Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Matt Wisler throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers) CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto’s hitting has finally come around midway through the season, just like it did last year. Votto, Zack Cozart and Eugenio Suarez all homered in the fourth inning…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered twice and drove in four runs and Nick Markakis also hit a home run to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. It was a rare power surge for the Braves, who entered last in the majors by a wide margin with just 15 homers. Philadelphia’s…
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen, left, greets Gregory Polanco after scoring on Polanco’s two-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco homered and tripled, John Jaso collected three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on…
PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 17: Manager Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 17, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco doubled three times and the Pittsburgh Pirates ruined Brian Snitker’s debut as interim manager of the Atlanta…
NEW YORK (AP) — The last-place Atlanta Braves have reshuffled their roster, making seven moves while trying to boost a punchless lineup. The Braves announced the changes before visiting the New York Mets on Monday night. Right-hander Mike Foltynewicz was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to start the series opener against the Mets. Infielder Reid Brignac, infielder/outfielder Chase d’Arnaud and…
