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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.

Jansen blows lead, Dodgers fall to Braves 3-1

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:48:41 -0400

ATLANTA - Kenley Jansen insisted he made the pitch he wanted to Evan Gattis, even though it landed over the left-field wall.

Braves struggle against Bumgarner, lose to Giants

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:18:14 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Justin Upton and the Atlanta Braves had all sorts of trouble with AT&T Park's tricky outfield. San Francisco pitching posed quite a problem, too.

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.

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.

Rain forces postponement of Mets-Braves game

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:40:20 -0400

ATLANTA - Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and Mets manager Terry Collins see signs that their teams are both emerging from an offensive slump.

Former teammates, coach praise Collins' courage

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:03:18 -0400

ATLANTA - Jason Collins didn't play much during his three seasons with the Atlanta Hawks.

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.

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.