OF Kevin Pillar excited to join Braves on minor-league deal
January 21, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have added another potential contender for playing time in left field by signing Kevin Pillar to a minor-league contract.
Pillar confirmed the deal Friday, tweeting that he was “beyond excited” to be joining the Braves.
Reliever Jacob Webb returns to Braves in deal with Arizona
June 7, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves acquired right-hander Jacob Webb from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations on Tuesday.
Webb, 28, is returning to the Braves, where he pitched from 2019-21.
Atlanta Braves to visit the Arizona Diamondbacks
September 21, 2021 GMTAtlanta Braves (78-70, first in the NL East) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (48-102, fifth in the NL West)
Phoenix; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: TBD Diamondbacks: Luke Weaver (3-5, 4.42 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 49 strikeouts)
Rodgers, Story go deep, Rockies beat Braves 5-4
September 15, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are playing the role of spoilers as they face NL East contenders on the road. Brendan Rodgers likes the vibe.
“These are big games for us," Rodgers said. “We’re playing good ball right now after taking three of four from Philly.
Duvall’s 2-run homer lifts Braves over Rockies 6-5
September 3, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer in Atlanta’s three-run fifth inning, and the Braves overcame a grand slam by Charlie Blackmon to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5 on Thursday night.
Jorge Soler also homered and Austin Riley hit a two-run double for Atlanta, which took the opener of a four-game series after losing three straight to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Freeman, Duvall fuel Braves’ surge past Marlins for 12-2 win
August 17, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Adam Duvall homered in a seven-run fourth inning, and the surging Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 12-2 on Monday night.
Freeman also singled twice while Ozzie Albies had three hits and three RBIs for the NL East-leading Braves, who have won four straight and 11 of 13.
Newman, Frazier push Pirates past Braves 6-4 in 10 innings
May 21, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Everything seems to be going right for Adam Frazier these days, so he's trying to keep his superstitions in check.
Whatever he's doing has worked thus far as the Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman leads the NL with 58 hits and has hit .386 in 83 at-bats with eight doubles in his last 20 games since April 28.
Mets’ Pillar has multiple nasal fractures after hit by pitch
May 19, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures when he was hit in the face by a fastball from Braves reliever Jacob Webb, a frightening scene that shook both teams.
Walker, Pillar hurt after Mets add Conforto, McNeil to IL
May 18, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Taijuan Walker and Kevin Pillar joined a long list of injured New York Mets players as both were forced to leave Monday night's 3-1 win against the Atlanta Braves.
Walker pitched only three innings, allowing one hit and no runs, before exiting with tightness in his left side.
Mets overcome more injuries, beat Braves 3-1
May 18, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Pillar is confident he escaped serious harm when he was hit in the face by a fastball during the New York Mets' 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.
In a frightening scene that shook both teams, Pillar was drilled square in the nose by a 95 mph pitch from Braves reliever Jacob Webb with the bases loaded in the seventh inning — the latest injury for a banged-up Mets team.