Perspective on the Braves chances for the NLDS
At first glance, the Atlanta Braves are the clear underdog going into the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers are fully loaded and defending National League Champions. They are the team to beat, but they are not unbeatable.
At first glance, the Atlanta Braves are the clear underdog going into the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers are fully loaded and defending National League Champions. They are the team to beat, but they are not unbeatable.
Braves and fans looking forward to NLDS
Days away from the Atlanta Braves’ first real shot in the Postseason in many years. Their opening playoff series is on the West Coast against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Days away from the Atlanta Braves’ first real shot in the Postseason in many years. Their opening playoff series is on the West Coast against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Braves release standing room only tickets for home playoff games
The Atlanta Braves announced standing room only playoff tickets will be available starting Wednesday morning.
The Atlanta Braves announced standing room only playoff tickets will be available starting Wednesday morning.
Braves have a lot of history at Dodger Stadium
Atlanta Braves fans who will be attending the National League Division Series in Los Angeles will see a familiar face.
Atlanta Braves fans who will be attending the National League Division Series in Los Angeles will see a familiar face.
Atlanta Braves prepared for playoff series against L.A. Dodgers
Braves fans, let's face it, most of didn't expect to be here when the season began, but only a day away from the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and fans are getting excited.
Braves fans, let's face it, most of didn't expect to be here when the season began, but only a day away from the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and fans are getting excited.
NL East champ Braves drop finale, wait for NL West champ
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Freddie Freeman, Nick Markakis and the NL East champion Atlanta Braves are set to open the playoffs on the road. All they need is an NL West champion to play. Needing at least a win to have a shot at home field in the NLDS, the Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Sunday. The Braves needed a win and a loss by both Colorado and Los Angeles to secure home-field...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Freddie Freeman, Nick Markakis and the NL East champion Atlanta Braves are set to open the playoffs on the road. All they need is an NL West champion to play. Needing at least a win to have a shot at home field in the NLDS, the Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Sunday. The Braves needed a win and a loss by both Colorado and Los Angeles to secure home-field...
Could the Atlanta Braves clinch home-field advantage?
There were no signs of letting up Tuesday night when the Atlanta Braves rallied with four runs in the 7th to beat the New York Mets for their sixth-consecutive victory.
There were no signs of letting up Tuesday night when the Atlanta Braves rallied with four runs in the 7th to beat the New York Mets for their sixth-consecutive victory.
Atlanta Braves clinch first NL East title since 2013
The Atlanta Braves have clinched their first NL East title since 2013 after beating Philadelphia at SunTrust Park on Saturday. The 5-3 victory assured the Braves of the division title and a spot in the playoffs.
The Atlanta Braves have clinched their first NL East title since 2013 after beating Philadelphia at SunTrust Park on Saturday. The 5-3 victory assured the Braves of the division title and a spot in the playoffs.
Braves move to brink of division title, beat Phillies 6-5
The Atlanta Braves moved to the brink of their first NL East title since 2013, bouncing back from Ronald Acuna Jr.'s defensive blunder with a five-run seventh inning that carried them past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Friday night.
The Atlanta Braves moved to the brink of their first NL East title since 2013, bouncing back from Ronald Acuna Jr.'s defensive blunder with a five-run seventh inning that carried them past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Friday night.
Braves snap 4-game losing streak behind Freeman, Toussaint
Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Touki Toussaint pitched into the sixth inning and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves snapped a four-game skid with a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.
Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Touki Toussaint pitched into the sixth inning and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves snapped a four-game skid with a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.
Acuna goes 4 for 5, Braves win 6th straight
Ronald Acuna Jr. went 4 for 5, had two RBIs and scored the tiebreaking run in the fourth inning to help the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves win their season-best sixth straight game with a 10-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Ronald Acuna Jr. went 4 for 5, had two RBIs and scored the tiebreaking run in the fourth inning to help the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves win their season-best sixth straight game with a 10-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Braves sweep Giants, extend N.L. East lead
On a day when Anibal Sanchez didn't have his best command, he found a way to help the Atlanta Braves on their march toward the postseason.
On a day when Anibal Sanchez didn't have his best command, he found a way to help the Atlanta Braves on their march toward the postseason.
