Braves 5, Dodgers 2
Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory on a rain-soaked Sunday.
Kenley Jansen (1-3) was the loser for the second straight game, this time allowing one hit, two runs and a walk while getting just one out in a...
Three Cuts: Braves rally again to finish off sweep of Dodgers
ATLANTA -- Gerald Laird hadn't played in five days; Chris Johnson was getting a day off.
But with the bases loaded, the two came in as pinch-hitters, delivering RBI singles -- along with Ramiro Pena -- in a four-run eighth inning as the Braves rallied for a rain-delayed 5-2 win over the Dodgers.
"We've won a lot of games with the long ball but today we put some balls...
More Spice in Braves Starting Line-Up
Braves right fielder Jason Heyward
If variety is the spice of life, then as a Braves fan you have to love manager Fredi Gonzalez‘s line-up selections. They are rarely the same two days in a row.
The left-handed hitting Jordan Schafer will start in center field and bat lead-off today against Dodgers’ right-hander, Matt Nagli. Schafer is hitting .302 on the season, with a ...
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Wildest baseball swings of the week
Hey there, and welcome to the second part of the sixth edition of The Worst Of The Best. Here’s a link to last week’s second part, which happened to cover twice as many weeks as usual due to reasons. This post would’ve gone up sooner in the day, but MLB.tv chose this afternoon to be obnoxiously buggy with the archives, and this series is completely, utterly, helplessly dependent...
Braves Shake Up Batting Order
Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, looking to get more life into a line-up that has scored only three runs the past two games against the Giants, has shaken things up.
Here’s today’s batting order against the Giants:
1. RF: Jordan Schafer
2. SS: Ramiro Pena
3. C: Brian McCann
4. LF: Justin Upton
5. 1B: Freddie Freeman
6. 2B: Dan Uggla
7. CF: B.J. Upton
8. 3B: Juan Francisco
9. SP...
Schafer making case for short-term leadoff solution
ATLANTA By the time Jordan Schafer made significant contact Friday night, he already knew the ball was sailing in the wrong direction.
New York Mets center fielder, Marlon Byrd, had a beat on the potential sacrifice fly, one that was intended to score substitute third baseman Ramiro Pena from third to break a ninth-inning tie. In fact, it was hit right at Byrd.
"If it'...
Braves fall to Bucs, head to snow-covered Colorado
The Braves finally fell to Earth in Pittsburgh, dropping 3 of 4 games in the series to the Bucs. With their 10-game win streak over, the Braves looked to get things rolling again against the Pirates, but the Pirates had other plans. Phenomenal Pittsburgh pitching, both from their starters and a solid bullpen, stifled the powerful Atlanta bats. The Braves were more than ready to...
Game 18: Pirates 4 Braves 2
Here is Jonathan Sanchez's line from this afternoon:
3 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 5 K
And here is Kris Medlen's line:
6 IP, 7 H, 3R, 1 BB, 6 K
That's not a line that would seem to bear well for the Pirates, but they found a way anyway today, mostly on the bullpen and on Russell Martin. The bullpen was excellent today. Combined, they went six shutout innings...
Three Cuts: Braves drop game, series to Bucs
Here are three things we learned from the Braves' 4-2 loss to the Pirates on Sunday, aside from Pittsburgh closer Jason Grilli being a mediocre dancer after key strikeouts:
1. This might have been the Braves' toughest loss of the season
It likely won't be a fun flight to Denver for the Braves, as they try to reconcile the odd events from Sunday's defeat, clinching...
Changes in Braves Line-up vs Pirates
Uggla often starts slow and picks it up as the season progresses
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has inserted two bench players into today’s starting line-up against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pirates will send left-handed pitcher Jonathan Sanchez to the mound today. Sanchez has a 12.96 ERA through two starts this season. His last appearance was this past Tuesday night...
The Worst of the Best: The Week’s Wildest Swings
And we’re to the second part of our third edition of The Worst Of The Best. As earlier, this has been delayed on account of current events, which have been making it difficult to concentrate. As earlier, I’ll acknowledge that not everybody wants to be reading about baseball right now, and this is simply out there for those who do. As earlier, I’ll note that I have no sympathy...
New Braves Keying Offense
The Atlanta Braves came into the 2013 season with big expectations
Atlanta Braves position players who were added to the roster before the 2013 season have keyed the offense. Returning Braves players…not so much.
The new Braves include left fielder Justin Upton (.328 average, 9 home runs, 13 runs batted in) third baseman / first baseman Chris Johnson (MLB leading .438 average...
