Teheran leads Braves to rare series win at Nationals
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kurt Suzuki homered, Julio Teheran earned his third consecutive victory and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 13-2 on Wednesday to earn a rare series victory on the road against their NL East rival. Brandon Phillips had four hits and three RBIs for the Braves, who had dropped seven consecutive road series against the Nationals and had lost 23 of their last...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kurt Suzuki homered, Julio Teheran earned his third consecutive victory and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 13-2 on Wednesday to earn a rare series victory on the road against their NL East rival. Brandon Phillips had four hits and three RBIs for the Braves, who had dropped seven consecutive road series against the Nationals and had lost 23 of their last...
Braves 3B Adonis Garcia to miss 2 months following surgery
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia is expected to miss about two months after having surgery to repair ligament damage in his left ring finger. The Braves announced Wednesday that Garcia had the procedure Monday in Atlanta. The 32-year-old Garcia was placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 7. He hurt his hand on a swing. He is hitting .247 with four home runs and 16...
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia is expected to miss about two months after having surgery to repair ligament damage in his left ring finger. The Braves announced Wednesday that Garcia had the procedure Monday in Atlanta. The 32-year-old Garcia was placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 7. He hurt his hand on a swing. He is hitting .247 with four home runs and 16...
Zimmerman homers twice in return as Nats beat Braves 10-5
WASHINGTON (AP) - All the Washington Nationals needed to escape a four-game slide Tuesday night was slugger Ryan Zimmerman. Zimmerman returned from back soreness to hit his 18th and 19th homers and tie a career franchise record, and the Nationals scored five runs in the sixth inning off R.A. Dickey to end their skid with a 10-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
WASHINGTON (AP) - All the Washington Nationals needed to escape a four-game slide Tuesday night was slugger Ryan Zimmerman. Zimmerman returned from back soreness to hit his 18th and 19th homers and tie a career franchise record, and the Nationals scored five runs in the sixth inning off R.A. Dickey to end their skid with a 10-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Flowers home run lifts Braves to 11-10 comeback win vs Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tyler Flowers hit a go-ahead three-run home run off Matt Albers in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves came from three runs down to beat the Washington Nationals 11-10 on Monday night and snap a three-game skid.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tyler Flowers hit a go-ahead three-run home run off Matt Albers in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves came from three runs down to beat the Washington Nationals 11-10 on Monday night and snap a three-game skid.
Lugo shines in season debut, Mets beat Braves 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) - Seth Lugo became the latest member of the Mets to make a successful return, pitching seven impressive innings in his season debut to lead New York over the Atlanta Braves 2-1 Sunday.
ATLANTA (AP) - Seth Lugo became the latest member of the Mets to make a successful return, pitching seven impressive innings in his season debut to lead New York over the Atlanta Braves 2-1 Sunday.
Matz, Cespedes spark Mets to doubleheader sweep of Braves
ATLANTA (AP) - Steven Matz and Yoenis Cespedes returned on the same day to give the New York Mets a big boost.
ATLANTA (AP) - Steven Matz and Yoenis Cespedes returned on the same day to give the New York Mets a big boost.
Swanson hustles for double, Ruiz lifts Braves over Mets 3-2
ATLANTA (AP) - The grounder up the middle looked like a routine single to everyone except Dansby Swanson.
ATLANTA (AP) - The grounder up the middle looked like a routine single to everyone except Dansby Swanson.
5K kicks off inaugural season at Braves' new ballpark
The Atlanta Track Club hosted the Braves Country 5K at the new Atlanta Braves ballpark Saturday.
The Atlanta Track Club hosted the Braves Country 5K at the new Atlanta Braves ballpark Saturday.
Kennesaw State to play football game in SunTrust Park
Kennesaw State University and Jacksonville State University will play a 2018 football game in Suntrust Park, according to a press release from the Atlanta Braves.
Kennesaw State University and Jacksonville State University will play a 2018 football game in Suntrust Park, according to a press release from the Atlanta Braves.
