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Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies' wrist injury
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves made two moves to replace injured second baseman Ozzie Albies on Monday, recalling infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett and signing veteran Whit Merrifield. Only minutes into his first workout, Merrifield quickly joined Atlanta's...
Braves place Max Fried on 15-day injured list with forearm issue
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves All-Star left-hander Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list with forearm neuritis, a nerve inflammation, in a move retroactive to Thursday, the Braves announced Sunday. Fried (7-5, 3.08 ERA) has made 18 starts this season and has been a critical...
d'Arnaud hits two homers, drives in 4 runs in Atlanta 6-3 win over San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Travis d’Arnaud had two home runs and four RBIs, Chris Sale pitched five solid innings for his major league-leading 13th win and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Sunday in the final game before the All-Star break. "He had a big day," Braves...
Ozuna warms up for the Home Run Derby with 2 blasts in the Braves' 6-1 win against the Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — All-Star Marcell Ozuna warmed up for the Home Run Derby with blasts of 413 and 422 feet, and Orlando Arcia had a two-run shot for the Atlanta Braves, who beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on Friday night for their fifth win in seven games. Ozuna left no doubt with his...
Donovan, Lynn spark Cardinals over Braves 4-3 for ninth win in 12 games
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brendan Donovan had three hits with an RBI and Lance Lynn pitched into the seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals over the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Monday night for their fourth straight win and ninth in 12 games. “To beat that ballclub, and that's a really...
Fried and Kelenic lead Braves over Yankees 3-1 for 8th win in 10 games after 5-game slide
NEW YORK (AP) — Max Fried shut down the Yankees for five innings before tiring on a blistering afternoon, Jarred Kelenic drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat New York 3-1 on Sunday for their eighth win in 10 games following a five-game losing streak. “We’re playing...
Jarred Kelenic thriving as Braves' replacement for Ronald Acuña Jr. as leadoff batter
NEW YORK (AP) — Jarred Kelenic has taken to hitting at the top of the Atlanta Braves' batting order. Recently moved to leadoff as the replacement for injured star Ronald Acuña Jr., Kelenic homered and drove in two runs in Sunday's 3-1 win over the New York Yankees. ...
Braves' turnaround coincides with arrival of 'Snitbear' in the dugout
NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have a new furry friend in the dugout to coincide with their turnaround. “Snitbear” has become a regular presence on the Braves’ bench since being given to slugger Marcell Ozuna by manager Brian Snitker. The cuddly, brown stuffed animal has...
Albies hits 2-run homer on Rodón's second pitch and hot Braves romp 8-1 over skidding Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer on Carlos Rodón’s second pitch of the night, Austin Riley and Matt Olson also went deep off the left-hander and the Atlanta Braves routed the suddenly struggling New York Yankees 8-1 on Friday for their seventh win in eight games. ...
Chris Sale cut-rate ace for Atlanta Braves, rebounds to 10-2 start after years of injuries
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Sale has become the Atlanta Braves' cut-rate ace. An All-Star in seven straight seasons through 2018, he won just 17 games for Boston over the next five and was jettisoned to Atlanta last winter along with $17 million to cover most of his salary. ...
