Maeda pitches Dodgers past Braves 3-2 for 9th straight
ATLANTA (AP) - Yu Darvish is making an impact for the Los Angeles Dodgers before even joining the team. Kenta Maeda allowed only two hits in seven scoreless innings Tuesday night, leading the streaking Dodgers past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 for their ninth straight win. After the game, Maeda acknowledged he believed he needed to protect his spot in a crowded rotation.
ATLANTA (AP) - Yu Darvish is making an impact for the Los Angeles Dodgers before even joining the team. Kenta Maeda allowed only two hits in seven scoreless innings Tuesday night, leading the streaking Dodgers past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 for their ninth straight win. After the game, Maeda acknowledged he believed he needed to protect his spot in a crowded rotation.
Falcons welcome top draft pick McKinley back to football
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Pass-rushing specialist Takkirist McKinley practiced for the first time with a surgically repaired shoulder. And he did not cuss or dance. He was again excited, though, much as he was on draft night when he used expletives after the Atlanta Falcons chose him No. 26, and when he posted social media of him celebrating his signing bonus.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Pass-rushing specialist Takkirist McKinley practiced for the first time with a surgically repaired shoulder. And he did not cuss or dance. He was again excited, though, much as he was on draft night when he used expletives after the Atlanta Falcons chose him No. 26, and when he posted social media of him celebrating his signing bonus.
Braves call up 20-year-old infielder Ozzie Albies
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves called up infielder Ozzie Albies, one of the team's top prospects, to start at second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his major league debut on Tuesday night. The 20-year-old Albies becomes the youngest player in the major leagues. Albies said he didn't expect the promotion but added "I'm ready for it. I'm always ready for it....
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves called up infielder Ozzie Albies, one of the team's top prospects, to start at second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his major league debut on Tuesday night. The 20-year-old Albies becomes the youngest player in the major leagues. Albies said he didn't expect the promotion but added "I'm ready for it. I'm always ready for it....
Quinn stays upbeat to guide Falcons past Super Bowl collapse
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Every day is a great day for Dan Quinn. Quinn's optimism has been his trademark as he enters his third season as the Atlanta Falcons' coach. He frequently opens news conferences with such declarations of enthusiasm as "Awesome on-field camp" or "We've had a great week" or "I love today and what we do today." That optimism held...
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Every day is a great day for Dan Quinn. Quinn's optimism has been his trademark as he enters his third season as the Atlanta Falcons' coach. He frequently opens news conferences with such declarations of enthusiasm as "Awesome on-field camp" or "We've had a great week" or "I love today and what we do today." That optimism held...
Phillies beat Braves 7-6 win, complete 4-game sweep
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Another veteran traded and another win for the Philadelphia Phillies. Odubel Herrera and Maikel Franco hit homers, Nick Pivetta threw six sharp innings and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Monday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Another veteran traded and another win for the Philadelphia Phillies. Odubel Herrera and Maikel Franco hit homers, Nick Pivetta threw six sharp innings and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Monday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep.
Sky trade Young and Boyette to Dream
Tamera Young is headed back to Atlanta. The Chicago Sky traded Young and Imani Boyette to the Dream on Monday. The Sky will get Jordan Hooper and Atlanta's first-round pick in next year's draft. Young was the first pick in Atlanta history, going eighth to the Dream in 2008. She was traded to Chicago in 2009. "It is tough to give up a shooter like Jordan Hooper but we need help...
Tamera Young is headed back to Atlanta. The Chicago Sky traded Young and Imani Boyette to the Dream on Monday. The Sky will get Jordan Hooper and Atlanta's first-round pick in next year's draft. Young was the first pick in Atlanta history, going eighth to the Dream in 2008. She was traded to Chicago in 2009. "It is tough to give up a shooter like Jordan Hooper but we need help...
Galvis' single in 9th lifts Phillies to 2-1 win over Braves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Freddy Galvis boosted the Phillies with his bat and glove. Galvis hit a bases-loaded single to right field in the ninth inning to give Philadelphia a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, its second straight walk-off win. The shortstop also made three excellent plays in the field, including a run-saving gem in the first inning. "I try to catch the ball and do...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Freddy Galvis boosted the Phillies with his bat and glove. Galvis hit a bases-loaded single to right field in the ninth inning to give Philadelphia a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, its second straight walk-off win. The shortstop also made three excellent plays in the field, including a run-saving gem in the first inning. "I try to catch the ball and do...
