http://www.mail.com/people/407472-justin-upton.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/407472-justin-upton.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2160896-wheeler-harvey-lead-mets-sweep-braves.html ATLANTA (AP) — After a long day at Turner Field, the future suddenly looks a lot brighter for the New York Mets. Just imagine Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler at the top of the rotation for years to come. "I hope people saw this," said manager Terry Collins, no doubt referring to New York's long-suffering NL fans. "Certainly they're going to enjoy watching th... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:29:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2160896-wheeler-harvey-lead-mets-sweep-braves.html 2013-06-19T03:29:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2158664-freemans-homer-9th-lifts-braves-mets-2-1.html ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves waited a long time to get going. Finally, at 1:22 a.m., Freddie Freeman gave them a most improbable victory. Freeman hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to ruin a brilliant performance by Dillon Gee, leading the Braves past the Mets 2-1 Monday night in a game that was delayed nearly four hours by rain. ... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:18:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2158664-freemans-homer-9th-lifts-braves-mets-2-1.html 2013-06-18T06:18:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2140650-ugglas-2-hrs-power-braves-to-8-1-win-dodgers.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dan Uggla's batting average is the last thing on his mind. The slugging second baseman prefers to concentrate on home runs, RBIs and the Atlanta Braves' comfortable lead atop the NL East. Uggla had two homers and four RBIs in an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. It was the 18th multihomer game for the three-time All-St... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:12:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2140650-ugglas-2-hrs-power-braves-to-8-1-win-dodgers.html 2013-06-10T01:12:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2139764-braves-medlen-homers-2-1-win-dodgers.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Medlen grew up in Southern California and made frequent trips to Dodger Stadium. Saturday night, in his second career start at Chavez Ravine, the Atlanta Braves' right-hander had the best of both worlds on the mound and at the plate. Medlen pitched 6 2-3 scoreless innings and hit his first major league home run, Dan Uggla also went... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:02:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2139764-braves-medlen-homers-2-1-win-dodgers.html 2013-06-09T07:02:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2138378-dodgers-beat-braves-2-1-10-innings.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers earned their first walk-off victory of the season, and once again rookie Yasiel Puig had a hand in things. Pinch-runner Skip Schumaker scored on the second wild pitch by Anthony Varvaro in the 10th inning of a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. "I was hoping for a long fly ball so I could cruise in,... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 06:24:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2138378-dodgers-beat-braves-2-1-10-innings.html 2013-06-08T06:24:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2122724-nationals-overcome-strasburg-injury-beat-braves.html ATLANTA (AP) — The Washington Nationals can only hope Stephen Strasburg won't be sidelined very long with a strained right oblique. With Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth still ailing in an injury-filled season for Washington, the last thing manager Davey Johnson needed was for his ace to get hurt in the Nationals' 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Frida... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 07:27:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2122724-nationals-overcome-strasburg-injury-beat-braves.html 2013-06-01T07:27:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2110406-suspended-game-resumes-braves-beat-mets-7-5-10.html NEW YORK (AP) — An overnight wait was worth it for the Atlanta Braves. Dan Uggla hit an RBI single in the 10th inning soon after a suspended game resumed, and the Braves beat the New York Mets 7-5 Saturday for their seventh straight win. "Sometimes you wonder how long these games will last," Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "I'm glad we were able to f... Sat, 25 May 2013 23:29:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2110406-suspended-game-resumes-braves-beat-mets-7-5-10.html 2013-05-25T23:29:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2083482-upton-huge-game-return-to-arizona.html PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Upton put on quite a show in his return to Phoenix. Upton snapped a 14-game homerless drought and had four hits to help the Braves snap a three-game losing streak. "It was the Justin show," Braves third baseman Chris Johnson said with a smile. Upton, the first overall pick by Arizona in the 2005 amateur draft, was playing his first g... Tue, 14 May 2013 05:41:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2083482-upton-huge-game-return-to-arizona.html 2013-05-14T05:41:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2083126-justin-upton-returns-to-arizona-braves-uniform.html PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Upton had a huge night in his return to Arizona with the Atlanta Braves. Making his first trip to Chase Field as a visiting player, Upton homered and had four hits in Atlanta's 10-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Monday night. Before the first pitch, he said his goal was to treat it like any other game. Turned out, it wasn't. ... Tue, 14 May 2013 05:02:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2083126-justin-upton-returns-to-arizona-braves-uniform.html 2013-05-14T05:02:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2080842-giants-hit-3-hrs-to-lincecum-beat-braves-5-1.