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Braves fire hitting coach

The Atlanta Braves are shaking things up after a September flop cost them a second straight trip to the playoffs.

Braves’ playoff hopes take another blow

The Atlanta Braves are doing their best to give away what looked like a certain playoff berth just a few weeks ago.

Lee, Phils rally past slumping Braves

The Atlanta Braves took another wrenching loss in their September swoon, squandering an early two-run lead against Cliff Lee as the playoff-bound Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 4-2 victory Monday night.

Braves 5, Nationals 2

The Braves needed some good news. Tim Hudson delivered.

Renteria called into action, plays hero

Edgar Renteria replaced injured rookie shortstop Zack Cozart and drove in three runs Saturday, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to an 11-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.

Harrison, Rangers gut out win vs. Braves

Eight years after he was drafted by Atlanta and four years after he was traded to Texas, Matt Harrison wouldn't let a rain delay decide when he was going to leave his first game against the Braves.

Braves 6, Nationals 5(10)

Brian McCann's teammates couldn't wait to celebrate his game-winning hit against Washington.

Nationals 7, Braves 6

Jason Marquis picked up a milestone victory against a familiar team.

Phillies 3, Braves 0

Back in his favorite role, Kyle Kendrick pitched like he belonged.

Gallardo throws 2-hitter in Brewers win

Yovani Gallardo needed little help to give new Brewers manager Ron Roenicke his first win.

Mets 8, Braves 2

Mike Pelfrey pronounced himself ready to start on opening day. Pitched that way, too.

Braves 5, Tigers 3

Rookie right-hander Brandon Beachy showed again Friday night why the Atlanta Braves couldn't keep him out of there starting rotation.

Braves 2, Cardinals 1

Kyle McClellan got a confidence boost in his bid to make the Cardinals' rotation on Thursday.

Braves 3, Marlins 2

The Atlanta Braves got what they had hoped for from Tim Hudson and an unexpected lift from Eric Hinske.


Atlanta Braves - Florida Marlins - Pinch hitter - Sport - Baseball

Braves keep pressure on Phillies with win over Mets

Tim Hudson snapped a three-start losing streak and Nate McLouth homered and drove in two runs, giving the Braves' playoff push another boost with a 4-2 victory over the Mets.


Tim Hudson - Philadelphia Phillies - Nate McLouth - Win–loss record - sport

Braves 4, Mets 1

Tommy Hanson knew exactly how long it had been since his last win.


Atlanta Braves - New York Mets - Tommy Hanson - Baseball - Sports

Braves 7, Marlins 6

Brian McCann stood at second base, convinced he had just hit a game-winning homer.


Florida Marlins - Atlanta Braves - sport - Brian McCann - Baseball

Braves 11, Brewers 6

Brian McCann's week of bases-loaded fun began with a big hit at the All-Star game and ended with a grand slam that helped the Atlanta Braves recover their home swagger.


Atlanta Braves - Milwaukee Brewers - Brian McCann - Grand Slams - Sports