PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer and JT Realmuto added a home run to help the Philadelphia Phillies advance to the NL Championship Series for the first time since 2010, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Saturday. the Atlanta Braves, monarchs of the last World Series. Realmuto became the first catcher to hit … Read more
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins raised his arms and slammed the bat. It was a moment of pure enthusiasm, one that will go down in Philadelphia sports history. Then, the ballplayer toured the pads, while a good part of the 45,538 spectators jumped nonstop. It was something of a paranormal experience for the veteran slugger. … Read more
ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves needed to win this game badly. Fortunately, they had the right man on the mound. Kyle Wright, the season’s winningest pitcher, pitched six brilliant innings to outmatch Zack Wheeler, and Atlanta tied the NL Division Series at one win apiece, shutting out the Philadelphia Phillies. Persistent rain delayed the start … Read more
ATLANTA — A year after eradicating their postseason curse, the Braves have every reason to believe this could be another glorious October. They’re not lacking in confidence, of course, after passing the New York Mets in the twilight of the regular season to win the NL East title. Heading into its NL Division Series against … Read more
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said Monday that the Atlanta Braves will be “always known as the unexpected kings of October” for their unlikely victory in the 2021 World Series, hosting the team at the White House. Biden called the Braves’ campaign “joyful and unstoppable.” The team visited the White House with just over a … Read more
One of the great rookies of this 2022 season has undoubtedly been Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider who is not only fighting for el National League Rookie of the Year, but also for the Old Circuit Cy Youngconfirming his candidacy by achieving a strikeout mark that only a Hall of Famer had achieved before him. … Read more
SEATTLE — Michael Harris II was promoted from Double-A Mississippi to stabilize the Braves’ backfield defense, which was a drag before his arrival. Just over three months later, the young center fielder is the main reason Atlanta is back at the top of the National League East. Harris continued to make a difference as the … Read more
Less than three full months into his major league career, young sensation Michael Harris II received a lucrative contract that positions him to remain with the Hometown Atlanta Braves throughout this decade. Harris and the champion Braves agreed to an eight-year, $72 million contract On tuesday night. The deal comes just two weeks after Atlanta … Read more
NEW YORK — Ronald Acuña Jr. had four hits and held off a two-run homer off Pete Alonso as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat the New York Mets 9-6 on Friday night. The Braves quickly bounced back from their previous setback against the Mets in a key series between the top … Read more
NEW YORK – As the Mets’ closer, Edwin Diaz normally pitches the ninth inning. So when the bullpen doors opened after the seventh inning Thursday and Diaz jogged out to the mound, Citi Field’s giant screen was still showing a guessing game. Without his typical opening music – Blasterjaxx and Timmy Trumpet’s popular “Narco” – … Read more
