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Atlanta Braves Lose Nightcap, New York Mets Sweep Doublheader
June 19th, 2013 at 9:06 AM
The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets finally finished their marathon of three games in just under 24 hours Tuesday night at Turner Field, but the Braves were on the short end of a 6-1 final in the Major League debut of Zack Wheeler. ***VIDEO1*** Wheeler was effectively wild, giving up no...

Atlanta Braves Offer Discount for Fans with Tickets to June 17 Rain Delay Game
June 18th, 2013 at 9:43 PM
In order to atone for what the Atlanta Braves called a "less than ideal Braves baseball experience," the club has offered a steep discount for 18 games in the second half of the season. The Braves apologized for the conditions of June 17's win against the New York Mets, mainly due...

New York Mets at Atlanta Braves: Gameday 72
June 18th, 2013 at 6:08 PM
  Game #72 June 18, 2013 New York Mets Atlanta Braves Game Details Time: 7:10 PM EDT Stadium: Turner Field (Atlanta, GA) Broadcast: SportSouth Game Conditions Weather: Cloudy Temperature: 77°F - 73°F Wind: WSW 11 MPH Lineups: 1. Collin Cowgill, LF 2. Daniel Murphy, 2B 3. David Wright, 3B 4. Marlon Byrd, RF 5. Josh Satin, 1B 6. Anthony Recker, C 7. Juan Lagares, CF 8. Omar Quintanilla, SS 9. Zack Wheeler, P 1. Andrelton Simmons, SS 2. Jason Heyward, RF 3. Justin Upton, LF 4. Freddie Freeman, 1B 5. B.J. Upton, CF 6....

Atlanta Braves Rally Falls Short, New York Mets Take Doubleheader Opener
June 18th, 2013 at 5:19 PM
Matt Harvey continued his dominant year, taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning in the Atlanta Braves' 4-3 loss to the New York Mets in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader at Turner Field. ***VIDEO1*** Harvey, who took advantage of the fact that the Braves and Mets had just finished Monday's rain...

New York Mets @ Atlanta Braves: Gameday 71
June 18th, 2013 at 11:08 AM
  Game #71 June 18, 2013 New York Mets Atlanta Braves Game Details Time: 1:10 PM EDT Stadium: Turner Field (Atlanta, GA) Broadcast: SportSouth Game Conditions Weather: Thunderstorms Temperature: 80°F - 79°F Wind: WSW 12 MPH Lineups: 1. Collin Cowgill, LF 2. Daniel Murphy, 2B 3. David Wright, 3B 4. Marlon Byrd, RF 5. Lucas Duda, 1B 6. John Buck, C 7. Juan Lagares, CF 8. Omar Quintanilla, SS 9. Matt Harvey, P 1. Jordan Schafer, CF 2. Reed Johnson, LF 3. Jason Heyward, RF 4. Freddie Freeman, 1B 5. Chris...

Atlanta Braves Place Evan Gattis on DL, Call-up Tyler Pastornicky
June 18th, 2013 at 10:27 AM
The Atlanta Braves have played catcher Evan Gattis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique, and called-up utility infielder Tyler Pastornicky from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place. Gattis, who started game one of the Braves' five-game series against the New York Mets, was set to be replaced by...

Atlanta Braves Call up Cory Rasmus as 26th Man for Doubleheader
June 18th, 2013 at 9:30 AM
The Atlanta Braves have called up right-handed reliever Cory Rasmus as their 26th man on the roster for their doubleheader with the New York Mets on Tuesday, ajc.com reports. ***VIDEO1*** Rasmus was knocked around in his only two Major League apperearances on May 22 and 27. He gave up five runs on five...

Worth the Wait: Freddie Freeman’s Homer Helps Atlanta Braves Walk-off on New York Mets After Rain Delay
June 18th, 2013 at 8:38 AM
After a rain delay of 3 hours and 43 minutes for Monday's series opener with the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves faithful wanted to feel their wait was worth it. At 1:22 Tuesday morning, Freddie Freeman blasted a walk-off homer in a 2-1 win at Turner Field. ***VIDEO1*** The Braves were...

New York Mets @ Atlanta Braves: Gameday 70
June 17th, 2013 at 5:21 PM
  Game #70 June 17, 2013 New York Mets Atlanta Braves Game Details Time: 7:10 PM EDT Stadium: Turner Field (Atlanta, GA) Broadcast: SportSouth Game Conditions Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms Temperature: 80°F - 76°F Wind: NNW 4 MPH Lineups: 1. Juan Lagares, CF 2. Daniel Murphy, 2B 3. David Wright, 3B 4. Lucas Duda, 1B 5. Marlon Byrd, RF 6. John Buck, C 7. Kirk Nieuwenheis, LF 8. Omar Quintanilla, SS 9. Dillon Gee, P 1. Andrelton Simmons, SS 2. Jason Heyward, RF 3. Justin Upton, LF 4. Freddie Freeman, 1B 5. Evan Gattis,...

Atlanta Braves Aim to Continue Home Dominance with Five Games Against New York Mets: Series Preview
June 17th, 2013 at 4:33 PM
The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are set to start a monstrous five-game series, being necessitated by a rainout from May 4. The Braves have the luxury of hosting the series at Turner Field, where they have the Major Leagues' best home record. The Braves currently lead the season series...

