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Braves Update:
Kyle Davies didn't even record an out in the first inning before Bobby Cox pulled the right hander. But Kyle wasn't the only one to blame for the 10-3 loss to the Cinicinnati Reds, the Braves offense left 14 runners on base. The Braves look to get back on track with Jo-Jo Reyes on the mound to face the Reds' Bronson Arroyo. The game starts at 7:35 PM/est on SS.

Games behind NY Mets in NL East: 1 1/2
Games above .500: 7
NL Wild Card Leader: San Diego Padres

Random Quote:
For many fans -- especially those who grew up in markets without a major-league team -- their first introduction to baseball on TV was listening to Skip Caray, Pete Van Wieren and Ernie Johnson Sr. call Braves games on TBS. Now, as TBS proceeds with its final summer of Braves telecasts, Caray nears what he expects will be his final appearance ever on the Atlanta-based network. Van Wieren already is off TV, having been re-assigned to Braves radio exclusively this season. TBS -- which has carried Braves games since it became a national ''superstation'' in 1977 -- instead will air an MLB game of the week on Sunday afternoons beginning next season. The departure of the Braves from TBS will be nostalgic for some viewers. ''It will be sad to say goodbye,'' said Caray, who is filling in for son Chip or Joe Simpson on 10 of TBS' 70 Braves telecasts this season. 'People come up to me and say, `Geez, we miss you.' I don't know the date in August, but it will be my last [national] appearance on TBS unless they televise my funeral when I die.'' That dry wit will be missed from Caray, 67, who still works on radio for the Braves. ''They want younger guys,'' he said. -- Miami Herald
(via benmailer.com)

NASCAR Update:
Ginn Racing is expected to announce that it will consolidate into two teams with Regan Smith running the remainder of the season in the #14 car.

Roush-Fenway is expected to announce that Greg Biffle will be back in the #16 Ford in 2008 with 3M as his sponsor.

Popo in my Crib News:
Country singer Blake Shelton came to the rescue of his uncle Dempsey Byrd on July 9th. Seems a would be burglar had broke into Byrd's home, when he called his sister and Balke's mom Dorothy Shackleford. Blake and Dorothy rushed over to Dempsey's home. Blake knocked on the door and told the man "hey, you're in my house man." (How eloquent!) The man, James Robert Gastineau waited on the porch until authorities arrested him. He is charged with first degree burglary and public intoxication. Watch out James, because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: The Oakland A's traded catcher Jason Kendall to the Chicago Cubs for catcher Rob Bowen and minor leaguer Jerry Blevens...The Marlins have suspended Scott Olsen for two games without pay for insubordination and conduct detrimental to the team on Monday...Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio's diary is up for sale. The 2000 page epic was written from 1982 to 1993...Finally, all you Carrie Underwood fans who have been dying for a new album only have to wait a few more months, when the ACM and CMA female vocalist of the year releases her sophomore disc on October 23rd.

Check this out: While "My Boys" second season doesn't start until July 30th, here's a sneak peak to tide you over. You can also watch episodes from last season if you need to catch up or are in the mood for an awesome show!

It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate