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| The Braves are believed to still have $7-to-$9 million available to spend this offseason, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
Our View: They could be looking at left fielders or second basemen. A possibility in the outfield could be Xavier Nady, while division rival Dan Uggla might be able to plug a hole at second. Stay tuned.
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| Brian McCann will undergo a second Lasik surgery on his eye, according to MLBblogs.com. |
Our View: The elite catcher had to wear glasses this year because his vision had changed since intiailly undergoing his first Lasik procedure after the 2007 season. Dr. Alan Kozarsky was scheduled to perform the surgery today in Atlanta.
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| Brian McCann went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in the Braves 6-4 loss to the Nationals on Saturday. |
Our View: McCann now has 94 RBI on the season and topped his previous career high of 93 set in 2006 (his first full season) and needed just 137 games to do it. He continues to be one of the best run producers behind the plate in either league.
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| Brian McCann kept the Braves' improbable run going on Sunday, grounding in the game-winning run in the tenth inning, as Atlanta won 6-3 in Washington. |
Our View: If Colorado loses on Sunday, Atlanta will be just one and a half games behind them for the National League wild card. With the Braves having four more games left versus the Nationals, you would have to think their chances are good.
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| Brian McCann went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs and a walk against Washington on Saturday. |
Our View: The home run was McCann's 21st of the season, and 13th since the All-Star break.
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| According to Mark Bowman on Twitter, Brian McCann left Tuesday's game with a bruised left wrist. |
Our View: McCann went 0-for-1 with a strikeout before exiting and was replaced by David Ross behind the plate. Consider him day-to-day for now.
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| Brian McCann is getting the day off on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. |
Our View: Yunel Escobar and Adam LaRoche are also both out on Sunday with injury, so expect a very punchless Braves attack against Cliff Lee and the Phillies.
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| Brian McCann went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Phillies at Turner Field. He hit two singles and a two-run homer off Tyler Walker. |
Our View: McCann hit a homer in back-to-back games, and reached 20 for the season. He also extended his hitting streak to seven games, with 11 RBI over the span.
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| Brian McCann provided all the offense the Braves would need on Thursday, going 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI in Atlanta's 7-3 win over the Mets. |
Our View: With 84 RBI, McCann is now just nine off of his career high from 2006.
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| Brian McCann's third hit was his biggest on Saturday. The burly Atlanta catcher doubled in two ninth inning runs off of Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin, propelling the Braves to a 7-6 win on the road. |
Our View: McCann now has 79 RBI on the season. He needs 14 more to tie his career high.
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| Brian McCann ripped up Astros pitching on Thursday. The slugging catcher went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI in a 9-7 Atlanta win. |
Our View: It's nice to see McCann break out, as he was hitting just .103 this month coming into play Thursday. He broke an 0-for-17 slump in fine fashion.
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| Brian McCann launched his 18th home run of the season on Thursday in the Braves' 8-3 loss to the Marlins. McCann went 1-for-4 with the solo shot. |
Our View: McCann has 75 RBI this season, and he has certainly lived up to expectations this season. He is hot right now, so expect him to continue to hit and drive in runs as the Braves battle for a playoff spot.
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| Brian McCann returned to the lineup after an off day and picked up right where he left off. The Braves catcher went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in a 4-3 win over the Marlins. |
Our View: The elite catcher has 20 RBI in August and now has four multi-hit games under his belt since August 19th. Tuesday's effort gave him 73 RBI on the season.
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| Brian McCann is not in the Braves' lineup for their Monday night game against the Marlins. He will be replaced by David Ross behind the plate. |
Our View: McCann has been on an absolute tear as of late, but he will get a routine day off tonight. He has been the best fantasy catcher in the National League this season, and he is poised to finish strong this season.
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| Brian McCann had a huge night Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, but the Braves lost an important game at home, losing 12-5 to the Padres. |
Our View: McCann's 71 RBI lead all National League catchers.
