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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...

Braves' Travis d'Arnaud hits first 3 HRs of season, including go-ahead slam, in 8-3 win over Rangers

Apr. 19, 2024 22:50 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Travis d'Arnaud hit his first three home runs of the season, including a grand slam in the sixth that gave Atlanta the lead, and the Braves beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. Chris Sale (2-1) allowed three runs and five hits in...

Josh Bell homers, Max Meyer fans career-high 7 batters as Marlins beat Braves 5-1

Apr. 13, 2024 19:31 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Josh Bell homered, Max Meyer allowed one run over six innings, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Saturday for their first home win of the season. Bell hit a fly ball off Braves starter Chris Sale that sneaked over the left-field wall of a windy...

Braves hit 3 homers, including go-ahead shot by Harris, to support Sale in 5-2 win over Arizona

Apr. 07, 2024 17:05 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Harris II hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning, left-hander Chris Sale gave Atlanta's rotation a boost in his first home start, and the Braves beat Arizona 5-2 on Sunday to cap a three-game sweep of the Diamondbacks. The Braves hit three homers. Matt...

Upon further review, Phillies use overturned third out on replay to rally past Braves 5-4

Mar. 31, 2024 18:02 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Thanks to a second look on replay, the Phillies got a second shot at a rally and averted a sweep against the NL East champs. Trea Turner capitalized with a tying hit after a third out that was overturned on replay and Alec Bohm followed with a two-run single in...

NL East Preview: Braves and Phillies primed for another clash

Mar. 18, 2024 15:31 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves are ready for another crack at Philadelphia. They won't need to wait long: opening day, first pitch. The reigning NL MVP and his Braves teammates begin their 2024 schedule right back at Citizens Bank Park,...

Michael Kopech to pitch out of bullpen rather than Chicago White Sox starting rotation

Mar. 14, 2024 15:22 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Hard-throwing Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech will pitch out of the bullpen instead of the starting rotation, another disappointing development in a career that hasn't lived up to expectations. “It’s not my first choice where I want to be. I...

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...

Betts, Ohtani and Freeman make for an impressive trio at the top of the Dodgers' batting order

Mar. 03, 2024 20:11 PM EST

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — With Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, the Los Angeles Dodgers have quite a trio at the top of their batting order. That's a tough start for any pitcher. Betts and Ohtani each had three hits and Freeman drove in two runs during...