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.
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.