Newcomb goes 6 strong, Braves top S.F.
The Atlanta Braves are threatening to turn a tight NL East race into a runaway finish.
The Atlanta Braves are threatening to turn a tight NL East race into a runaway finish.
Phillips' 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th lifts Red Sox over Braves 9-8
Brandon Phillips hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning Wednesday, highlighting his long-awaited season debut and capping the biggest comeback by the Boston Red Sox this year for a 9-8 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Brandon Phillips hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning Wednesday, highlighting his long-awaited season debut and capping the biggest comeback by the Boston Red Sox this year for a 9-8 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Braves beat Marlins 4-0
MIAMI (AP) - Nursing a lead in the game and in the NL East standings, the Atlanta Braves monitored the out-of-town scoreboard as they finished off the Miami Marlins. "Absolutely," manager Brian Snitker said. "We've been waiting four years to do this, check the out-of-town. So it's nice."
MIAMI (AP) - Nursing a lead in the game and in the NL East standings, the Atlanta Braves monitored the out-of-town scoreboard as they finished off the Miami Marlins. "Absolutely," manager Brian Snitker said. "We've been waiting four years to do this, check the out-of-town. So it's nice."
Anderson's pinch-hit 2-run HR helps Marlins beat Braves 3-1
Brian Anderson hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run to help the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Saturday night. Wei-Yin Chen (5-9) struck out 10 over six innings and Drew Steckenrider pitched the ninth for his second save. Braves starter Anibal Sanchez (6-5) exited with right hamstring tightness after 5 2/3 innings and 98 pitches. Sanchez allowed four hits and one run.
Brian Anderson hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run to help the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Saturday night. Wei-Yin Chen (5-9) struck out 10 over six innings and Drew Steckenrider pitched the ninth for his second save. Braves starter Anibal Sanchez (6-5) exited with right hamstring tightness after 5 2/3 innings and 98 pitches. Sanchez allowed four hits and one run.
Rockies complete sweep of Braves
ATLANTA (AP) - DJ LeMahieu and the Colorado Rockies are quite comfortable on the road. Even against baseball's best teams. LeMahieu homered, German Marquez pitched seven solid innings and the Rockies closed out their first four-game sweep in Atlanta with a 4-2 victory over the Braves on Sunday.
ATLANTA (AP) - DJ LeMahieu and the Colorado Rockies are quite comfortable on the road. Even against baseball's best teams. LeMahieu homered, German Marquez pitched seven solid innings and the Rockies closed out their first four-game sweep in Atlanta with a 4-2 victory over the Braves on Sunday.
Braves' Acuna back in lineup after being plunked with pitch
Rookie star Ronald Acuna Jr. is back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves, hitting leadoff one day after being plunked on the left arm by Miami's Jose Urena.
Rookie star Ronald Acuna Jr. is back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves, hitting leadoff one day after being plunked on the left arm by Miami's Jose Urena.
Intentional plunkings come under fire after Urena hits Acuna
Aaron Judge saw Jose Urena's plunking of Ronald Acuna Jr. before the Yankees played a day game Thursday, and he felt Acuna's pain. The reigning AL home run leader knows that with so many big flies comes a risk that some disgruntled pitcher may try burying a fastball in your ribs.
Aaron Judge saw Jose Urena's plunking of Ronald Acuna Jr. before the Yankees played a day game Thursday, and he felt Acuna's pain. The reigning AL home run leader knows that with so many big flies comes a risk that some disgruntled pitcher may try burying a fastball in your ribs.
Braves' Acuna homers in 5th straight; 3 leadoff shots in row
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. has struck again. The 20-year-old Acuna has become the youngest player in major league history to homer in five straight games, doing it Tuesday night when he hit his third leadoff shot in a row. A day after hitting leadoff homers in both games of a doubleheader against Miami, Acuna connected. He opened the bottom of the first inning against...
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. has struck again. The 20-year-old Acuna has become the youngest player in major league history to homer in five straight games, doing it Tuesday night when he hit his third leadoff shot in a row. A day after hitting leadoff homers in both games of a doubleheader against Miami, Acuna connected. He opened the bottom of the first inning against...