By DENNIS WASZAK Jr., AP Sports Writer SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Luke Terry has been inspiring friends and family his entire young life. The one-armed high school catcher from Tennessee can now add a few dozen former and future major league ballplayers to the list. The 16-year-old Terry had his right arm amputated when he was…… More
By GEORGE HENRY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Charlie Culberson can’t really explain how he keeps homering as a pinch-hitter. He’s a career utility man with just eight career homers, but there’s power hidden somewhere in his bat. “I don’t really know what to say — right place, right time,” he said. “Things just kind of…… More
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (AP) — Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz is making his mark in a new sport. Golf. The 51-year-old Smoltz qualified for the U.S. Senior Open on Thursday, emerging from a three-man playoff to take the final spot. Three places were up for grabs in the 18-hole qualifier at Planterra Ridge Golf…… More
By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The way Sean Newcomb started out, it didn’t look like he’d be around very long. Two straight walks. A double steal. A sacrifice fly. Just three hitters into the game, Newcomb and the Atlanta Braves were already behind. “I was angry at myself,” the left-hander said. But…… More
By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — For both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets, this felt so familiar. Another stunning, walk-off win for the Braves. Another excruciating day for a Mets team that seems downright cursed. Johan Camargo homered with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night to…… More
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is grateful that his knee and back injuries aren’t as serious as he first thought. “To be honest, I feel better than I did yesterday,” Acuna said Monday through an interpreter. “I just give thanks to God it’s not worse than it was.” Atlanta placed Acuna…… More
By GEORGE HENRY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Mets manager Mickey Callaway had a reason to smile at 1:40 a.m. after his team showed enough fortitude to avoid getting swept. “They came out with some energy, which was huge in this game, and you’ve got to give them credit,” he said. “This was a tough day,…… More
ESPN News Services Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox with an injury to his left knee. Acuna suffered the injury in the seventh inning while beating an infield single. The 20-year-old immediately went down to the ground but was able to walk off the field under…… More
By KEN POWTAK, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — High-flying rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. took quite a tumble. Acuna went sprawling after beating out an infield hit in the seventh inning, exiting with knee and lower back pain Sunday as the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 7-1. “We haven’t really gotten any reports except just…… More
By ROB MAADDI, AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta aced up. Arrieta struck out seven in 6 2/3 sharp innings, Carlos Santana’s swinging-bunt broke a scoreless tie and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Wednesday night. The Phillies took two of three to win their first series against the NL East-leading…… More
