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The Four Key Factors Behind the Resurgent Braves

They’ve jumped back into the playoff picture with the longest undefeated march of the year. Here’s how they’ve done it.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15, 2022

Willson Contreras, Ian Happ are Cubs’ only real chances for All-Star berth

Contreras and Happ have risen above the woeful state of the Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2022

Adam Duvall homers twice as Braves win 11th straight, sweep Pirates

ATLANTA — It wasn’t that long ago Adam Duvall was among the Braves’ least productive players. When 33-year-olds struggle, sometimes better days aren’t ahead. Duvall endured his fair share of criticism as he and his team underwhelmed.

Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022

Marlins' losing skid hits three games after another loss to Braves

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins’ downfall on Saturday began in the fourth inning. They had a runner on third base with one out against the Atlanta Braves, a prime chance to break open the scoreless deadlock.

Miami Herald · May 22, 2022

Bryce Miller: Resilient Padres notch best, craziest series win of season against Braves

The Padres polished off their best series win of the season Sunday against the defending world champion Braves because they played sloppy at times and somewhere between cringy and outright ugly in others.

Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022

Ha-seong Kim’s homer, lots of hits lift Padres past Braves

ATLANTA — The homer (and some insurance runs) did it this time.

Tribune News Service · May 14, 2022

Michael Cunningham: Maybe that walk-off win will wake up Braves

William Contreras seemed to be a much better option than Orlando Arcia. Contreras became a run-producing machine during the three weeks when Arcia was buried on the bench. But Braves manager Brian Snitker called on Arcia, not Contreras, when he needed a designated hitter against the Red Sox.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

Braves’ Manny Pina to undergo wrist surgery, miss rest of season

Braves catcher Manny Pina will undergo wrist surgery and miss the rest of the season, manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

Braves’ offense erupts for nine runs in series win over Milwaukee

ATLANTA — Braves manager Brian Snitker did not mince words when discussing the Milwaukee Brewers’ rotation and bullpen ahead of the series opener Friday, calling the staff “as good as it gets.”

Tribune News Service · May 8, 2022

Afternoon Edition: April 29, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022