News: Braves right-hander Jair Jurrjens departed Sunday's start against the Nationals with a 4-3 lead after six innings. He allowed three runs and five hits, but failed to earn the W as Washington scored five times in the eighth to win. Jurrjens struck out seven and walked three.

Analysis: Jurrjens is winless in his last four starts and has taken two straight no decisions. Jurrjens has hit a rookie wall as of late after being so great for most of the season. It's not surprising since Atlanta has thrown up the white flag. Jurrjens remains more of a low-end Fantasy SP at this time. His next scheduled start is for Friday against the Nationals

A nice bounce back performance from Jurrjens, who entered the contest having yielded 12 earned runs over his previous eight innings of work. The impressive sophomore hurler will look to build off this performance when he takes his 3.59 ERA to Turner Field for a rematch with the Nats next.

Jair Jurrjens threw an average game for the Braves, allowing three runs in six innings to Washington, though he did strike out seven in the Braves 8-4 loss.Jurrjens has had a good season for Atlanta, but has struggled mightily in August. However, it is possible that this performance will be a steppingstone to success the rest of the way. Or at least that's what fantasy owners hope.

After turning in five straight quality starts, Jurrjens has stumbled a bit, allowing 12 runs on 12 hits over his last two outings. Streakiness is nothing new for the young righty, who went through a similarly troublesome stretch at the end of May before rebounding to post a dazzling 1.63 ERA in June. Look for him to bounce back when he next takes the hill, Aug. 31 in Washington.

Jair Jurrjens allowed six runs on six hits and two walks over just three innings Tuesday. Atlanta's late rally kept him from picking up his 10th loss.This is Jurrjens' seven straight poor outing, and it's possible he could be wearing down.

Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens is 1-4 with a 4.35 ERA in his last five starts. He is 1-1 with a 5.25 ERA in two games against the Florida Marlins this year.

MLB.com reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens (11-9, 3.28 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 26, against the Florida Marlins.

A rough outing for Jurrjens, who was the tough-luck loser last time out by dealing seven innings of two-run ball vs. the Giants. The 22-year-old sophomore now sports a 3.97 second-half ERA over seven starts and will look to bounce back when he heads to Turner Field for a date with the Marlins next.

News: Braves starter Jair Jurrjens (11-9) gave up six runs -- four earned -- and six hits in five innings during a 6-3 loss to the Mets Wednesday. New York scored five times in the first inning against Jurrjens thanks to two Braves errors. Jurrjens allowed a solo homer to David Wright and walked three while not recording a strikeout.

Analysis: Jurrjens has lost two straight starts and four of five. His season really turned when the Braves threw in the towel in late July. The rookie has been a bright spot for the Braves in what has turned into a dim season, but he might struggle for wins down the stretch since Atlanta's offense is almost non-existent. Consider Jurrjens a No. 4 Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Tuesday against the Marlins. He is on track to be a two-start pitcher Fantasy Week 22 (Aug. 25-31) with his second start coming against the Nationals. He is 1-1 withy a 5.25 ERA against Florida this season and 0-1 with a 4.05 ERA against Washington

Jair Jurrjens surrendered six runs -- four earned -- over five innings in a loss to the Mets on Wednesday night. Jurrjens is 1-4 in his last five starts. [...]

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens is 2-0 with a 2.77 ERA in two starts against the New York Mets this season.

MLB.com reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens (11-8, 3.15 ERA) will start Wednesday, Aug. 20, against the New York Mets.

News: Braves SP Jair Jurrjens (11-8) lasted at least six innings for the 12th straight start and set a career high with nine strikeouts, but it wasn't enough in a 5-1 loss to the Giants. Jurrjens allowed just a RBI single to Bengie Molina in the first and a sac fly to Randy Winn in the third. The rookie right-hander gave up eight hits with no walks in seven innings.