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| Brian McCann went 3-for-4 with five RBI in Sunday's 7-5 win over Florida at Turner Field. He hit two singles and a three-run homer off Ricky Nolasco. |
Our View: McCann leads the Braves with 67 RBI, and homered in three of his last four games. He has 15 RBI over 18 games this month, despite a poor .227 batting average.
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| Brian McCann clubbed his 15th home run on Thursday, helping the Braves beat the Mets 3-2 at Citi Field. |
Our View: The round-tripper tied him with Bengie Molina and Chris Iannetta for the second most by an NL-catcher. He is nine off his career high of 24 from 2006.
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| Brian McCann went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer off Cole Hamels in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Phillies at Turner Field. |
Our View: McCann helped lead the Braves to a win with his 13th homer of 2009, and made up for a fielding error. He snapped a 12-game drought without a homer, and is only batting .183 this month.
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| Brian McCann carried the Braves in tonight's 6-3 win at Florida, as he went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. He hit two doubles and a three-run homer off Luis Ayala. |
Our View: McCann raised his batting average to .303, and hit two homers over his last four games. He has 21 RBI over 25 games this month as well.
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| Brian McCann helped the Braves rout the Brewers on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with two runs and a homer. The Braves won 10-2 in Milwaukee. |
Our View: McCann's two RBI gave him seven for the week.
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| Brian McCann had a huge night Tuesday, going 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI in an 8-1 Braves victory over San Francisco. |
Our View: McCann is now second among National League catchers with 46 RBI.
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| Brian McCann had a huge night on Friday in the Braves' 11-0 whipping of the Mets. McCann went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, three runs scored, and four RBI in the win. |
Our View: The Braves' catcher showed why he is still considered one of the top offensive catchers in the league tonight. As long as he stays healthy, he is a top fantasy catcher in any league.
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| Brian McCann led the Braves in tonight's close 4-3 win at Colorado, as he went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI. |
Our View: McCann has a hit in three straight games, and ended a three-game skid without an RBI. The elite catcher continues to lead the Braves with a .298 batting average.
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| Brian McCann went 2-for-4 with both Atlanta RBIs on Tuesday, as the Braves beat the Cubs 2-1 at Wrigley Field. |
Our View: McCann was deservedly named to his fourth All-Star team last Sunday, and is the top offensive catcher in the National League.
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| Brian McCann returned to the lineup on Saturday against the Red Sox. The slugging catcher went 0-for-3 and recorded a stolen base. |
Our View: The results weren't great, but the good news here is that McCann played. He missed Friday's contest due to dizzy spells, which are never a good sign so it's nice to see him back in action. He should be safe to play from here on out.
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| Brian McCann is out of the Braves' lineup tonight against the Red Sox after dealing with dizziness over the last few days. |
Our View: David Ross is working behind the plate in his place. McCann is day-to-day.
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| Brian McCann led the way on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs in the Braves 4-0 win over the Yankees. |
Our View: McCann is now batting .328 for the season and appears destined for his fourth straight All-Star game.
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| Brian McCann is not in the Braves' lineup for their Thursday afternoon game against the Reds. David Ross will get the start behind the plate. |
Our View: It appears this is just a routine day off for McCann since the team is playing a day game after a night game, so McCann owners shouldn't be worried. If you hurry you can get him out of the lineup today, but get him back in for Friday's game for sure.
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| Brian McCann carried the Braves in Friday's 7-2 win at Baltimore, as he went 4-for-4 with a pair of RBI. All four of his knocks were singles. |
Our View: The elite catcher has a hit in eight of his last nine games, with eight RBI over the span.
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| Brian McCann went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Monday's 7-6 win over the Pirates at Turner Field. His other hit was a single. The game went 15 innings. |
Our View: McCann hit his first homer of June, and has six for the season. He is riding a five-game hitting streak, and continues to swing the stick well after hitting .394 in May.
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| Brian McCann went 1-for-3 with a double in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Brewers at Turner Field. |
Our View: The Braves only mustered two hits in the game, the other recorded by Martin Prado. McCann has a hit in two of three outings in June, and is coming off a strong May as he hit .394.
