Atlanta Braves

More extensions for pre-arb players?

Anthony Rizzo, who began the season with less than a year of big-league service time, received a long-term contract from the Chicago Cubs last week, reported Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.

Minnesota Twins (18-23) at Atlanta Braves (26-18), 7:10 p.m. (ET)

Tuesday News & Notes: May 21, 2013

The Braves won their fourth game in a row last night, beating the Twins 5-1. They’ll continue their three game series tonight (Pelfrey v. Hudson, 7:10) before finishing up with a day game Wednesday (Worley v.

Uggla Did What?

Dan Uggla hit Monday evening's most unlikely home run, driving in three runs in the first inning of the Braves' 5-1 win over the Twins. Uggla, who homered off a slider from Kevin Correia, had only four hits in 68 previous at-bats that ended on an off-speed pitch this season. He had only nine hits in his last 69 ABs in the first inning, dating back to August 2011.

Teheran stymies Twins as Braves win again

Julio Teheran pitched 8 1/3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday.

Teheran Guides Braves To Fourth Straight Win

Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer to support Julio Teheran, who tossed 8 1/3 solid innings, and lead the Braves to a 5-1 win over the Twins.

Teheran pitches Braves past Twins

Game 44 - Twins (18-22) @ Braves (25-18)

7:10 PM on Sports South Lineups Twins ISO Maps The Twins don’t have a fearsome lineup. Brian Dozier, Pedro Florimon, and Aaron Hicks from the left side are nothing to fear.

Evaluating The Braves' Defense At The 1/4 Mark

There’s been a lot of talk recently about how good defensive stats are or aren’t. However, one of the big problem with defensive stats is apportioning team defense between individual players (and coaches, when it comes to shifting).