Hot-hitting Herrera helps Phillies sweep Braves again, 3-2
ATLANTA (AP) - Odubel Herrera and the Philadelphia Phillies won't relinquish their dominant hold on the Atlanta Braves. Herrera again feasted on Atlanta pitching by driving in a run with two triples in the Phillies' 3-2 victory on Wednesday night that completed their third series sweep of the Braves this season.
ATLANTA (AP) - Odubel Herrera and the Philadelphia Phillies won't relinquish their dominant hold on the Atlanta Braves. Herrera again feasted on Atlanta pitching by driving in a run with two triples in the Phillies' 3-2 victory on Wednesday night that completed their third series sweep of the Braves this season.
After freak injury running on field, Braves' Camargo on DL
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie shortstop Johan Camargo was placed on the 10-day disabled list after suffering a bone bruise in his knee while jogging onto the field before Tuesday night's game. Rookie shortstop Dansby Swanson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Camargo was taking the field when his right knee appeared to lock as he tried to avoid stepping on the first-base chalk line....
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie shortstop Johan Camargo was placed on the 10-day disabled list after suffering a bone bruise in his knee while jogging onto the field before Tuesday night's game. Rookie shortstop Dansby Swanson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Camargo was taking the field when his right knee appeared to lock as he tried to avoid stepping on the first-base chalk line....
Braves player trips jogging over chalk line, hurts knee
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie shortstop Johan Camargo suffered a bone bruise in his right knee while jogging onto the field before Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Camargo was taking the field when his right knee appeared to lock as he reached down to grab a handful of dirt or touch the chalk on the first-base line. He fell to the ground on the infield grass. The diagnosis...
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie shortstop Johan Camargo suffered a bone bruise in his right knee while jogging onto the field before Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Camargo was taking the field when his right knee appeared to lock as he reached down to grab a handful of dirt or touch the chalk on the first-base line. He fell to the ground on the infield grass. The diagnosis...
Herrera's 2-run HR helps Eflin, Phillies top Braves 5-2
ATLANTA (AP) - Don't ask the Atlanta Braves to explain how the Philadelphia Phillies have the worst record in the National League. Against Atlanta, the Phillies look like a powerhouse. Odubel Herrera hit a two-run homer, Zach Eflin pitched seven strong innings following his recall from the minors, and the Phillies beat Atlanta 5-2 on Tuesday night to continue their season-long mastery of...
ATLANTA (AP) - Don't ask the Atlanta Braves to explain how the Philadelphia Phillies have the worst record in the National League. Against Atlanta, the Phillies look like a powerhouse. Odubel Herrera hit a two-run homer, Zach Eflin pitched seven strong innings following his recall from the minors, and the Phillies beat Atlanta 5-2 on Tuesday night to continue their season-long mastery of...
Foltynewicz, Freeman power Braves past Marlins, 7-2
ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Foltzynewicz is learning how to put bad starts behind him and focus on what's next. It hasn't been easy. "That's the big key," he said. "You don't really want to keep going downhill after a bad start. I make it a goal after every rough outing to come back out better than ever the next time. I take pride on that, coming out and being...
ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Foltzynewicz is learning how to put bad starts behind him and focus on what's next. It hasn't been easy. "That's the big key," he said. "You don't really want to keep going downhill after a bad start. I make it a goal after every rough outing to come back out better than ever the next time. I take pride on that, coming out and being...
Braves call up top pitching prospect Max Fried
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have called up left-hander Max Fried, one of the team's top prospects, to pitch out of the bullpen. He's the second prospect to join the Braves this week after second baseman Ozzie Albies was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have called up left-hander Max Fried, one of the team's top prospects, to pitch out of the bullpen. He's the second prospect to join the Braves this week after second baseman Ozzie Albies was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett
Pirates acquire IF Rodriguez from Braves, claim RHP Kontos
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Pirates are turning to a familiar face in their attempt to stay in the crowded National League Central race.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Pirates are turning to a familiar face in their attempt to stay in the crowded National League Central race.