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| Brian McCann blasted two home runs in a 3-for-4, four RBI effort on Sunday as the Braves pummeled the Blue Jays 10-2. |
Our View: McCann raised his average to .303, putting him over the .300 plateau for the first time since developing his eye injury. Since he switched to glasses, he has been very good, hitting .396.
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| Brian McCann was 2-for-2 with a walk in the Braves 1-0 win over Roy Halladay and the Blue Jays. There were only ten hits and one walk total in the game. |
Our View: McCann has not lived up to expectations this season but he is carrying a nice .385 OBP. He has raised his average from .195 to to .284 since returning with his new spectacles.
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| Brian McCann is loving the new glasses. He was 3-for-4 on Tuesday in the Braves ten-inning 4-3 loss to the Mets. |
Our View: Since returning from the DL and correcting his vision issues, McCann has nine hits in 20 at-bats and has raised his average from .195 to .279. Looks like the sweet swinging catcher is back.
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| Brian McCann was 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Braves' 6-2 win over the Phillies on Saturday. |
Our View: Looks like the glasses are working for the slugging catcher. Scary vision issues looked like they would derail McCann's career (possibly permanently), but today's performance was a big sigh of relief. Keep him in your lineup, as he seems to be back on track.
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| Updating an earlier report, Brian McCann has been activated from the 15-day DL, according to TSN. The club sent catcher Clint Sammons down to the minors as the adjoining move. |
Our View: He is slated to return to the starting lineup tonight against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. He believes his new glasses have fixed his vision problem, and he should be penciled back into fantasy lineups.
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| Brian McCann is having good results with his new glasses in his minor league rehab assignment and feels ready to return to the Braves, according to the Associated Press. He believes his blurred vision has been corrected by the glasses and he said, "I definitely see better when they are on. I let a ball get back to the backstop that I normally do not let get back there. I am still going to have to feel them out."
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Our View: McCann is confident he will be activated today. The Braves will play tonight at Philadelphia. Stay tuned for updates regarding McCann's status.
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| According to TSN.com, the Braves have sent catcher Brian McCann to Triple-A on a rehab assignment. He has been on the disabled list since April 23rd with an eye infection. |
Our View: McCann will play Wednesday and Thursday's games in Triple-A and, barring any setbacks, should be available for Friday's matchup against the Phillies. Be sure to pull McCann out of your DL spot assuming all goes well in the next two days. Here's hoping the new glasses work out.
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| USA Today is reportng that Brian McCann has given up on contacts and will begin wearing glasses while playing. He has been on the DL becuase of blurred vision. |
Our View: Hopefully McCann will be able to come off the DL when eligible on May 8, but it will depend on how he responds to the glasses or if he decides to go back to contacts. It is likely that he will be ready, but stay posted on the situation. When he does get this problem solved, he is still a top option at the catcher position.
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| Catcher Brian McCann was pleased with the results of his new contacts that he tried out on Tuesday night. He is rehabbing at High-A Myrtle Beach. "When I had my contacts in tonight, I could see really good," McCann tells MLB.com on Tuesday night. "This is the best that I've been able to see in a long time. Toward the end of the game, my eyes started to get a little bit dry. So tomorrow night, I'm going to try to use some drops and see how it feels." He is on the DL due to left eye issues. |
Our View: It sounds like a step in the right direction, but it would be nice if McCann could go nine innings without dryness issues. He is not eligible to return from the DL until May 8, so he'll have more time to try new routines. Lasik surgery is not out of the question at this point.
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| Brian McCann visited an eye specialist Monday, trying out contact lenses for his left eye, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
Our View: McCann is on the DL with blurred vision and dryness in his left eye. He tried to play through the ailment with two different contact lenses and eye drops, but the blurred vision remained. An eye specialist in Washington told the elite catcher last week that the vision in his left eye had deteriorated since his Lasik surgery before last season. McCann thought he may be headed for more Lasik surgery to correct the problem. Hopefully his new contact lens will alleviate the issue.
