Braves OF Nate McLouth activated from DL after missing 17 games with hamstring injury

September 10th, 2009 Braves hammer Oswalt in 9-7 win over AstrosHOUSTON — Garret Anderson drove in three runs, Nate McLouth homered and the Atlanta Braves broke out of their offensive slump with a 9-7 win over Roy Oswalt and the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Brian McCann had four hits and two RBIs for the Braves, who chased the Astros' ace after two innings and finished with 16 hits, two shy of their season high.

September 4th, 2009 Arroyo, streaking Reds beat Braves 3-1ATLANTA — Bronson Arroyo gave up one run in seven innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. The Braves, who began the day four games behind Colorado in the NL wild-card race, have lost three straight.

September 3rd, 2009 Ramirez's return sparks Marlins over Braves 8-3MIAMI — Hanley Ramirez hit a tying, pinch-hit single and scored the go-ahead run in his first game since teammate Dan Uggla publicly challenged his effort, lifting the Florida Marlins over the Atlanta Braves 8-3 Thursday night. Hanley's single in the sixth off Kris Medlen (3-5) made it 3-all.

September 2nd, 2009 Helms' homer lifts Marlins past Braves 8-7MIAMI — Wes Helms hit a game-winning homer, Dan Uggla had a two-run shot after challenging teammate Hanley Ramirez's effort, and the bickering Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Wednesday night. Helms hit the 3-2 pitch off Mike Gonzalez (3-4) well over the left-field scoreboard, sending teammates pouring out of the dugout in celebration.

August 17th, 2009 Braves place McLouth on DL, call up GoreckiATLANTA — Atlanta Braves center fielder Nate McLouth is headed to the disabled list with a sore left hamstring. The Braves purchased the contract of outfielder Reid Gorecki from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

August 12th, 2009 Braves' Jones starts, INF Infante comes off DLATLANTA — Chipper Jones returned to Atlanta's lineup Tuesday night and the Braves also activated infielder Omar Infante from the disabled list. Infante had been out since May 20 with a broken left hand, the result of being hit by a pitch.

August 6th, 2009 Bay re-injures hamstring;, expects to miss 2 gamesST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

August 6th, 2009 Hanson cruises, Braves jump on Gaudin in 6-2 winSAN DIEGO — Rookie Tommy Hanson shut down San Diego long enough for his teammates to get a comfortable lead against Chad Gaudin and the Atlanta Braves beat the Padres 6-2 on Wednesday. Atlanta's 14 hits were all singles.

July 23rd, 2009 Braves 4, Giants 2DP_San Francisco 1. LOB_San Francisco 5, Atlanta 5.

July 21st, 2009 Braves 11, Giants 3E_Frandsen (2). LOB_San Francisco 8, Atlanta 5.

July 20th, 2009 Escobar drives in four, Braves top Mets 7-1ATLANTA — Yunel Escobar had two of his four RBIs in a five-run fifth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat New York 7-1 on Sunday night as the Mets lost yet another player to an injury. Mets starting pitcher Fernando Nieve left the game in the second inning with a strained right quadriceps.

July 1st, 2009 Rollins returns to Phillies' lineupATLANTA — Jimmy Rollins is back in Philadelphia's lineup after sitting out four straight games. Rollins, hitting .211 after an 0-for-19 slump, returned as the Phillies' shortstop and leadoff hitter for Tuesday night's game against Atlanta.

June 18th, 2009 Hanson, McLouth lead Braves over Reds 7-0CINCINNATI — Tommy Hanson allowed three hits in six impressive innings and Nate McLouth homered and drove in four runs, sending the Atlanta Braves to a 7-0 victory over the punchless Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. One of baseball's top pitching prospects, Hanson got his first major league hit and RBI.

June 16th, 2009 Braves activate 1B Casey Kotchman off DLCINCINNATI — The Atlanta Braves activated first baseman Casey Kotchman off the 15-day disabled list before the start of their series against the Cincinnati Reds. First baseman Barbaro Canizares was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett to open a spot on Tuesday.

June 6th, 2009 Gallardo, Brewers blank Braves 4-0ATLANTA — Yovani Gallardo and Carlos Villanueva combined for a two-hit shutout, rookie Mat Gamel drove in three runs and the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Friday night. Gallardo (6-2) walked four with six strikeouts and gave up no singles in eight innings.