By ROB MAADDI, AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon McCarthy keeps finding ways to beat the Phillies. McCarthy tossed 5 2/3 sharp innings, Ozzie Albies hit his 14th homer and the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 3-1 on Tuesday night. McCarthy (5-2) allowed one run and four hits with five strikeouts. He is 4-0 with…… More
By DAN GELSTON, AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies are a win away from first place. OK, it’s May — but for a team stuck for years in the bottom of the National League, it’s starting to feel a bit like September. Nick Pivetta struck out seven over seven innings, and Nick Williams and…… More
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have released Jose Bautista a month after picking up the veteran slugger and will make Johan Camargo their starting third baseman. General manager Alex Anthopolous said the team made the decision Saturday before Camargo drove in two runs in an 8-1 win over Miami. Camargo, a switch-hitter, will play…… More
By GEORGE HENRY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson struck out to begin the ninth inning, so he wanted to do something special with the game on the line after the Atlanta Braves batted around. “Yeah, I mean who doesn’t?” Swanson said. “I think situations like that are what this game is meant to…… More
ATLANTA (AP) — Miami manager Don Mattingly knew Dan Straily wanted to earn the No. 1 starter’s job when the team reported for spring training. Those hopes were dashed when Straily strained his right forearm and was sidelined until April 30. But after two rough starts, Straily has settled down to win two straight and…… More
By GEORGE HENRY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The final game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves was postponed because of rain Thursday night. The Braves announced that the game will be made up Aug. 30. Rain began falling a few minutes before the scheduled first pitch at 7:35 p.m.…… More
ATLANTA (AP) — Even the youngest player in the majors knows better than to be surprised by another extra-base hit from Ozzie Albies. As Ronald Acuna Jr. has quickly learned, that’s what Albies does. Albies hit a triple and scored the tiebreaking run on Acuna’s single in the eighth inning to send the Atlanta Braves…… More
CHICAGO (AP) — Nobody expected 5-foot-9 Ozzie Albies to be among the major league home run leaders. Same with the Atlanta Braves’ rise to the top of the NL East. They’ve made a believer of Cubs manager Joe Maddon. Albies hit a leadoff drive for his 13th homer, Jose Bautista connected for a three-run shot…… More
While most Braves fans probably went to bed disappointed about a 12 inning loss to the Reds on Tuesday night, many were probably pleasantly surprised when they woke up Wednesday to hear the news that top prospect Ronald Acuña was being promoted to the Big Leagues. Acuña, who had two more hits for Gwinnett on…… More
Atlanta Braves Promotional Schedule Announced ATLANTA (January 25) – Atlanta Braves single game tickets go on sale tomorrow, January 26 at 10 a.m. and in conjunction the Atlanta Braves have release their promotional schedule. Bobbleheads, postgame concerts and the return of Bark in the Park highlight the schedule. Here are some highlights: 3/29 vs. Phillies “Chop…… More
