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Braves' Gattis takes strange road to the majors

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:17:41 -0400

ATLANTA - As Evan Gattis was rounding the bases, soaking up the cheers from his first grand slam, he noticed the song blaring triumphantly from the speakers at Turner Field.

Gattis grand slam leads Braves past Twins 8-3

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:47:16 -0400

ATLANTA - Evan Gattis no longer seems amazed by his improbable rookie season.

Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:57:33 -0400

ATLANTA - Ramiro Pena got a fierce wakeup call with the bases loaded and the scored tied in the eighth inning.

Braves lose O'Flaherty with torn elbow ligament

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:00:16 -0400

ATLANTA - Braves general manager Frank Wren said Saturday left-hander Eric O'Flaherty has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.

Braves bring Jason Heyward off disabled list

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:33:21 -0400

ATLANTA - Braves right fielder Jason Heyward was activated from the disabled list and is starting against the Dodgers on Friday night, giving manager Fredi Gonzalez his full projected lineup for the first time this season.

Road-weary Braves expecting Heyward to come off DL

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:12:23 -0400

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves are ready to put their suitcases away and take their first look at the lineup they envisioned before the season.

Braves' Venters undergoes 2nd Tommy John surgery

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:35:15 -0400

ATLANTA - Atlanta Braves reliever Jonny Venters will be out at least a year after undergoing the second major elbow operation of his career on Thursday.

Hudson struggles in 5-3 loss to Diamondbacks

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:39:20 -0400

PHOENIX - Tim Hudson's dominance over the Arizona Diamondbacks ended on Wednesday, leaving the veteran right-hander second-guessing himself.

Justin Upton returns to Arizona in Braves uniform

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:03:19 -0400

PHOENIX - Justin Upton had a huge night in his return to Arizona with the Atlanta Braves.

Bumgarner strikes out 11, Giants rout Braves 10-1

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:48:21 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Madison Bumgarner didn't take any personal satisfaction from his first career victory over the Atlanta Braves.

Gonzalez to miss 2 games for daughter's graduation

Thu, 09 May 2013 21:12:09 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Fredi Gonzalez is leaving the Atlanta Braves for a whirlwind, cross-country trek back to Georgia.

Juan Francisco's slam send Braves over Reds 7-2

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:49:36 -0400

CINCINNATI - Dan Uggla and Juan Francisco helped Atlanta quickly forget a terrible ending.

Braves activate C Brian McCann

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:43:04 -0400

CINCINNATI - The Braves activated Brian McCann off the disabled list on Monday, completing the catcher's comeback from surgery on his throwing shoulder last October.

Mets-Braves split doubleheader set for June 18

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:07:24 -0400

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves' home game against the New York Mets that was postponed by rain on Saturday has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on June 18.

Freeman powers Braves past Niese, Mets 9-4

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:53:43 -0400

ATLANTA - Freddie Freeman is returning to form and Brian McCann is returning to the lineup. That's good news for the Atlanta Braves.

6-time All-Star McCann set to come off DL Monday

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:26:22 -0400

ATLANTA - Atlanta's six-time All-Star catcher Brian McCann will come off the disabled list on Monday when the Braves open a series in Cincinnati.

Zimmermann, Desmond lead Nationals past Braves 2-0

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:33:47 -0400

ATLANTA - With apologies to Stephen Strasburg and 20-game winner Gio Gonzalez, the Washington Nationals appear to have a new ace of their pitching staff.

Braves place Ayala on DL with anxiety disorder

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:30:26 -0400

ATLANTA - Braves right-hander Luis Ayala was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday because of an anxiety disorder.

Tigers beat Braves 8-3 for 3-game sweep

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:20:23 -0400

DETROIT - The Atlanta Braves began the month with 12 wins in their first 13 games.

Tigers beat Braves 8-3 for 3-game sweep

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:20:50 -0400

DETROIT - Miguel Cabrera is one hitter who can certainly be trusted to swing at a 3-0 pitch.