Analysis: Jurrjens broke a streak of allowing three earned runs in three straight starts. The rookie continues to be a bright spot for the Braves in what has turned into a dim season. He might struggle for wins down the stretch since Atlanta's offense is almost non-existent, but Jurrjens remains a No. 4 Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Wednesday against the Mets. Jurrjens is 2-0 with a 2.77 ERA against New York this season

Jair Jurrjens was dynamite for the Braves Friday, allowing just two runs on eight hits while striking out nine over seven innings. He picked up his eighth loss, though, as Matt Cain was just a bit better.Jurrjens just might be your NL Rookie of the Year with a 3.15 ERA in 24 starts.

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens struck out a career-high nine batters Friday, Aug. 15. He also lasted at least six innings for the 12th straight start. He gave up eight hits and two runs while walking none in seven innings.

Jair Jurrjens allowed just two runs in seven innings, but still took the loss against the Giants on Friday night. Unfortunately for Jurrjens, he was matched up against Matt Cain, who held the Braves to one run in seven innings. [...]

Jurrjens was engaged in a fierce pitching duel with Matt Cain, but his offense only mustered a single run in support of his cause. The young righty has been a model of consistency this year, as he's only surrendered more than four earned runs four times in 24 starts. His next start will come at pitcher-friendly Shea Stadium vs. the Mets -- a squad he's 2-0 against in 2008.

Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits over six innings Saturday, Aug. 9, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out six, improving to 11-7 on the season.

News: Braves SP Jair Jurrjens wasn't brilliant Saturday at Arizona, but he pitched well enough to pick up his 11th victory. He allowed four runs -- three earned -- on seven hits in six innings, issuing two walks and recording six strikeouts.

Analysis: Jurrjens has allowed three earned runs in each of his last three starts, going no fewer than six innings in any. He has pitched better at times this season, but he obviously hasn't pitched poorly enough to lose must-start status. His next start is scheduled for Friday against the Giants

The Braves relied on bats for the win, beating up on the Diamondbacks 11-4, though RHP Jair Jurrjens put forth a solid effort on the mound. Jurrjens pitched six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits with two walks and six strikeouts.Jurrjens moves to 11-7 on the season with an ERA of 3.18. He has allowed three earned runs in each of his last three outings with eight walks and 11 strikeouts along the way.

Jurrjens won for the first time in his last three outings, although he did toss his fourth straight quality start. The 22-year-old right-hander improved to 11-7 and now has a 3.18 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP and a 103/51 K/BB ratio in 144 1/3 innings over 23 starts this season. Jurrjens' next scheduled outing is Aug. 15 at home vs. San Francisco.

News: Braves SP Jair Jurrjens (10-7) lost for the fourth time in his past six decisions Monday, making his first career appearance against the Giants and in San Francisco's waterfront ballpark. He allowed four runs -- three earned -- on nine hits and three walks, striking out one batter in six innings.

Analysis: Jurrjens has a 3.57 ERA over those six starts, so he hasn't exactly pitched poorly. The Braves don't have as powerful of lineup now after trading away Mark Teixeira, but Jurrjens remains one of their few SPs worth using in mixed leagues. His next start is scheduled for Saturday at Diamondbacks

Jurrjens wasn't particularly ineffective in this one, as he threw 70 of his 107 pitches for strikes and recorded all but four of his 17 outs on the ground. The young right-hander is coming off another very solid month, as he went 2-3 with a 3.41 ERA and a 27/9 K/BB ratio over 34 1/3 frames in July. Expect him to stay sharp in his next outing, Aug. 9 in Arizona.

Jair Jurrjens saw his record drop to 10-7 after losing to the Giants 4-2 on Monday. He went six innings, walking three, striking out one and giving up three earned runs.Jurrjens has been a pleasant surprise, and is now the ace of the staff with Smoltz, Glavine and Hudson all suffering from injuries.

MLB.com reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens (10-6, 3.06 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 4, against the San Francisco Giants.