d'Arnaud brothers face off as Braves host Mets
This weekend's series is enough to make Braves infielder Chase d'Arnaud feel like he's a kid again. "We invented our own little variation of baseball in the front yard while denting cars that were passing by and our parents cars," said d'Arnaud. "They'd get quite upset with us but what are you going to do?" Chase is brought back in time by one of the players his Braves are facing: his younger...
This weekend's series is enough to make Braves infielder Chase d'Arnaud feel like he's a kid again. "We invented our own little variation of baseball in the front yard while denting cars that were passing by and our parents cars," said d'Arnaud. "They'd get quite upset with us but what are you going to do?" Chase is brought back in time by one of the players his Braves are facing: his younger...
Braves win streak ends
Adam Conley pitched a career-high eight innings and Miami broke Atlanta's six-game winning streak. The Marlins defeated the last-place Braves for only the second time in eight meetings this year, and for the first time in five games in Miami. Justin Bour hit a two-run homer, his 12th. Conley (4-4) became the first Marlins starter to pitch eight innings this year. Conley was helped by two...
Adam Conley pitched a career-high eight innings and Miami broke Atlanta's six-game winning streak. The Marlins defeated the last-place Braves for only the second time in eight meetings this year, and for the first time in five games in Miami. Justin Bour hit a two-run homer, his 12th. Conley (4-4) became the first Marlins starter to pitch eight innings this year. Conley was helped by two...
Peterson's 3 late RBIs lift Braves to 3-2 win in 10 innings
MIAMI (AP) — Jace Peterson hit a game-tying two-run home run in the eighth inning and a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Chris Withrow (2-0) got five outs to earn the win and Arodys Vizcaino picked up his eighth save in 10 chances for the Braves, who have won six straight.
MIAMI (AP) — Jace Peterson hit a game-tying two-run home run in the eighth inning and a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Chris Withrow (2-0) got five outs to earn the win and Arodys Vizcaino picked up his eighth save in 10 chances for the Braves, who have won six straight.
Teheran leads Braves past Mets for 5th straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — A single blip from sublime perfection. Julio Teheran tossed a one-hit masterpiece and did not allow any other baserunners, pitching the Atlanta Braves to a 6-0 victory Sunday that capped their surprising three-game sweep of the scuffling New York Mets. "It was pretty exciting," Teheran said. "Everything was working."
NEW YORK (AP) — A single blip from sublime perfection. Julio Teheran tossed a one-hit masterpiece and did not allow any other baserunners, pitching the Atlanta Braves to a 6-0 victory Sunday that capped their surprising three-game sweep of the scuffling New York Mets. "It was pretty exciting," Teheran said. "Everything was working."
Inciarte sprints lift Braves over Mets 4-3, 4th straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Ender Inciarte sprinted to third when Curtis Granderson lazily threw the ball back to the infield after an eighth-inning flyout and scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch that bounced only 10 feet from home plate, boosting the Atlanta Braves over the New York Mets 4-3 Saturday night.
NEW YORK (AP) — Ender Inciarte sprinted to third when Curtis Granderson lazily threw the ball back to the infield after an eighth-inning flyout and scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch that bounced only 10 feet from home plate, boosting the Atlanta Braves over the New York Mets 4-3 Saturday night.
Gant earns 1st MLB win, Braves beat Mets, take 3rd straight
NEW YORK (AP) — John Gant, the rookie righty with the weird windup, earned his first big league win by beating the team that traded him away last summer, pitching the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 5-1 on Friday night. Gant (1-1) threw two-hit ball for 6 2/3 innings, helping the Braves post their first three-game winning streak since mid-April. They started the day tied with...
NEW YORK (AP) — John Gant, the rookie righty with the weird windup, earned his first big league win by beating the team that traded him away last summer, pitching the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 5-1 on Friday night. Gant (1-1) threw two-hit ball for 6 2/3 innings, helping the Braves post their first three-game winning streak since mid-April. They started the day tied with...
SunTrust Park topping out ceremony
A huge steel beam is marking a major milestone for the Atlanta Braves and their future home in Cobb County.
A huge steel beam is marking a major milestone for the Atlanta Braves and their future home in Cobb County.
Braves place left-hander O'Flaherty on DL with knee injury
ATLANTA (AP) — Left-hander Eric O'Flaherty has been put on the 15-day disabled list by the Atlanta Braves because of a right knee strain. O'Flaherty is 1-3 with a 6.52 ERA in 27 games. He allowed three runs in two innings against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Atlanta still has left-handers Ian Krol and Hunter Cervenka in its bullpen.