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With all the ups and downs in recent seasons, including his demotion to the bullpen for the playoffs, Tim Lincecum can appreciate the strong starts when most everything goes right — reminding himself, from his own experiences, how quickly things change. Backed by solo home runs from Pablo Sandoval, Brandon Belt and Marco Scutaro, Linc... Mon, 13 May 2013 00:45:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2080842-giants-hit-3-hrs-to-lincecum-beat-braves-5-1.html 2013-05-13T00:45:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2055032-hudson-homers-200th-win-braves-beat-nats-8-1.html ATLANTA (AP) — As a .179 career hitter, Tim Hudson doesn't expect much when he steps to the plate. After pulling off the unlikely feat of hitting a homer in his 200th career win, Hudson concluded "The stars were aligned and it was meant to be." Hudson was a dual threat in his milestone win, dominating on the mound over seven innings and hitting a homer a... Wed, 01 May 2013 02:45:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2055032-hudson-homers-200th-win-braves-beat-nats-8-1.html 2013-05-01T02:45:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2040738-upton-brothers-back-to-back-braves-sweep-dh.html DENVER (AP) — In their first season with the Atlanta Braves, Justin and B.J. Upton have become the new bash brothers. The power-hitting siblings cracked back-to-back homers for the first time, leading Atlanta past the Colorado Rockies 10-2 Tuesday night to complete a doubleheader sweep that began with the coldest game at Coors Field. "... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:13:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2040738-upton-brothers-back-to-back-braves-sweep-dh.html 2013-04-24T05:13:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2038346-jason-heyward-dl-appendectomy.html DENVER (AP) — Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday after an appendectomy. The team said late Monday that Heyward had surgery at Rose Medical Center in Denver. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said before the opener of Tuesday's day-night doubleheader against Colorado that there was no set timetable for Heyward... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:38:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2038346-jason-heyward-dl-appendectomy.html 2013-04-23T18:38:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2025014-with-10-straight-wins-rosy-atlanta.html ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones retired last year, Bobby Cox the season before that. Despite the loss of two franchise cornerstones, the Atlanta Braves seem to be as steady as ever. Only 13 games into the season, the Braves have lost just once. They've won 10 straight — best in the majors — and already lead the National League East by 4½ games. ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:46:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2025014-with-10-straight-wins-rosy-atlanta.html 2013-04-17T07:46:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024590-royals-overcome-5-hrs-braves-6-3-loss.html ATLANTA (AP) — Kansas City manager Ned Yost won't hesitate to give the ball to Kelvin Herrera again soon. Even after a rough outing against the Atlanta Braves. Herrera (1-1) gave up solo homers in the eighth inning to Jason Heyward, Justin Upton and Dan Uggla and the Royals could not recover in a 6-3 loss to the Braves on Tuesday night. ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:20:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024590-royals-overcome-5-hrs-braves-6-3-loss.html 2013-04-17T03:20:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1909026-cabrera-duels-with-kimbrel-tigers-beat-braves-2-1.html KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The first game of spring training can provide some unusual scenarios. Such as Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera facing Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel — in the third inning. Coming off baseball's first Triple Crown season since 1967, Cabrera grounded out against Kimbrel before finishing his day with a drive to the warning track in center ... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:51:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1909026-cabrera-duels-with-kimbrel-tigers-beat-braves-2-1.html 2013-02-22T21:51:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1843564-arizona-sends-upton-to-braves-7-player-deal.html PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Upton is having a family reunion in Atlanta. Arizona traded its star right fielder to the Braves on Thursday in a seven-player deal that sent former All-Star infielder Martin Prado to the Diamondbacks. For the first time since he was a high school freshman, Upton will have older brother B.J. Upton as a teammate. ... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1843564-arizona-sends-upton-to-braves-7-player-deal.html 2013-01-24T21:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1826038-nationals-trade-morse-to-seattle-3-team-deal.html The Mariners added some much-needed power to their lineup Wednesday, acquiring Michael Morse from Washington in a three-team deal that moved catcher John Jaso from Seattle to Oakland. The NL East champion Nationals reacquired pitching prospect A.J. Cole, dealt from Washington to Oakland 13 months ago in the trade for Gio Gonzalez. Washington also got mino... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1826038-nationals-trade-morse-to-seattle-3-team-deal.html 2013-01-17T01:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1783904-ross-diamondbacks-agree-to-26-million-3-yr-deal.html PHOENIX (AP) — Cody Ross and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a $26 million, three-year contract Saturday that includes a club option for 2016. Ross, who turns 32 on Sunday and lives in nearby Scottsdale, adds to the abundance of outfielders on the Arizona roster, leading to speculation a trade might be coming. Ross batted .267 with 22 home runs and 81 ... Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1783904-ross-diamondbacks-agree-to-26-million-3-yr-deal.html 2012-12-23T01:47:00Z