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...
12-year-old cancer survivor honored as community hero by Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves honored a 12-year-old cancer survivor as a community hero.
The Atlanta Braves honored a 12-year-old cancer survivor as a community hero.
Are the Braves getting involved in the race for Georgia's next governor?
Are the Atlanta Braves getting behind a candidate in the race for Georgia’s next governor?
Are the Atlanta Braves getting behind a candidate in the race for Georgia’s next governor?
Albies' homer in 7th lifts Braves past Brewers 8-7
ATLANTA (AP) - As he watched hitter after hitter reach base for Milwaukee, Brian Snitker felt like his Braves were always behind. Way behind. Instead, Atlanta stayed close despite being outhit 19-9 and took advantage of Ozzie Albies' tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to beat the Brewers 8-7 on Sunday.
ATLANTA (AP) - As he watched hitter after hitter reach base for Milwaukee, Brian Snitker felt like his Braves were always behind. Way behind. Instead, Atlanta stayed close despite being outhit 19-9 and took advantage of Ozzie Albies' tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to beat the Brewers 8-7 on Sunday.
Home run derby event raises money to fight childhood cancer
It was a special day at SunTrust Park as people got the chance to knock one out of the park while raising money to fight childhood cancer.
It was a special day at SunTrust Park as people got the chance to knock one out of the park while raising money to fight childhood cancer.
Chipper Jones and wife welcome baby boy
Chipper Jones and his wife have welcomed a baby boy into the world.
Chipper Jones and his wife have welcomed a baby boy into the world.
Braves trade for Reds slugger Duvall
The Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Adam Duvall from the Cincinnati Reds to bolster their lineup for a postseason push.
The Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Adam Duvall from the Cincinnati Reds to bolster their lineup for a postseason push.
Braves help CHOA children celebrate Christmas in July
Monday was Christmas in July at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta At Scottish Rite.
Monday was Christmas in July at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta At Scottish Rite.
Braves' Sean Newcomb takes no-hitter into the 9th in win against Dodgers
Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb nearly became the first Braves pitcher to throw a no-hitter since 1994.
Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb nearly became the first Braves pitcher to throw a no-hitter since 1994.
Fans flock to Cooperstown to honor Chipper Jones
Walking around Cooperstown, you could probably find a jersey from every MLB team, and some that no longer exist. You can see gear from across the baseball landscape, autographed hats and shirts and people representing small minor league clubs from their hometown. More than anything, however, you probably see Braves gear, especially those emblazoned with the number 10.
Walking around Cooperstown, you could probably find a jersey from every MLB team, and some that no longer exist. You can see gear from across the baseball landscape, autographed hats and shirts and people representing small minor league clubs from their hometown. More than anything, however, you probably see Braves gear, especially those emblazoned with the number 10.
Chipper Jones talks about his Cooperstown experience
The biggest question on Chipper Jones' mind is not what he will say when he is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Instead, he's wondering when his family will grow by one. His wife Taylor is expecting a son, and her due date is Monday, the day after the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
The biggest question on Chipper Jones' mind is not what he will say when he is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Instead, he's wondering when his family will grow by one. His wife Taylor is expecting a son, and her due date is Monday, the day after the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb apologizes for offensive tweets
Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb apologized Sunday for racist, homophobic and sexist tweets he sent as a teenager, calling them "some stupid stuff."
Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb apologized Sunday for racist, homophobic and sexist tweets he sent as a teenager, calling them "some stupid stuff."
Chipper Jones shines in Hall of Fame induction speech
Chipper Jones didn't bow to the pressure of the moment, and it was considerable.
Chipper Jones didn't bow to the pressure of the moment, and it was considerable.
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.