Braves hold first workout for pitchers and catchers

The Braves are back on the field for spring training. The team held their first official workout for pitchers and catchers on Wednesday at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Braves still open to adding free agent to short-term deal

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves haven't closed the door on adding a free agent, preferably on a short-term deal.

Jones, Thome, Guerrero, Hoffman elected to baseball Hall

NEW YORK (AP) - Over 600 home runs. More than 600 saves. A .300 career average. In the age of baseball analytics, there's still room in the Hall of Fame for big, round numbers you can count on. Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero and Trevor Hoffman were rewarded Wednesday, easily elected in the newest class headed for Cooperstown. "I don't know how you tabulate or calculate...

Chipper Jones announced for Hall of Fame

When Chipper Jones took stock of all of the familiar names he's on the cusp of rejoining, he wondered if it might be time to expand the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Andruw Jones hopes to make Hall of Fame one day, if not this year

Former Braves center fielder says he feels humble and grateful to be on the MLB Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. He's also realistic about his chances.

Braves release 3B Garcia so he can play in South Korea

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have released third baseman Adonis Garcia so he can play overseas.

Braves exercise option on manager Brian Snitker for 2018

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have exercised their option on manager Brian Snitker for the 2018 season. The decision to retain Snitker came after the Braves finished third in the NL East at 72-90, a small improvement from 68 wins in 2016.

Stunner: Coppolella resigns as Braves General Manager

In a stunning announcement, Atlanta Braves General Manager John Coppolella resigned his position Monday over a breach of Major League Baseball rules.

Braves beat Marlins 8-5 to finish season

MIAMI (AP) - Giancarlo Stanton hoisted his bat to the crowd after his final swing of the season, then came out for a curtain call before disappearing into a sea of dugout embraces with teammates. The Miami Marlins lost, and that was of minimal importance to those who stuck around to the end to cheer baseball's best slugger this season.

Final hurdle for new Braves Spring Training complex

The Atlanta Braves may soon have a new spring training site along the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Atlanta Braves giving free tickets to those diplaced by Hurricane Irma

The Atlanta Braves are giving free tickets to all Florida residents, as well as residents of the Georgia and South Carolina counties under mandatory evacuation orders who travel to the Atlanta area, for the next four nights at SunTrust Park.

Braves host Miracle League Fantasy Camp

It was a lucky day at SunTrust Park for some Georgia youth baseball players.

Teheran finally wins again at home, Braves top Rockies 5-2

ATLANTA (AP) - Julio Teheran won at home for the first time in four months, Matt Kemp and Kurt Suzuki hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves beat Chad Bettis and the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Friday night. Teheran (8-11) snapped an Atlanta record streak of nine straight home losses as he allowed two runs and five hits with no walks in 7 1/3 innings.

Motter replaces injured Cano, lifts Mariners past Braves 9-6

ATLANTA (AP) - The Seattle Mariners are hoping Robinson Cano avoided a serious injury when he was pulled with tightness in his left hamstring. If Cano misses one or more games, Taylor Motter made a case that he can keep the offense moving. Motter replaced Cano and gave Seattle the lead with a two-run single in the eighth inning, lifting the Mariners over the Atlanta Braves 9-6 on Wednesday night.

Sims sharp, Braves score on crazy play, beat Mariners 4-0

ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie Lucas Sims pitched three-hit ball over six innings and the Atlanta Braves scored on a crazy play that took three rundowns in 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Sims (2-3) won his second straight start after starting his big league career with three losses in a row. Seattle only got two runners as far as second base against the 23-year-old right-hander,...

Flowers' grand slam helps Newcomb, Braves top Reds 8-1

ATLANTA (AP) - Braves rookie Sean Newcomb relied on some clutch defense - including his own creative play - to frustrate the Cincinnati Reds. Tyler Flowers' grand slam broke open a close game in Atlanta's six-run fifth inning, Newcomb earned his first home win and the Braves beat Cincinnati 8-1 on Sunday.

Gennett hits grand slam, Reds beat Braves 11-8

ATLANTA (AP) - Julio Teheran still considers himself to be Atlanta's ace, even if his numbers suggest otherwise. "Yeah, that's the spot I want to be in hopefully for my whole career," he said. "That doesn't mean I won't have ups and downs. We're all human. We all make mistakes." Scooter Gennett hit a grand slam, Robert Stephenson won for the first time in...