Braves get draft pick, Matusz from Orioles for 2 prospects
ATLANTA (AP) — The rebuilding Atlanta Braves invested deeper into their already important June draft on Monday by acquiring the 76th pick in the draft from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league pitchers Brandon Barker and Trevor Belicek.
ATLANTA (AP) — The rebuilding Atlanta Braves invested deeper into their already important June draft on Monday by acquiring the 76th pick in the draft from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league pitchers Brandon Barker and Trevor Belicek.
Chipper Jones is content but won't rule out managing Braves
Not only was future Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is something of an unusual setting as guest host of a radio show, the star guest of the day was former Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez. Jones, who played his final two MLB seasons for Gonzalez, played the role of co-interviewer.
Not only was future Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is something of an unusual setting as guest host of a radio show, the star guest of the day was former Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez. Jones, who played his final two MLB seasons for Gonzalez, played the role of co-interviewer.
Braves announce new concepts for The Battery Atlanta
The Atlanta Braves are welcoming eight new restaurant, retail and entertainment concepts to the lineup at The Battery Atlanta, with several first-to-market entrants including Wahlburgers, Kings Bowl and The Cordish Companies’ Live! concept.
The Atlanta Braves are welcoming eight new restaurant, retail and entertainment concepts to the lineup at The Battery Atlanta, with several first-to-market entrants including Wahlburgers, Kings Bowl and The Cordish Companies’ Live! concept.
Chipper Jones unlikely to manage Braves
Jones credits Fredi Gonzalez for how he handled being let go by the team
Jones credits Fredi Gonzalez for how he handled being let go by the team
Exclusive: A conversation with former Braves' manager Fredi Gonzalez
Three days after being fired, FOX 5 Sports spoke with former Atlanta Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez and some of comments may be surprising.
Three days after being fired, FOX 5 Sports spoke with former Atlanta Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez and some of comments may be surprising.
FOX 5's Ron Gant weighs in on Braves firing Fredi Gonzalez
FOX 5 Atlanta's Ron Gant has been through this before. He was a member of the Braves the last time that the team fired a manager. That was Russ Nixon back in 1990.
FOX 5 Atlanta's Ron Gant has been through this before. He was a member of the Braves the last time that the team fired a manager. That was Russ Nixon back in 1990.
Braves fire manager Fredi Gonzalez
The Atlanta Braves fired manager Fredi Gonzalez Tuesday, after the team’s worst-ever start to a season with the worst record in Major League Baseball.
The Atlanta Braves fired manager Fredi Gonzalez Tuesday, after the team’s worst-ever start to a season with the worst record in Major League Baseball.
Morales smacks 2-run walk-off homer, KC beats Braves
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kendrys Morales has been struggling, especially against right-handers, but he came through huge Sunday. Morales hit a game-ending, two-run homer with two out in the 13th inning and the Kansas City Royals overcame a rare blown save by Wade Davis to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kendrys Morales has been struggling, especially against right-handers, but he came through huge Sunday. Morales hit a game-ending, two-run homer with two out in the 13th inning and the Kansas City Royals overcame a rare blown save by Wade Davis to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2.
Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez Talks Teams Struggles with Ken Rodriguez
Prior to Tuesday's home game against the Phillies, the Braves started the season with a 7-23 record and a miserable 1-15 record playing at Turner Field.
Prior to Tuesday's home game against the Phillies, the Braves started the season with a 7-23 record and a miserable 1-15 record playing at Turner Field.
Braves honorary bat girl to be recognized Mother's Day
Major League Baseball has announced the winners of the 2016 Honorary Bat Girl contest, which recognizes baseball fans who have been affected by breast cancer and who demonstrate a commitment to supporting the fight against the disease.
Major League Baseball has announced the winners of the 2016 Honorary Bat Girl contest, which recognizes baseball fans who have been affected by breast cancer and who demonstrate a commitment to supporting the fight against the disease.
SunTrust Park starts to take shape
While the current Braves season might not be what fans were hoping for, the team hopes their future ballpark is. The team gave media a tour of SunTrust Park on Thursday.
While the current Braves season might not be what fans were hoping for, the team hopes their future ballpark is. The team gave media a tour of SunTrust Park on Thursday.
Checking in with Braves top prospect Dansby Swanson
With the Braves rough start to the season, Braves fans are left looking for something to cling to. Enter Dansby Swanson. The organization's number one prospect has been on fire so far this season. He currently leads all of the minor league's with 15 doubles.
With the Braves rough start to the season, Braves fans are left looking for something to cling to. Enter Dansby Swanson. The organization's number one prospect has been on fire so far this season. He currently leads all of the minor league's with 15 doubles.
