Melee memories: Braves' Gausman ejected for pitch to Ureña
MIAMI (AP) - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kevin Gausman has been ejected in the second inning for throwing a pitch behind Marlins pitcher Jose Ureña, who was involved in a melee between the teams last season. Gausman's first pitch to Ureña was a 97 mph knee-high fastball that sailed behind the batter, and plate umpire Jeff Nelson immediately signaled the ejection.
MIAMI (AP) - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kevin Gausman has been ejected in the second inning for throwing a pitch behind Marlins pitcher Jose Ureña, who was involved in a melee between the teams last season. Gausman's first pitch to Ureña was a 97 mph knee-high fastball that sailed behind the batter, and plate umpire Jeff Nelson immediately signaled the ejection.
Kinsler, Myers, Strahm lead Padres past Braves 11-2
Ian Kinsler needed a game like this.
Ian Kinsler needed a game like this.
Fried cruises as Braves beat Padres in Quantrill's debut
Max Fried gave up one run in seven innings, Dansby Swanson homered and drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Thursday night to spoil Cal Quantrill's major league debut.
Max Fried gave up one run in seven innings, Dansby Swanson homered and drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Thursday night to spoil Cal Quantrill's major league debut.
Reyes' 2 homers, 3 RBIs lead Padres past Braves 4-3
With prized rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. sidelined by an ailing hamstring, the San Diego Padres need someone to fill the void.
With prized rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. sidelined by an ailing hamstring, the San Diego Padres need someone to fill the void.
Fire safety day for elementary school students
Atlanta Braves All-Star Mike Foltynewicz along with the Hartford and the Atlanta Fire Department teamed up for Fire Safety Day in Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves All-Star Mike Foltynewicz along with the Hartford and the Atlanta Fire Department teamed up for Fire Safety Day in Atlanta.
Paddack, Padres to take on Teheran, Braves on Tuesday
San Diego Padres (16-13, third in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (14-14, second in the NL East)
San Diego Padres (16-13, third in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (14-14, second in the NL East)
Albies' HR backs Soroka's strong start, Braves beat Padres
Pulling Mike Soroka after six strong innings was a challenging call for Braves manager Brian Snitker.
Pulling Mike Soroka after six strong innings was a challenging call for Braves manager Brian Snitker.
Braves pitching, Puig error add up to 3-1 win over Reds
With clutch hitting virtually non-existent, Atlanta's pitching and Yasiel Puig's leaky defense made the difference for the Braves on Wednesday night.
With clutch hitting virtually non-existent, Atlanta's pitching and Yasiel Puig's leaky defense made the difference for the Braves on Wednesday night.
Donaldson just misses 9th inning homer, Braves fall to Reds
Hot-hitting Josh Donaldson just missed putting the Braves in front in the top of the 9th, and Atlanta fell a run short in their series opener in Cincinnati.
Hot-hitting Josh Donaldson just missed putting the Braves in front in the top of the 9th, and Atlanta fell a run short in their series opener in Cincinnati.
Walker's 2-run HR helps Diamondbacks sweep Braves, 4-1
Christian Walker had no reason to panic when he struck out in his first three at-bats.
Christian Walker had no reason to panic when he struck out in his first three at-bats.
Jones' bases-loaded walk lifts D-backs over Braves 3-2 in 10
Adam Jones worked a bases-loaded walk against Jesse Biddle in the 10th inning and also homered, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Adam Jones worked a bases-loaded walk against Jesse Biddle in the 10th inning and also homered, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Braves closer Arodys Vizcaíno undergoes surgery, will miss rest of season
One of the Atlanta Braves closers is expected to miss the rest of the 2019 season after undergoing surgery.
One of the Atlanta Braves closers is expected to miss the rest of the 2019 season after undergoing surgery.
Walker homers leading off 9th, D-Backs beat Braves 9-6
Christian Walker homered leading off the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied against the shaky Atlanta bullpen for a 9-6 victory Tuesday night as the Braves squandered a massive, knee-buckling homer by Ronald Acuña Jr. and another strong start by Max Fried.
Christian Walker homered leading off the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied against the shaky Atlanta bullpen for a 9-6 victory Tuesday night as the Braves squandered a massive, knee-buckling homer by Ronald Acuña Jr. and another strong start by Max Fried.
Acuña Jr. named N.L. Player of the Week
If the early season means anything, Ronald Acuña Jr. plans to make his second season as an Atlanta Brave as productive as his first.
If the early season means anything, Ronald Acuña Jr. plans to make his second season as an Atlanta Brave as productive as his first.
Rosario, Alonso power Mets to 6-3 win over Braves
Amed Rosario drove in a career-high four runs, rookie Pete Alonso rocketed his latest homer into a terrace fountain far beyond the center field fence and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Thursday night.
Amed Rosario drove in a career-high four runs, rookie Pete Alonso rocketed his latest homer into a terrace fountain far beyond the center field fence and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Thursday night.
Ozzie Albies, Braves agree to $35M, 7-year contract
Ozzie Albies knows he could have earned a lot more money going year to year and waiting for even greater riches in salary arbitration and free agency. The 22-year-old All-Star second baseman instead opted for financial security for his family in Curaçao.
Ozzie Albies knows he could have earned a lot more money going year to year and waiting for even greater riches in salary arbitration and free agency. The 22-year-old All-Star second baseman instead opted for financial security for his family in Curaçao.
Video shows Atlanta Braves being freed from elevator
The Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies during their first two games of the series, so one has to wonder what happened when a Denver elevator seemingly took them hostage.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies during their first two games of the series, so one has to wonder what happened when a Denver elevator seemingly took them hostage.
Acuna homer sparks Braves over Colorado, 8-6
Julio Teheran’s solid pitching early helped him get through a very rough patch, with a big assist from the Atlanta Braves’ lineup.
Julio Teheran’s solid pitching early helped him get through a very rough patch, with a big assist from the Atlanta Braves’ lineup.
I was there when 'The Hammer' made history
Forty-five years ago Monday Hank Aaron put Atlanta sports on the map when he took Al Downing deep in his second at-bat on a cool April night at Fulton County Stadium. Seven hundred and fifteen. Baseball's most famous number, unless you ask Joe DiMaggio fans who'll stick with sixty-two, or Cal Ripken faithful who will try to spit out two thousand, six-hundred thirty-two in converstation-...
Forty-five years ago Monday Hank Aaron put Atlanta sports on the map when he took Al Downing deep in his second at-bat on a cool April night at Fulton County Stadium. Seven hundred and fifteen. Baseball's most famous number, unless you ask Joe DiMaggio fans who'll stick with sixty-two, or Cal Ripken faithful who will try to spit out two thousand, six-hundred thirty-two in converstation-...
Gausman sharp in 2019 debut as Braves beat Marlins 4-0
Kevin Gausman allowed only two hits in seven innings, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Tyler Flowers homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Friday night.
Kevin Gausman allowed only two hits in seven innings, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Tyler Flowers homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Friday night.