ATLANTA (AP) — Left-hander Eric O'Flaherty has been put on the 15-day disabled list by the Atlanta Braves because of a right knee strain. O'Flaherty is 1-3 with a 6.52 ERA in 27 games. He allowed three runs in two innings against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Atlanta still has left-handers Ian Krol and Hunter Cervenka in its bullpen.
Gant fares better than bullpen in Braves' 13-2 loss to Cubs
ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie John Gant only has to look at what happened to the Braves' bullpen after he left the game to feel better about his first start in the majors. He kept the game close before the Chicago Cubs bullied the Braves' bullpen for 10 runs in their 13-2 win over Atlanta on Sunday. Gant (0-1), making his first start after seven relief appearances, allowed three runs, two...
ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie John Gant only has to look at what happened to the Braves' bullpen after he left the game to feel better about his first start in the majors. He kept the game close before the Chicago Cubs bullied the Braves' bullpen for 10 runs in their 13-2 win over Atlanta on Sunday. Gant (0-1), making his first start after seven relief appearances, allowed three runs, two...
MLB Draft a dream come true for Mercer's Lewis
Standout Mercer University outfielder Kyle Lewis is heading Northwest. The former Shiloh High School star was picked in the first round, 11th overall by the Seattle Mariners in the 2016 MLB Draft.
Standout Mercer University outfielder Kyle Lewis is heading Northwest. The former Shiloh High School star was picked in the first round, 11th overall by the Seattle Mariners in the 2016 MLB Draft.
Inciarte, Teheran lead Braves to 4-2 win against Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — For one game at least, the Atlanta Braves didn't look like the worst team in the majors. Ender Inciarte finished a home run shy of the cycle and scored twice, Julio Teheran backed himself with an RBI single and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 Wednesday to stop a six-game losing streak. The Braves, who have the worst record in the majors at 17-42,...
SAN DIEGO (AP) — For one game at least, the Atlanta Braves didn't look like the worst team in the majors. Ender Inciarte finished a home run shy of the cycle and scored twice, Julio Teheran backed himself with an RBI single and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 Wednesday to stop a six-game losing streak. The Braves, who have the worst record in the majors at 17-42,...
Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine on Good Day
In 22 seasons in Major League Baseball, Tom Glavine racked up 305 wins, a World Series MVP trophy and a number of awards.
In 22 seasons in Major League Baseball, Tom Glavine racked up 305 wins, a World Series MVP trophy and a number of awards.
Wisler solid again but Braves shut out by Peavy, Giants
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Wisler delivered another quality start to cap an impressive May — even if his effort was overshadowed.
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Wisler delivered another quality start to cap an impressive May — even if his effort was overshadowed.
Peavy almost perfect through 7 as Giants blank Braves 4-0
ATLANTA (AP) — Jake Peavy faced the minimum 21 batters through seven innings, Denard Span drove in two runs with three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday night.
ATLANTA (AP) — Jake Peavy faced the minimum 21 batters through seven innings, Denard Span drove in two runs with three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Blue Jays acquire former closer Grilli from Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired former closer Jason Grilli from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday for a pitching prospect.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired former closer Jason Grilli from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday for a pitching prospect.
Braves recall Garcia, designate Brignac for assignment
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves utility infielder Reid Brignac has been designated for assignment and third baseman Adonis Garcia has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves utility infielder Reid Brignac has been designated for assignment and third baseman Adonis Garcia has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Braves' offense hits another low point in a bad season
ATLANTA (AP) — Interim Braves manager Brian Snitker keeps waiting on his team's offense to wake up.
ATLANTA (AP) — Interim Braves manager Brian Snitker keeps waiting on his team's offense to wake up.
How to get your 'Chipper Rescues Freddie on an ATV' bobblehead
Saturday will be a special day at Turner Field. Not only will the Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins, but also because 20,000 fans will a special commemorative piece of Atlanta history.
Saturday will be a special day at Turner Field. Not only will the Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins, but also because 20,000 fans will a special commemorative piece of Atlanta history.
MLB: Braves' Hector Olivera suspended for 82 games
Major League Baseball said it has suspended Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera for 82 games.
Major League Baseball said it has suspended Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera for 82 games.
Kelly comes through, but Braves lose to Brewers 3-2 in 13th
ATLANTA (AP) — Casey Kelly was looking forward to another start this weekend.
ATLANTA (AP) — Casey Kelly was looking forward to another start this weekend.