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Justin Upton showed no mercy on his former club in his first game back at Chase Field.The former D'back went 4-for-5 and his towering two-run shot began a game- breaking four-run sixth inning, as the Atlanta Braves pounded Arizona, 10-1, in the opener of a three-game set.After six seasons with Arizona, Justin Upton was shipped to Atlanta this past offseason and has produced in a big way. He blasted his 13th homer of the season -- his first since April 27 -- and fell a triple short of the cycle on Monday."To come out and get four hits, its always a good feeling," said Justin Upton.Another former Diamondback, Chris Johnson, produced a two-run homer and drove in three while accumulating three hits. Brian McCann belted a solo homer and knocked in three runs while Mike Minor (5-2) tossed 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball. He struck out four and gave up eight hits.Arizona, losers of three straight, continued to struggle offensively despite recording 10 hits. In the D'backs' last six games, they'...
For one night at least, Anibal Sanchez changed the pitching pecking order in the Detroit clubhouse.Sanchez struck out 17 in eight marvelous innings, and the Tigers r...
Anibal Sanchez approached the dugout with the crowd at Comerica Park roaring its approval, then he took off his hat to acknowledge the fans.Aware of his pitch count,...
After an impressive start to the season, Paul Maholm finally had a game to forget.Of course, even if Maholm had pitched well, the Atlanta Braves probably wouldn't ha...
Evan Gattis clubbed a go-ahead home run in the top of the fourth inning that proved to be the difference, as the Atlanta Braves edged the Colorado Rockies, 4-3, in t...
The Atlanta Braves agreed to terms on a 1- year deal with outfielder Reed Johnson on Thursday. The pact also includes a club option for 2014.The 10-year veteran, who...
Freddie Freeman went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and three RBI to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the season opener for both ...
With two weeks left in spring training, Atlanta Braves left-hander Paul Maholm already appears to be in regular-season form.Maholm allowed two hits over six innings ...
Brandon Morrow allowed four of his five runs in the fifth inning Saturday of the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-5 loss to an Atlanta Braves' spilt squad.Morrow gave up eight ...
Pinch hitter Reed Johnson drove in the go-ahead with a bunt single in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs got past St. Louis 3-2 Saturday, ending the Cardinals' ...
The Atlanta Braves bulked up for their playoff run by acquiring left-handed pitcher Paul Maholm and outfielder Reed Johnson from the Chicago Cubs Monday night.In ret...
St. Louis rookie Joe Kelly is piling up plenty of positive impressions, just not a lot of wins.Kelly wound up on the losing end again Saturday after pinch hitter Ree...
Jason Castro and Chris Johnson each hit three-run homers and Bud Norris threw seven scoreless innings to give the Houston Astros an 8-4 victory over the slumping Chi...
The Atlanta Braves have a legitimate chance at closing their lengthy road trip on a positive note with Tim Hudson slated to take the mound Wednesday against the Ariz...
The Atlanta Braves boosted their rotation and added a right-handed bat to their bench Monday night by acquiring lefty Paul Maholm and outfielder Reed Johnson from th...
Tim Hudson spun 7 1/3 strong innings and Freddie Freeman finished 3-for-5 with a solo homer and three RBI to help the Atlanta Braves down the New York Mets, 9-4, in ...
Veteran Tim Hudson didn't show signs of slowing down last time out in his first outing since reaching a career milestone.Coming off one of his better performances of...
The Cincinnati Reds own the best home record in the majors, and they'll welcome the Atlanta Braves to Great American Ballpark on Monday to open a three-game set.Cinc...
Ian Stewart hit a solo homer and scored the go-ahead run on an error, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep by t...
Miguel Cabrera and Austin Jackson each hit three-run homers as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Atlanta Braves, 8-3, to complete a three-game sweep.Omar Infante hit a...