Three Generations of Uptons Involved in First Pitch: Video
June 17th, 2013 at 2:51 PM
Baseball is the ultimate family sport. That was further proven when Justin Upton and B.J. Upton were on the receiving end of first pitches from family spanning three generations before the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants Sunday night at Turner Field. ***VIDEO1*** In honor of Father's Day, Manny "Bossman" Upton...

Atlanta Braves Take Series from San Francisco Giants Behind Julio Teheran’s Start
June 17th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Julio Teheran proved that his last start was anomaly in the rubber game Sunday night between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants. The effort was good enough for his fifth win the 3-0 win at Turner Field. ***VIDEO1*** Teheran gave up five runs in his last start against the San Diego...

Alex Wood to Make Spot Start for Atlanta Braves on Tuesday Against Mets
June 16th, 2013 at 11:32 PM
  ***PHOTO1*** With eight games in seven days and a doubleheader on Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves have tabbed Alex Wood to make a spot start in the first game of the doubleheader with the New York Mets, Mark Bowman tweets. Fredi said Wood will start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader — Mark Bowman...

Alex Cobb Injury Points to Need for Mechanics, not Helmets
June 16th, 2013 at 10:31 PM
Once again, a Major League pitcher has gone on the disabled list with a concussion stemming from getting hit with a comebacker. This time it is Alex Cobb of the Tampa Bay Rays. Instead of renewing the call for greater pitcher protection, more should look at the mechanics of former...

San Francisco Giants @ Atlanta Braves: Gameday 69
June 16th, 2013 at 6:27 PM
  Game #69 June 16, 2013 San Francisco Giants Atlanta Braves Game Details Time: 8:05 PM EDT Stadium: Turner Field (Atlanta, GA) Broadcast: ESPN Game Conditions Weather: Partly Cloudy Temperature: 85°F - 89°F Wind: S 6 MPH Lineups: 1. Gregor Blanco, CF 2. Brandon Crawford, SS 3. Buster Posey, C 4. Hunter Pence, RF 5. Brandon Belt, 1B 6. Andres Torres, LF 7. Joaquin Arias, 3B 8. Nick Noonan, 2B 9. Tim Lincecum, P 1. Andrelton Simmons, SS 2. Jason Heyward, RF 3. Justin Upton, LF 4. Freddie Freeman, 1B 5....

MRI Negative on Brandon Beachy, but Comeback Delayed
June 15th, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Brandon Beachy will have to wait to return to the Atlanta Braves later than Tuesday. The right-handed pitcher experienced elbow tenderness during his Tommy John rehab, and it was revealed via MRI that it was just inflammation, ajc.com reports. Regardless, Beachy will have to put his rehab on hold. ***VIDEO1*** Beachy couldn't...

Freddie Freeman Hits Game-Winning Single in Atlanta Braves’ Walk-off Win Over San Francisco Giants
June 15th, 2013 at 9:14 PM
It only took them six innings, but when their comeback was complete, the Atlanta Braves found themselves beneficiaries of a walk-off single that was courtesy of Freddie Freeman. The 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants at Turner Field on Saturday snapped their four-game losing streak. Down by a run entering...

San Francisco Giants @ Atlanta Braves: Gameday 68
June 15th, 2013 at 2:57 PM
  Game #68 June 15, 2013 San Francisco Giants Atlanta Braves Game Details Time: 4:05 PM EDT Stadium: Turner Field (Atlanta, GA) Broadcast: Fox Sports South Game Conditions Weather: Mostly Sunny Temperature: 85°F - 86°F Wind: E 6 MPH Lineups: 1. Andres Torres, LF 2. Tony Abreu, 2B 3. Buster Posey, 1B 4. Hunter Pence, RF 5. Joaquin Arias, 3B 6. Juan Perez, CF 7. Brandon Crawford, SS 8. Guillermo Quiroz, C 9. Chad Gaudin, P 1. Andrelton Simmons, SS 2. Jason Heyward, RF 3. Justin Upton, LF 4....

Atlanta Braves’ Bats Stumped, Lose Series Opener to San Francisco Giants
June 15th, 2013 at 8:03 AM
Friday night's series opener with the San Francisco Giants was over as soon as it started for the Atlanta Braves. In a 6-0 loss, Gregor Blanco led off the game with a home run off Kris Medlen and the Giants never looked back. ***VIDEO1*** The game was essentially a tale of two...

San Francisco Giants @ Atlanta Braves: Gameday 67
June 14th, 2013 at 6:39 PM
  Game #67 June 14, 2013 San Francisco Giants Atlanta Braves Game Details Time: 7:30 PM EDT Stadium: Turner Field (Atlanta, GA) Broadcast: Fox Sports South Game Conditions Weather: Mostly Sunny Temperature: 82°F - 72°F Wind: NE 7 MPH Lineups: 1. Gregor Blanco, CF 2. Tony Abreu, 2B 3. Buster Posey, C 4. Hunter Pence, RF 5. Brandon Crawford, SS 6. Brandon Belt, 1B 7. Andres Torres, LF 8. Joaquin Arias, 3B 9. Madison Bumgarner, P 1. Andrelton Simmons, SS 2. Jason Heyward, RF 3. Justin Upton,...