SunTrust Park starts to take shape
While the current Braves season might not be what fans were hoping for, the team hopes their future ballpark is. The team gave media a tour of SunTrust Park on Thursday.
While the current Braves season might not be what fans were hoping for, the team hopes their future ballpark is. The team gave media a tour of SunTrust Park on Thursday.
Checking in with Braves top prospect Dansby Swanson
With the Braves rough start to the season, Braves fans are left looking for something to cling to. Enter Dansby Swanson. The organization's number one prospect has been on fire so far this season. He currently leads all of the minor league's with 15 doubles.
With the Braves rough start to the season, Braves fans are left looking for something to cling to. Enter Dansby Swanson. The organization's number one prospect has been on fire so far this season. He currently leads all of the minor league's with 15 doubles.
Gonzalez says Braves players still fighting despite losses
ATLANTA (AP) — Fredi Gonzalez was expecting a stern message from a voice of authority following another Braves home loss on Sunday. No, not a termination notice. This call would be even more difficult. Gonzalez knew his father, Fredi, would challenge the embattled manager's strategy in Atlanta's 5-3 loss to Arizona in 11 innings. It has been a rough opening five weeks for Gonzalez...
ATLANTA (AP) — Fredi Gonzalez was expecting a stern message from a voice of authority following another Braves home loss on Sunday. No, not a termination notice. This call would be even more difficult. Gonzalez knew his father, Fredi, would challenge the embattled manager's strategy in Atlanta's 5-3 loss to Arizona in 11 innings. It has been a rough opening five weeks for Gonzalez...
Braves rally in 8th but fall to Diamondbacks 5-3 in 11th
ATLANTA (AP) — A Braves team desperate for good news found some solace in an encouraging start from Mike Foltynewicz. It wasn't enough to take the sting off yet another home loss, this time in extra innings. Foltynewicz pitched seven strong innings before Jim Johnson gave up a two-run homer to Chris Herrmann in the 11th as Atlanta lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Sunday. It was...
ATLANTA (AP) — A Braves team desperate for good news found some solace in an encouraging start from Mike Foltynewicz. It wasn't enough to take the sting off yet another home loss, this time in extra innings. Foltynewicz pitched seven strong innings before Jim Johnson gave up a two-run homer to Chris Herrmann in the 11th as Atlanta lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Sunday. It was...
Column: Braves Go From Model Franchise to Laughingstock
ATLANTA (AP) — A slew of pennants line the left-field facade at Turner Field, a sobering reminder of the team that used to play here. They won't be putting up another one, not in this ballpark. The Atlanta Braves are heading for a new stadium in 2017, and this season is already lost. Really, the only real suspense is how long manager Fredi Gonzalez will last (probably not much longer)...
ATLANTA (AP) — A slew of pennants line the left-field facade at Turner Field, a sobering reminder of the team that used to play here. They won't be putting up another one, not in this ballpark. The Atlanta Braves are heading for a new stadium in 2017, and this season is already lost. Really, the only real suspense is how long manager Fredi Gonzalez will last (probably not much longer)...
Wisler Wipes Out Mets as Braves Beat Scuffling Harvey 3-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Wisler wiped out the New York Mets with eight innings of one-hit ball and Mallex Smith hit a rare Atlanta homer off a scuffling Matt Harvey, sending the Braves to a 3-0 victory Tuesday night. Asdrubal Cabrera's clean single to center field with one out in the fifth was the lone hit for the defending NL champions. Wisler (1-2) walked two, struck out four and beat...
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Wisler wiped out the New York Mets with eight innings of one-hit ball and Mallex Smith hit a rare Atlanta homer off a scuffling Matt Harvey, sending the Braves to a 3-0 victory Tuesday night. Asdrubal Cabrera's clean single to center field with one out in the fifth was the lone hit for the defending NL champions. Wisler (1-2) walked two, struck out four and beat...
Missed chances, grand slam doom Braves in 6-1 loss to Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are going to have to wait a little longer to come up with just their second winning streak this season. The Braves (5-18) wasted Freddie Freeman's solo home run and a strong rookie pitching performance from Aaron Blair, as Matt Szczur's eighth-inning grand slam led to a 6-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Blair, in his second major league start, showed...
CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are going to have to wait a little longer to come up with just their second winning streak this season. The Braves (5-18) wasted Freddie Freeman's solo home run and a strong rookie pitching performance from Aaron Blair, as Matt Szczur's eighth-inning grand slam led to a 6-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Blair, in his second major league start, showed...
Braves' HR drought ends, losing streak doesn't in 9-4 loss
BOSTON (AP) — The power-starved Atlanta Braves finally hit one out. Now, they've just got to find a way to start winning some games again. Atlanta ended a 15-game homerless stretch with Freddie Freeman's eighth-inning solo shot, but the Braves gave up a grand slam and a solo homer to Dustin Pedroia as the Boston Red Sox sent them to their eighth straight loss, 9-4 on Wednesday...
