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Mike, an Atlanta homeboy for nearly a quarter-century, will provide news, insights and semi-informed opinions on sports happenings in the A-T-L. A career newspaper journalist and native of Louisville, Ky., he has been an editor, columnist and reporter, primarily focusing on the fun 'n games that unfold in stadiums and arenas around the world.

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Hard to believe: Chipper Jones an average player

The Atlanta Braves hang by an ever-fraying thread in the National League playoff chase, for which there are many reasons. Numero uno: Chipper Jones,...
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Phils kill Braves' division title hopes

At least the Atlanta Braves need only pay heed to one set of standings -- the National League wild-card race -- from here on. As for the NL East, they...
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Not everyone's happy about John Smoltz avoiding Atlanta Braves

So John Smoltz is happy that he won't face his former peeps with the Atlanta Braves. One of them, Chipper Jones, is happy about that, too. No doubt,...
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Unlikely homer, dumb decision, news from down on the farm buoy Braves

When Jeff Franceour dug into the batter's box during the ninth inning Tuesday, it seemed time for the 30-thou fans to gather their belongings and make...
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Should have seen it all along: Atlanta Braves' lineup lacks pop

Like the mellifluous Jimmy Cliff, I can see clearly now . . . that the Atlanta Braves' hitters are hurtin' as a group. I can see it because Brian...
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Go, Fish: Florida Marlins' sweep of Atlanta Braves a shocker

During Thursday's matinee with the Florida Marlins, the Atlanta Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar was jumping repeatedly in the on-deck circle to loosen...
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Braves' blown 7-run lead to Phillies may come back to haunt them

No Chipper Jones? No Garret Anderson? No problem for the Braves . . . offense, anyway. As the pair of prolific swingers sat out with injuries, their...
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Atlanta sports icons: Chipper Jones here to stay, Michael Vick headed elsewhere

For much of this millenium, Chipper Jones and Michael Vick were front-and-center on Atlanta's two most passionately followed pro sports teams. Jones,...
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Atlanta Braves' worries: Chipper Jones, yes; Tom Glavine, maybe

Doesn't matter if he was swinging against a Canadian pitcher at the World Baseball Classic in Toronto or some Triple-A no-name at a spring training...
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Spring paining: Tommy Hanson is balm to Braves' aches and pains

Chipper Jones: strained oblique muscle. Garrett Anderson: pulled calf muscle. Prospect Jordan Schaefer: sprained shoulder. Pitcher Phil Stockman:...
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