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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.

Perkins blows lead, Twins lose to Braves 5-4

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:31:47 -0400

ATLANTA - The Minnesota Twins were one out away from ending their longest losing streak of the 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 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 lose 3rd straight in San Francisco

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:04:27 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Fredi Gonzalez left the Atlanta Braves for two games following a series-opening victory at San Francisco to attend his daughter's college graduation in Georgia.

Giants hit 3 HRs to back Lincecum, beat Braves 5-1

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:46:02 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - With all the ups and downs in recent seasons, including his demotion to the bullpen for the playoffs, Tim Lincecum can appreciate the strong starts when most everything goes right - reminding himself, from his own experiences, how quickly things change.

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

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:00:28 -0400

CINCINNATI - Mike Leake ended Cincinnati's streak of six straight subpar rotation performances. It wasn't enough to get a win.

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.

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.

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.