Manager Bobby Cox

John Smoltz was back in the Atlanta Braves' clubhouse Monday, visiting his old team before heading off for a round of golf with Tiger Woods. Smoltz signed with the Boston Red Sox in January, ending his 20-year tenure with the Braves. The right-hander is targeting a June return to the mound after shoulder surgery. "It was good to see everybody," Smoltz said before Boston's spring game against Atlanta. "It was different. There are a lot of memories. ... You miss it. But it's time to move on." Braves manager Bobby Cox said the clubhouse hasn't been nearly as loud this spring without Smoltz. "You ... Read Full Story

Slumping second baseman Kelly Johnson was held out of the Atlanta Braves' starting lineup for the second straight day. Braves manager Bobby Cox gave Omar Infante his second straight start for Johnson, who is hitting .203, in Wednesday night's game against St. Louis. Infante had a hit, a walk and a run scored in the Braves' 2-1 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday night. Infante hit leadoff again on Wednesday night. Cox said Johnson would be back in the lineup soon. Johnson has only four hits in his last 39 at-bats for a .103 batting average. He said his swing feels fine even though ... Read Full Story

Legendary baseball announcer Skip Caray has died. He was 68 years old. Caray was the voice of the Atlanta braves for 33 years and the son of another baseball broadcasting legend, Harry Caray. Skip Caray died in his sleep at home on Sunday, the team said. "We've all lost a very good friend," Braves manager Bobby Cox said. "For me, he was a good buddy — at the park and away from the park. We always had a lot of great laughs. He will be very sorely missed." The family name will be carried out in the baseball industry with two of Skip Caray's ... Read Full Story

Longtime Atlanta Braves broadcaster Skip Caray died at his home on Sunday at age 68. ”We’ve all lost a very good friend,” Braves manager Bobby Cox said. “For me, he was a good buddy — at the park and away from the park. We always had a lot of great laughs. He will be very [...] Read Full Story

Braves Manager Bobby Cox announced on Wednesday he will retire after the 2010 season. Read the original here: Bobby Cox to retire as Braves manager (The Tennessean) Read Full Story