Braves make flurry of trades looking for another title run
August 3, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Looking to replicate the deals that helped carry them to a World Series title in 2021, the Atlanta Braves added another starting pitcher, bolstered their bullpen and bulked up the outfield ahead of the trade deadline Tuesday.
Veteran Adrianza returns to Braves in trade with Nationals
August 1, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves re-acquired infielder Ehire Adrianza from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a minor league outfielder on Monday.
The Braves cleared a spot for Adrianza when veteran Robinson Canó was designated for assignment after hitting .154 in nine games.
Nationals visit the Braves to begin 3-game series
April 11, 2022 GMTWashington Nationals (1-2) vs. Atlanta Braves (2-2)
Atlanta; Monday, 7:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Anibal Sanchez (0-0); Braves: Huascar Ynoa (0-0)
2019 World Series MVP Strasburg goes to 10-day IL for Nats
April 7, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg went on the 10-day injured list Thursday as the 2019 World Series MVP continues his return from thoracic outlet surgery, one of a series of moves the Washington Nationals made to set their 28-man active roster for opening day.
Nimmo 2 HRs, leads Megill, Mets over Braves 4-3
October 2, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Nimmo hit two solo home runs, Tylor Megill allowed one hit in five scoreless innings and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Friday night, snapping the NL East champions’ six-game winning streak.
Soler, Anderson power Braves past Marlins 6-2
September 11, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Jorge Soler had a two-run single during a five-run fifth inning, Ian Anderson tied a career high with nine strikeouts and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Friday night.
Braves walk past Cardinals 8-4 to complete series sweep
August 6, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Austin Riley homered and Ehire Adrianza drove in the go-ahead run with the first of four straight bases-loaded walks as the Atlanta Braves scored six times in the eighth inning to complete a three-game sweep of the St.
Marlins’ López Ks MLB-mark 9 in a row at start, tops Braves
July 11, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Marlins right-hander Pablo López set a major league record by striking out the first nine batters to start a game, pitching Miami past the Atlanta Braves 7-4 Sunday.
A day after the Braves lost star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.
Marlins’ López sets MLB mark with 9 strikeouts to open game
July 11, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo López set a major league record by striking out the first nine batters to start Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves.
Acuña scratched from Braves’ lineup with mid-back tightness
July 1, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. was a late scratch with mid-back tightness from the Atlanta Braves’ game against the New York Mets on Thursday night.
Acuña leads the NL in runs, ranks second in stolen bases and third in homers.
McCann, Lindor come through, Mets rally past Braves 4-3
June 30, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — James McCann hit a tying three-run homer off Charlie Morton in the four-run seventh inning, Francisco Lindor followed four batters later, singling in the go-ahead run off A.J. Minter, and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Acuña scratched from Braves’ lineup with stiff back
June 23, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. was scratched from the Atlanta Braves' lineup Wednesday night against the New York Mets because of lower back tightness.
The 23-year-old star was removed not long before batting practice at Citi Field.
Riley homers, Smyly wins on birthday, Braves top Marlins 6-4
June 13, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — For his 32nd birthday, Drew Smyly got the following: an early lead, a big day from Austin Riley and some nifty defense from Ehire Adrianza.
Adrianza, Braves rally for 8-7 win over Phillies in 12th
May 9, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Ehire Adrianza capped a night full of comebacks for Atlanta with a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning, helping the Braves stun the Philadelphia Phillies for a chaotic 8-7 victory Saturday...
Freeman sits; Smyly, Braves get 1st sweep of Nats since 2014
May 7, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — When Drew Smyly's previous start ended the way so many had recently — multiple homers, a loss for his Atlanta Braves — the left-hander looked at the calendar and took heart from realizing it was the last day of April...
Freeman, Braves pound Cubs 13-4, lose Acuña to injury
April 19, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Braves say it's next man up when it comes to their rash of injuries so far this season...
Freeman homers, drives in 3 as Braves edge Phillies 5-4
April 11, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer and drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the seventh inning to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night...
Braves invite 2-time All-Star 2B Kipnis to spring training
February 16, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Two-time All-Star second baseman Jason Kipnis is one of 25 non-roster players who have been invited by the Atlanta Braves to spring training...
AL Central teams at the start of spring training
February 11, 2021 GMTA team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:
Blame it on the juice: Pitchers set for homer-filled October
October 1, 2019 GMTJustin Verlander didn't intend to alter his pitching strategy, not after 14 seasons as a major league ace...
Soler hits 48th HR, Royals beat Twins in Yost’s last game
September 29, 2019 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals put a memorable finish on a forgettable 2019 season.
Jorge Soler locked up the AL home run crown with his 48th, Brett Phillips drove a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and Kansas City beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 in manager Ned Yost's final game...
Kepler’s 8th-inning single leads Twins over Tigers 4-3
September 2, 2019 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Twins' path to the playoffs is getting a boost on the road.
Max Kepler hit a two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning and the AL Central-leading Twins topped the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Monday...
Kepler’s single gives Twins walk-off win over Athletics
July 21, 2019 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler drove in four runs, including the game-winner to cap a two-run rally in the ninth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 7-6 on Sunday...
Odorizzi edges Verlander as Twins beat Astros 1-0
April 30, 2019 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake Odorizzi pitched seven solid innings to outduel Justin Verlander, Ehire Adrianza homered off Houston's ace and the Minnesota Twins beat the Astros 1-0 on Monday night...
Ehire Adrianza, Twins agree to $1.3M, 1-year contract
November 30, 2018 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Infielder Ehire Adrianza and the Minnesota Twins agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year contract, a raise of $300,000...
Twins sign Ehire Adrianza to one-year, $1.3 million deal
November 29, 2018 GMTThe Twins on Thursday agreed to terms with utilityman Ehire Adrianza on a one-year, $1.3 million deal to avoid arbitration. Adrianza made $1 million last season.
Adrianza, 29, batted .251 last season with six home runs and 39 RBI.
Royals rookie Lopez loses perfect game and no-hit bid in 9th
September 9, 2018 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kansas City rookie Jorge Lopez came within three outs of a perfect game before Max Kepler walked leading off the ninth inning and Robbie Grossman followed with a single in the Royals' 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night...
Twins put DH/1B Logan Morrison on DL with hip injury
July 12, 2018 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have placed designated hitter/first baseman Logan Morrison on the 10-day disabled list with a left hip injury...
Kepler’s bases-loaded walk in 13th lifts Twins past Sox 2-1
June 29, 2018 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — It took them nearly five hours to finish it, but the Minnesota Twins finally picked up a much-needed win in Chicago...
Kepler draws bases-loaded walk in 13th, Twins top Chisox 2-1
June 28, 2018 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Max Kepler drew a two-out walk with the bases loaded in the 13th inning and the Minnesota Twins outlasted the Chicago White Sox 2-1 Thursday...
Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera leaves with season-ending injury
June 13, 2018 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera ruptured his left biceps tendon Tuesday night, an injury that will sideline the slugger for the rest of the season, and the Detroit Tigers lost 6-4 to the Minnesota Twins...
Santiago beats former team as White Sox top Twins
June 7, 2018 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hector Santiago got out of a big jam. Then he got out of his former home ballpark with a victory...
How do Robbie Grossman and Ehire Adrianza fit into Twins’ plans?
March 2, 2018 GMTFORT MYERS, FLA. Ehire Enrique Adrianza was born on Aug. 21, 1989 in Guarenas, Venezuela, a sprawling suburb of Caracas. Robert Edward Grossman was born 26 days later in San Diego, also sprawling as an oceanside mecca.