Diamond Rundown – Edition Seven
seamheads.com 5/19/2008 — Facts, figures and other tidbits from the seventh week of the ’08 major league baseball season. One Small Step… : With their split of a Monday doubleheader, the Pittsburgh Pirates won their season series with the Atlanta Braves. Winning 5 out of 7, the Pirates won the season series for the first time since 1997. How Low Can You Go? : Despite a no decision, Cleveland’s Cliff Lee ...

Padres' Peavy to miss next start with elbow soreness
usatoday.com 5/19/2008 — Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy will miss his scheduled start on Monday for the San Diego Padres, bothered ...

Reports: Smoltz return from DL may be delayed
sports.espn.go.com 5/19/2008 — Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz had hoped to return by the end of May from a stint on the disabled list for an inflamed rotator cuff. That plan may have to be put on hold.

Clement sent down; Vidro back as DH; Reed up
blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com 5/19/2008 — The Mariners came out of their win Sunday over San Diego with a minor surprise.

Diaz Discourse: An Exclusive Interview With Matt Diaz
bugsandcranks.com 5/19/2008 — Matt Diaz is baseball’s best hitter that you know nothing about. The Braves left fielder hit just under .340 last year and now in his sixth season in “The Show” Diaz’s career average sits at a more than respectable .316. Last Wednesday, Diaz was good enough to spend a few minutes on the phone with Bugs & Cranks, fielding questions from our very own Braves scribe Charlie Hatton

John Smoltz's return could be delayed — Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB 5/19/2008
Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz had planned to return from a rotator cuff injury in late May, but...

Setback for injured Braves pitcher Smoltz — FOXSports.com News for MLB 5/19/2008
Sore-shouldered Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz still hopes to come off the disabled list this month, but he acknowledged Sunday that he could be out much longer following two difficult throwing sessions in the bullpen.

Series Preview: Mets at Braves — Surfing the Mets - NY Daily News Blogs 5/19/2008
METS (22-19, 2nd place/NL East) at BRAVES (22-21, 4th place/NL East) Tuesday (Game 1): RHP John Maine (5-2, 2.81) vs. LHP Tom Glavine (1-1, 4.41), 1:10 p.m. (SNY, WFAN, WADO) Tuesday (Game 2): RHP Claudio Vargas (0-1, 2.84) vs. RHP Jorge ...

Smoltz still feeling discomfort in shoulder — FOXSports.com News for MLB 5/19/2008
Braves ace John Smoltz still has inflammation and discomfort in his right shoulder, leaving him unsure when he'll be able to pitch again. Smoltz has been on the disabled list since April 29. He hopes to learn more after throwing on the side ...

Smoltz still has shoulder inflammation, discomfort — Boston.com -- Baseball News 5/19/2008
Braves ace John Smoltz still has inflammation and discomfort in his right shoulder, leaving him unsure when he'll be able to pitch again. Smoltz has been on the disabled list since April 29. He hopes to learn more after throwing on the side Tuesday.