Braves’ Freddie Freeman avoids serious injury Wednesday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is listed as day to day after he avoided serious injury when hit by a pitch on his left wrist.
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Tucker homers again, as Braves top Nationals Wednesday
Atlanta has played six games and has four victories after winning a rare series against the two-time defending NL East champion Nationals.
Braves make history in comeback win over Phillies on Opening Day
Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer with two out in the ninth inning, capping the Atlanta Braves’ comeback from a five-run deficit that rocked the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 Thursday and ruined the managing debut of Gabe Kapler.
Braves set opening day roster
The final roster includes 12 pitchers, three catchers, five infielders and five outfielders.
Braves great Chipper Jones one of four inducted into Hall of Fame
Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome and Trevor Hoffman were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, it was announced Wednesday.
Freeman Returns to Atlanta, Braves Blown out by Astros
ATLANTA (AP) — Jose Altuve homered and drove in four runs, Josh Reddick hit a grand slam and the Houston Astros pounded the Atlanta Braves 16-4 on Tuesday night. Showing why they’re the major leagues’ best team at 57-27, the Astros banged out 19 hits to tie a season high and led 12-0 before Atlanta scratched out three late runs….
Reds trade second baseman Brandon Phillips to Braves
This Aug. 13, 2016 photo shows Cincinnati Reds’ Brandon Phillips during a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee. The Atlanta Braves have acquired three-time All-Star Brandon Phillips from the Cincinnati Reds for two pitchers. The Braves traded left-hander Andrew McKirahan and minor league right-hander Carlos Portuondo on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Benny Sieu) Long rumored to be…
Jenkins can’t control Nationals, Braves finish 5-5 on trip
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tyrell Jenkins walks toward the dugout after he was pulled from a baseball game during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyrell Jenkins had recently been able to succeed despite his high number of walks. Sunday, he wasn’t so lucky. Jenkins walked three…
Adonis Garcia, Braves Run Past Slumping Pirates, 5-2
Atlanta Braves’ Adonis Garcia, left and Matt Kemp celebrate after the Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 in a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATLANTA (AP) — A big gamble by Adonis Garcia helped give the Braves their second home series win of the season. It also gave interim manager Brian Snitker a big…
Votto, Cozart, Suarez Homer in Reds’ 8-2 Win Over Braves
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…
