Atlanta Braves honor 15th Anniversary of 9/11
On Sunday, September 11, the Atlanta Braves will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11.
On Sunday, September 11, the Atlanta Braves will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11.
Former Braves minor leaguer finds new success as coach
Barrett Kleinknecht was released by the Braves organization earlier this year.
Barrett Kleinknecht was released by the Braves organization earlier this year.
Braves raise awareness for childhood cancer as part of league-wide effort
The Atlanta Braves will join Major League Baseball and all MLB Clubs in a league-wide effort to raise childhood cancer awareness by dedicating a special day at Turner Field on September 10.
The Atlanta Braves will join Major League Baseball and all MLB Clubs in a league-wide effort to raise childhood cancer awareness by dedicating a special day at Turner Field on September 10.
Giants hit 4 homers to back Bumgarner and beat Braves 13-4
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joe Panik homered twice and matched his career high of four RBIs to back Madison Bumgarner, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 13-4 on Sunday to win a series for only the second time since the All-Star break. Denard Span and Eduardo Nunez also homered, Brandon Crawford had three hits and Jarrett Parker drove in three runs for San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joe Panik homered twice and matched his career high of four RBIs to back Madison Bumgarner, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 13-4 on Sunday to win a series for only the second time since the All-Star break. Denard Span and Eduardo Nunez also homered, Brandon Crawford had three hits and Jarrett Parker drove in three runs for San Francisco.
Kemp homers, Foltynewicz solid as Braves top Giants 3-1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz gave up a homer to Brandon Crawford to lead off the second inning, then got three straight outs on 12 pitches. The 24-year-old right-hander with electric stuff is growing up quickly, and it's already paying dividends for Atlanta. Matt Kemp hit a three-run homer and Foltynewicz pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, leading the Braves over...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz gave up a homer to Brandon Crawford to lead off the second inning, then got three straight outs on 12 pitches. The 24-year-old right-hander with electric stuff is growing up quickly, and it's already paying dividends for Atlanta. Matt Kemp hit a three-run homer and Foltynewicz pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, leading the Braves over...
Kemp's bases-loaded double lifts Braves past D-backs
PHOENIX (AP) — Matt Kemp has had some big hits in his many trips to Chase Field in his many seasons in the NL West. He had another one Tuesday night. Kemp's two-out, bases loaded double in the eighth inning erased a one-run Arizona lead and the Atlanta Braves beat the Diamondbacks 7-4 in the second game of a matchup of teams with the two worst records in the National League.
PHOENIX (AP) — Matt Kemp has had some big hits in his many trips to Chase Field in his many seasons in the NL West. He had another one Tuesday night. Kemp's two-out, bases loaded double in the eighth inning erased a one-run Arizona lead and the Atlanta Braves beat the Diamondbacks 7-4 in the second game of a matchup of teams with the two worst records in the National League.
Peterson's homer in 10th sends Braves past Nationals
ATLANTA (AP) — Jace Peterson didn't know if he'd be able stay in the game after catching a ball and slamming into the center-field wall in the third inning. Instead, he toughed it out, moved to second base in the ninth and used his bat to win the game one inning later. "I got a little bit of a bruise on the face," Peterson said. "But other than that, everything...
ATLANTA (AP) — Jace Peterson didn't know if he'd be able stay in the game after catching a ball and slamming into the center-field wall in the third inning. Instead, he toughed it out, moved to second base in the ninth and used his bat to win the game one inning later. "I got a little bit of a bruise on the face," Peterson said. "But other than that, everything...
Braves activate Julio Teheran from DL to start against Nats
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves right-hander Julio Teheran has been activated from the disabled list to start in Friday night's game against the Washington Nationals. The Braves placed left-hander Eric O'Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list due to left elbow neuritis. Teheran will be making his first start of the month. He has been sidelined since July 31 with a strained lat.
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves right-hander Julio Teheran has been activated from the disabled list to start in Friday night's game against the Washington Nationals. The Braves placed left-hander Eric O'Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list due to left elbow neuritis. Teheran will be making his first start of the month. He has been sidelined since July 31 with a strained lat.
Braves Announce Dansby Swanson to Make MLB Debut
After trading away shortstop Erick Aybar to the Detroit Tigers, the Atlanta Braves made an announcement via Twitter that they will purchase the contract of minor league shortstop Dansby Swanson.
After trading away shortstop Erick Aybar to the Detroit Tigers, the Atlanta Braves made an announcement via Twitter that they will purchase the contract of minor league shortstop Dansby Swanson.
Aybar traded from Braves to Tigers for minor league catcher
ATLANTA (AP) — Shortstop Erick Aybar has been traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Detroit Tigers for minor league catcher Kade Scivicque. Aybar gives the Tigers experience at shortstop as Jose Iglesias recovers from a hamstring injury. Aybar is hitting .242 with two homers and 26 RBIs and is making $8.5 million in the final year of his contract.
ATLANTA (AP) — Shortstop Erick Aybar has been traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Detroit Tigers for minor league catcher Kade Scivicque. Aybar gives the Tigers experience at shortstop as Jose Iglesias recovers from a hamstring injury. Aybar is hitting .242 with two homers and 26 RBIs and is making $8.5 million in the final year of his contract.
Braves finish 5-5 on trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyrell Jenkins had recently been able to succeed despite his high number of walks. Sunday, he wasn't so lucky. Jenkins walked three batters in 4 2/3 innings, Atlanta's bats were quiet as Tanner Roark won his fourth straight start and the Washington Nationals defeated the Braves 9-1. The Atlanta rookie right-hander has now walked 30 and struck out 21 in 46...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyrell Jenkins had recently been able to succeed despite his high number of walks. Sunday, he wasn't so lucky. Jenkins walked three batters in 4 2/3 innings, Atlanta's bats were quiet as Tanner Roark won his fourth straight start and the Washington Nationals defeated the Braves 9-1. The Atlanta rookie right-hander has now walked 30 and struck out 21 in 46...
