Eric O'Flaherty

MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH The Braves' 20 home games are the fewest in the National League, but at 15-5, their winning percentage of .750 in the best in the majors. If the first-place Braves can come even close to that percentage...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Evan Gattis' second trip to New York will certainly be different than his first. In fact, the weekend travel illustrates just how much the improbable rookie slugger's life has changed....

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH The Braves don't want to rush pitching prospect Alex Wood. But they may not have a choice unless general manager Frank Wren can find a capable left-handed reliever. With the losses of...

1. Rangers (1): How good of a team do you have to be to beat the Tigers when Miguel Cabrera hits three home runs? Texas did that after putting Ian Kinsler on the DL on Sunday. Alexi Ogando is another recent addition to the DL. 2. Cardinals (2):...

RHP Jordan Walden said he had no discomfort after throwing on Monday. Walden has been on the 15-day DL with shoulder inflammation and is eligible to be activated on Monday in Toronto. Walden (1-1, 4.85) wasn't prepared to pronounce himself ready until...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Luis Avilan and Cory Gearrin have exceeded expectations. But with Eric O'Flaherty and Jonny Venters gone from the bullpen because of Tommy John surgery, the Braves need even more from...

SportsDirect Inc. Preview: Twins at Braves With their bullpen decimated by injuries, the Atlanta Braves are relying on some unfamiliar names to shut down opposing lineups. The Braves host the Minnesota Twins in the finale of a three-game series...

SportsDirect Inc. Recap: Braves 5, Twins 1 Braves 5, Twins 1: Julio Teheran took a shutout into the ninth inning and Dan Uggla belted a three-run homer in the first as Atlanta defeated visiting Minnesota for its fourth straight victory. Teheran (3-1)...

The Sports Xchange By Stan Awtrey, The Sports Xchange Braves 5, Twins 1 ATLANTA -- Rookie Julio Teheran allowed only one run in 8 1/3 innings and Atlanta won its fourth straight game Monday, beating Minnesota 5-1 at Turner Field. It was the longest...

The Sports Xchange Braves' O'Flaherty to have Tommy John surgery Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Eric O'Flaherty will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was diagnosed with a torn ulnar...

The Sports Xchange By Stan Awtrey, The Sports Xchange Braves' Teheran shuts down Twins ATLANTA -- Rookie Julio Teheran showed the form that made him the Atlanta Braves' most effective pitcher during spring training, and as a result, he nearly came away...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH As younger brother Justin is surrounded by the media after another big game, B.J. Upton is ignored as he sits at the neighboring locker. There hasn't been much positive for him to...