Braves activate Sean Rodriguez, Danny Santana from DL

Braves activate Sean Rodriguez, Danny Santana from DL

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have activated utility players Sean Rodriguez and Danny Santana from the disabled list. Right-hander Jason Hursh and infielder Jace Peterson were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Rodriguez will start at third base in his Braves debut against the Cubs on Monday night. Freddie Freeman is starting at first base.

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have activated utility players Sean Rodriguez and Danny Santana from the disabled list. Right-hander Jason Hursh and infielder Jace Peterson were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Rodriguez will start at third base in his Braves debut against the Cubs on Monday night. Freddie Freeman is starting at first base.

Kemp's HR, Phillips' 3 doubles lead Braves past Arizona 7-1

Kemp's HR, Phillips' 3 doubles lead Braves past Arizona 7-1

ATLANTA (AP) - For the first time in three months, the Atlanta Braves are a .500 team. They know more work must be done to join Arizona in the NL wild-card race. Matt Kemp hit a three-run homer and Brandon Phillips doubled three times, leading Atlanta over the reeling Diamondbacks 7-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep.

ATLANTA (AP) - For the first time in three months, the Atlanta Braves are a .500 team. They know more work must be done to join Arizona in the NL wild-card race. Matt Kemp hit a three-run homer and Brandon Phillips doubled three times, leading Atlanta over the reeling Diamondbacks 7-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep.

Lane Adams' 3-run double powers Braves past Arizona 8-5

Lane Adams' 3-run double powers Braves past Arizona 8-5

ATLANTA (AP) - It was no surprise to see an Atlanta pinch-hitter named Adams head to the plate with the bases loaded in the sixth inning. The first name, however, may have been unexpected. Sorry Matt, this was Lane Adams' time to shine. Lane Adams drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double that gave Atlanta the lead, and the Braves beat the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5 on...

ATLANTA (AP) - It was no surprise to see an Atlanta pinch-hitter named Adams head to the plate with the bases loaded in the sixth inning. The first name, however, may have been unexpected. Sorry Matt, this was Lane Adams' time to shine. Lane Adams drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double that gave Atlanta the lead, and the Braves beat the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5 on...

Freeman, Braves rally in 8th to beat Diamondbacks 4-3

Freeman, Braves rally in 8th to beat Diamondbacks 4-3

ATLANTA (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks had their comeback mojo working. The Braves had Freddie Freeman, who has been as productive as ever since missing 44 games with a fractured wrist. Freeman homered and had the decisive hit off Archie Bradley in Atlanta's two-run eighth inning to lead the Braves past the Diamondbacks 4-3 on Friday night. Freeman has three homers in seven games since...

ATLANTA (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks had their comeback mojo working. The Braves had Freddie Freeman, who has been as productive as ever since missing 44 games with a fractured wrist. Freeman homered and had the decisive hit off Archie Bradley in Atlanta's two-run eighth inning to lead the Braves past the Diamondbacks 4-3 on Friday night. Freeman has three homers in seven games since...

Murphy's RBI single lifts Nats past Braves in 10 innings

Murphy's RBI single lifts Nats past Braves in 10 innings

WASHINGTON (AP) - Atlanta starter R.A. Dickey silenced Washington for seven innings Friday night. Once he was gone, though, the Nationals uncorked one of their biggest rallies of the season. Daniel Murphy's one-out RBI single in the 10th inning capped Washington's 5-4 comeback victory over the Braves. It was the 21st come-from-behind victory for the Nationals this season, and the second...

WASHINGTON (AP) - Atlanta starter R.A. Dickey silenced Washington for seven innings Friday night. Once he was gone, though, the Nationals uncorked one of their biggest rallies of the season. Daniel Murphy's one-out RBI single in the 10th inning capped Washington's 5-4 comeback victory over the Braves. It was the 21st come-from-behind victory for the Nationals this season, and the second...

Meet the mystery man blazing through SunTrust Park

Meet the mystery man blazing through SunTrust Park

There's a mystery man blazing his way into the hearts of Braves fans at SunTrust Park. "The Freeze" is a costumed sprinter taking on fans in a race during breaks in the action.

There's a mystery man blazing his way into the hearts of Braves fans at SunTrust Park. "The Freeze" is a costumed sprinter taking on fans in a race during breaks in the action.

