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Atlanta Braves Dodge Bullet with Michael Bourn Signing with Cleveland Indians
February 12th, 2013 at 8:38 AM
All of a sudden, the National League East seems a lot friendlier to Atlanta Braves. The New York Mets, who were considered a front runner for free agent and former Atlanta center fielder Michael Bourn, lost out to the Cleveland Indians when Bourn agreed to a four-year contract Monday.
The Mets...
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...
Brian McCann’s Sac Fly in 10th Inning Leads Atlanta Braves to Sweep of New York Mets
September 9th, 2012 at 9:32 PM
The road back to production continued for Brian McCann on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, when he hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lead the Atlanta Braves in a sweep of the New York Mets in a 3-2 final.
The sac fly was McCann's sixth RBI in...
Dan Uggla, Brian McCann Muscle Atlanta Braves Past New York Mets
September 8th, 2012 at 9:42 PM
One thought must be going through every Atlanta Braves fan now that Dan Uggla and Brian McCann had a slump-busting game in the Braves' 11-3 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field on Saturday.
It's about time.
While it also happens that the Braves won the 19th straight game started...
Freddie Freeman Drives in Five, Atlanta Braves Roll Past New York Mets
August 12th, 2012 at 12:18 AM
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana has always had trouble winning against the Atlanta Braves, but the last two outings have been brutal for him. Freddie Freeman led the Braves charge in the 9-3 win at Citi Field on Saturday night, and Santana didn't even get out of the...
Paul Maholm Shuts Out New York Mets for First Win with Atlanta Braves
August 11th, 2012 at 8:55 AM
The Atlanta Braves should be glad they missed out on Ryan Dempster before the trade deadline, as their second choice has clearly made his adjustments better. Paul Maholm shut out the New York Mets on Friday, giving up only three hits in the Braves' 4-0 win at Citi Field.
Maholm needed...
Atlanta Braves Breeze Past New York Mets in Damp Series Finale
April 18th, 2012 at 5:04 PM
The Atlanta Braves, most specifically Dan Uggla, have never had much success against New York Mets starting pitcher R.A. Dickey, but the Bravos lit up him and the scoreboard en route to a 14-6 win on getaway day to secure the series.
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Uggla, who had never recorded a hit off Dickey...
Atlanta Braves Shell Johan Santana, Even Series with New York Mets
April 18th, 2012 at 12:08 AM
After Johan Santana and the New York Mets shut down the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day and proceeded to beat them in their first four meetings, the Braves got their revenge on Tuesday as they knocked around Santana en route to the shortest outing of his career.
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It seemed the Mets...
Atlanta Braves Swept by New York Mets
April 8th, 2012 at 7:26 PM
The Atlanta Braves have not been fun to watch so far this season, and it nearly became an utter nightmare Sunday afternoon when they were swept by the New York Mets, and Jon Niese nearly threw the first no-hitter in Mets history.
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Though the Braves drew four walks off Niese in...
New York Mets Blank Atlanta Braves on Opening Day
April 5th, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Tommy Hanson handled his first career Opening Day start well, but the same woes that plagued the 2011 Atlanta Braves showed up when the New York Mets shut them out 1-0.
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Hanson looked strong in his five-plus innings at Citi Field. The lone run he gave up came when he allowed...
With College Football Rivalries Ending, Major League Baseball’s Keep Getting Better
November 27th, 2011 at 7:27 PM
This weekend has brought the end of some of college football's oldest and most storied rivalries, but the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball seem to know what is best for everyone.
The Missouri/Kansas and Texas A&M/Texas rivalries are surely older than anyone reading this article, and both have likely met...
Atlanta Braves to Open Home Schedule Against Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets
November 26th, 2011 at 11:13 PM
After the Atlanta Braves play their first six games on the road, they will come home to face a division champion and one of their biggest rivals.
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The Braves will play their home opener on April 13 against the National League Central champion Milwaukee Brewers, featuring reigning NL MVP Ryan Braun....
Atlanta Braves Ride Tim Hudson’s Gem Past New York Mets, Pad Wild Card Lead
September 18th, 2011 at 8:02 AM
The Atlanta Braves desperately needed a solid outing from their starting pitching after Derek Lowe's implosion Friday night. Tim Hudson stepped up in what can only be described as a clutch outing against the New York Mets to help Atlanta extend its Wild Card lead.
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Hudson locked horns with R.A. Dickey...
New York Mets Blow Out Atlanta Braves; Derek Lowe Throws Less than Three Innings
September 17th, 2011 at 9:26 AM
One thing is for sure - Derek Lowe's September from a year ago is not making an encore performance. The plagued Atlanta Braves righty was shelled by the New York Mets in the series opener Friday night, giving up six runs on nine hits while not getting out of the...
New York Mets Ride Chris Capuano’s Gem Past Atlanta Braves
August 26th, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Chris Capuano fired a two-hit shutout for the New York Mets in what was supposed to be the series opener - and then turned in to the only game - against the Atlanta Braves Friday. The Mets lefty faced one batter over the minimum 27 in the Braves' 6-0 loss.
It...
Atlanta Braves, New York Mets Postpone Final Two Games of Series Due to Hurricane Irene
August 26th, 2011 at 4:45 PM
As Hurricane Irene plows her way up the East Coast, the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets have postponed Saturday and Sunday's games at Citi Field.
The games will be made up on Sept. 8 in the form of doubleheader, with the Braves utilizing the off day between a series with...
Chipper Jones Continues Dominance of New York Mets with Go-Ahead Single
August 7th, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Chipper Jones did not even start Sunday afternoon against the New York Mets, but he still found a way to help the Atlanta Braves beat them.
As has been his habit over his career, Jones hit the go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth to win the game and...
Jose Constanza Provides Spark as Tim Hudson Leads Atlanta Braves Past New York Mets
August 6th, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Tim Hudson continued his hot streak Friday as he took the hill for the Atlanta Braves, in turn shutting down the New York Mets for a 4-1 win in the series opener.
The Atlanta right-hander went seven strong innings - the sixth straight start in which he has done that -...
Atlanta Braves Reportedly Interested in Carlos Beltran
July 20th, 2011 at 3:01 PM
The Atlanta Braves are reportedly interested in acquiring Carlos Beltran from the New York Mets, mlb.com reports.
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The Mets are willing to foot the rest of Beltran's contract for the year - about $6 million - meaning they would be looking for highly ranked prospects, and the Braves have plenty of...
