Braves drop 5th in row, Blair does well in MLB debut vs Mets

Braves drop 5th in row, Blair does well in MLB debut vs Mets

ATLANTA (AP) — Aaron Blair gave the Atlanta Braves a chance to win in his major league debut. That's at least more than some of their pitchers have done so far this season.

ATLANTA (AP) — Aaron Blair gave the Atlanta Braves a chance to win in his major league debut. That's at least more than some of their pitchers have done so far this season.

Braves recall left-hander Marksberry from Triple-A Gwinnett

Braves recall left-hander Marksberry from Triple-A Gwinnett

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-hander Casey Kelly to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Matt Marksberry from Gwinnett to pitch out of the bullpen. Kelly allowed one run in three innings in relief of Bud Norris in Friday night's 6-3 loss to the New York Mets and likely would not have been available again in relief for a few days. Manager Fredi Gonzalez...

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-hander Casey Kelly to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Matt Marksberry from Gwinnett to pitch out of the bullpen. Kelly allowed one run in three innings in relief of Bud Norris in Friday night's 6-3 loss to the New York Mets and likely would not have been available again in relief for a few days. Manager Fredi Gonzalez...

Walker, Cabrera hit back-to-back HRs as Mets beat Braves 8-2

Walker, Cabrera hit back-to-back HRs as Mets beat Braves 8-2

ATLANTA (AP) — The Mets already had a nice lead entering the ninth inning but had not yet played their usual power game.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Mets already had a nice lead entering the ninth inning but had not yet played their usual power game.

Braves call up Blair for debut following 8-2 loss to Mets

Braves call up Blair for debut following 8-2 loss to Mets

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are turning to one of their top prospects to try to salvage another lost series.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are turning to one of their top prospects to try to salvage another lost series.

Braves Say Don't Call Error on Turner Field's Infield Yet

Braves Say Don't Call Error on Turner Field's Infield Yet

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves say it's too early to judge the condition of the playing field at Turner Field, which holds a big early lead for having the most errors for any stadium in the majors. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio channel on Friday the infield surface in Atlanta is "shoddy." He said he has heard that Braves...

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves say it's too early to judge the condition of the playing field at Turner Field, which holds a big early lead for having the most errors for any stadium in the majors. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio channel on Friday the infield surface in Atlanta is "shoddy." He said he has heard that Braves...

Slumping Braves slugger Freeman healthy scratch vs. Nats

Slumping Braves slugger Freeman healthy scratch vs. Nats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slumping Atlanta Braves slugger Freddie Freeman is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slumping Atlanta Braves slugger Freddie Freeman is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals.

Braves' losing streak reaches 8 in 3-0 loss to Nationals

Braves' losing streak reaches 8 in 3-0 loss to Nationals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Atlanta Braves starter Matt Wisler made only a couple of mistakes against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Atlanta Braves starter Matt Wisler made only a couple of mistakes against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.

Braves' Hector Olivera charged with assault at Va. hotel

Braves' Hector Olivera charged with assault at Va. hotel

A member of the Atlanta Braves has been taken into custody after allegations that he struck a woman last night in Virginia. 

A member of the Atlanta Braves has been taken into custody after allegations that he struck a woman last night in Virginia. 

Sights & Sounds From Matt Ryan's Celebrity Golf Tournament

Sights & Sounds From Matt Ryan's Celebrity Golf Tournament

Matt Ryan held his sixth annual Celebrity-Am Classic on Monday at TPC Sugarloaf. The event benefits Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The celebrities playing in the event were mostly current and former NFL players and former MLB players. Here's a look at the sights and sounds through Cody Chaffins' twitter feed:

Matt Ryan held his sixth annual Celebrity-Am Classic on Monday at TPC Sugarloaf. The event benefits Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The celebrities playing in the event were mostly current and former NFL players and former MLB players. Here's a look at the sights and sounds through Cody Chaffins' twitter feed:

Braves Lose 5th Straight to Start Season

Braves Lose 5th Straight to Start Season

ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Wainwright was frustrated by his second straight unimpressive start. No need to worry. The Cardinals' bats picked up the ace right-hander to cap a high-scoring weekend. Brandon Moss and Matt Carpenter hit three-run homers and St. Louis beat the Braves 12-7 on Sunday to keep Atlanta as the only NL team without a win.

ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Wainwright was frustrated by his second straight unimpressive start. No need to worry. The Cardinals' bats picked up the ace right-hander to cap a high-scoring weekend. Brandon Moss and Matt Carpenter hit three-run homers and St. Louis beat the Braves 12-7 on Sunday to keep Atlanta as the only NL team without a win.

