Braves agree to deals with relievers Vizcaino, Krol
ATLANTA (AP) - The Braves avoided arbitration by agreeing to one-year deals with relief pitchers Arodys Vizcaino and Ian Krol on Friday.
ATLANTA (AP) - The Braves avoided arbitration by agreeing to one-year deals with relief pitchers Arodys Vizcaino and Ian Krol on Friday.
Inside look at the new SunTrust Park
Construction continues at the new Atlanta Braves stadium. As SunTrust Park begins to take shape, so do opportunities for the fan experience.
Construction continues at the new Atlanta Braves stadium. As SunTrust Park begins to take shape, so do opportunities for the fan experience.
Selig, Schuerholz elected to baseball Hall of Fame
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Bud Selig oversaw baseball during a time of transformation and turmoil — wild cards and a ballpark boom, the cancellation of a World Series and the Steroids Era. For much of his reign, though, there was one constant: those first-place Atlanta Braves, built by John Schuerholz.
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Bud Selig oversaw baseball during a time of transformation and turmoil — wild cards and a ballpark boom, the cancellation of a World Series and the Steroids Era. For much of his reign, though, there was one constant: those first-place Atlanta Braves, built by John Schuerholz.
Beloved Atlanta Braves usher moving to SunTrust Park
Long-time usher Walter Bank will continue to greet Atlanta Braves fans at SunTrust Park.
Long-time usher Walter Bank will continue to greet Atlanta Braves fans at SunTrust Park.
Braves name Brian Snitker as manager for 2017
Brian Snitker, who served as interim manager for the Atlanta Braves after Fredi Gonzalez was fired this season, has been named hired to manage the club in 2017. Snitker's contract includes a club option for 2018 as well, the Braves announced Tuesday.
Brian Snitker, who served as interim manager for the Atlanta Braves after Fredi Gonzalez was fired this season, has been named hired to manage the club in 2017. Snitker's contract includes a club option for 2018 as well, the Braves announced Tuesday.
Braves dismiss longtime pitching coach Roger McDowell
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have dismissed pitching coach Roger McDowell. The team announced Friday it had declined the 2017 option on McDowell's contract, ending his stay with the organization after 11 seasons.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have dismissed pitching coach Roger McDowell. The team announced Friday it had declined the 2017 option on McDowell's contract, ending his stay with the organization after 11 seasons.
Atlanta Braves win final game at Turner Field
The day has finally come: the Atlanta Braves will play their final game at Turner Field.
The day has finally come: the Atlanta Braves will play their final game at Turner Field.
Memorial service for Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez
According to FOXSports, Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez was killed in an overnight boating accident. The Marlins were scheduled to play the Atlanta Braves Sunday, but the game has been canceled.
According to FOXSports, Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez was killed in an overnight boating accident. The Marlins were scheduled to play the Atlanta Braves Sunday, but the game has been canceled.
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.