Braves sweep the Nats, begin interleague play
If the Braves were hoping to make a statement with the start of their season, they have. If the Braves were hoping to change minds about their chances in the National League East, they did. The Braves wrapped a road trip Sunday with a sweep of the rival Washington Nationals, Atlanta’s third consecutive sweep and ninth straight win. Heading back to Turner Field for a 2-game set...
Pena HR lifts Braves over Nats in 10
Ramiro Pena hit a two-run homer off Craig Stammen with two outs in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves came back to beat the Washington Nationals 6-4 Friday night, stretching their winning streak to seven games.
Pena, who reached on a bunt as a pinch hitter in the eighth, helped Atlanta finish off a rally in a game it trailed 4-0 after two innings and 4-2 entering the ninth....
Braves-Marlins Preview
The Miami Marlins generated baseball's biggest buzz as they prepared for their home opener a year ago, anticipating a playoff bid and nearly nightly sellout crowds in a futuristic new home that was supposed to transform a franchise long accustomed to attracting little attention.
As the Marlins begin year two in their ballpark, they're back to operating in obscurity. Given...
Hudson, Pena lead Braves to sweep of Cubs
ATLANTA Here are three things we learned from the Braves' 5-1 victory over the Cubs, completing Atlanta's series sweep.
It also marked Chicago's only visit to Turner Field all season (thank expanded Interleague play for that scheduling quirk).
1. In the Braves' case, there are no small heroes just small parts
On Friday night, Mike Minor was the man of the hour...
Braves 5, Cubs 1
Tim Hudson pitched six-plus strong innings and added an RBI and Ramiro Pena hit a two-run single to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Sunday.
The three-game sweep ended a 5-1 homestand for Atlanta, which got a solo homer from Dan Uggla in the eighth off Hisanori Takahashi.
Chicago ended a six-game road trip with four losses as it heads to Wrigley Field for the...
Braves put Freeman on DL
The Atlanta Braves placed first baseman Freddie Freeman on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a strained right oblique.
Freeman, who his hitting .417 with one homer and seven RBIs through the first five games, said he was upset that team management did not tell him before making the decision.
He added that the injury first occurred in a workout March 31, the day before the season...
Freeman lands on DL with strained oblique
The Atlanta Braves placed first baseman Freddie Freeman on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a strained right oblique.
Freeman, who his hitting .417 with one homer and seven RBIs through the first five games, said he was upset that team management did not tell him before making the decision.
He added that the injury first occurred in a workout March 31, the day before the season...
Freeman goes on 15-day DL with oblique strain
ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves placed first baseman Freddie Freeman on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a strained right oblique.
Freeman, who his hitting .417 with one homer and seven RBIs through the first five games, said he was upset that team management did not tell him before making the decision.
He added that the injury first occurred in a workout March 31, the day...
Braves SS Simmons out with sprained left thumb
Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons is out of the lineup against the Chicago Cubs with a sprained left thumb.
Center fielder B.J. Upton replaced Simmons in the leadoff spot Saturday night for Atlanta. Ramiro Pena was set to start at shortstop and bat eighth.
Simmons was injured while sliding headfirst into second on a stolen base in the third inning of Friday night's 4-1 win...
Chopcast: Opening Day fast approaches
ATLANTA The countdown to Opening Day is no longer an exercise in days. Baseball is mere hours away now.
With the Braves returning from their spring training in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., a stint that saw offensive firepower on display, it will soon be time to see the new-look team on full display in the friendly confines of Turner Field. The Braves open the season with a six-game...
Chopcast: Opening Day fast approaches
ATLANTA The countdown to Opening Day is no longer an exercise in days. Baseball is mere hours away now.
With the Braves returning from their spring training in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., a stint that saw offensive firepower on display, it will soon be time to see the new-look team on full display in the friendly confines of Turner Field. The Braves open the season with a six-game...
MLB Team Previews: Atlanta Braves
Key Additions
SIGNED/RESIGNED: Reed Johnson (OF), Gerald Laird (C), B.J. Upton (CF), Ramiro Pena (INF),
TRADED FOR: Jordan Walden (P), Justin Upton (OF), Chris Johnson (3B),
Key Losses
Eric Hinske (1B), Michael Bourn (OF), Lyle Overbay (1B), David Ross (C), Ben Sheets (P), Chipper Jones (3B), Tommy Hanson (P...
WBC Notes: Leroux Gets The Start For Canada
Chris Leroux got the start in game two for Canada today. In the bottom of the first inning, with Canada already up 4-0, he threw 27 pitches, sitting 92-93 MPH with his fastball, hitting 94 once. He struck out one, but gave up two singles and a run that scored due to an error on an infielder grounder. Leroux settled down in the second inning, retiring the side in order by picking...
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