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.
Busy day before Braves play at Fort Bragg
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — It was a busy day for players and Major League Baseball officials long before the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins were set to take the field at Fort Bragg on Sunday night for the first regular-season game of a professional sport played on an active military installation. Now they're just hoping the rain holds off for the game itself.
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — It was a busy day for players and Major League Baseball officials long before the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins were set to take the field at Fort Bragg on Sunday night for the first regular-season game of a professional sport played on an active military installation. Now they're just hoping the rain holds off for the game itself.
Braves excited to play game at Fort Bragg
The Braves are ready to pay homage to our country's service men and women by playing a first-of-its-kind game on Sunday. The team will face the Miami Marlins on a newly constructed field at Fort Bragg, a military base near Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is believed to be the first major professional sports game played on an active military base.
The Braves are ready to pay homage to our country's service men and women by playing a first-of-its-kind game on Sunday. The team will face the Miami Marlins on a newly constructed field at Fort Bragg, a military base near Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is believed to be the first major professional sports game played on an active military base.
Braves parking controversy
Braves parking controversy
Braves parking controversy
Braves deal Bud Norris to Dodgers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired veteran pitcher Bud Norris from the Atlanta Braves. The move Thursday comes on the same day the Dodgers said ace Clayton Kershaw will be placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a back injury In the deal, the Dodgers also received minor league outfielder Dian Toscano, a player to be named and cash considerations from Atlanta for...
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired veteran pitcher Bud Norris from the Atlanta Braves. The move Thursday comes on the same day the Dodgers said ace Clayton Kershaw will be placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a back injury In the deal, the Dodgers also received minor league outfielder Dian Toscano, a player to be named and cash considerations from Atlanta for...
Braves set to open ballpark April 13 vs Padres
NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are scheduled to open SunTrust Park on April 13 against the San Diego Padres, according to a copy of the team's preliminary schedule obtained by The Associated Press.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are scheduled to open SunTrust Park on April 13 against the San Diego Padres, according to a copy of the team's preliminary schedule obtained by The Associated Press.
Francoeur sounds off after Braves loss
ATLANTA (AP) — A slow start was too much for Matt Wisler to overcome against Corey Kluber and the streaking Cleveland Indians. Wisler gave up two first-inning runs and the Braves' last-gasp comeback attempt in the ninth inning fell short in their 5-3 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night. The Indians have won 11 straight, including the first two games of the series. It is the majors'...
ATLANTA (AP) — A slow start was too much for Matt Wisler to overcome against Corey Kluber and the streaking Cleveland Indians. Wisler gave up two first-inning runs and the Braves' last-gasp comeback attempt in the ninth inning fell short in their 5-3 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night. The Indians have won 11 straight, including the first two games of the series. It is the majors'...
Braves right-hander Gant leaves game with oblique strain
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves rookie right-hander John Gant left Monday night's game against the Cleveland Indians with a left oblique strain. After giving up a single to Chris Gimenez in the third inning, Gant grabbed his left side near his ribs after throwing a pitch to Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer. Assistant trainer Jim Lovell and interim manager Brian Snitker joined Gant on the mound....
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves rookie right-hander John Gant left Monday night's game against the Cleveland Indians with a left oblique strain. After giving up a single to Chris Gimenez in the third inning, Gant grabbed his left side near his ribs after throwing a pitch to Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer. Assistant trainer Jim Lovell and interim manager Brian Snitker joined Gant on the mound....
MLB puts finishing touches on Fort Bragg baseball field
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — A weed-infested golf course at Fort Bragg has bloomed into a major league-quality baseball field on the vast U.S. Army post. The finishing touches are being put on the ballpark where the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins will play on July 3. The salute-the-troops game will cap an ambitious four-month project to create the temporary ballpark from scratch.
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — A weed-infested golf course at Fort Bragg has bloomed into a major league-quality baseball field on the vast U.S. Army post. The finishing touches are being put on the ballpark where the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins will play on July 3. The salute-the-troops game will cap an ambitious four-month project to create the temporary ballpark from scratch.
Freeman, Garcia homer as Braves beat Colon, Mets 5-2
ATLANTA (AP) — Bud Norris is making the most of his second chance in the Braves' rotation. Norris threw seven scoreless innings, Freddie Freeman and Adonis Garcia homered, and Atlanta beat Bartolo Colon and the New York Mets 5-2 on Sunday. Freeman had three hits against Colon, helping Atlanta salvage a split of the four-game series. Freeman said his approach against the 43-year-old...
ATLANTA (AP) — Bud Norris is making the most of his second chance in the Braves' rotation. Norris threw seven scoreless innings, Freddie Freeman and Adonis Garcia homered, and Atlanta beat Bartolo Colon and the New York Mets 5-2 on Sunday. Freeman had three hits against Colon, helping Atlanta salvage a split of the four-game series. Freeman said his approach against the 43-year-old...
Kelly Johnson's homer in 11th gives Mets 1-0 win over Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Pinch-hitter Kelly Johnson lined a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the New York Mets outlasted the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Saturday night. Johnson pulled a pitch from Dario Alvarez (1-1) into the first row of the right-field seats for his third homer. Johnson began the year with the Braves before he was traded to the Mets on June 8. Alvarez was claimed off waivers...
ATLANTA (AP) — Pinch-hitter Kelly Johnson lined a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the New York Mets outlasted the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Saturday night. Johnson pulled a pitch from Dario Alvarez (1-1) into the first row of the right-field seats for his third homer. Johnson began the year with the Braves before he was traded to the Mets on June 8. Alvarez was claimed off waivers...
Braves send struggling Blair back to Triple-A Gwinnett
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned rookie right-hander Aaron Blair to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Matt Marksberry. Blair allowed eight runs in 4 1/3 innings in Friday night's 8-6 loss to the New York Mets. Blair's ERA climbed to 7.99 as he allowed at least six runs for the third time in five June starts.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned rookie right-hander Aaron Blair to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Matt Marksberry. Blair allowed eight runs in 4 1/3 innings in Friday night's 8-6 loss to the New York Mets. Blair's ERA climbed to 7.99 as he allowed at least six runs for the third time in five June starts.
Mets survive Matz's meltdown, hold off Braves 8-6
— James Loney hit a three-run homer, Travis d'Arnaud drove in three runs and the New York Mets survived Atlanta's six-run fifth inning to beat the Braves 8-6 on Friday night. The Mets led 8-0 after Loney's three-run homer in the fifth. Steven Matz almost blew the lead as he allowed six runs on eight hits in the bottom of the inning. Brandon Snyder hit a pinch-hit,...
— James Loney hit a three-run homer, Travis d'Arnaud drove in three runs and the New York Mets survived Atlanta's six-run fifth inning to beat the Braves 8-6 on Friday night. The Mets led 8-0 after Loney's three-run homer in the fifth. Steven Matz almost blew the lead as he allowed six runs on eight hits in the bottom of the inning. Brandon Snyder hit a pinch-hit,...