The World Series champion Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they have exercised their option on Brian Snitker’s contract, locking up their veteran manager through the 2024 season.Snitker is com… MORE
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Marcell Ozuna given retroactive suspension over domestic violence
Major League Baseball handed Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna a retroactive, unpaid suspension of 20 games for violating its joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.Oz… MORE
Braves sign C Manny Pina to two-year deal
The World Series champion Atlanta Braves went back to work on formulating their roster for a potential repeat title, adding veteran catcher Manny Pina on Monday with a two-year, $8 million deal.Pin… MORE
Braves celebrate World Series title at championship parade
Three days after winning the franchise’s first World Series title in 26 years, the Braves celebrated in and around downtown Atlanta on Friday.According to police estimates, approximately 300,000 to… MORE
Report: Adam Duvall declines option, return to Braves TBD
After helping the Atlanta Braves win their first World Series title in 26 years, outfielder Adam Duvall declined his side of a 2022 mutual contract option with the club, the Miami Herald reported.T… MORE
Braves blank Astros, capture World Series title in Game 6
Jorge Soler smacked a mammoth three-run homer, Dansby Swanson hit a two-run blast and Max Fried pitched six shutout innings as the Atlanta Braves won their first World Series title since 1995 with a r… MORE
Astros heavily backed to win high-scoring Game 6 vs. Braves
The Houston Astros picked a fine time to hand the Atlanta Braves their first home loss of the postseason.Fresh off overcoming a grand slam in the first inning, the Astros will aim to stave off elim… MORE
Braves IF/OF Ehire Adrianza goes on paternity list
The Atlanta Braves placed infielder/outfielder Ehire Adrianza on the postseason paternity list, and infielder Johan Camargo will replace him for at least Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday night in… MORE
Martin Maldonado helps Astros rally to force Game 6 vs. Braves
Marwin Gonzalez had a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning and Martin Maldonado drove in three runs as the Houston Astros overcame an early four-run deficit to extend the 2021 World Series with… MORE
Braves LHP Tucker Davidson to start Game 5 vs. Astros
Atlanta Braves left-hander Tucker Davidson has been tabbed to start Sunday night’s Game 5 of the World Series against the visiting Houston Astros.The Braves hold a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven ser… MORE
Braves rally past Astros to take 3-1 Series lead
Dansby Swanson and Jorge Soler hit back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning as the Atlanta Braves rallied for a 3-2 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Saturday in Game 4 of the World Seri… MORE
Braves starting unheralded Dylan Lee in Game 4 of World Series
Left-hander Dylan Lee, who first pitched in a major league game earlier this month, is starting for the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday night against the visiting Houston Astr… MORE
No-hit bid falls short, but Braves blank Astros for 2-1 Series edge
Five Atlanta pitchers combined on a two-hitter, Austin Riley hit a run-scoring double and Travis d’Arnaud homered to help the Atlanta Braves post a 2-0 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Frid… MORE
Braves carry combined no-no into 8th inning of World Series Game 3
Three Atlanta Braves pitchers combined to throw seven no-hit innings Friday night to begin Game 3 of the World Series against the visiting Houston Astros.The Braves were the first team with six no-… MORE
Braves P Charlie Morton has surgery on fractured leg
Atlanta Braves starter Charlie Morton had surgery Thursday to repair his fractured right fibula and is expected to be ready for spring training, The Athletic reported Friday.The veteran right-hande… MORE
Astros bounce back behind Jose Urquidy, level World Series 1-1
Jose Altuve hit a home run and right-hander Jose Urquidy went five strong innings as the host Houston Astros earned a 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday to even the World Series one win… MORE
Astros favored to even World Series with Jose Urquidy on mound
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker had two options to be his starting pitcher for Game 2 of the World Series, and he decided to push back the hotter pitcher to Game 3.Instead of opting for rookie r… MORE
LHP Tucker Davidson replaces Charlie Morton on WS roster
The Atlanta Braves replaced injured starting pitcher Charlie Morton by adding left-handed pitcher Tucker Davidson to their World Series roster Wednesday.Major League Baseball approved the move afte… MORE
Braves overcome Charlie Morton’s exit, beat Astros in World Series opener
Jorge Soler and Adam Duvall slugged home runs and the Atlanta Braves overcame the loss of right-hander Charlie Morton by riding an early outburst to a 6-2 victory over the host Houston Astros in Game… MORE
Braves’ Charlie Morton exits World Series opener with injury
Atlanta Braves right-hander Charlie Morton departed with what appeared to be a left leg injury in Game 1 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.Morton left after recording the fi… MORE
World Series Game 1 prop bets, picks
Sports bettors are firmly behind the Houston Astros for Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday.The Astros are favored by 1.5 runs and backed by almost 80 percent of total game-result related tickets… MORE
Astros add Marwin Gonzalez to World Series roster
The Houston Astros added Marwin Gonzalez to their World Series roster, subbing him in for injured outfielder Jake Meyers on Tuesday.Gonzalez was omitted from the roster for the first two rounds of… MORE
Braves add RHP Kyle Wright to World Series roster
The Atlanta Braves finalized their World Series roster Tuesday, adding right-handed pitcher Kyle Wright for the best-of-seven series against the Houston Astros.The Braves made two changes overall f… MORE
Astros well-backed Game 1 favorites at home vs. Braves
The Houston Astros are regulars when it comes to recent appearances in the World Series, while the Atlanta Braves are back in the Fall Classic for the first time since 1999.The Astros aim to get of… MORE
Astros open as World Series favorites over Braves
The Houston Astros will open the World Series at home on Tuesday night, and they’ll do so as strong favorites to take home the title.The Astros have been installed as 1.5-run favorites in Game 1, w… MORE
Braves RHP Charlie Morton to start Game 1 vs. Astros
