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Braves 5, Mets 1

Julio Teheran gave flashes of his vast potential in earning his first big league win and the Atlanta Braves, using a lineup with Chipper Jones starting as the No. 2 hitter for the first time in 15 years, beat the New York Mets 5-1 Thursday night to complete a sweep of a doubleheader made necessary by the threat of Hurricane Irene.

Beltran goes 0 for 4 in Giants debut

The San Francisco Giants may not need much offense from Carlos Beltran if they play the Phillies again in the postseason.

Nationals hire Johnson as manager

Davey Johnson has been hired as manager of the Washington Nationals, three days after Jim Riggleman stunned the team by resigning.

Braves 4, Mets 0

Jair Jurrjens threw seven sharp innings in his return from the disabled list and the Atlanta Braves shut out the struggling New York Mets 4-0 Saturday night to complete a doubleheader sweep.

Mets forced to release Takahashi

The Mets were forced to release pitcher Hisanori Takahashi on Friday after the sides failed to agree to a new contract.

Freeman starts in first game for Braves

Freddie Freeman didn't make the same splash as Jason Heyward in his big league debut.


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Medlen heads to DL for Braves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Kris Medlen was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament tear in his right elbow.


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Braves pitcher Medlen injures elbow

Braves pitcher Kris Medlen suffered a potentially serious right elbow injury in Wednesday night's game against the New York Mets.


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Split-squad game between Mets, Astros rained out

Braves 7, Mets 6(10)

Francoeur looking forward to full year with Mets