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December 07, 2018

Atlanta goes for a rare sports title in MLS Cup final

A city that has known plenty of sporting heartbreak is one win from a championship. It sure has been a while. Atlanta hasn't ...

November 28, 2018

Donaldson, Braves reach a deal that works well for both

Josh Donaldson needed the Braves. The Braves needed Josh Donaldson. Call this one a perfect match. The slugging third baseman ...

November 27, 2018

Braves make free agent splash with Donaldson, McCann

Brian McCann slipped on the No. 16 jersey he wore for so many years. "It feels right," he said, over and over again.

November 16, 2018

Baseball owners extend Manfred's contract, TV deal with Fox

Baseball owners have locked down their commissioner and their main broadcast partner, too. Any decisions on speeding up the ...

November 13, 2018

Acuna honored to be named National League Rookie of the Year

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. woke up in Japan to news he had been named National League Rookie of the Year.

November 13, 2018

Ohtani wins AL Rookie of the Year; Acuna takes NL honor

Shohei Ohtani was rewarded for a Ruthian season at the plate — and on the mound. Baseball's best two-way player since the ...

November 01, 2018

Josef Martinez picks up Golden Boot from surprise presenter

Josef Martinez knew he was receiving one of Major League Soccer's top awards. The Atlanta United star was caught off guard ...

October 26, 2018

Former Turner Field gets another crack at baseball _ sort of

Hank Azaria attended a baseball game at Turner Field a few seasons ago. He can't believe what it's become. "I don't even ...

October 24, 2018

Dodgers Game 2 starter Ryu looking to exorcise road demons

Hyun-Jin Ryu is used to pitching in big moments and on big stages. Four years before being signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers ...

October 15, 2018

Snitker gets 2-year extension; managed Braves to playoffs

Brian Snitker has a two-year contract for only the second time in his 43 years with the Braves. It's little wonder that ...

October 09, 2018

LEADING OFF: Red Sox try to bounce Yanks from ALDS

A look at what's happening around the majors today: THE ONLY SHOW IN TOWN Baseball's biggest rivalry gets the spotlight to ...

October 09, 2018

Machado, Dodgers finish off Braves in NLDS with 6-2 win

The Los Angeles Dodgers went through all the expected motions after winning a playoff series. They broke out T-shirts and ...

October 08, 2018

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Yankees all even, Astros try for sweep

A look at what's happening around the majors today: REVVED-UP RIVALS Luis Severino starts for the Yankees when they host ...

October 08, 2018

Vizcaino, Braves hold off Dodgers 6-5, NLDS deficit now 2-1

Freddie Freeman put the Atlanta Braves ahead, then watched from first base as they almost give away the lead — and possibly ...

October 08, 2018

Brewers sweep Rockies, advance to 1st NLCS since 2011

The 38-year-old journeyman catcher looked to his left and spotted his Milwaukee Brewers teammates spilling out of the dugout.

October 08, 2018

At 20, Braves' Acuna becomes youngest to hit postseason slam

Atlanta Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. has become the youngest player to hit a grand slam in the postseason. The 20-year-old ...

October 07, 2018

LEADING OFF: Newcomb subs in for Braves, Rockies head home

A look at what's happening around the majors today: 2-0 CHANGEUP Sean Newcomb will start Game 3 of the Braves' NL Division ...

October 07, 2018

Braves return home needing win vs LA to extend NLDS

The Dodgers head to Atlanta full of confidence after consecutive shutouts gave them a commanding 2-0 lead over the Braves in ...

October 06, 2018

LEADING OFF: Springer HR streak, Price not right vs Yankees

A look at what's happening around the majors today: SPRINGTIME Astros leadoff man George Springer has a chance to tie the ...