Meesseman scores career-high 30, Mystics beat Dream 77-70
ATLANTA (AP) - Emma Meesseman scored a career-high 30 points, Kristi Toliver added 19 and the Washington Mystics held on for a 77-70 win over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. Elena Delle Donne had 10 points and Krystal Thomas grabbed 15 rebounds for Washington (14-9), which has won three in a row and four of its last five.
ATLANTA (AP) - Emma Meesseman scored a career-high 30 points, Kristi Toliver added 19 and the Washington Mystics held on for a 77-70 win over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. Elena Delle Donne had 10 points and Krystal Thomas grabbed 15 rebounds for Washington (14-9), which has won three in a row and four of its last five.
Kelly's single in 11th lifts Phillies past Braves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Phillies manager Pete Mackanin has a new nickname for Ty Kelly. Just call him "Ty-breaker" Kelly. Kelly singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to lift Philadelphia to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. "That was fun," Mackanin said. "A tiebreaker by Ty Kelly. I had to use that." Kelly...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Phillies manager Pete Mackanin has a new nickname for Ty Kelly. Just call him "Ty-breaker" Kelly. Kelly singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to lift Philadelphia to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. "That was fun," Mackanin said. "A tiebreaker by Ty Kelly. I had to use that." Kelly...
Braves place OF Kemp on DL with hamstring injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Matt Kemp on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. Atlanta also recalled outfielder Lane Adams from Triple-A Gwinnett before Saturday night's game at Philadelphia. The 32-year-old Kemp was injured as he rounded first base after hitting a liner off the wall in the fourth inning of Friday night's 10-3 loss...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Matt Kemp on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. Atlanta also recalled outfielder Lane Adams from Triple-A Gwinnett before Saturday night's game at Philadelphia. The 32-year-old Kemp was injured as he rounded first base after hitting a liner off the wall in the fourth inning of Friday night's 10-3 loss...
Jaime Garcia wins in Minnesota debut after trade from Braves
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jaime Garcia assured Paul Molitor after the fifth inning he could go some more. Then told his new skipper the same thing after the sixth. That durability and competitive nature is what has kept Garcia going and eating up innings for nearly a decade - even after his first move to the American League.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jaime Garcia assured Paul Molitor after the fifth inning he could go some more. Then told his new skipper the same thing after the sixth. That durability and competitive nature is what has kept Garcia going and eating up innings for nearly a decade - even after his first move to the American League.
Fowles has 29 points, 8 rebounds to lead Lynx by Dream 90-80
ATLANTA (AP) - Sylvia Fowles had 29 points and eight rebounds to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 90-80 on Friday night. Fowles was 11 of 15 from the floor and 7 of 10 at the line. Minnesota was ahead 42-28 with 4:03 left in the second quarter, but Atlanta closed the half on a 13-3 run to pull to 45-41. Minnesota extended a 67-59 lead by going on a 10-0 run, with six points from...
ATLANTA (AP) - Sylvia Fowles had 29 points and eight rebounds to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 90-80 on Friday night. Fowles was 11 of 15 from the floor and 7 of 10 at the line. Minnesota was ahead 42-28 with 4:03 left in the second quarter, but Atlanta closed the half on a 13-3 run to pull to 45-41. Minnesota extended a 67-59 lead by going on a 10-0 run, with six points from...
Altherr homers twice to lead Thompson, Phillies past Braves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jake Thompson didn't have time for nerves or negative thoughts. Thompson pitched five scoreless innings in an emergency start and Aaron Altherr homered twice to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Tommy Joseph and Cameron Rupp also homered and Freddy Galvis had three hits for the Phillies, who have scored 19 runs on...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jake Thompson didn't have time for nerves or negative thoughts. Thompson pitched five scoreless innings in an emergency start and Aaron Altherr homered twice to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Tommy Joseph and Cameron Rupp also homered and Freddy Galvis had three hits for the Phillies, who have scored 19 runs on...
Braves ship struggling shortstop Dansby Swanson to minors
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have optioned struggling shortstop Dansby Swanson to Triple-A Gwinnett. Swanson was expected to be the figurehead of a rebuilding team. He was the No. 1 overall pick by Arizona in 2015 and was regarded as one of the National League's top rookies. He has hit only .213 with six homers and 35 RBIs. He has only three hits in 25 at-bats since the All-Star break.
