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Braves take another major blow, losing 3B Austin Riley for 6-8 weeks with broken hand
Read full article: Braves take another major blow, losing 3B Austin Riley for 6-8 weeks with broken handAtlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley will miss at least the rest of the regular season after breaking his right hand.
Braves' Ronald Acuña is placed on IL after second season-ending knee injury in 4 years
Read full article: Braves' Ronald Acuña is placed on IL after second season-ending knee injury in 4 yearsThe Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list after the reigning NL MVP tore his left ACL, ending his season.
Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACL
Read full article: Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACLAtlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during an 8-1 victory at Pittsburgh.
Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 meltdown behind them against Braves
Read full article: Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 meltdown behind them against BravesThe Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are tied 1-1 in the National League Division Series.
Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play
Read full article: Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double playAfter being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies to even the NL Division Series at one win apiece.
Acuña homers and steals another base, Fried stifles Dodgers and Braves win 5th in a row, 6-3
Read full article: Acuña homers and steals another base, Fried stifles Dodgers and Braves win 5th in a row, 6-3Newlywed star Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 31st homer and stole his 63rd base, Max Fried tossed seven shutout innings and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3.
Ronald Acuña Jr. knocked over by fan charging field in Colorado, but Braves star says he's OK
Read full article: Ronald Acuña Jr. knocked over by fan charging field in Colorado, but Braves star says he's OKRonald Acuña Jr. said he was OK after fending off two fans, including one who knocked him over, in right field during the Atlanta Braves’ 14-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Acuña, Riley and Olson homer for Braves, who hammer Angels 12-5 to take series
Read full article: Acuña, Riley and Olson homer for Braves, who hammer Angels 12-5 to take seriesRonald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley and Matt Olson homered for the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves, who kept up their power barrage with a 12-5 rout of the Los Angeles Angels.
Olson drives in 5 with 2 HRs, including go-ahead shot, as Braves sweep Brewers 8-6
Read full article: Olson drives in 5 with 2 HRs, including go-ahead shot, as Braves sweep Brewers 8-6Matt Olson drove in five runs with two homers, including a go-ahead, two-run blast in the eighth, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 to cap their sweep of the high-scoring series.
Diamondbacks outlast the Braves 16-13 to snap 4-game losing streak
Read full article: Diamondbacks outlast the Braves 16-13 to snap 4-game losing streakGeraldo Perdomo gave Arizona the lead with a two-run double in the ninth inning and the Diamondbacks took advantage of Atlanta’s worst pitching effort of the season to beat the Braves 16-13.
Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game
Read full article: Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 gameShohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012.
Acuña, Olson have Braves on a roll with majors' most powerful lineup
Read full article: Acuña, Olson have Braves on a roll with majors' most powerful lineupA deep lineup led by Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson has the Atlanta Braves one homer away from matching their most prolific month in franchise history.
A's score winning run on a Braves fielding error for 2nd 2-game win streak of season
Read full article: A's score winning run on a Braves fielding error for 2nd 2-game win streak of seasonSeth Brown scored on a fielding error by Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley in the ninth inning, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Braves 2-1 on Tuesday night, recording consecutive victories for the second time this season.
Strider takes no-hitter into 8th, Ks 13 as Braves snap skid
Read full article: Strider takes no-hitter into 8th, Ks 13 as Braves snap skidSpencer Strider took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and struck out a season-high 13 as the Atlanta Braves snapped a four-game skid, hitting five home runs in an 11-0 victory over the Miami Marlins.
Braves lose Max Fried on opening day, beat Nationals 7-2
Read full article: Braves lose Max Fried on opening day, beat Nationals 7-2The Atlanta Braves overcame the early exit of NL Cy Young Award runner-up Max Fried because of a bad leg with the help of four hits by Travis d'Arnaud and beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on a sunny, chilly opening day.
Wright outduels Wheeler, Braves blank Phils 3-0 to even NLDS
Read full article: Wright outduels Wheeler, Braves blank Phils 3-0 to even NLDSKyle Wright threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler, and the Atlanta Braves evened their NL Division Series at one game apiece with a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster
Read full article: Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS rosterPhiladelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harper’s home run in their clinching wild-card victory at St. Louis.
Mattingly wins his last game as Marlins manager, tops Braves
Read full article: Mattingly wins his last game as Marlins manager, tops BravesDon Mattingly went out as a winner in his final game as Miami’s manager when rookie Peyton Burdick homered and drove in four runs to lead the Marlins over the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 12-9.
Baseball tiebreaker games now a thing of the past
Read full article: Baseball tiebreaker games now a thing of the pastWith the baseball postseason expanding to 12 teams this year, if two teams end up deadlocked for a division title or playoff spot, there will no longer be a one-game playoff to break those ties.
Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining
Read full article: Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remainingDansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered for the third straight game, Travis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning, and Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 5-3, completing a three-game sweep of their NL East rival and taking a two-game lead in the division with three games to play.
Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead
Read full article: Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East leadDansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East.
Braves hit 3 HRs off deGrom, beat Mets, tie for NL East lead
Read full article: Braves hit 3 HRs off deGrom, beat Mets, tie for NL East leadAustin Riley and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers off Jacob deGrom in the second inning and Dansby Swanson later connected off the Mets ace as the Atlanta Braves beat New York 5-2 to move into a tie for the NL East lead.
Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch Mets
Read full article: Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch MetsMatt Olson hit a three-run homer against his former club and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth in a row, outslugging the Oakland Athletics 10-9 and finally catching the slumping Mets atop the NL East.
Braves rookie Strider fans Atlanta record 16 in win over Rox
Read full article: Braves rookie Strider fans Atlanta record 16 in win over RoxRookie Spencer Strider set an Atlanta record with 16 strikeouts while allowing only two hits in eight innings to lead the Braves to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Wright wins 17th; Riley, Acuña homer as Braves edge Rockies
Read full article: Wright wins 17th; Riley, Acuña homer as Braves edge RockiesKyle Wright pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his major league-leading 17th victory, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2.
Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves 9-7
Read full article: Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves 9-7Brett Baty homered his first time up in the big leagues, Starling Marte went deep twice and the New York Mets held off the Braves 9-7 to snap Atlanta’s eight-game winning streak.
All-Star Riley agreed to $212M, 10-year deal with Braves
Read full article: All-Star Riley agreed to $212M, 10-year deal with BravesAll-Star third baseman Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a $212 million, 10-year contract, the most lucrative deal in team history and a surprise given he had three additional seasons under club control.
Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players added
Read full article: Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players addedLos Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game because of back spasms, joining Bryce Harper on the sidelines and depriving the showcase of two of baseball’s best-known players.
Scherzer shines as Mets cool off Braves 4-1 in series opener
Read full article: Scherzer shines as Mets cool off Braves 4-1 in series openerMax Scherzer pitched seven strong innings, Luis Guillorme homered and drove in two runs, and the New York Mets beat Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in the opening game of their National League East showdown.
Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return
Read full article: Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's returnTrea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1.
Max Fried beats Braves in arbitration, gets $6.85 million
Read full article: Max Fried beats Braves in arbitration, gets $6.85 millionPitcher Max Fried won his salary arbitration case against the World Series champion Atlanta Braves and was given his $6.85 million request instead of the team’s $6.6 million offer.
Max Fried, Braves go to salary arbitration $250,000 apart
Read full article: Max Fried, Braves go to salary arbitration $250,000 apartPitcher Max Fried became the fifth member of the World Series champion Atlanta Braves to go to salary arbitration, asking for $6.85 million while the team argued for $6.6 million.
Nicky Lopez loses to KC Royals in salary arbitration
Read full article: Nicky Lopez loses to KC Royals in salary arbitrationKansas City infielder Nicky Lopez lost his salary arbitration case with the Royals on Friday and will get $2.55 million instead of his $2.9 million request, a decision that clinched management’s third straight winning record.
LEADING OFF: Braves, Phils keep winning, Melvin out
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Braves, Phils keep winning, Melvin outOzzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves have won 10 straight going into their home game Sunday against Pittsburgh while rookie Bryson Stott and the Phillies have a nine-game winning streak as they host Arizona.
Albies slam leads Braves to 10th in row, 10-4 over Pirates
Read full article: Albies slam leads Braves to 10th in row, 10-4 over PiratesDansby Swanson blooped a three-run single, Ozzie Albies added a grand slam in an eight-run seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 for their 10th consecutive win.
Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top Padres
Read full article: Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top PadresMarcell Ozuna homered and Austin Riley hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run rally in the eighth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Frazier, Mariners argue 1st of delayed arbitration cases
Read full article: Frazier, Mariners argue 1st of delayed arbitration casesAdam Frazier and the Seattle Mariners argued the first of this year’s delayed salary arbitration cases, with the second baseman/outfielder asking for a raise from $4.3 million to $8 million and the team arguing for $6.7 million.
Acuña returns, Wright dominant again, Braves beat Cubs 5-1
Read full article: Acuña returns, Wright dominant again, Braves beat Cubs 5-1Ronald Acuña Jr. went 1 for 5 with two stolen bases in his return to the Braves lineup, but it was Kyle Wright who claimed a starring role, pitching three-hit ball over a career-high seven innings to give Atlanta a 5-1 win over the Cubs.
Yanks' Judge, 5 Braves among players headed to arbitration
Read full article: Yanks' Judge, 5 Braves among players headed to arbitrationNew York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and five players from the World Series champion Atlanta Braves are among the players who are headed toward salary arbitration hearings that will occur during the regular season after failing to agree to contracts for 2022.
Freddie Watch: Freeman top priority for champion Braves
Read full article: Freddie Watch: Freeman top priority for champion BravesAtlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman’s future is the most pressing offseason issue facing the Braves, who beat the Houston Astros to cap an improbable run to their first World Series title since 1995.
The Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win
Read full article: The Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 winCarlos Correa had three hits, Martin Maldonado found three different ways to drive in runs and pinch-hitter Marwin Gonzalez blooped a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fifth inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Atlanta Braves 9-5 and cut their World Series deficit to three games to two.
Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series lead
Read full article: Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series leadRookie starter Ian Anderson and the Braves' bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Austin Riley and Travis d’Arnaud drove in runs and Atlanta beat the Houston Astros 2-0 to grab a two games to one lead in the World Series.
World Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie Series
Read full article: World Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie SeriesRookie Jose Siri sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros to a 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves that evened the World Series at one game apiece.
The Latest: Siri sparks Astros; Houston evens series at 1-1
Read full article: The Latest: Siri sparks Astros; Houston evens series at 1-1Rookie José Siri sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros over the Atlanta Braves 7-2 to even the World Series at one game apiece.
Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1
Read full article: Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1Making his first start since testing positive for COVID-19, Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves, despite the loss of pitcher Charlie Morton to a broken leg, hushed the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 1.
LEADING OFF: Braves try again to eliminate Dodgers, reach WS
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Braves try again to eliminate Dodgers, reach WSFreddie Freeman and the Braves get another chance to earn a trip to the World Series when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series.
Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCS
Read full article: Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCSEddie Rosario homered twice in his second four-hit game of the NL Championship Series and six Atlanta pitchers combined on a four-hitter, giving the Braves a 9-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers for a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven playoff.
LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all over
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all overIn a postseason already marked by curious pitching strategy, Julio Urías returns to his regular role in the rotation when the Los Angeles Dodgers play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series.
Late-night magic: Braves beat Dodgers 5-4, lead NLCS 2-0
Read full article: Late-night magic: Braves beat Dodgers 5-4, lead NLCS 2-0The Braves won with a walk-off hit for the second night in a row when Eddie Rosario lined a two-out single off shortstop Corey Seager’s glove, giving Atlanta a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Riley's game-winning single in 9th lifts Braves past Dodgers
Read full article: Riley's game-winning single in 9th lifts Braves past DodgersAustin Riley homered and drove in the winning run with a single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series.
Fried sharp, Braves blank Brewers 3-0 to tie NLDS at 1-all
Read full article: Fried sharp, Braves blank Brewers 3-0 to tie NLDS at 1-allMax Fried pitched six sharp innings and Atlanta’s bullpen held on after manager Brian Snitker’s quick hook, sending the Braves over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 to tie their NL Division Series at a game apiece.
LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers cap 4-game Division Series slate
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers cap 4-game Division Series slateThe 107-win Giants and 106-win Dodgers are ready to throw out all those wins and settle their season-long clash with a best-of-five NL Division Series in San Francisco.
With MVPs out, new stars set to shine in MLB postseason
Read full article: With MVPs out, new stars set to shine in MLB postseasonWith Shohei Ohtani, Bryce Harper and the rest of baseball's MVP front-runners left out of the postseason, there's a chance for some budding stars to cement their place among the game's top names.
LEADING OFF: Braves & Astros can clinch, MadBum in SanFran
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Braves & Astros can clinch, MadBum in SanFranAtlanta can clinch its fourth consecutive NL East title Thursday night with a win at home over Philadelphia, which would complete a three-game sweep of their high-stakes series.
NL East-leading Braves overcome Duvall's lost HR in victory
Read full article: NL East-leading Braves overcome Duvall's lost HR in victoryIan Anderson pitched two-hit ball over six-plus innings and Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies and Freddie Freeman homered as the Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2.
Braves ride big 5th inning to win, extend NL East lead
Read full article: Braves ride big 5th inning to win, extend NL East leadAustin Riley had three doubles and three RBIs, Adam Duvall added a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves extended their lead in the NL East by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-4.
Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops Braves
Read full article: Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops BravesPinch-hitting pitcher Kevin Gausman lofted a full-count, bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Atlanta Braves 6-5 to increase their NL West lead.
Soler, Riley back Anderson with HRs, Braves romp over Giants
Read full article: Soler, Riley back Anderson with HRs, Braves romp over GiantsJorge Soler and Austin Riley homered off Anthony DeSclafani, Ian Anderson pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0.
Webb wins again as La Stella, Yaz power Giants past Braves
Read full article: Webb wins again as La Stella, Yaz power Giants past BravesLogan Webb threw seven strong innings to win his seventh consecutive decision, Tommy La Stella and Mike Yastrzemski each homered and drove in two runs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0.
Yankees hit 3 HRs, hold off Braves 5-4 for 11th straight win
Read full article: Yankees hit 3 HRs, hold off Braves 5-4 for 11th straight winWandy Peralta retired Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded for the final out, and the New York Yankees held off the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in a thriller to extend their longest winning streak in 36 years to 11 games.