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5/19/2013 |
Delayed start, but Braves rally late again to sweep
Still riding the momentum of the late-inning home runs that propelled them to victories the previous two days, the Braves played some small ball and manufactured four eighth-inning runs to complete a three-game sweep with Sunday's 5-2 win against the Dodgers at a rain-soaked Turner Field.
5/19/2013 |
Braves welcome Twins for rare matchup in Atlanta
Other than an exhibition game before the 2011 season, all nine of Atlanta and Minnesota's meetings since the 1991 World Series have taken place in Minnesota. But that run will come to an end Monday night, when the Braves welcome the Twins to Turner Field for the start of a three-game series, pitting Kevin Correia against Julio Teheran.
5/19/2013 |
Still improving, Medlen looks to decrease walk totals
Kris Medlen certainly had reason to be encouraged after limiting the Dodgers to two hits and one unearned run in seven innings of Saturday night's 3-1 win at Turner Field. But the Braves right-hander was frustrated that he issued three walks.
5/19/2013 |
Adjustments help C. Johnson hit well against lefties
With the help of hitting coach Greg Walker, Chris Johnson has altered his approach against left-handed pitchers and found immediate success. With the three hits he recorded Saturday against Dodgers southpaw Chris Capuano, Johnson entered Sunday leading the Majors with a .435 batting average against left-handed pitchers.
5/19/2013 |
Expecting surgery, O'Flaherty tries to find positives
As Eric O'Flaherty's left arm occasionally bothered him over the past few weeks, he was hopeful he could battle through it, like he had during last season's final month. But O'Flaherty's greatest fear was realized Saturday, when an MRI exam revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
5/19/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 19
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/18/2013 |
Magill battles for rotation spot in series finale
Matt Magill's stay in the Dodgers' starting rotation could be short-lived if he doesn't pitch well in Sunday's series finale against the Braves, who send Mike Minor to the mound in search of a series sweep.
5/18/2013 |
Braves call on pitching depth after injuries
The Atlanta Braves have been known for their admirable pitching depth, not only at the Major League level, but throughout their organization. They're going to require a show of that depth, now, and for some time to come.
5/18/2013 |
Legend of Gattis grows with pinch-hit homer in eighth
Evan Gattis added to his legend with a two-run, pinch-hit home run off Kenley Jansen, and Andrelton Simmons followed with a home run of his own to cap a three-run eighth inning that provided the Braves a 3-1 win against the Dodgers.
5/18/2013 |
Kemp's great catch earns tip of cap from Heyward
In a rare show of in-game sportsmanship, Braves slugger Jason Heyward tipped his helmet in admiration after Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp robbed him of a potential home run.
5/18/2013 |
Gattis' heroics force Fredi to find him playing time
Now that All-Star catcher Brian McCann and right fielder Jason Heyward have returned from their extended stints on the disabled list, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez faces the challenge of finding playing time for Evan Gattis.
5/18/2013 |
Braves stick with six-man 'pen despite rash of injures
Even after an MRI exam showed a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of O'Flaherty's left elbow Saturday, Braves general manager Frank Wren said the team would continue to utilize a six-man bullpen, which is also without Jordan Walden, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of right shoulder inflammation.
5/18/2013 |
O'Flaherty lands on DL, slated to see Dr. Andrews
A Saturday MRI exam showed a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of setup man Eric O'Flaherty's left elbow. The Braves placed him on the 15-day disabled list, and O'Flaherty will visit Dr. James Andrews within the next few days to learn whether he will need to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.
5/18/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 18
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/17/2013 |
Best has yet to come for Braves
The Braves have played 63.4 percent of their games on the road. And they have played considerable stretches of the early season without some of their most important personnel. It's not hard to see that even in first place, their overall direction should be upward.
5/17/2013 |
J. Upton's slam changes tenor of game, recent stretch
Justin Upton carried the Braves through the month of April with a flurry of home runs. But none of them were as timely as the monstrous sixth-inning grand slam that proved decisive in Friday night's 8-5 win against the Dodgers at Turner Field.
5/17/2013 |
Capuano, Medlen each seek second wins in Atlanta
Both Chris Capuano and Kris Medlen will look for their second wins of the season Saturday at Turner Field, but while Dodgers starter Capuano won his last time out, Medlen has not won since April 9 for Atlanta.
5/17/2013 |
Venters remains without regret after second surgery
Jonny Venters understands that he endured a heavy workload during his first two seasons at the Major League level. But a day after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery in eight years, the Braves left-handed reliever expressed no regrets.
5/17/2013 |
Beachy readies for first rehab start with Gwinnett
Brandon Beachy will move closer to a return to Atlanta's rotation Sunday, when he is scheduled to start for Triple-A Gwinnett. It will be the first official Minor League rehab start for the right-hander, who underwent Tommy John surgery last June.
5/17/2013 |
Braves reap rewards in J-Hey's return from DL
Confident that Jason Heyward had taken all of the necessary steps to recover from an emergency appendectomy, the Braves activated the right fielder from the disabled list Friday, then reaped the benefits a few hours later, as he recorded two hits and drew a key walk in an 8-5 series-opening win against the Dodgers at Turner Field.
5/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/16/2013 |
Venters undergoes Tommy John surgery
Jonny Venters underwent Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament on Thursday afternoon in Gulf Breeze, Fla. This marked the second time in eight years that Dr. James Andrews performed the surgical procedure on the Braves reliever.
5/16/2013 |
Braves' top prospect has shoulder strain
J.R. Graham, the Braves' No. 1 prospect and No. 95 overall, was put on the disabled list on Tuesday with what was officially listed as a right shoulder strain.
5/16/2013 |
Road-weary Braves play host to improved Dodgers
Following a 10-game road trip, the Braves return to Turner Field to open a three-game series against the Dodgers. Atlanta's Paul Maholm will duel with Los Angeles' Hyun-Jin Ryu.
5/15/2013 |
Braves leaning toward going with six-man 'pen
Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez recognizes the potential consequences of working with a six-man bullpen. But if his starting pitchers continue to perform like they have throughout most of the early part of this season, there might not be a need to carry a seventh reliever. More Results > |