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have optioned struggling shortstop Dansby Swanson to Triple-A Gwinnett. Swanson was expected to be the figurehead of a rebuilding team. He was the No. 1 overall pick by Arizona in 2015 and was regarded as one of the National League's top rookies. He has hit only .213 with six homers and 35 RBIs. He has only three hits in 25 at-bats since the All-Star break.
Suzuki's 2 HRs help Braves' Foltynewicz win again
PHOENIX (AP) - Mike Foltynewicz began the season as Atlanta's No. 5 starter. He sure looks like No. 1 now. The 25-year-old right-hander went six strong innings to win again, Kurt Suzuki homered twice and the Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Tuesday night.
PHOENIX (AP) - Mike Foltynewicz began the season as Atlanta's No. 5 starter. He sure looks like No. 1 now. The 25-year-old right-hander went six strong innings to win again, Kurt Suzuki homered twice and the Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Tuesday night.
Martinez, Pollock, Greinke power Diamondbacks past Braves
PHOENIX (AP) - J.D. Martinez's time as an Arizona Diamondback started a little rough. Last week in his debut with the team, he was hit in the hand with a pitch, and didn't return to the starting lineup until Monday night. Add to that the adjustment and logistics of moving from Detroit to Phoenix and getting acclimated to a new team that is in contention for the postseason.
PHOENIX (AP) - J.D. Martinez's time as an Arizona Diamondback started a little rough. Last week in his debut with the team, he was hit in the hand with a pitch, and didn't return to the starting lineup until Monday night. Add to that the adjustment and logistics of moving from Detroit to Phoenix and getting acclimated to a new team that is in contention for the postseason.
Twins acquire LHP Jaime Garcia, Recker from Braves for Ynoa
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Hoping to bolster their rotation for a playoff run, the Minnesota Twins got veteran left-handed pitcher Jaime García, catcher Anthony Recker and cash from the Atlanta Braves for minor league righty Huascar Ynoa on Monday. The 31-year-old García is 66-52 with a 3.65 ERA and 808 strikeouts in 176 appearances, mostly with St. Louis (2008, 2010-16). He missed the...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Hoping to bolster their rotation for a playoff run, the Minnesota Twins got veteran left-handed pitcher Jaime García, catcher Anthony Recker and cash from the Atlanta Braves for minor league righty Huascar Ynoa on Monday. The 31-year-old García is 66-52 with a 3.65 ERA and 808 strikeouts in 176 appearances, mostly with St. Louis (2008, 2010-16). He missed the...
NL West-leading Dodgers lose Kershaw to DL with back injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Clayton Kershaw is headed to the disabled list for the second straight summer because of a back injury. A year after missing 2 1/2 months with a herniated disk in his lower back, Kershaw was pulled from a start Sunday against Atlanta because of lower back tightness. The Los Angeles Dodgers ace exited after two innings in a 5-4, 10-inning victory.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Clayton Kershaw is headed to the disabled list for the second straight summer because of a back injury. A year after missing 2 1/2 months with a herniated disk in his lower back, Kershaw was pulled from a start Sunday against Atlanta because of lower back tightness. The Los Angeles Dodgers ace exited after two innings in a 5-4, 10-inning victory.
Dodgers lose injured Kershaw, beat Braves 5-4 in 10
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Dodgers are bracing for the worst after Clayton Kershaw's latest back injury. Manager Dave Roberts said the All-Star ace was headed to the 10-day disabled list after Kershaw left 21 pitches into his start on Sunday because of right low back tightness. "Just felt a little something in my back that wasn't normal," a subdued Kershaw said.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Dodgers are bracing for the worst after Clayton Kershaw's latest back injury. Manager Dave Roberts said the All-Star ace was headed to the 10-day disabled list after Kershaw left 21 pitches into his start on Sunday because of right low back tightness. "Just felt a little something in my back that wasn't normal," a subdued Kershaw said.
Taylor drives in 3 as the Dodgers beat the Braves 6-2
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Apparently, the Los Angeles Dodgers just needed a little spark to right themselves. That spark came off the bench Saturday night in the form of Chris Taylor, who drove in three runs with a home run and a triple and helped the Dodgers to a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. "He's a spark," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. "He's not so much under the...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Apparently, the Los Angeles Dodgers just needed a little spark to right themselves. That spark came off the bench Saturday night in the form of Chris Taylor, who drove in three runs with a home run and a triple and helped the Dodgers to a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. "He's a spark," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. "He's not so much under the...