Dickey's knuckler baffles Phillies in Braves' 3-1 win
ATLANTA (AP) - R.A. Dickey allowed only three hits in seven innings to earn his first win in five weeks and lead the Atlanta Braves over Ben Lively and the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Thursday night.
ATLANTA (AP) - R.A. Dickey allowed only three hits in seven innings to earn his first win in five weeks and lead the Atlanta Braves over Ben Lively and the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Thursday night.
Foltynewicz sharp as Braves pound Phillies 14-1
ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Foltynewicz allowed only four hits in seven scoreless innings, Nick Markakis drove in five runs and the Atlanta Braves crushed Philadelphia 14-1 on Wednesday night to end the Phillies' four-game winning streak.
ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Foltynewicz allowed only four hits in seven scoreless innings, Nick Markakis drove in five runs and the Atlanta Braves crushed Philadelphia 14-1 on Wednesday night to end the Phillies' four-game winning streak.
Nola shines as Phillies stay hot, beat Braves 3-1
ATLANTA (AP) - Aaron Nola wasn't satisfied with becoming the first Phillies pitcher to last eight innings this season.
ATLANTA (AP) - Aaron Nola wasn't satisfied with becoming the first Phillies pitcher to last eight innings this season.
Braves place struggling Colon on DL with left side strain
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves placed struggling right-hander Bartolo Colon on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a strain in his left side.
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves placed struggling right-hander Bartolo Colon on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a strain in his left side.
Herrera stays hot, Phillies hammer Colon, Braves 11-4
ATLANTA (AP) - Odubel Herrera continued his power surge with a two-run homer and two doubles, Tommy Joseph homered and drove in three runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 11-4 on Monday night.
ATLANTA (AP) - Odubel Herrera continued his power surge with a two-run homer and two doubles, Tommy Joseph homered and drove in three runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 11-4 on Monday night.
Inciarte's career day leads Braves to 13-8 romp over Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) - One day after a rough performance at the plate, Ender Inciarte got back on track - in a big way.
CINCINNATI (AP) - One day after a rough performance at the plate, Ender Inciarte got back on track - in a big way.
Reds activate LHP Garrett for start vs. Braves
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Cincinnati Reds have activated left-handed-pitcher Amir Garrett from the 10-day disabled list in time to start the series finale against the Atlanta Braves.
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Cincinnati Reds have activated left-handed-pitcher Amir Garrett from the 10-day disabled list in time to start the series finale against the Atlanta Braves.
Adams' slam, solo shot in 12th send Braves over Reds 6-5
CINCINNATI (AP) - Matt Adams hit his first career grand slam and connected again for a solo shot in the 12th inning on Saturday, powering the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that ended their three-game losing streak. Adams' one-out homer off Blake Wood (0-4) saved the Braves after they blew a lead for the second day in a row. It was Adams' fourth career...
CINCINNATI (AP) - Matt Adams hit his first career grand slam and connected again for a solo shot in the 12th inning on Saturday, powering the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that ended their three-game losing streak. Adams' one-out homer off Blake Wood (0-4) saved the Braves after they blew a lead for the second day in a row. It was Adams' fourth career...
Mesoraco homers in 10th, Reds rally for 3-2 win over Braves
CINCINNATI (AP) - Devin Mesoraco brought an 0-for-15 slump with him to the plate in the 10th inning. He busted out with his first game-ending homer.
CINCINNATI (AP) - Devin Mesoraco brought an 0-for-15 slump with him to the plate in the 10th inning. He busted out with his first game-ending homer.
Braves overhaul lineup for start of series vs Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Braves activated left-hander Eric O'Flaherty and infielder Adonis Garcia off the disabled list before the start of their series against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Braves activated left-hander Eric O'Flaherty and infielder Adonis Garcia off the disabled list before the start of their series against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
Albert Pujols hits 599th HR in Angels' 9-3 win over Braves
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Albert Pujols was only moderately excited when he looked up at the scoreboard and learned he had tied Babe Ruth's career hits total with his 599th home run.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Albert Pujols was only moderately excited when he looked up at the scoreboard and learned he had tied Babe Ruth's career hits total with his 599th home run.