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| Brian McCann has been placed on the DL due to continuing issues with his left eye, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: McCann has been experiencing dryness and blurred vision in his left eye, and though the team tried to downplay things by saying he just needed time to get used to a new contact, it was pretty clear that something just wasn't right. It appears that he might be forced to undergo another Lasik procedure to correct what ails him. Look for David Ross to handle the majority of the workload for the next two weeks, with McCann hopeful of returning when eligible. Clint Sammons has been recalled to take his roster spot.
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| According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Brian McCann was a late scratch for Friday's game due to a recurring eye problem. David Ross will catch in his place. |
Our View: McCann is adjusting to a new contact lens, but continues to have vision problems. It's getting increasingly frustrating for fantasy owners to figure out what days he is in the lineup. The condition doesn't sound good, and McCann will quickly lose his elite fantasy status if this isn't remedied.
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| Brian McCann will not start tonight's game at Washington while adjusting to a new contact lens, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
Our View: McCann has been suffering from blurred vision since opening day, but there is belief he could put off Lasik eye surgery with the contact. That could explain why McCann is hitting an anemic .189 over 37 at-bats so far.
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| Brian McCann was fitted with a new contact lens for his left eye and is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
Our View: This is a bit of a surprise, as it was believed McCann would be unavailable for at least another few days. Feel free to keep him in your lineup for the foreseeable future, and keep your eyes open for any new news on the situation.
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| Brian McCann, who's been suffering from blurry vision in his left eye, is scheduled to see an eye doctor on Tuesday and is listed as day-to-day for the moment, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: "He can't start," Braves manager Bobby Cox said Monday. "He can come into a game and help you, but right now we don't want to start him." This appears to be a potentially serious problem that looks to keep McCann limited to pinch-hit duties for the next few days, and a trip to the DL isn't completely out of the question. David Ross will start until McCann is ready to return.
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| Brian McCann has been dealing with dryness and blurry vision in his left eye since Atlanta's opening series in Philadelphia, though he isn't sure if it's being caused by an irritant or if his vision has already regressed after Lasik surgery from 2007, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Either my eyesight's changed, or I have a dry spot in my eye," said McCann. "I tried wearing contacts for a week, and it didn't work. Now I've got some antibiotic drops, and hopefully that will clear it up. I'm not going to sit here and make excuses. I'm trying to fight through it." |
Our View: This news helps to explain the star catcher's current 1-for-20 slump at the plate. It seems like he should be able to get through the issue with his antibiotics, although it's not out of the question that he could need another Lasik procedure; if that were the case he'd have to miss a few games, and a trip to the DL would be possible. For the time being it looks like he'll continue to play, although you may want to think about subbing in another catcher in McCann's place until he provides proof that he's back to his normal self.
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| According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Brian McCann is likely to get his first day off of the season on Thursday. He will be replaced by David Ross, who is expected to be activated from the disabled list. |
Our View: Adjust your lineups accordingly, as McCann was due for a day off. A rest may do him some good as he has cooled off a bit over the past few days.
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| Brian McCann was 2-for-4 with a home run and three driven in on Wednesday. He also walked and scored a pair of runs in the Braves 12-11 loss to the Phillies. |
Our View: McCann should put up spectacular numbers once again this season and is arguably the top fantasy catcher in the game. A few more years and the Mike Piazza comparisons will start popping up.
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| Brian McCann hit a two-run home run off Brett Myers in the first inning of MLB's season opener on Sunday night. It was his only hit of the contest. |
Our View: Everyone's favorite fantasy catcher started 2009 with a bang. His home run was a towering shot that landed in the upper deck of Philly's bandbox. Expect 20-25 more of those this season.
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| Brian McCann's bruised right middle finger is considered a minor ailment, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
Our View: The elite catcher is day-to-day, but the doctor indicated that McCann will be fine.
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| Brian McCann suffered just a bruised finger on Saturday after he took a foul tip off the bat of Mark Teixeira, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
Our View: McCann may miss a game or two with the bruise, but will otherwise be fine.