Dickey, Markakis help Braves overcome Stanton, Marlins 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) - R.A. Dickey is glad he doesn't have to face Giancarlo Stanton too often. Dickey won for the first time in seven starts, Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves overcame Stanton's two home runs to beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Friday night. "I had done a pretty good job of keeping him in the yard for about six years, so he was probably due,"...
ATLANTA (AP) - R.A. Dickey is glad he doesn't have to face Giancarlo Stanton too often. Dickey won for the first time in seven starts, Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves overcame Stanton's two home runs to beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Friday night. "I had done a pretty good job of keeping him in the yard for about six years, so he was probably due,"...
Alex Wood avenges lone loss as Dodgers beat Braves 7-4
ATLANTA (AP) - Alex Wood said he felt tired. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wood's velocity was down. Roberts also thought the left-hander's breaking ball wasn't as sharp as normal. All that, and Wood's pitching line still fit right in with the standards that made him an All-Star this season.
ATLANTA (AP) - Alex Wood said he felt tired. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wood's velocity was down. Roberts also thought the left-hander's breaking ball wasn't as sharp as normal. All that, and Wood's pitching line still fit right in with the standards that made him an All-Star this season.
Flowers' 2-run HR lifts Braves past Dodgers, 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) - The Braves relied on their specialties - pinch-hit homers and last at-bat wins - against baseball's best team. Tyler Flowers had a tiebreaking pinch-hit, two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift Atlanta to a 5-3 win over Los Angeles on Wednesday night, ending the Dodgers' nine-game winning streak. The Braves have hit six pinch-hit homers this season to share the major...
ATLANTA (AP) - The Braves relied on their specialties - pinch-hit homers and last at-bat wins - against baseball's best team. Tyler Flowers had a tiebreaking pinch-hit, two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift Atlanta to a 5-3 win over Los Angeles on Wednesday night, ending the Dodgers' nine-game winning streak. The Braves have hit six pinch-hit homers this season to share the major...
Maeda pitches Dodgers past Braves 3-2 for 9th straight
ATLANTA (AP) - Yu Darvish is making an impact for the Los Angeles Dodgers before even joining the team. Kenta Maeda allowed only two hits in seven scoreless innings Tuesday night, leading the streaking Dodgers past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 for their ninth straight win. After the game, Maeda acknowledged he believed he needed to protect his spot in a crowded rotation.
ATLANTA (AP) - Yu Darvish is making an impact for the Los Angeles Dodgers before even joining the team. Kenta Maeda allowed only two hits in seven scoreless innings Tuesday night, leading the streaking Dodgers past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 for their ninth straight win. After the game, Maeda acknowledged he believed he needed to protect his spot in a crowded rotation.
Braves call up 20-year-old infielder Ozzie Albies
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves called up infielder Ozzie Albies, one of the team's top prospects, to start at second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his major league debut on Tuesday night. The 20-year-old Albies becomes the youngest player in the major leagues. Albies said he didn't expect the promotion but added "I'm ready for it. I'm always ready for it....
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves called up infielder Ozzie Albies, one of the team's top prospects, to start at second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his major league debut on Tuesday night. The 20-year-old Albies becomes the youngest player in the major leagues. Albies said he didn't expect the promotion but added "I'm ready for it. I'm always ready for it....
Phillies beat Braves 7-6 win, complete 4-game sweep
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Another veteran traded and another win for the Philadelphia Phillies. Odubel Herrera and Maikel Franco hit homers, Nick Pivetta threw six sharp innings and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Monday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Another veteran traded and another win for the Philadelphia Phillies. Odubel Herrera and Maikel Franco hit homers, Nick Pivetta threw six sharp innings and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Monday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep.