Foltynewicz leads way, Braves top Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Foltynewicz set the tone for the capper of the Atlanta Braves' feel-good weekend. The right-hander worked six strong innings, Nick Markakis and Erick Aybar had two RBIs apiece and the Braves kept the St. Louis Cardinals down at home with a 6-3 victory on Sunday.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Foltynewicz set the tone for the capper of the Atlanta Braves' feel-good weekend. The right-hander worked six strong innings, Nick Markakis and Erick Aybar had two RBIs apiece and the Braves kept the St. Louis Cardinals down at home with a 6-3 victory on Sunday.
Former Brave, Yellow Jacket Mark Teixeira to retire
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Teixeira knew this would be difficult. Twenty seconds after he started to speak, his voice cracked. "That didn't take long, did it?" he said. A three-time All-Star first baseman whose career has been interrupted by injuries for much of the last five years, Teixeira announced during a tear-filled news conference Friday at Yankee Stadium that he plans to...
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Teixeira knew this would be difficult. Twenty seconds after he started to speak, his voice cracked. "That didn't take long, did it?" he said. A three-time All-Star first baseman whose career has been interrupted by injuries for much of the last five years, Teixeira announced during a tear-filled news conference Friday at Yankee Stadium that he plans to...
Stepping back into former Braves pitcher's 'Free's World'
During the Atlanta Braves 1993 playoff run, Braves relief pitcher Marvin Freeman teamed up with FOX 5 Sports to create a four-part series called "Free's World." Freeman took to the streets of Philadelphia to explore the city and tease Phillies fans. He also took fans on a tour of Atlanta Fulton County Stadium.
During the Atlanta Braves 1993 playoff run, Braves relief pitcher Marvin Freeman teamed up with FOX 5 Sports to create a four-part series called "Free's World." Freeman took to the streets of Philadelphia to explore the city and tease Phillies fans. He also took fans on a tour of Atlanta Fulton County Stadium.
Braves trading for slugger Matt Kemp
According to multiple reports, the Braves are making a trade with the San Diego Padres for slugging outfielder Matt Kemp. Several outlets say Atlanta will be sending back outfielder Hector Olivera, who is currently with the Gwinnett Braves.
According to multiple reports, the Braves are making a trade with the San Diego Padres for slugging outfielder Matt Kemp. Several outlets say Atlanta will be sending back outfielder Hector Olivera, who is currently with the Gwinnett Braves.
D'Arnaud's single in 9th gives Braves home win vs. Rockies
ATLANTA (AP) — Chase d'Arnaud singled with two outs in the ninth inning off Gonzalez Germen and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 1-0 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. It was a rare home victory for the Braves, who are 14-36 at Turner Field and have baseball's worst overall record. Atlanta had lost four straight to Colorado.
ATLANTA (AP) — Chase d'Arnaud singled with two outs in the ninth inning off Gonzalez Germen and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 1-0 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. It was a rare home victory for the Braves, who are 14-36 at Turner Field and have baseball's worst overall record. Atlanta had lost four straight to Colorado.
Braves put closer Vizcaino on DL with right oblique strain
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have placed struggling closer Arodys Vizcaino on the 15-day disabled list with a right oblique strain. Vizcaino left Friday's 11-2 loss to Colorado after throwing three pitches in the ninth. It was his first appearance since he missed four straight games with an infection on his right elbow.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have placed struggling closer Arodys Vizcaino on the 15-day disabled list with a right oblique strain. Vizcaino left Friday's 11-2 loss to Colorado after throwing three pitches in the ninth. It was his first appearance since he missed four straight games with an infection on his right elbow.
FOX 5 I-Team tests trip times to new Braves stadium
Bob Carr bleeds Braves blue. A life long fan and long time season ticket holder. And, he has the Braves bobble head dolls, signed baseballs, and old scorecards to prove it. Bob lives in Candler Park. He gets to his beloved Braves games with a MARTA Train ride and a brisk walk from Georgia State Station in about thirty minutes or so. So, how does he feel about the new...
Bob Carr bleeds Braves blue. A life long fan and long time season ticket holder. And, he has the Braves bobble head dolls, signed baseballs, and old scorecards to prove it. Bob lives in Candler Park. He gets to his beloved Braves games with a MARTA Train ride and a brisk walk from Georgia State Station in about thirty minutes or so. So, how does he feel about the new...
Freddie Freeman has cancerous mole surgically removed
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was in the lineup after having a cancerous mole surgically removed from his upper back three days ago. He received test results Friday that abnormal cells were present, but Freeman returned from the All-Star break saying he's cancer-free following the procedure. The Atlanta fan favorite and two-time All-Star said he regularly gets...
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was in the lineup after having a cancerous mole surgically removed from his upper back three days ago. He received test results Friday that abnormal cells were present, but Freeman returned from the All-Star break saying he's cancer-free following the procedure. The Atlanta fan favorite and two-time All-Star said he regularly gets...
Teheran, Braves lose 5-4 to White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Julio Teheran approached the start just like any other game, even though he was pitching against his friend Jose Quintana in the majors' first all-Colombian pitching matchup. Teheran returned to the mound after missing his last start with an infection in his right thigh and pitched six innings in Atlanta's 5-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
CHICAGO (AP) — Julio Teheran approached the start just like any other game, even though he was pitching against his friend Jose Quintana in the majors' first all-Colombian pitching matchup. Teheran returned to the mound after missing his last start with an infection in his right thigh and pitched six innings in Atlanta's 5-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.