Here's a look at the major stories in the world of the Atlanta Braves for the week ending on April 18th:

  In the Press...

• Talking Chop had the exclusive first look at this week's Sports Illustrated article featuring Jason Heyward. Here is a link to the article.
  
• Jim Callis of Baseball America named Jay-Hey the number-3 prospect of the past decade.
• The Braves Mercifully Disabled Jo-Jo-Reyes and recalled Michael Dunn, but only for a minute, when they sent him down and recalled Jonny Venters.

At Talking Chop...

• Here is a preview and a recap of the Braves' series against San Diego.
• We asked who would play more games this year, Chipper Jones or Peter Moylan. It was a bit tongue and cheek.
• Braves fans were cautioned not to panic just yet at the 17-to-2 thumping by the Padres.
• I did a Q&A about the Braves with a new blog, Tomahawk Talk.
• The Atlanta Braves Fan Confidence dropped to start the season.
• We previewed the Rockies series.
• The Braves released four more minor league players, including the embattled Deunte Heath.
• pacgnosis compared the Braves' and Rockies' star shortstops.
• This week's Minor League Hotsheet.
• Oh yeah, we got not-hit.

Notable FanPosts and FanShots...

• RoyHobbs gave us a photo recap of his trip to Myrtle Beach... to see Sgt. Slaughter. Hey "Roy," the Sarge is coming to Rome this year too!
• Lizziebeth is no longer a Gwinnett Braves Virgin.
• BrandonG passed along some statements of panic!