Atlanta Braves right-hander Charlie Morton will see some familiar faces on Tuesday in Game 1 of the World Series.The Braves announced Sunday that Morton will start the opener of the best-of-seven s… MORE
Braves advance to World Series with 4-2 win over Dodgers
The Atlanta Braves rode Eddie Rosario’s heroics all the way to the World Series, finishing off the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 4-2 victory at home Saturday in Game 6 of the National League Championship… MORE
Dodgers favored in another elimination game against Braves
For a fifth time in two seasons, the Atlanta Braves will take the field knowing that one victory will launch them into their first World Series in over two decades, although on Saturday they finally w… MORE
Chris Taylor belts three homers as Dodgers extend NLCS
LOS ANGELES — Chris Taylor allowed the Los Angeles Dodgers to survive another day, unloading with three home runs and six RBIs on Thursday in a decisive 11-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 5… MORE
Joe Kelly exits NLCS Game 5 with biceps tightness
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Joe Kelly left Game 5 of the National League Championship Series in the first inning Thursday with biceps tightness.Kelly, who was given the start in a bullpen game… MORE
Braves activate OF Jorge Soler for Game 5
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Jorge Soler off the COVID-19 injured list Thursday, hours ahead of first pitch in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series.Soler has missed the Brav… MORE
Dodgers favored to stave off elimination in Game 5 vs. Braves
LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman made it clear late Wednesday night that he was not in the mood to compare strikingly similar scenarios.Up 3-1 in last year’s National League Championship Series, Free… MORE
Deja vu: Braves take 3-1 NLCS lead on Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Eddie Rosario had two home runs among his four hits and the Atlanta Braves moved one game from their first World Series berth since 1999 with a 9-2 victory Wednesday over the Los Angele… MORE
Braves scratch RH Huascar Ynoa for Game 4, replace him on NLCS roster
Hours before he was scheduled to start Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Huascar Ynoa was scratched due to shoulder inflammation.Th… MORE
Dodgers favored to even NLCS with Braves in Game 4
The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in business, essentially rescuing their season and injecting even more drama into the National League Championship Series with the most unexpected of victories.The… MORE
Eighth-inning rally lifts Dodgers to Game 3 win over Braves
Cody Bellinger hit a game-tying, three-run home run and Mookie Betts delivered a go-ahead double as the Los Angeles Dodgers erupted for four runs in the eighth inning to earn a 6-5 comeback victory ov… MORE
Braves earn second straight walk-off win over Dodgers
Eddie Rosario lined Kenley Jansen’s first pitch off the glove of shortstop Corey Seager and into center field for a walk-off single Sunday night, scoring Dansby Swanson as the host Atlanta Braves work… MORE
Dodgers, Max Scherzer favored to even NLCS at Braves in Game 2
The Atlanta Braves have a win in their back pocket but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes his team has some offensive momentum as the clubs prepare to meet again in Atlanta in Game 2 of… MORE
Braves take NLCS opener over Dodgers in walk-off win
Austin Riley singled home Ozzie Albies in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night, giving the Atlanta Braves a 3-2, walk-off win over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National L… MORE
Braves RHP Chris Martin added to NLCS roster
The Atlanta Braves added right-hander Chris Martin to their National League Championship Series roster ahead of Game 1 against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.Infielder Johan Cam… MORE
Freddie Freeman’s HR sends Braves past Brewers into NLCS
Freddie Freeman hammered a tiebreaking homer with two outs in the eighth inning to propel the Atlanta Braves to a clinching 5-4 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National Le… MORE
Braves granted roster sub as Jorge Soler gets COVID
Major League Baseball approved a roster substitution for the Atlanta Braves after outfielder Jorge Soler tested positive for COVID-19.Soler, 29, will be replaced by outfielder Cristian Pache, who w… MORE
Joc Pederson’s 3-run blast lifts Braves over Brewers
Joc Pederson belted a three-run homer in the fifth inning to lift the host Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday afternoon in Game 3 of their National League Division Se… MORE
Road-grinding Brewers favored in crucial Game 3 at Braves
Ian Anderson will look to continue the Atlanta Braves’ trend of strong starting pitching on Monday afternoon when they play Game 3 of their National League Division Series against the visiting Milwauk… MORE
Braves shut out Brewers behind Max Fried, even up NLDS
Max Fried allowed three hits over six scoreless innings and the Braves mustered enough timely hitting for a 3-0 victory over the host Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, sending the National League Divisio… MORE
Braves turn to Max Fried as underdogs in Game 2 vs. Brewers
Atlanta will turn to left-hander Max Fried in hopes of avoiding a two-game deficit when the Braves face the host Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday in the second game of the National League Division Series… MORE
Brewers win Game 1 pitchers’ duel over Braves
Rowdy Tellez snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the host Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday in the first game of their Nati… MORE
Brewers, Corbin Burns popular bet vs. Braves in Game 1
Right-hander Corbin Burnes gets the task of getting the Brewers back on track, while postseason veteran Charlie Morton gets the nod for the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Ser… MORE
Brewers LHP Brent Suter left off NLDS roster vs. Braves
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brent Suter was left off the team’s roster for the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves.Game 1 of the best-of-five series is scheduled for Friday… MORE
Braves blank Mets 5-0 to wrap up regular season
Jorge Soler led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run and six pitchers combined to limit the visiting New York Mets to three hits Sunday as the Atlanta Braves finished the regular season… MORE
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Covenant Kids Run Feb. 5th
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Sporting Clays Tournament 3/4/22
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