Braves pleased by Glaus’ fast start

Given that he played just 14 games last year, there was reason to believe Troy Glaus might struggle during the early weeks of Spring Training.

Heyward sits day after running into wall

Jason Heyward arrived at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex on Wednesday prepared to play. But the Braves opted to take the precautionary route by providing him a day to rest his sore upper back.

Wagner feeling a lot more comfortable

Veteran closer Billy Wagner appeared to be relaxed on Tuesday after working a scoreless inning during the Braves’ 7-4 loss to the Phillies at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex.

Ross plates four, Hudson looks sharp

Catcher David Ross went 2-for-2 with four RBIs and Tim Hudson allowed one run with three strikeouts in three innings as the Braves routed the Tigers, 12-4, on Monday.

Jurrjens tosses pain-free batting practice

As he walked back toward the Braves’ clubhouse on Sunday morning, Jair Jurrjens was once again displaying the smile that had been absent during the early days of Spring Training.

Ross provides more than game off bench

When the Braves signed David Ross before the start of the 2009 season, they certainly did not create a lot of fanfare. With All-Star catcher Brian McCann in place, there was no reason to be too concerned about the value provided by his new backup.

Regulars get in work in Astros’ win

Though his control was a bit shaky, Roy Oswalt escaped unscathed in his first Grapefruit League appearance of the season, as the Astros blanked the Braves, 3-0, on Saturday.

Changes for Lowe prove to be right

After tossing two perfect innings against the Nationals in his Grapefruit League debut on Friday afternoon, Derek Lowe looked very relieved and satisfied with further proof that his offseason endeavors may allow him to live up to the Braves’ expectations.

Escobar visits second base often in win

Yunel Escobar led the way for the Braves on Friday with three doubles against the Nationals. Displaying the delivery that he adjusted during the offseason, starter Derek Lowe worked two perfect innings.

Two-seamer working well for Kawakami

Kenshin Kawakami has returned to the Braves’ rotation with the desire to find more confidence in his two-seam fastball, and his performance Thursday gave manager Bobby Cox confidence.

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