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| Brian McCann was 0-for-1 with three walks and a run scored in Sunday's 9-4 loss to Japan. He hit .375 for the tournament. |
Our View: One of the game's elite catchers played well throughout the WBC, and the Braves will need him to anchor their unstable lineup for the rest of 2009. He does not throw many runners out, but that won't hurt you in fantasy leagues. The Braves need his consistent bat and sharp eye for their offense to have success and he'll provide a similar boost to his fantasy owners team as well.
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| Catcher Brian McCann went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run and a run scored in the Braves' 7-3 loss to the Phillies. |
Our View: The Braves will need McCann to be the main source of power in their lineup this season, which means he'll need protection from the likes of Chipper Jones and Jeff Francoeur.
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| Brian McCann went 1-for-1 with two walks against Pittsburgh on Friday. |
Our View: McCann has been rock solid the past three seasons. He's a lock to go top-four at catcher and makes as good a case as any to be the first off the board at the position.
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| Brian McCann is expected to represent the United States in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He would be joining Braves' teammate Chipper Jones. |
Our View: McCann can afford to play in the WBC as he is an elite catcher and won't be pushed for his No. 1 role in Atlanta.
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| Brian McCann has trimmed 20 pounds since the end of the 2008 season, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: He has dealt with knee ailments, and is hoping slimming down will help him stay healthier.
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| Brian McCann won his second Silver Slugger award on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: McCann also won the award in 2006. Most of McCann's numbers in 2008 were down from 2006, but he's still one of the top two offensive catchers in the majors along with the Twins' Joe Mauer.
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| Braves catcher Brian McCann is one of the best at his position offensively, but that is not enough for him, as he plans to improve his defense, according to Braves.com. "I need to make my weaknesses my strength," McCann said. |
Our View: The 24-year-old has thrown out only 22% of the runners attempting to steal off of him, which is dead last in the National League. Fantasy owners can only hope improving his defense doesn't take anything away from the great numbers he puts up at the plate.
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| Brian McCann had a tough day at the plate in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Marlins, as he went 0-for-4 while stranding three men on base. |
Our View: He was on the verge of cracking .300, but his average falls down to .295 following today's peformance. He has now gone hitless in two straight games.
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| Braves catcher Brian McCann had a difficult day on Monday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in his team's 4-3 loss to the Marlins. |
Our View: McCann is coming off a 6-for-11 streak, so his rare day of trouble should be acceptable to fantasy owners.
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| Brian McCann went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 9-8 loss to Washington. he recorded a double and a solo homer. |
Our View: McCann has homered in back-to-back games, and has 23 for the season. He also raised his batting average a few points to .296.
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| Brian McCann went 2-for-3 in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Nationals. |
Our View: He didn't register an RBI, but notched his sixth multi-hit game of August, and raised his season average a few points to .294.
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| Brian McCann had only one hit on Thursday, but it was a three run home run in the Braves 4-2 victory over the Marlins. |
Our View: McCann has been a stud this year, especially with the injuries to guys like Victor Martinez and Jorge Posada, on his way to 22 home runs and 75 RBI, not to mention a .292 batting average, from the catchers position.
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| The Braves remembered to pack their bats tonight as they visited Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks, turning 14 hits into 11 runs for the 11-4 win. The man of worth was catcher Brian McCann, going 2-for-5 at the dish with his 21st homer of the season to total four RBIs and two runs scored. |
Our View: McCann is stroking it of late, hitting .333 in July and sporting an average of .346 thus far through August. He also added his fourth stolen base of the season.
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| Brian McCann was 1-for-8 in his first two games back from a concussion, but on Wednesday he was up to his old tricks, going 3-for-4 with a double and run scored. |
Our View: McCann looks to be good to go moving forward, though he's not going to drive in many runs in Atlanta's Triple-A looking offense.
