Atlanta Braves
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Braves expect Minor to open season with team
Full Story: Braves expect Minor to open season with teamLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves may have to open the season without 13-game winner Mike Minor in their starting rotation. The left-hander… Full Story
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Braves lock up SS Simmons with seven-year deal
Full Story: Braves lock up SS Simmons with seven-year dealThe Atlanta Braves agreed to terms with shortstop Andrelton Simmons on a seven-year contract, the team announced Thursday. The deal is worth $58 million, according… Full Story
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Braves extend contracts of manager, GM
Full Story: Braves extend contracts of manager, GMThe Atlanta Braves gave contract extensions to manager Fredi Gonzalez and general manager Frank Wren, the team announced Wednesday. No contract terms were revealed. Gonzalez… Full Story
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Braves locking up core talent, eyeing titles
Full Story: Braves locking up core talent, eyeing titlesLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — In a very busy two weeks, the Atlanta Braves locked up their best hitter, record-setting closer and potential pitching ace… Full Story
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Braves, closer Kimbrel reach $42 million deal
Full Story: Braves, closer Kimbrel reach $42 million dealThe Atlanta Braves and All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a four-year contract Sunday. The deal is worth $42 million, according… Full Story
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Braves agree to extension with Teheran
Full Story: Braves agree to extension with TeheranAtlanta Braves right-hander Julio Teheran agreed to a six-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. Financial terms were not released but CBS Sports reported that… Full Story
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Freeman’s deal with Braves worth $135 million
Full Story: Freeman’s deal with Braves worth $135 millionThe Atlanta Braves agreed to terms with first baseman Freddie Freeman on an eight-year, $135 million contract extension, avoiding salary arbitration, on Tuesday. Freeman’s contract,… Full Story
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Report: Freeman’s deal may be for $125 million
Full Story: Report: Freeman’s deal may be for $125 millionThe Atlanta Braves agreed to terms with first baseman Freddie Freeman on a contract extension, avoiding salary arbitration, and the deal could be for as… Full Story
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Braves’ Freeman reportedly gets big extension
Full Story: Braves’ Freeman reportedly gets big extensionThe Atlanta Braves agreed to terms with first baseman Freddie Freeman on a contract extension, avoiding salary arbitration, CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman reported Tuesday. Just hours… Full Story
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Heyward, Braves agree on two-year deal
Full Story: Heyward, Braves agree on two-year dealThe Atlanta Braves and outfielder Jason Heyward agreed on a two-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration, the team announced Tuesday. CBSSports.com reported the deal is worth… Full Story
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Full Story: Cubs, Braves look for more strong pitching
Chicago right-hander Jameson Taillon and Braves left-hander Chris Sale will try to follow the strong starting performances of their teammates in the series opener when… Full Story
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Full Story: Cubs, Braves look primed for a pitchers’ duel
The opener in the three-game series between the Atlanta Braves and the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday has all the makings of a great pitching… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves ask Bryce Elder to continue strong pitching run vs. Mets
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said he believes starting pitchers can feed off the momentum generated by those who preceded them in the rotation. No… Full Story
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Full Story: Max Fried, Braves working on combined no-hitter
Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried did not allow a hit through seven innings during Saturday’s game against the host New York Mets. Fried was removed… Full Story
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Full Story: Mets’ Christian Scott set for home debut vs. Braves
New York Mets right-hander Christian Scott believes the only difference between his first major league start last week and his second outing on Saturday will… Full Story
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Full Story: Pete Alonso, rested Mets take aim at Braves
Thanks to a rainout in St. Louis on Wednesday, the New York Mets’ schedule in August will open with a four-city road trip in which… Full Story
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Full Story: Short stay: Red Sox trade INF Zack Short to Braves
Infielder Zack Short joined his third team in two weeks Thursday, traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash… Full Story
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Full Story: Angels acquire INF Luis Guillorme from Braves
The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Luis Guillorme from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves’ Chris Sale faces familiar foe in Red Sox
The Atlanta Braves will send left-hander Chris Sale to the mound to face his former team on Wednesday in the finale of a two-game series… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves place LHP Tyler Matzek (elbow) on 15-day injured list
The Atlanta Braves placed left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek, who has struggled since his return from Tommy John surgery, on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday… Full Story