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April 18, 2019

Braves closer Vizcaino out for season after shoulder surgery

The Atlanta Braves have a big hole in their bullpen now that closer Arodys Vizcaino will miss the rest of the season after ...

April 11, 2019

LEADING OFF: Eovaldi, Red Sox in funk, Cards try to sweep LA

A look at what's happening around the majors today: SHAKY STARTS Nathan Eovaldi tries to snap Boston out of its early-season ...

April 04, 2019

Braves offer prayers for Hall of Famer Cox following stroke

Hall of Famer manager Bobby Cox was able to accept visitors in his Atlanta-area hospital room on Wednesday, one day after the ...

April 03, 2019

Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves agree to $100M, 8-year contract

When Ronald Acuña Jr. is earning $17 million per year in his prime, the Atlanta Braves may have one of baseball's best ...

April 01, 2019

Harper homers again to lead Phillies' sweep of Braves

Bryce Harper turned Philly into a baseball city again with his star power, his slugging and a sweep. With a pair of mammoth ...

March 31, 2019

Harper homers, hears "MVP!" chants as Phillies beat Braves

Hitless in five at-bats to open his anticipated first series with the Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Harper grabbed teammate ...

March 29, 2019

Ex-MVP Wetteland indicted on 3 counts of child sex assault

A Texas grand jury has indicted former All-Star and World Series MVP pitcher John Wetteland on three counts of continuous ...

March 29, 2019

The Latest: Dodgers chase Greinke in 4th inning

The Latest on opening day (all times EDT): 5:45 p.m. The Dodgers have chased Arizona's Zack Greinke with three homers in the ...

March 29, 2019

Harper a hit without connecting as Phils win debut

Bryce Harper had already struck out twice in his $330 million debut when he was set to dig his gaudy green Phanatic spikes ...

March 27, 2019

MLB moves into new era: No players left from 20th century

Four-man outfields. High-tech anti-spying rules. A starting pitcher facing just one batter in a playoff game. But beyond all ...

March 13, 2019

After big rookie season, Acuna eager for 1st opening day

When Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to the Atlanta clubhouse, Braves star Freddie Freeman playfully told the NL Rookie of the Year ...

March 12, 2019

Mariners' Seager out thru April, Braves' Foltynewicz ailing

Kyle Seager will be absent next week when the Seattle Mariners play the major league opener in Japan. Mike Foltynewicz will ...

March 08, 2019

Mets great Tom Seaver diagnosed with dementia at 74

Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, the star of the Miracle Mets 1969 World Series championship team, has been diagnosed with ...

Rob Manfred, Rachel Robinson, Sharon Robinson

February 01, 2019

How media covered Jackie Robinson's Debut

Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier.

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.