Braves open 2016 season for the last time at Turner Field

Braves open 2016 season for the last time at Turner Field

Monday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will take the field for the final opener at Turner Field after 19 years of calling "The Ted" home. 

Monday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will take the field for the final opener at Turner Field after 19 years of calling "The Ted" home. 

Murphy a huge hit in Nats debut, 4-3 win over Braves in 10

Murphy a huge hit in Nats debut, 4-3 win over Braves in 10

ATLANTA (AP) — Daniel Murphy was a huge hit in his Washington debut with a home run and a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and the Nationals rallied past the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in their season opener Monday.

ATLANTA (AP) — Daniel Murphy was a huge hit in his Washington debut with a home run and a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and the Nationals rallied past the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in their season opener Monday.

Chipper Jones Talks About Opening Day, New Role with Braves

Chipper Jones Talks About Opening Day, New Role with Braves

Before the Braves final Opening Day at Turner Field, the club honored the 1997 Braves team. The '97 team was the first to play at Turner Field. Chipper Jones was the third baseman on that team and FOX 5 Sports Cody Chaffins caught up with the Braves Hall of Famer to talk about the final season at Turner Field and his new role with the Braves organization. Watch the video above.

Before the Braves final Opening Day at Turner Field, the club honored the 1997 Braves team. The '97 team was the first to play at Turner Field. Chipper Jones was the third baseman on that team and FOX 5 Sports Cody Chaffins caught up with the Braves Hall of Famer to talk about the final season at Turner Field and his new role with the Braves organization. Watch the video above.

MLB's new Utley Rule costs Braves a baserunner against Nats

MLB's new Utley Rule costs Braves a baserunner against Nats

ATLANTA (AP) — Major League Baseball's new "Chase Utley Rule" has cost the Atlanta Braves a baserunner in their opening game against the Washington Nationals.

ATLANTA (AP) — Major League Baseball's new "Chase Utley Rule" has cost the Atlanta Braves a baserunner in their opening game against the Washington Nationals.

Braves organist plays baseball-themed concert

Braves organist plays baseball-themed concert

It's one of the classic sounds that pairs perfectly with the smell of hot dogs and the sight of baseball season starting. Atlanta Braves fans are used to organ music piping through Turner Field, and it comes courtesy of organist Matthew Kaminsky.

It's one of the classic sounds that pairs perfectly with the smell of hot dogs and the sight of baseball season starting. Atlanta Braves fans are used to organ music piping through Turner Field, and it comes courtesy of organist Matthew Kaminsky.

Braves Near Roster Limit for Opener with Nationals

Braves Near Roster Limit for Opener with Nationals

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves reached their opening day roster, adding outfielder Drew Stubbs and pitcher Alexi Ogando and designating for assignment outfielders Michael Bourn and Emilio Bonifacio on Saturday. The Braves also sent pitcher Jhoulys Chacin to Triple-A Gwinnett for one start. The moves left Atlanta with 12 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves reached their opening day roster, adding outfielder Drew Stubbs and pitcher Alexi Ogando and designating for assignment outfielders Michael Bourn and Emilio Bonifacio on Saturday. The Braves also sent pitcher Jhoulys Chacin to Triple-A Gwinnett for one start. The moves left Atlanta with 12 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five...

Thanks for the prawns Mr. Schuerholz

Thanks for the prawns Mr. Schuerholz

So after 51 years in the game, John Schuerholz is moving on. Sort of. He claims he’s not stepping back, but stepping forward in his new role as vice chairman of the Braves. When Schuerholz took over as GM back in 1990 the Braves franchise couldn’t get out of its own way. Schuerholz was the architect of the kind of glory years this city had never known, before or since. Multiple division titles...

So after 51 years in the game, John Schuerholz is moving on. Sort of. He claims he’s not stepping back, but stepping forward in his new role as vice chairman of the Braves. When Schuerholz took over as GM back in 1990 the Braves franchise couldn’t get out of its own way. Schuerholz was the architect of the kind of glory years this city had never known, before or since. Multiple division titles...

From the Archive: Jeff Francoeur & Brian McCann Spring Training 2005

From the Archive: Jeff Francoeur & Brian McCann Spring Training 2005

With the news coming down that Jeff Francoeur will be on the Braves opening day roster, we dug into the FOX 5 Sports archives for this story from February 2005.

With the news coming down that Jeff Francoeur will be on the Braves opening day roster, we dug into the FOX 5 Sports archives for this story from February 2005.