Gonzalez says Braves players still fighting despite losses
ATLANTA (AP) — Fredi Gonzalez was expecting a stern message from a voice of authority following another Braves home loss on Sunday. No, not a termination notice. This call would be even more difficult. Gonzalez knew his father, Fredi, would challenge the embattled manager's strategy in Atlanta's 5-3 loss to Arizona in 11 innings. It has been a rough opening five weeks for Gonzalez...
ATLANTA (AP) — Fredi Gonzalez was expecting a stern message from a voice of authority following another Braves home loss on Sunday. No, not a termination notice. This call would be even more difficult. Gonzalez knew his father, Fredi, would challenge the embattled manager's strategy in Atlanta's 5-3 loss to Arizona in 11 innings. It has been a rough opening five weeks for Gonzalez...
Braves rally in 8th but fall to Diamondbacks 5-3 in 11th
ATLANTA (AP) — A Braves team desperate for good news found some solace in an encouraging start from Mike Foltynewicz. It wasn't enough to take the sting off yet another home loss, this time in extra innings. Foltynewicz pitched seven strong innings before Jim Johnson gave up a two-run homer to Chris Herrmann in the 11th as Atlanta lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Sunday. It was...
ATLANTA (AP) — A Braves team desperate for good news found some solace in an encouraging start from Mike Foltynewicz. It wasn't enough to take the sting off yet another home loss, this time in extra innings. Foltynewicz pitched seven strong innings before Jim Johnson gave up a two-run homer to Chris Herrmann in the 11th as Atlanta lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Sunday. It was...
Column: Braves Go From Model Franchise to Laughingstock
ATLANTA (AP) — A slew of pennants line the left-field facade at Turner Field, a sobering reminder of the team that used to play here. They won't be putting up another one, not in this ballpark. The Atlanta Braves are heading for a new stadium in 2017, and this season is already lost. Really, the only real suspense is how long manager Fredi Gonzalez will last (probably not much longer)...
ATLANTA (AP) — A slew of pennants line the left-field facade at Turner Field, a sobering reminder of the team that used to play here. They won't be putting up another one, not in this ballpark. The Atlanta Braves are heading for a new stadium in 2017, and this season is already lost. Really, the only real suspense is how long manager Fredi Gonzalez will last (probably not much longer)...
Wisler Wipes Out Mets as Braves Beat Scuffling Harvey 3-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Wisler wiped out the New York Mets with eight innings of one-hit ball and Mallex Smith hit a rare Atlanta homer off a scuffling Matt Harvey, sending the Braves to a 3-0 victory Tuesday night. Asdrubal Cabrera's clean single to center field with one out in the fifth was the lone hit for the defending NL champions. Wisler (1-2) walked two, struck out four and beat...
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Wisler wiped out the New York Mets with eight innings of one-hit ball and Mallex Smith hit a rare Atlanta homer off a scuffling Matt Harvey, sending the Braves to a 3-0 victory Tuesday night. Asdrubal Cabrera's clean single to center field with one out in the fifth was the lone hit for the defending NL champions. Wisler (1-2) walked two, struck out four and beat...
Missed chances, grand slam doom Braves in 6-1 loss to Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are going to have to wait a little longer to come up with just their second winning streak this season. The Braves (5-18) wasted Freddie Freeman's solo home run and a strong rookie pitching performance from Aaron Blair, as Matt Szczur's eighth-inning grand slam led to a 6-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Blair, in his second major league start, showed...
CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are going to have to wait a little longer to come up with just their second winning streak this season. The Braves (5-18) wasted Freddie Freeman's solo home run and a strong rookie pitching performance from Aaron Blair, as Matt Szczur's eighth-inning grand slam led to a 6-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Blair, in his second major league start, showed...
Braves' HR drought ends, losing streak doesn't in 9-4 loss
BOSTON (AP) — The power-starved Atlanta Braves finally hit one out. Now, they've just got to find a way to start winning some games again. Atlanta ended a 15-game homerless stretch with Freddie Freeman's eighth-inning solo shot, but the Braves gave up a grand slam and a solo homer to Dustin Pedroia as the Boston Red Sox sent them to their eighth straight loss, 9-4 on Wednesday...
BOSTON (AP) — The power-starved Atlanta Braves finally hit one out. Now, they've just got to find a way to start winning some games again. Atlanta ended a 15-game homerless stretch with Freddie Freeman's eighth-inning solo shot, but the Braves gave up a grand slam and a solo homer to Dustin Pedroia as the Boston Red Sox sent them to their eighth straight loss, 9-4 on Wednesday...
Braves recall RHP Gant, options RHP Weber
BOSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-hander John Gant from Triple-A Gwinnett for Wednesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.
BOSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-hander John Gant from Triple-A Gwinnett for Wednesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.
Losses mount as Braves' home-run drought reaches 15 games
ATLANTA (AP) — The message in the Braves clubhouse Tuesday night added a fitting final insult to a dismal homestand:
ATLANTA (AP) — The message in the Braves clubhouse Tuesday night added a fitting final insult to a dismal homestand: