Maybin's broken wrist overshadows Tigers' win over Braves

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin is likely to miss the start of the season because of a broken left wrist.

Braves raise height of protective netting at Turner Field

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are adding more protective netting between the dugouts for their final season at Turner Field.

Jimenez roughed up for 6 runs, Orioles fall to Braves

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez allowed six runs while retiring just one batter in the first inning as the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Atlanta Braves 11-4 on Wednesday.

Former star OF Andruw Jones is new Braves special assistant

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are bringing back former 10-time Gold Glove center fielder Andruw Jones as a special assistant to baseball operations.

Aybar, Swisher among veterans on young Braves team

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Erick Aybar and Nick Swisher are well into their 30s and, after trades, find themselves with the rebuilding Atlanta Braves.

Braves hope newcomer Inciarte can boost team's runs total

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — If the Atlanta Braves are going to get out of the bottom of the National League scoring stats, they might have to start at the top of the batting order.

Culture clash at Braves Spring Training

For the Braves and their fans, 2016 spring training isn’t really about 2016. It’s about the future. As the season opener approaches, they’ll be focused more on the outlook for their kiddie corps than the expectations for this season.

Braves' Foltynewicz Continues Recovery from Blood Clots

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz is hoping he'll be cleared this week to throw off a mound as he continues his recovery from life-threatening blood clots in his right shoulder. The 24-year-old Foltynewicz said Monday he has lost about 20 pounds during his recovery from surgery to remove part of a rib under the shoulder. His 2015 season ended in September when the...

MLB Commissioner Says NL Teams May Be More Receptive to DH

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says National League teams may be more receptive to the designated hitter than in the past, even though owners ended two days of meetings without any serious discussion about expanding use of the DH. A decline in offense and injuries to pitchers while hitting have stirred speculation the NL might be ready to embrace...

Braves 2016 Promotional Schedule

Batter up! Time to pull out your jerseys and brush off your ball caps as our Atlanta Braves warm up for their 2016 season. The team's promotional schedule has something for everyone, from concerts to giveaways to theme nights.

Chipper Jones returning to Braves as special assistant

Chipper Jones is returning to the Atlanta Braves in a front office position he describes as "dipping my toe back into the water."

AP source: D-backs get pitcher Shelby Miller from Braves

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired All-Star right-hander Shelby Miller from the Atlanta Braves for overall No. 1 draft pick Dansby Swanson, outfielder Ender Inciarte and pitching prospect Aaron Blair.

Braves Trade Simmons to Angels for Aybar, Pitching Prospects

The Atlanta Braves have traded shortstop Andrelton Simmons to the Los Angeles Angels for shortstop Erick Aybar and top pitching prospects Sean Newcomb and Chris Ellis.

Hart Says Braves 'Will Be Better' Following 67-Win Finish

ATLANTA (AP) — The last time the Atlanta Braves finished below 70 wins was 1990, when they were in a rebuilding process based on pitching. The reward came more quickly than anyone could imagine: A 1991 World Series berth that was the start of 14 consecutive postseason berths. The Braves again are building on pitching. Following a 67-95 finish, good for fourth in the NL East, there are no expectations of an immediate turnaround to compare with 1991's worst-to-first drama.