By GEORGE HENRY ATLANTA (AP) — Jorge Alfaro’s first multihomer game gave the Miami Marlins just the lift they needed to snap a four-game losing streak. “I just try to stay to the middle of the field and make good contact,” Alfaro said. “I try to get a good pitch and drive it through the…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — Max Fried credits time spent in the bullpen with helping his mentality as he becomes more confident in his talent and more aggressive with his approach. Now the Braves’ young left-hander doesn’t want to go back to a relief role. Fried took a perfect game into the sixth inning,…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA — Only five games into the season, the Chicago Cubs may already be pressing — especially when it’s time to turn to their bullpen. The Atlanta Braves no longer have reason to press, thanks to two straight wins over the Cubs. Johan Camargo hit a go-ahead, three-run double as the Braves…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — Hall of Famer manager Bobby Cox was able to accept visitors in his Atlanta-area hospital room on Wednesday, one day after the longtime Braves skipper suffered a stroke. Braves manager Brian Snitker and general manager Alex Anthopoulos were among those saw Cox. “He’s holding up great, as Bobby would,”…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — Hall of Famer Bobby Cox, the Atlanta Braves former longtime manager, has been admitted into an Atlanta-area hospital. Braves manager Brian Snitker told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he reached out to Cox’s family and was “very concerned” but couldn’t share details of his condition. The 77-year-old Cox…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — Brian McCann had eagerly anticipated his first game back in Atlanta since signing with the Braves in November. It turned out to be worth the wait. McCann hit a two-run single in a four-run first inning, and the Braves took advantage of six Chicago errors to beat the Cubs…… read more »
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper turned Philly into a baseball city again with his star power, his slugging and a sweep. With a pair of mammoth homers making him at home in his new digs, Harper is now ready for a blast from the past. The six-time All-Star homered for the second straight game to cap…… read more »
Atlanta Braves to Host Opening Day Watch Party at The Battery Atlanta Thursday, March 28 ATLANTA (March 13, 2019) – The defending National League East Champion Atlanta Braves will host a watch party at The Battery Atlanta for Opening Day as the team begins its season on the road against division rivals the…… read more »
With Opening Day now just two days away, the Braves return home to SunTrust Park tomorrow afternoon with a pair of exhibition games against the Reds as their final Spring tuneups. Yesterday, the team officially unveiled its new Grapefruit League home in North Port, a facility the team will call home every spring starting in…… read more »
As we approach the end of the spring training, and a 22 year run for the Braves at Disney, there’s still plenty of questions surrounding the club as it prepares to trim the roster down to 25 to open the season. How safe is Adam Duvall? Who fills out the remaining spots in the rotation?…… read more »