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| Brian McCann is set to return to the Braves' lineup Monday after missing a week with a mild concussion, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
Our View: His headaches related to the concussion have subsided, and he should be safe to return to roto-lineups for the new fantasy week.
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| Brian McCann, who has been on the shelf after receiving a head injury on a play at the plate, has been given clearance to pinch hit on Friday night, according to the Associated Press. Backup catcher Corky Miller was designated for assignment. |
Our View: McCann will likely only pinch hit through the weekend, though he plans on returning to the starting lineup on Monday, so keep that in mind when setting your lineup next week with the power hitting catcher.
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| Brian McCann, who was involved in a home plate collision with Shane Victorino on Sunday, has been diagnosed with a mild concussion and will likely miss the next three to four games. He does not expect to go to the disabled list. |
Our View: McCann's unavailability means the Braves will likely place Chipper Jones on the 15-day disabled list with a sore hamstring and call up another catcher. We'll keep you posted.
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| Brian McCann left Sunday's game in the sixth following a collision at the plate with Shane Victorino. He was visibly shaken while attempting to leave the field and will be checked for a concussion. Victorino, the Flyin' Hawaiian, stayed in the game. |
Our View: This probably makes McCann, one of the best producing catchers in baseball, a questionable play this week. We'll update the story as more news becomes available.
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| Brian McCann joined Johnny Bench and Gary Carter as the only three catchers in the history of baseball with two seasons of at least 20 home runs before the age of 25, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
Our View: That's lofty company for McCann, who is on pace to have his best offensive season. And at age 24, he's primed to get even better, and should dominate fantasy baseball at the catcher's spot for years to come.
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| Braves backstop Brian McCann went 2-for-3 with two home runs (including a grand slam) and five RBI, along with two walks in the Braves 8-2 thrashing of the Phillies. |
Our View: There is not a better catcher in fantasy baseball than McCann, who pushed his average over .300 for the season.
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| Braves catcher Brian McCann went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI in the Braves 7-6 victory over Washington. He is 9-for-19 in his last six games. |
Our View: McCann remains one of the best fantasy players at any position. The fact that he is putting up the numbers he is at catcher is an added bonus.
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| Brian McCann hit his 18th home run of the season and drove in three runs to help the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 12-3 on Sunday afternoon. McCann leads all catchers with 18 home runs and 27 doubles. He has 53 RBI and is hitting .302. |
Our View: McCann extended his on-base streak to eight straight. His 3-for-3 performance on Sunday included a plate appearance resulting in a walk and another where he was was hit by a pitch.
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| Brian McCann hit two solo home runs on Tuesday night. |
Our View: The two dingers bring his total to 17 on the year. His career high is 24.
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| Brian McCann went deep for his 15th home run of the year for the Braves. |
Our View: McCann is on pace for a tremendous season as he is currently hitting .298-15-48 as he is threatening to match his power production from 2006 (24 HR, 93 RBI).
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| The Braves failed to find success in interleague play this evening, falling to the Texas Rangers 7-5. The offensive effort was led by catcher Brian McCann , going 2-for-4 with his 22nd double of the season as well as his 13th home run of the season, totaling three RBIs and one run scored on the night. |
Our View: McCann is now hitting .310 on the season with four homers and 10 RBIs through June.
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| Brian McCann went deep for the 11th time this season and plated two runs in the Braves victory over the Marlins. |
Our View: McCann finished the night hitting .307 with 35 RBI. With 22 K and 24 BB, McCann has been in control of the strike zone for most of the season as he has appeared to return to the hitter he was when he hit .333 with 24 home runs in 2006.
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| Brian McCann went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's loss to the Reds. |
Our View: It's not a bad way to start the month. McCann was outstanding in May (.367-4-20) and is arguably the top fantasy catcher in the majors.
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| Brian McCann went 1-for-5 with one RBI and blasted his ninth homer of the season in Monday's 7-3 win over Arizona. |
Our View: He is now hitting .339 for the season, with 32 RBI and the aforementioned nine homers over 47 games. That was his fourth homer and 20th RBI in May as well.
