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Ronald Acuña Jr. and Freddie Freeman Named All-Star Starters

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Freddie Freeman Named All-Star Starters

Freeman starts for second straight year, Acuña Jr. earns first selection ATLANTA – Major League Baseball announced today that outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and first baseman Freddie Freeman have been selected as starters for the National League at the 90th MLB All-Star Game, set to be played on Tuesday, July 9 at Progressive Field in…read more »

Keuchel gets 1st win with Braves in 5-3 victory over Cubs

Keuchel gets 1st win with Braves in 5-3 victory over Cubs

By JOHN JACKSON CHICAGO (AP) — Dallas Keuchel said he’s still rounding into form. The Atlanta Braves already like what they’ve seen. The left-hander earned his first win for his new team and Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer Wednesday in a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Brian McCann also connected for the Braves,…read more »

Albies, Acuña hit homers to lead Braves past Cubs 3-2

Albies, Acuña hit homers to lead Braves past Cubs 3-2

By MATT CARLSON CHICAGO (AP) — Switch-hitting infielder Ozzie Albies and left-hander Max Fried are young and building impressive numbers against the Chicago Cubs. Albies and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, Fried tossed six innings of two-hit ball and the Atlanta Braves edged the Cubs 3-2 Tuesday night. Batting right-handed, Albies lofted a towering two-run shot…read more »

Pinch-hit HR by Camargo in 10th carries Braves past Nats 4-3

Pinch-hit HR by Camargo in 10th carries Braves past Nats 4-3

By DAVID GINSBURG WASHINGTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are getting contributions from almost everyone on the roster, playing all three facets of the game at a high level and riding a hot streak that’s been sprinkled with a healthy portion of good luck. With all that going for them, the NL East leaders are…read more »

Swanson homers in 8th, Braves rally past Nationals 13-9

Swanson homers in 8th, Braves rally past Nationals 13-9

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have had enough rallies to know they are rarely out of a game. The Washington Nationals’ beleaguered bullpen has struggled enough that few leads seem safe. A combination of the two led to the Braves’ latest win Saturday. Atlanta used a tie-breaking three-run homer by Dansby Swanson in the…read more »

Keuchel labors through Atlanta debut, Nats nip Braves 4-3

Keuchel labors through Atlanta debut, Nats nip Braves 4-3

By JEFF SEIDEL WASHINGTON (AP) — Dallas Keuchel enjoyed being back on the mound after than a longer-than-expected wait between major league starts. He would have been happier if a three-run lead hadn’t slipped away. Keuchel labored through five innings in his Atlanta debut, coughing up that 3-0 lead as the Braves lost 4-3 to…read more »

Donaldson hits go-ahead homer in 6th, Braves beat Mets 7-2

Donaldson hits go-ahead homer in 6th, Braves beat Mets 7-2

By GEORGE HENRY ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves finished an 8-2 homestand with another convincing victory. Freddie Freeman loved nearly every minute of it. “It’s pretty much the best you can possibly do, really,” the slugger said. “We won every series, and that’s ultimately the goal.” Josh Donaldson hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in…read more »

DeGrom Shuts Down Braves’ Bats, Mets win 10-2

DeGrom Shuts Down Braves’ Bats, Mets win 10-2

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are one of baseball’s best offensive teams. Jacob deGrom made them look helpless. The reigning NL Cy Young winner took a shutout into the ninth inning and got plenty of run support from Pete Alonso and his teammates, leading the New York Mets to a much-needed 10-2 rout of…read more »

Donaldson stays hot as Braves overwhelm Phillies 15-1

Donaldson stays hot as Braves overwhelm Phillies 15-1

By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — A mid-June NL East clash between the Phillies and Braves provided clarity for each team. The Braves gained confidence, with manager Brian Snitker concluding “We’re putting it all together.” The Phillies were left to acknowledge the lack of depth in their rotation. Josh Donaldson homered for the third straight…read more »

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