BOSTON (AP) — The power-starved Atlanta Braves finally hit one out. Now, they've just got to find a way to start winning some games again. Atlanta ended a 15-game homerless stretch with Freddie Freeman's eighth-inning solo shot, but the Braves gave up a grand slam and a solo homer to Dustin Pedroia as the Boston Red Sox sent them to their eighth straight loss, 9-4 on Wednesday...
Braves recall RHP Gant, options RHP Weber
BOSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-hander John Gant from Triple-A Gwinnett for Wednesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.
BOSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-hander John Gant from Triple-A Gwinnett for Wednesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.
Losses mount as Braves' home-run drought reaches 15 games
ATLANTA (AP) — The message in the Braves clubhouse Tuesday night added a fitting final insult to a dismal homestand:
ATLANTA (AP) — The message in the Braves clubhouse Tuesday night added a fitting final insult to a dismal homestand:
Braves drop 5th in row, Blair does well in MLB debut vs Mets
ATLANTA (AP) — Aaron Blair gave the Atlanta Braves a chance to win in his major league debut. That's at least more than some of their pitchers have done so far this season.
ATLANTA (AP) — Aaron Blair gave the Atlanta Braves a chance to win in his major league debut. That's at least more than some of their pitchers have done so far this season.
Braves recall left-hander Marksberry from Triple-A Gwinnett
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-hander Casey Kelly to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Matt Marksberry from Gwinnett to pitch out of the bullpen. Kelly allowed one run in three innings in relief of Bud Norris in Friday night's 6-3 loss to the New York Mets and likely would not have been available again in relief for a few days. Manager Fredi Gonzalez...
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-hander Casey Kelly to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Matt Marksberry from Gwinnett to pitch out of the bullpen. Kelly allowed one run in three innings in relief of Bud Norris in Friday night's 6-3 loss to the New York Mets and likely would not have been available again in relief for a few days. Manager Fredi Gonzalez...
Walker, Cabrera hit back-to-back HRs as Mets beat Braves 8-2
ATLANTA (AP) — The Mets already had a nice lead entering the ninth inning but had not yet played their usual power game.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Mets already had a nice lead entering the ninth inning but had not yet played their usual power game.
Braves call up Blair for debut following 8-2 loss to Mets
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are turning to one of their top prospects to try to salvage another lost series.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are turning to one of their top prospects to try to salvage another lost series.
Braves Say Don't Call Error on Turner Field's Infield Yet
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves say it's too early to judge the condition of the playing field at Turner Field, which holds a big early lead for having the most errors for any stadium in the majors. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio channel on Friday the infield surface in Atlanta is "shoddy." He said he has heard that Braves...
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves say it's too early to judge the condition of the playing field at Turner Field, which holds a big early lead for having the most errors for any stadium in the majors. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio channel on Friday the infield surface in Atlanta is "shoddy." He said he has heard that Braves...
Slumping Braves slugger Freeman healthy scratch vs. Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slumping Atlanta Braves slugger Freddie Freeman is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slumping Atlanta Braves slugger Freddie Freeman is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals.
Braves' losing streak reaches 8 in 3-0 loss to Nationals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Atlanta Braves starter Matt Wisler made only a couple of mistakes against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Atlanta Braves starter Matt Wisler made only a couple of mistakes against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.
Braves' Hector Olivera charged with assault at Va. hotel
A member of the Atlanta Braves has been taken into custody after allegations that he struck a woman last night in Virginia.
A member of the Atlanta Braves has been taken into custody after allegations that he struck a woman last night in Virginia.
Sights & Sounds From Matt Ryan's Celebrity Golf Tournament
Matt Ryan held his sixth annual Celebrity-Am Classic on Monday at TPC Sugarloaf. The event benefits Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The celebrities playing in the event were mostly current and former NFL players and former MLB players. Here's a look at the sights and sounds through Cody Chaffins' twitter feed:
Matt Ryan held his sixth annual Celebrity-Am Classic on Monday at TPC Sugarloaf. The event benefits Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The celebrities playing in the event were mostly current and former NFL players and former MLB players. Here's a look at the sights and sounds through Cody Chaffins' twitter feed:
Braves Lose 5th Straight to Start Season
ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Wainwright was frustrated by his second straight unimpressive start. No need to worry. The Cardinals' bats picked up the ace right-hander to cap a high-scoring weekend. Brandon Moss and Matt Carpenter hit three-run homers and St. Louis beat the Braves 12-7 on Sunday to keep Atlanta as the only NL team without a win.
ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Wainwright was frustrated by his second straight unimpressive start. No need to worry. The Cardinals' bats picked up the ace right-hander to cap a high-scoring weekend. Brandon Moss and Matt Carpenter hit three-run homers and St. Louis beat the Braves 12-7 on Sunday to keep Atlanta as the only NL team without a win.