-old first baseman admitted he thought that he might have seen his last action as a Marlin. Jacobs, who has 22 home runs, said he wouldn’t be surprised if he is dealt to the Giants for catcher Bengie Molina.

Glavine ’surprised’ by simulated game
Glavine throws simulated game Tom Glavine reported no discomfort and said he was “pleasantly surprised” by his three innings of work during a simulated game at Turner Field on Wednesday.

Mulder out until mid-August
Mulder to be out until mid-August The Cardinals announced on Wednesday that left-hander Mark Mulder has been prescribed an even lengthier rest program than initially recommended. Mulder has been sidelined since July 10 due to recurring discomfort in his long-troublesome left shoulder.

Astros acquire Hawkins from Yanks
Astros acquire Hawkins from Yanks The Astros have acquired right-handed reliever LaTroy Hawkins from the New York Yankees in exchange for Matt Cusick, the Astros announced minutes before the start of their game with the Reds on Wednesday night.

Gone fishing: Manny Florida bound?
Gone fishing: Manny Florida bound? With fewer than 24 hours until the Trade Deadline, the most recent trade rumor is that the Red Sox are in talks to trade Manny Ramirez to the Florida Marlins.