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Charlie Morton just reached 2,000 innings at age 40. How has he lasted when so many pitchers don't?

May. 11, 2024 06:01 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Morton has made 17 postseason starts for 10 playoff teams and won two World Series titles. After surpassing 2,000 major league innings Friday night during another win for the Atlanta Braves, he offered some thoughtful reflection on his 17-year career. ...

Homers by Acuña, Albies and Olson in 3rd lead Morton and Braves to 4-2 win over Mets

May. 11, 2024 00:02 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a titanic home run, just before Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson also went deep in the third inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night. Charlie Morton (3-0) pitched seven splendid innings as the teams played through...

Josh Naylor, Ramon Laureano help Guardians outlast Braves 4-2 in 11 innings in meeting of top teams

Apr. 27, 2024 23:22 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Josh Naylor and Ramon Laureano had RBIs in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Saturday night in a game featuring the teams with the two best records in the majors. Scott Barlow (1-2) escaped a bases loaded, no-out jam in the...

Morton throws 6 strong innings and d'Arnaud hits another homer as streaking Braves top Rangers 5-2

Apr. 20, 2024 22:58 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Charlie Morton combined with three relievers on a five-hitter and the Atlanta Braves beat Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win. Travis d’Arnaud, who drove in six runs with three homers, including a grand slam, in...

Ozuna's 3-run home run off Scott in 9th lift Braves over Marlins 9-7

Apr. 14, 2024 17:33 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Marcell Ozuna hit a three-run homer off Tanner Scott with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat Miami 9-7 on Sunday to take two of three from the Marlins. Atlanta wasted a 5-1 lead and fell behind 7-5 in the sixth when Jesús Sánchez hit a tying...

Austin Riley hits 3-run homer, Braves beat White Sox 9-0 in game shortened because of rain

Apr. 01, 2024 18:45 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Austin Riley hit a three-run homer, Charlie Morton threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago White Sox 9-0 on Monday in a game shortened to eight innings because of rain. The 40-year-old Morton (1-0) — the oldest starter in the majors...

National League East Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:04 AM EDT

Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ ATLANTA BRAVES 2023: 104-58, first place, lost to Philadelphia in Division Series. Manager: Brian Snitker (ninth season). Opening Day: March 28...

Braves option top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver to minor league camp

Mar. 11, 2024 13:32 PM EDT

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves optioned top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday, moving closer to settling on their pitching staff for opening day. The move was not surprising, given the 21-year-old right-hander's inexperience. It clears the way for...