Astros aces amped to face Rays in AL Division Series

The Tampa Bay Rays beat Oakland 5-1 in last night’s AL wild-card game. They’ll stay on the road to open a Division Series tomorrow against the AL West champion Astros, who piled up a major league-best 107 wins this season.

Braves limp into playoffs with 11-inning loss to Mets

It's been almost two decades since the Atlanta Braves advanced in the playoffs. After a sluggish conclusion to another rousing regular season, they're positive this year can be different.

Alonso hits 53rd HR, sets rookie record as Mets blank Braves

Pete Alonso hit his 53rd home run to break the rookie record Yankees star Aaron Judge set in 2017, and the New York Mets beat the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Saturday night.

Mets' Alonso ties rookie HR mark in win vs. Braves

The Braves fell 4-2 Friday night to the Mets, bolstered by rookie Pete Alonso's 52nd HR of the season.

Braves shut down All-Star OF Acuña until postseason

The Braves shut down Ronald Acuña Jr. for the remainder of the regular season Wednesday after the All-Star outfielder left their series opener against the Royals with tightness in his left hip.

NL East champion Braves romp to 10-2 win over Royals

Josh Tomlin has done just about everything for the Atlanta Braves this season, working as the setup man and the closer, the fire man to get them out of trouble and the long reliever chewing up innings.

NL East champion Braves romp to 10-2 win over Royals

Josh Tomlin has done just about everything for the Atlanta Braves this season, working as the setup man and the closer, the fire man to get them out of trouble and the long reliever chewing up innings.

Braves shut down All-Star OF Acuña until postseason

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Braves shut down Ronald Acuña Jr. for the remainder of the regular season Wednesday after the All-Star outfielder left their series opener against the Royals with tightness in his left hip. Braves manager Brian Snitker said Acuña was examined by the Royals' team physician, who recommended he sit until the playoffs. Snitker said the decision is...

Braves clinch 2nd straight NL East title

The Atlanta Braves clinched their second straight NL East title as Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 41st homer in a 6-0 win over San Francisco on Friday night that eliminated the Giants from postseason contention in Bruce Bochy's last year as San Francisco manager.

Braves celebrate second-straight division title
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Here are some of the best moments from last night's postgame celebration in the Braves clubhouse, after they clinched their second-straight NL East division crown.

Braves open 3-game series at home against Giants

Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Braves are poised to break out the bubbly, with a magic number of one to clinch their second straight NL East title. They can celebrate when Mike Foltynewicz (7-5, 4.80 ERA) starts at SunTrust Park against San Francisco. A win by Atlanta or a loss by second-place Washington at Miami will seal it.

Acuña becomes third player to hit 40 homers at 21 or younger

Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves has become only the third player in baseball history to hit 40 homers while 21 years old or younger.

Young cancer survivor throw out Braves' first pitch

Sam Rosa could feel his dad surrounding him with love as he took the mound Thursday at SunTrust Park.

Harper, Eflin power Phillies to 4-1 win over Braves

Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer, Zach Eflin pitched seven smooth innings and the Philadelphia Phillies won their second straight game over the Atlanta Braves, beating the NL East leaders 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Hoskins, Pirela hit 2-run HRs as Phillies stop Braves 5-4

Rhys Hoskins and Jose Pirela hit two-run homers off Dallas Keuchel in Philadelphia's five-run fourth inning and the Phillies escaped in the ninth to beat Atlanta 5-4 on Tuesday night and prevent the Braves from moving closer to clinching the NL East.