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| Brian McCann went 2-for-4 with three RBI and blasted his eighth homer of the season in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Mets. |
Our View: He now has 29 RBI over 42 games this season as well, and raised his average to .321. That was also his seventh multi-hit game in May.
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| Brian McCann went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's close 3-2 win over Oakland. Two of his hits went for doubles, and he now has 16 for the season. |
Our View: He now has 13 RBI and 19 hits over 14 games in May. He has registered a double in four straight games as well.
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| The Atlanta Braves enjoyed a big night on the scoreboard, pulling the 8-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Catcher Brian McCann led the way, going 2-for-4 with his 13th double of the season and three total RBIs on the evening. |
Our View: McCann is now hitting .395 for the month of May, touting 12 RBIs with six doubles on the month.
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| Brian McCann hit his seventh home run of the season as the Braves salvaged the final game of the four-game series in Pittsburgh, 8-1 on Monday afternoon. |
Our View: McCann and the Braves own the majors' worst road record, 5-14, but finally ended a road losing streak that extended over its last two road trips. They also stopped Pittsburgh's seven-game winning streak at home. McCann home run added three RBI bringing his season total to 17.
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| Brian McCann has a good track record against Ian Snell, tonight's opposing hurler for Pittsburgh, according to MLB.com. McCann is 7-for-12 with three homers over his career versus Snell. |
Our View: McCann is hitting .299 this season, with one homer and 17 RBI. He already has eight hits and five RBI over five games in May, and shouldn't cool off against the Pirates tonight.
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| He failed to drive in a single run, but Atlanta catcher Brian McCann was the top man with the bat in the Braves' 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres. McCann went 3-for-4 at the plate, posting four total bases with one run scored. |
Our View: McCann has carried a strong bat into May for the Braves, going 8-for-19 thus far with five RBIs, four walks, and no strike outs.
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| Brian McCann hit his sixth homer of the season in Friday's 2-0 win over the Reds and Edinson Volquez. |
Our View: McCann had a terrific April -- and his .275 average, 15 runs scored and 14 RBI so far this year -- makes him the top fantasy catcher in the league.
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| Brian McCann hit his fifth home run of the season on Monday night as he went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. |
Our View: McCann had a disappointing '07 (.270-18-92) when compared to his 2006 totals (.333-24-93), but we are still talking about a catcher with back-to-back 90 RBI seasons here and he is well on his way to yet another 90 RBI season this year with 12 RBI through 19 games.
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| Brian McCann went 2-for-6 on Monday night, and generated three RBI in 12-11 loss to Pittsburgh. He also collected his first home run, which was a solo shot off of starter Ian Snell. McCann is among the best young catchers in the league, evidenced by his opening peformance of 2008. |
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| Atlanta's Brian McCann hit his second home run of the spring on Sunday. The Braves catcher has struggled this spring. Coming into Sunday's game McCann was sporting a .243 (9-for-37) batting average. |
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| Brian McCann continues to struggle this spring as he went 0-for-3 against Washington on Saturday. His average dipped to .243 (9-for-37) and hopefully he can end spring training on a high note. |
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| Brian McCann went hitless on two at-bats on Friday, with one strikeout. He headed into the game with only one hit on 13 at-bats. |
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| Brian McCann is feeling strong following a season hindered by left thumb and left ankle ailments. "This is the best I've ever felt going into the season," McCann tells MLB.com. "I feel confident. I feel ready." He spent the winter adding strength to his upper body and increasing his flexibility by performing yoga. |
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| Brian McCann , who elected not to have offseason surgery on his left ankle, is strengthening it with yoga instead according to Fox Sports. The Braves catcher did, however, undergo laser eye surgery, which could help both his catching and his hitting. |
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| Brian McCann will not undergo left ankle surgery this offseason. There were thoughts that he may need an operation to remove a bone spur, but he will opt for rest, MLB.com reports. McCann may still undergo a different type of surgery, though. He is thinking of having a Lasik procedure. |