Galvis' single in 9th lifts Phillies to 2-1 win over Braves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Freddy Galvis boosted the Phillies with his bat and glove. Galvis hit a bases-loaded single to right field in the ninth inning to give Philadelphia a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, its second straight walk-off win. The shortstop also made three excellent plays in the field, including a run-saving gem in the first inning. "I try to catch the ball and do...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Freddy Galvis boosted the Phillies with his bat and glove. Galvis hit a bases-loaded single to right field in the ninth inning to give Philadelphia a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, its second straight walk-off win. The shortstop also made three excellent plays in the field, including a run-saving gem in the first inning. "I try to catch the ball and do...
Kelly's single in 11th lifts Phillies past Braves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Phillies manager Pete Mackanin has a new nickname for Ty Kelly. Just call him "Ty-breaker" Kelly. Kelly singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to lift Philadelphia to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. "That was fun," Mackanin said. "A tiebreaker by Ty Kelly. I had to use that." Kelly...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Phillies manager Pete Mackanin has a new nickname for Ty Kelly. Just call him "Ty-breaker" Kelly. Kelly singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to lift Philadelphia to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. "That was fun," Mackanin said. "A tiebreaker by Ty Kelly. I had to use that." Kelly...
Braves place OF Kemp on DL with hamstring injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Matt Kemp on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. Atlanta also recalled outfielder Lane Adams from Triple-A Gwinnett before Saturday night's game at Philadelphia. The 32-year-old Kemp was injured as he rounded first base after hitting a liner off the wall in the fourth inning of Friday night's 10-3 loss...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Matt Kemp on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. Atlanta also recalled outfielder Lane Adams from Triple-A Gwinnett before Saturday night's game at Philadelphia. The 32-year-old Kemp was injured as he rounded first base after hitting a liner off the wall in the fourth inning of Friday night's 10-3 loss...
Jaime Garcia wins in Minnesota debut after trade from Braves
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jaime Garcia assured Paul Molitor after the fifth inning he could go some more. Then told his new skipper the same thing after the sixth. That durability and competitive nature is what has kept Garcia going and eating up innings for nearly a decade - even after his first move to the American League.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jaime Garcia assured Paul Molitor after the fifth inning he could go some more. Then told his new skipper the same thing after the sixth. That durability and competitive nature is what has kept Garcia going and eating up innings for nearly a decade - even after his first move to the American League.
Altherr homers twice to lead Thompson, Phillies past Braves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jake Thompson didn't have time for nerves or negative thoughts. Thompson pitched five scoreless innings in an emergency start and Aaron Altherr homered twice to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Tommy Joseph and Cameron Rupp also homered and Freddy Galvis had three hits for the Phillies, who have scored 19 runs on...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jake Thompson didn't have time for nerves or negative thoughts. Thompson pitched five scoreless innings in an emergency start and Aaron Altherr homered twice to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Tommy Joseph and Cameron Rupp also homered and Freddy Galvis had three hits for the Phillies, who have scored 19 runs on...
Braves ship struggling shortstop Dansby Swanson to minors
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have optioned struggling shortstop Dansby Swanson to Triple-A Gwinnett. Swanson was expected to be the figurehead of a rebuilding team. He was the No. 1 overall pick by Arizona in 2015 and was regarded as one of the National League's top rookies. He has hit only .213 with six homers and 35 RBIs. He has only three hits in 25 at-bats since the All-Star break.
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have optioned struggling shortstop Dansby Swanson to Triple-A Gwinnett. Swanson was expected to be the figurehead of a rebuilding team. He was the No. 1 overall pick by Arizona in 2015 and was regarded as one of the National League's top rookies. He has hit only .213 with six homers and 35 RBIs. He has only three hits in 25 at-bats since the All-Star break.
Suzuki's 2 HRs help Braves' Foltynewicz win again
PHOENIX (AP) - Mike Foltynewicz began the season as Atlanta's No. 5 starter. He sure looks like No. 1 now. The 25-year-old right-hander went six strong innings to win again, Kurt Suzuki homered twice and the Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Tuesday night.
PHOENIX (AP) - Mike Foltynewicz began the season as Atlanta's No. 5 starter. He sure looks like No. 1 now. The 25-year-old right-hander went six strong innings to win again, Kurt Suzuki homered twice and the Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Tuesday night.