Brian McCann returned to action on Saturday August 11.

Brian McCann received a cortisone shot for his ailing right shoulder Tuesday. McCann sat out Wednesday's game and is sitting again Friday following Thursday's off day in order to let the shot take effect. He's available to pinch-hit Friday and should be back in there Saturday.

Brian McCann is not in the Braves' lineup Friday for the second straight game. McCann has been nursing a sore shoulder recently, and manager Fredi Gonzalez is expected to provide an update on his status shortly. David Ross is getting another start behind the plate.

Brian McCann is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies. No word yet on the reason for his absence. David Ross is starting behind the plate and catching right-hander Tim Hudson.

Brian McCann is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Marlins. No word yet on the reason for his absence, but it's likely he's just getting the day off with the left-hander Wade LeBlanc on the hill for the Marlins. David Ross is starting behind the plate.

Brian McCann continued his hot-hitting ways on Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in a 7-1 victory over the Marlins. McCann also scored two runs in the game. He had an absolutely scorching month of July, batting .296 (21-for-71) with nine home runs and 21 RBI over 20 games. The 28-year-old backstop should continue his success for the remainder of the second half.

Brian McCann blasted a three-run homer off of Cole Hamels, leading the Braves to a 6-1 victory over the Phillies on Friday. It was his only hit in four trips to the plate in the game, but provided the critical blow. McCann has been on an absolute tear in the month of July, hitting .305 (18-for-59) with eight homers and 19 RBI in 17 games. When healthy, he remains one of the top-five offensive catchers in the league.

Brian McCann clubbed a solo homer in Saturday's win over the Nationals. Chipper Jones had a two-run pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning, but McCann's solo shot off Edwin Jackson in the top of the second was the only offense the Braves needed. He also walked twice (once intentionally) in the victory. McCann is batting just .244 this season, but his 16 homers have him tied with A.J. Pierzynski for second among all catchers. Jarrod Saltalamacchia is first with 17 homers.

Braves activated C Brian McCann from the paternity leave list. McCann missed Friday's game on paternity leave. He'll return to the starting lineup Saturday and bat sixth. The Braves demoted J.C. Boscan in a corresponding move.

Braves placed C Brian McCann on the paternity leave list. McCann is leaving the team to be with his wife for the birth of the couple's first child. He can remain on the paternity leave list for 24 to 72 hours. J.C. Boscan will replace him on the active roster.