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| Brian McCann returned to action on Friday after missing Wednesday's game due to his bum ankle. McCann confirmed that he may require a minor offseason procedure to repair the joint, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The catcher has a bone spur in his ankle that may need to be removed, though he would be fully recovered in plenty of time for spring training. For now, he's going to keep playing, though he may be removed at times for a pinch-runner, like he was in the eighth inning of Friday's game. |
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| Brian McCann left Wednesday's contest against the Phillies with a left ankle contusion, according to the AP. He suffered the injury while advancing to second base on a Jeff Francoeur single in the eighth inning. The severity of the injury is unclear at this time, so check back later for more details. |
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| Brian McCann hit a grand slam against the Marlins on Monday night. It was his second bases-loaded homer in the last eight games. McCann is batting .289-7-32 in 38 games since the All-Star break. |
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| Brian McCann has been battling a sore knee recently, and it got bad enough that he was sent for an MRI on Friday. The test revealed no structural damage, and McCann was able to enter Friday's game as a defensive replacement in the seventh inning, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He said he would be ready to play on Saturday and in the All-Star game, so it appears to be nothing serious. |
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| Brian McCann was given another day off on Friday after having a cortisone shot in his sore right ankle Wednesday, according to the AP. He is expected to start on Saturday. |
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| Brian McCann did not play on Wednesday due to a sore right ankle. He rolled his ankle on Tuesday night but stayed in the game. Manager Bobby Cox tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that McCann could have played on Wednesday if necessary. |
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| Brian McCann returned to the lineup on Friday against the Dodgers and went 2-for-2 with two RBI and two walks. He'd been dealing with a sore left finger. |
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| Brian McCann is hoping to return to the lineup Friday, according to the Braves official site. He's dealing with a sore left ring finger. "It hurts worse this time," said McCann, before Wednesday night's game against the Phillies. "It's not going to put me on the DL or anything. It's just one of those nagging injuries that I'm going to have to deal with for a few days." |
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| Brian McCann suffered a second injury to his left ring finger on Tuesday night and is questionable for Wednesday's game. "Hopefully I wake up and I can catch a baseball," McCann told MLB.com. "If I can, I'll be out there." |
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| Brian McCann had his glove knocked off by a swing and eventually left Tuesday's game with a sore hand, according to the AP. X-rays were negative and he is listed as day-to-day with a bruised ring finger. |
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| Brian McCann was out of the starting lineup Monday and might be again tonight in order to rest his finger, which was hit by a pitch Sunday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. McCann was able to pinch-hit Monday, striking out to end the game. X-Rays on McCann's finger were negative. "It's black and blue," McCann said, "but it's not serious." |
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| Brian McCann was scratched from Monday's game after being hit on his left ring finger during Sunday's contest. X-rays were negative, and he might be able to get back in the mix Tuesday. |
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| Brian McCann was hit on his left ring finger by a pitch during yesterday's game, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. X-rays were negative, and he was diagnosed with a bruise. It's possible that he'll be able to play in today's game. |
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| Brian McCann agreed to a six-year, $28.6 million contract with the Braves on Wednesday, according to the AP. The deal includes a $12 million option for 2013 with a $500,000 buyout. "He made the All-Star team at a very early age and he's one of the top catchers in the game today," GM John Schuerholz said. "He made the All-Star team. He won the Silver Slugger award and the pitchers love throwing to him. That's as important as anything. He's a special type guy, so we wanted to do something special." |
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| Brian McCann continues to play well despite being dinged up, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "He's beat up," said manager Bobby Cox. "Toes on both feet are [messed] up. His hand. He has a bad ankle. ... I don't know how he's doing it." Cox limited McCann to pinch-hitting duties on Sunday to get a break, though. |
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| Brian McCann had to be helped from the field because of an apparent left leg injury after a play at the plate against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, according to the AP. The injury occurred in the fourth inning when Arizona's Eric Byrnes slid head-first into home. X-rays were negative and the injury was diagnosed as a left lateral ankle sprain. He was listed as day-to-day. |
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