Puig, Wood power Dodgers past Braves
ATLANTA (AP) - Yasiel Puig homered and drove in three runs following his return from the disabled list, Alex Wood pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings to win his sixth straight decision and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the struggling Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Saturday night.
ATLANTA (AP) - Yasiel Puig homered and drove in three runs following his return from the disabled list, Alex Wood pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings to win his sixth straight decision and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the struggling Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Saturday night.
Chipper joins Braves great Eddie Mathews in Hall of Fame
Sunday evening as the sun begins to set over lake Otsego, a plaque bearing Chipper Jones' image will be lifted up for placement on the oaken walls of the first floor gallery at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Chipper is set to join 322 other players with reserved plaque parking, but he won't be the first Braves third baseman to hang there.
Sunday evening as the sun begins to set over lake Otsego, a plaque bearing Chipper Jones' image will be lifted up for placement on the oaken walls of the first floor gallery at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Chipper is set to join 322 other players with reserved plaque parking, but he won't be the first Braves third baseman to hang there.
Hall of Fame weekend for Braves legend Chipper Jones
Larry Wayne Jones Jr. was a throwback, a guy who played for only one major league club and always stayed focused on a single goal -- trying to get better every day. Pressure was an afterthought for the man dubbed Chipper, except perhaps in 1990 at the beginning of his career with the Atlanta Braves organization.
Larry Wayne Jones Jr. was a throwback, a guy who played for only one major league club and always stayed focused on a single goal -- trying to get better every day. Pressure was an afterthought for the man dubbed Chipper, except perhaps in 1990 at the beginning of his career with the Atlanta Braves organization.
Last beam places at Atlanta Braves' new Spring facility
The last steel beam has been put in place at the Atlanta Braves new spring training facility in Southwest Florida.
The last steel beam has been put in place at the Atlanta Braves new spring training facility in Southwest Florida.
Are you all-in on the Braves?
The All-Star game is now over, and so is the first half of a baseball season that has brought Braves Country great joy, and now, so much to stress over as the rest of the season unfolds.
The All-Star game is now over, and so is the first half of a baseball season that has brought Braves Country great joy, and now, so much to stress over as the rest of the season unfolds.
Chipper talks Hall-of-Fame with KRod
Enjoy my extended interview with Baseball Hall of Famer, Chipper Jones. It's the last one before he's inducted in Cooperstown in a couple of weeks.
Enjoy my extended interview with Baseball Hall of Famer, Chipper Jones. It's the last one before he's inducted in Cooperstown in a couple of weeks.
Freeman, Markakis named All-Star starters
The Atlanta Braves will have several representatives at the MLB All-Star Game. Sunday night the league announced the All-Star game rosters, including two Braves who will be starters in the "Mid-Summer Classic."
The Atlanta Braves will have several representatives at the MLB All-Star Game. Sunday night the league announced the All-Star game rosters, including two Braves who will be starters in the "Mid-Summer Classic."
Stanton, Sabathia lead Yankees to 6-2 win over Braves
NEW YORK (AP) - After a slow start, Giancarlo Stanton has been on a roll for the Yankees.
NEW YORK (AP) - After a slow start, Giancarlo Stanton has been on a roll for the Yankees.
Hank Aaron says he would turn down invite to White House
Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron said he would not accept an invitation to the White House if he were currently a player.
Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron said he would not accept an invitation to the White House if he were currently a player.
Spangenberg, Lopez lead Padres in 11-4 win against Braves
After beating up on the other last-place teams in the NL last week, the San Diego Padres kept rolling when they opened a series against the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.
After beating up on the other last-place teams in the NL last week, the San Diego Padres kept rolling when they opened a series against the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.
Nimmo, Gonzalez back Vargas' strong pitching in Mets' win
Brandon Nimmo and Adrian Gonzalez each drove in two runs, Jason Vargas pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Brandon Nimmo and Adrian Gonzalez each drove in two runs, Jason Vargas pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Braves place Acuna on DL with mild ACL sprain, bruises
The Atlanta Braves have placed left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day disabled list with a mild ACL sprain in his left knee and bruises to his knee and lower back.
The Atlanta Braves have placed left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day disabled list with a mild ACL sprain in his left knee and bruises to his knee and lower back.
Mets bounce back, beat Braves 8-5 to split rain-delayed DH
Mets manager Mickey Callaway had a reason to smile at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday after his team showed enough fortitude to avoid getting swept.
Mets manager Mickey Callaway had a reason to smile at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday after his team showed enough fortitude to avoid getting swept.
Atlanta Braves hosts military veterans for special day at ballpark
It was a big day at SunTrust Park for a group of military veterans.
It was a big day at SunTrust Park for a group of military veterans.
Braves fan excitement growing, weekend series tickets sales strong
The red-hot Atlanta Braves are in first place in the NL East and return home to the friendly confines of SunTrust Park for a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants starting Friday night.
The red-hot Atlanta Braves are in first place in the NL East and return home to the friendly confines of SunTrust Park for a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants starting Friday night.
Teheran no-hitter into 7th, Braves blank Mets 11-0 for sweep
Julio Teheran took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, 20-year-old Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his second big league home run and Atlanta routed the New York Mets 11-0 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep that vaulted the young Braves into the NL East lead.
Julio Teheran took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, 20-year-old Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his second big league home run and Atlanta routed the New York Mets 11-0 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep that vaulted the young Braves into the NL East lead.
Braves promoting top outfield prospect Acuna from Triple-A
Top outfield prospect Ronald Acuna is set to join the Atlanta Braves.
Top outfield prospect Ronald Acuna is set to join the Atlanta Braves.
Chipper Jones tours Hall of Fame ahead of July induction
He's considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time and ow his hard work has landed him a seat in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Come July, Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
He's considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time and ow his hard work has landed him a seat in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Come July, Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Season opener for Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park
Thursday was the day Braves fans have been waiting for -- opening day at SunTrust Park!
Thursday was the day Braves fans have been waiting for -- opening day at SunTrust Park!
Markakis' 3-run homer gives Braves 8-5 walk-off vs Phillies
ATLANTA (AP) - Just ahead of a torrential downpour, Nick Markakis made it an opening day to remember for the Atlanta Braves.
ATLANTA (AP) - Just ahead of a torrential downpour, Nick Markakis made it an opening day to remember for the Atlanta Braves.