Meet the Braves' renaissance man: Micah Johnson

Meet the Braves' renaissance man: Micah Johnson

It can take creativity to corral a fastball. The right hit-erasing diving catch shows off plenty of style. Gwinnett Braves outfielder Micah Johnson can do both, and says he loves being around his teammates, honing his craft on the diamond. His true art, however, is elsewhere.

It can take creativity to corral a fastball. The right hit-erasing diving catch shows off plenty of style. Gwinnett Braves outfielder Micah Johnson can do both, and says he loves being around his teammates, honing his craft on the diamond. His true art, however, is elsewhere.

Schuerholz, others ready for Hall of Fame

Schuerholz, others ready for Hall of Fame

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Tim Raines played in the major leagues for more than two decades, and yet one at-bat still sticks in his mind. Nervous about making the Montreal Expos' roster after two brief call-ups that didn't work out so well (one hit in 20 at-bats), his performance on Opening Day 1981 in Pittsburgh erased any doubt. Raines led off the game with a walk, stole second on the...

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Tim Raines played in the major leagues for more than two decades, and yet one at-bat still sticks in his mind. Nervous about making the Montreal Expos' roster after two brief call-ups that didn't work out so well (one hit in 20 at-bats), his performance on Opening Day 1981 in Pittsburgh erased any doubt. Raines led off the game with a walk, stole second on the...

Anthony Rendon, bullpen lead Nationals over Braves 10-5

Anthony Rendon, bullpen lead Nationals over Braves 10-5

WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon won't be going to the All-Star game.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon won't be going to the All-Star game.

Teheran leads Braves in 13-0 win over Nationals

Teheran leads Braves in 13-0 win over Nationals

WASHINGTON (AP) - Julio Teheran has been unbeatable in his road starts this season. Against the Nationals on Saturday, he came through with his bat as well.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Julio Teheran has been unbeatable in his road starts this season. Against the Nationals on Saturday, he came through with his bat as well.

Murphy's RBI single lifts Nats past Braves in 10 innings

Murphy's RBI single lifts Nats past Braves in 10 innings

WASHINGTON (AP) - Daniel Murphy's one-out RBI single in the 10th inning capped the Washington Nationals' 5-4 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Daniel Murphy's one-out RBI single in the 10th inning capped the Washington Nationals' 5-4 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

Dry wait: Braves-Nats delayed 3 hours despite minimal rain

Dry wait: Braves-Nats delayed 3 hours despite minimal rain

WASHINGTON (AP) - The series opener between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals was delayed for 3 hours, 5 minutes on Thursday night despite negligible rain.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The series opener between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals was delayed for 3 hours, 5 minutes on Thursday night despite negligible rain.

Freeman, Braves douse Nationals 5-2 following 3-hour delay

Freeman, Braves douse Nationals 5-2 following 3-hour delay

WASHINGTON (AP) - Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez fumed on behalf of everyone who was confused over an interminable "rain" delay that lacked the key ingredient: rain.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez fumed on behalf of everyone who was confused over an interminable "rain" delay that lacked the key ingredient: rain.

Son of former Braves player leaves hospital after 7 surgeries, 21 days

Son of former Braves player leaves hospital after 7 surgeries, 21 days

The son of former Atlanta Braves player Keith Lockhart continues to recover in the hospital after getting hit by a baseball during a tournament in South Carolina last month. 

The son of former Atlanta Braves player Keith Lockhart continues to recover in the hospital after getting hit by a baseball during a tournament in South Carolina last month. 

Braves recall RHP Morris, option RHP Wisler to minors

Braves recall RHP Morris, option RHP Wisler to minors

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-handed reliever Akeel Morris from Triple-A Gwinnett before their series opener against the Washington Nationals.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-handed reliever Akeel Morris from Triple-A Gwinnett before their series opener against the Washington Nationals.

Springer, Astros keep streaking in win over Braves

Springer, Astros keep streaking in win over Braves

ATLANTA (AP) - George Springer relishes getting so many chances to drive in runs for Houston's potent offense.

ATLANTA (AP) - George Springer relishes getting so many chances to drive in runs for Houston's potent offense.

Suzuki hits 2nd HR in 12th, Braves finish sweep of A's

Suzuki hits 2nd HR in 12th, Braves finish sweep of A's

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Kurt Suzuki's first home run against his former club made the Atlanta catcher smile. The second felt even better and extended the Braves recent run of good fortune.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Kurt Suzuki's first home run against his former club made the Atlanta catcher smile. The second felt even better and extended the Braves recent run of good fortune.