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Kyle Wright gets 15th win as Braves put together complete performance

In the first game of a World Series rematch, the Braves defeated the Astros, 6-2, at Truist Park. Atlanta is 74-47.

Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

Max Scherzer dominates Braves as Mets sweep doubleheader

NEW YORK – The Braves lost both games of Saturday’s doubleheader, suffering a 6-2 defeat to the Mets in the nightcap at Citi Field. Atlanta is 64-45.

Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022

Jake Odorizzi labors through Braves debut as Mets win first game of doubleheader

NEW YORK – In Jake Odorizzi’s Braves debut, the Braves lost the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader to the Mets, 8-5.

Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022

As they close successful first half, Braves appear to be one of MLB’s top teams

WASHINGTON — When they arrived in North Port, Fla., for spring training, the Braves had one goal: repeat as World Series champions. They believed they had the talent and, because of last year, the experience to make another run at a title, tough as it may be to win two…

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2022

Matt Olson, Austin Riley hit back-to-back homers to pace Braves past Nationals

WASHINGTON — The Braves beat the Nationals, 6-3, on Saturday at Nationals Park as Atlanta continued its dominance over Washington. The game was slowed by an eighth-inning rain delay that lasted 1 hour, 49 minutes, but the teams resumed the contest and completed nine frames.

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2022

Braves’ Austin Riley added to National League All-Star team

WASHINGTON – When Austin Riley walked into the visitors’ clubhouse at Nationals Park after the bus arrived and headed toward his locker, tons of Braves teammates and coaches stopped him. One after another, they hugged him and congratulated him.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022

Mark Bradley: The Braves lost a series. The Mets proved a point.

ATLANTA — This was different. The Mets left town having not embarrassed themselves. They took the series, stretched their division lead by a game and gained the respect of their longtime nemesis.

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022

Braves’ Ronald Acuña confident he can win Home Run Derby

ATLANTA — As a kid, Ronald Acuña wouldn’t miss a Home Run Derby.

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022

Braves closer Kenley Jansen close to returning

ATLANTA — Kenley Jansen, who was placed on the injured list June 28 with an irregular heartbeat, is close to returning to the Braves’ bullpen.

Tribune News Service · Jul 12, 2022

Clayton Kershaw makes emphatic case for All-Star berth, leads Dodgers past Cubs

LOS ANGELES — Dave Roberts campaigned on his pitcher’s behalf before the game. His teammates endorsed his credentials in the clubhouse.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 10, 2022