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Atlanta Braves Right Fielder Jason Heyward up for Hank Aaron Award
October 11th, 2012 at 2:59 PM
For the past twelve years, the Hank Aaron Award has been given to the top offensive player in each league. Past winners include players like Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez and Albert Pujols. Could Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward be next in line?
Heyward has been nominated as a finalist representing...
Frank Wren Hopes to Keep Michael Bourn in Atlanta Braves Uniform
October 8th, 2012 at 4:10 PM
It looks like most of the 2013's Atlanta Braves lineup is already set, but general manager Frank Wren is facing the glaring question of whether he can lure Michael Bourn with a contract lucrative enough for his agent, Scott Boras.
Bourn is eligible for free agency once the World Series is over,...
Brian McCann Will Likely Need Shoulder Surgery That Could Sideline Him for 4-5 Months
October 7th, 2012 at 1:10 PM
Brian McCann suffered through what was easily the worst season of his career, much of it due to a shoulder injury. With the offseason now officially under way for the Atlanta Braves, McCann said he will probably require surgery that could sideline him for four to five months.
"We already basically...
Umpire Sam Holbrook Mocks Atlanta Braves Fans During Delay in National League Wild Card Game
October 6th, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Atlanta Braves fans will find another cause to be enraged with the infield fly call that left field umpire Sam Holbrook made during their loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Wild Card game Friday night. When fans at Turner Field caused a delay, Holbrook seemed to...
Atlanta Braves’ World Series Hopes Dashed by Sloppy Defense in 6-3 Loss to St. Louis Cardinals
October 5th, 2012 at 10:46 PM
Chipper Jones and the Atlanta Braves didn't quite get the storybook ending they wanted.
The Braves ended the season with a six-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals in the Wild Card standings. However, with the new rule implemented by Major League Baseball that has the two Wild Card teams face...
Atlanta Braves Use Eight Pitchers to Claim 4-0 Victory Over Pittsburgh Pirates in Regular Season Finale
October 3rd, 2012 at 10:42 PM
Ben Sheets started the last game of his career in the Atlanta Braves' regular season finale, and the Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Wednesday afternoon.
The Braves used eight pitchers, with Sheets striking out two batters in his one inning of work.
"I'm just glad they gave me an opportunity...
Atlanta Braves Rest Starters, Fall to Pittsburgh Pirates
October 3rd, 2012 at 9:00 AM
A day after being eliminated from the NL East division title race, the Atlanta Braves treated Tuesday's game like Spring Training and rested the majority of their starters. Pittsburgh put up 3 runs in the fifth inning as the Braves fall, 5-1.
Tommy Hanson, who has been a disappointment this season,...
Atlanta Braves Seal Wild Card Fate with Loss to Pittsburgh Pirates
October 2nd, 2012 at 8:33 AM
It's official. The Atlanta Braves, after taking a loss Monday night to the Pittsburgh Pirates, will finish second in the National League East and will be the first Wild Card team. Their fate was sealed via a 2-1 final at PNC Park.
To win the division, the Braves would have had...
Atlanta Braves, Kris Medlen Set Major League Record in Chipper Jones’ Last Home Game
September 30th, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Chipper Jones saw his career at Turner Field come to an end Sunday, but the Atlanta Braves showcased what may be the future of the franchise when they set a Major League record of most consecutive wins started by Kris Medlen in their series-clinching 6-2 win over the New York...
New York Mets Snap Atlanta Braves’ Winning Streak at Five on Chipper Jones Day
September 29th, 2012 at 9:34 AM
All it took for the New York Mets to ruin Chipper Jones Day for the Atlanta Braves was one pitch off the bat of Lucas Duda. The 3-1 loss halted the Braves' five-game winning streak on the day they honored their legendary third baseman in front of a sellout crowd...
Randall Delgado and Julio Teheran May Pitch Season Finale
September 28th, 2012 at 11:12 PM
If the Atlanta Braves are out of the National League East division race by Wednesday, manager Fredi Gonzalez may elect to have Randall Delgado and Julio Teheran pitch the season finale.
Tim Hudson is currently scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, if the Braves are no longer...
Dan Uggla Drives in Three, Atlanta Braves Sweep Miami Marlins
September 28th, 2012 at 8:15 AM
The Atlanta Braves won their fifth straight game Thursday night, riding the red hot bat of Dan Uggla to sweep the MIami Marlins in a 6-2 game.
Uggla went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBIs to lead Atlanta to their 10th win in 12 games. The win also keeps pressure...
Atlanta Braves Shut Out Miami Marlins 3-0 Behind Paul Maholm’s Strong Outing
September 26th, 2012 at 11:58 PM
The Atlanta Braves didn't mount much of an offense against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night, but it didn't matter with Paul Maholm on the mound. The Braves claimed a 3-0 victory over the Marlins despite recording only four hits.
Maholm threw 6 2/3 shutout innings and allowed only five hits....
Atlanta Braves Won’t Give up on Division Title
September 26th, 2012 at 11:30 AM
It's been a long season, and the Atlanta Braves are certainly proud to return to the postseason after last season's collapse. However, don't expect them to give up on the NL East crown just yet.
The Braves entered play last night five games back of the division leading Washington Nationals but...
Freddie Freeman Clinches Playoff Berth for Atlanta Braves with Walk-off Homer Over Miami Marlins
September 26th, 2012 at 12:16 AM
Freddie Freeman hit the biggest home run of his life Tuesday night to officially put 2011's September collapse in the past and secure a playoff berth for the Atlanta Braves. Freeman's walk-off two-run home run in the ninth inning gave the Braves a 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins in...
Atlanta Braves Ride Tim Hudson’s Gem Past Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:57 PM
The Atlanta Braves secured another vital win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, when Tim Hudson out-dueled Cliff Lee en route to a 2-1 victory to secure the seires and extend their Wild Card lead.
Hudson reversed his previous course after two shaky outings and threw 7 1/3 innings while giving...
Atlanta Braves Line up Rotation to Start Kris Medlen in One-Game Wild Card Playoff
September 22nd, 2012 at 9:52 PM
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez adjusted his starting rotation so that Kris Medlen would start the one-game Wild Card playoff.
Gonzalez flipped Medlen with Paul Maholm in the rotation so that Medlen would be lined up to start the one-game playoff should the Braves end up as one of the two National...
Tommy Hanson Gives up Three Homers in Atlanta Braves Loss to Philadelphia Phillies
September 22nd, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Tommy Hanson just keeps giving the Atlanta Braves reason to remove him from the rotation. The struggling righty gave up three home runs in the Braves' 6-2 series opening loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday at Citizens Bank Park.
The loss also allowed the Phillies to keep building on their...
Atlanta Braves Take Series with Miami Marlins, Win 21st Consecutive Game Started by Kris Medlen
September 20th, 2012 at 8:36 AM
Kris Medlen has already garnered comparisons to Greg Maddux in his young career, but he drew a direct comparison to another Hall of Fame pitcher after the Atlanta Braves won his 21st straight start to take the series from the Miami Marlins in a 3-0 final.
While Medlen improved to 8-0...
Atlanta Braves Outfielder Martin Prado Proving to Be Clutch
September 19th, 2012 at 1:59 PM
It's no question that the Atlanta Braves are desperate for Dan Uggla and Brian McCann to start producing like they are capable. However, perhaps there is no more important Braves position player than Martin Prado, who's proving to be one of the most clutch hitters in all of baseball.
Prado's ability...
