Atlanta Braves

Gattis, Simmons hit HRs as Braves top Dodgers

Evan Gattis and Andrelton Simmons hit consecutive homers off Kenley Jansen

Braves Rally For Late Win

Powered by home runs from Evan Gattis and Andrelton Simmons, the Braves scored three runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Dodgers 3-1.

Braves' O'Flaherty has torn ligament in elbow

Braves general manager Frank Wren said Saturday left-hander Eric O'Flaherty has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.

Eric O'Flaherty is second Atlanta Braves reliever on DL in two days

More Rizzo-like deals?

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, reported Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.

J. Upton's slam powers Braves past Dodgers

Justin Upton gave Atlanta the lead with a sixth-inning grand slam and the Braves finally unveiled their full-strength lineup, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 on Friday night.

Braves Power Past Dodgers

Justin Upton drove in five runs to lead the Braves past the Dodgers 8-5.

Heyward activated by Braves, in starting lineup

Braves right fielder Jason Heyward was activated from the disabled list and is starting against the Dodgers on Friday night, giving manager Fredi Gonzalez his full projected lineup for the first time this season.

Add shaky fielding to Dodgers' worries

The Dodgers have lost in a lot of ways this season, which is not surprising since they’re six games under .500 in mid-May. Most frequently, it has been insufficient offense.

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