Braves 1B Freeman has surgery on troublesome right elbow
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow after a nagging injury that limited him late in the season and into playoffs.
Astros power past Yanks for 3-1 ALCS lead
George Springer and Carlos Correa each hit three-run homers and the Houston Astros got another wild ace off the hook to beat the sloppy New York Yankees 8-3 Thursday night and reach the cusp of a second World Series visit in three years.
Nationals sweep Cardinals; DC in World Series for 1st time since '33
As the Washington Nationals moved a party 86 years in the making from their ballpark's infield to a booze-filled clubhouse, manager Dave Martinez paused near the dugout and thrust the silver NL Championship Series trophy overhead, to the delight of loud, delirious fans still in the stands.
Strasburg Ks 12, Nats top Cards 8-1; 1 win from World Series
Stephen Strasburg took his turn silencing the Cardinals' struggling bats, Nationals postseason star Howie Kendrick doubled three times and drove in three more runs, and Washington moved one win from the city's first World Series appearance in 86 years by beating St.
Angels employee reportedly provided drugs to Tyler Skaggs
Los Angeles Angels officials responded Saturday to an ESPN report that a public relations employee for the team told federalinvestigators he provided oxycodone to former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs and abused it with him for years. The report also mentions that two team officials were told about Skaggs' drug use long before his death in July.
Man shocked to see baseball mascot during bride's first-look prank
A groom got quite the surprise when he saw his "bride" during a first-look photo session.
Braves will need time to recover from latest playoff flop
One day later, Brian Snitker had shed his uniform but was still wearing the pain of yet another one-and-done postseason exit for the Atlanta Braves.
Cards manager apologizes after curse-filled rant goes viral
A curse-filled clubhouse victory speech by St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt that went viral after a player posted it on social media showed a different side to the usually mild-mannered skipper -- and while he was sorry Thursday that his colorful language got leaked, he did not feel bad about the gist of his message.
Brian McCann announces his retirement
Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann is hanging up his gear. The 35-year-old from Athens, Georgia made the announcement following the Braves loss Wednesday to the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Division Series.
Cards oust Braves from NLDS with record 1st inning
With a stunning outburst their first time up, the St. Louis Cardinals scored 10 runs for the biggest opening inning in postseason history and dealt the Atlanta Braves another playoff heartbreak with a 13-1 rout in decisive Game 5 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday.
Braves back home for Game 5 of NLDS
The Atlanta Braves are back home for the final game of the National League Divison Series against the Cardinals.
Molina wins it in 10th, Cards top Braves 5-4, Game 5 next
They all knew. Every single one of them. Paul Goldschmidt and all the St. Louis Cardinals. Ozzie Albies and the rest of the Atlanta Braves.
St. Louis ties NLDS against Braves, Game 5 in Atlanta Wednesday
The Atlanta Braves will have to wait for one more game to see if they advance into the Postseason to the NL Championship Series. The St. Louis Cardinals tied the best-of-five series Monday with their 5-4 win over the Braves in extra innings.
Duvall, Braves rally in 9th to beat Cards 3-1, lead NLDS 2-1
Dansby Swanson hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning and Adam Duvall delivered a two-run single as the Atlanta Braves rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the NL Division Series.
Braves take Game 2 of NLDS; tie series against St. Louis
Adding another chapter to his remarkable turnaround season, Mike Foltynewicz threw seven crisp innings before pinch-hitter Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer that carried the Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, evening the NL Division Series at one game apiece.
NLDS Game 2 excitement
Braves fans swarmed SunTrust Park for NLDS Game 2 against the Cardinals
Hitting all the bases at The Battery Atlanta
It’s a really good day at SunTrust Park, as the Good Day Atlanta crew takes over in support of our hometown team. But we couldn’t let Buck and Natalie have all the fun, right?
Buehler, Muncy lead Dodgers past Nats 6-0 in NLDS opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers win Game 1 of the National League Division Series, defeating the Washington Nationals 6-0 on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium.
Fans rally behind Braves after 7-6 loss in game one of NLDS playoffs
Braves fans gathered at The Battery to watch their team in game one of the playoffs against the Cardinals. St. Louis held off Atlanta in the ninth inning of Thursday's game. Final score 7-6.
Cardinals score 4 in 9th, hold off Braves 7-6 in NLDS opener
Marcell Ozuna and Kolten Wong each hit two-run doubles in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame shaky defense and a wild finish to extend Atlanta's postseason misery, holding off the Braves 7-6 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Thursday night.