Teheran pitches 5 hitless innings for Braves

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Julio Teheran took another step into winning the fifth spot in the Atlanta Braves' rotation, extending the St. Louis Cardinals' offensive woes.

Braves get to Strasburg in 6th, win 7-2

VIERA, Fla. - Stephen Strasburg dominated for five innings, then got hit hard in the sixth.

Chipper in pinstripes? Yanks wanted former Brave

VIERA, Fla. - Chipper Jones putting on pinstripes? The banged-up New York Yankees would love to have him. General manager Brian Cashman even said so Monday, expressing interest in the retired Atlanta Braves star. "He'd be perfect," Cashman said at Yankees' camp in Tampa. "I'd take Larry in a heartbeat. I think everybody would." The eight-time All-Star third baseman - better known by his nickname than actual first name - quickly ended such talk. "Enough ...

Spring training: Hudson roughed up in Braves loss

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Chone Figgins was 4 for 4, Wade LeBlanc pitched four scoreless innings and the Miami Marlins defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-2 Sunday.

Braves spoil debut of Jeter and Rivera, edge Yankees

TAMPA, Fla. - Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera returned from injuries to make their 2013 spring training debuts Saturday in the New York Yankees' 2-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Gainesville grad Hefflinger hopes to continue climb to the majors

His baseball career has taken him from Danville to Rome to Lynchburg. This winter, it took him south of the border to Panama.

Braves bat 26 in 1st 3 innings, top Astros 14-9

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The Houston Astros hope the regular season doesn't look like this.

Johnson retires all 11 batters, Jays beat Braves

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Even though the Toronto Blue Jays have plenty of new faces after a winter makeover, newcomer Josh Johnson said the team's already one big happy family.

Braves' Uggla hit in neck by pitch, says he's OK

TAMPA, Fla. - Atlanta second baseman Dan Uggla escaped a scary incident without serious injury.

J. Upton, Johnson homer in Braves win over Mets

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Tim Hudson was pleased with his performance - when he was pitching out of jams.

Spring training: BJ Upton hits 1st HR for Braves in 6-1 win

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The Atlanta Braves would be happy to see a power display like this during the regular season.

Kimbrel aims to duplicate dominant 2012 season for Braves

KISSIMEE, Fla. - Craig Kimbrel was like a little kid Saturday in the Braves clubhouse, talking excitedly about his chance to work with a couple of Atlanta greats at the World Baseball Classic.

Terdoslavich collects four hits for Braves in 6-5 exhibition loss to Astros

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Carlos Pena wasn't signed by the Houston Astros because of his .197 batting average or 19 homers last year.

Heyward homers for Braves in 6-5 spring training loss to Nationals

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Jason Heyward worked on his bunting. Jordan Zimmermann tried out a new pitch. And Bryce Harper just kept doing what he's been doing all spring.

Braves struggle with Phillies' offense in 10-5 loss

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Ryan Howard hit his first home run of spring training, an opposite-field drive to left off All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel that helped the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 10-5 Thursday.

Braves swept by Mets in doubleheader

ATLANTA - Beaten twice in one day and just plain beat, the first-place Atlanta Braves were ready for some rest.

Braves' Gattis goes on 15-day DL

The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Evan Gattis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.

Freeman's two-run homer in ninth rallies Braves past Mets

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves waited a long time to get going.

Freeman, Teheran lead Braves to 3-0 win over Giants

ATLANTA - Freddie Freeman singled three times and drove in one run, Julio Teheran pitched six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday night.

Freeman, Braves rally in 9th, beat Giants 6-5

ATLANTA - Justin Upton has seen a lot of Sergio Romo and knew what pitches to look for - and what pitch to take.

Braves open homestand with flat 6-0 loss to Giants

ATLANTA - The Braves were hoping for a lift in their return home from an ugly road trip.

Beachy not ready to make return to mound for Braves

ATLANTA - Braves general manager Frank Wren says Brandon Beachy is a little tender and won't make his 2013 debut on Tuesday as had been planned.

Braves swept by red-hot Padres

SAN DIEGO - The Atlanta Braves did everything they could against the San Diego Padres in a three-game series, except win.

Braves fall to Padres for second straight loss

SAN DIEGO - Andrew Cashner outdueled Tim Hudson, Chase Headley homered and the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves for the second straight game, 3-2 Tuesday night.

Teheran struggles early, Braves battle back late in 7-6 loss to Padres

SAN DIEGO - Logan Forsythe homered in his first at-bat of the season, Will Venable added a three-run homer and Jason Marquis won his seventh straight decision to lead the San Diego Padres to a 7-6 victory against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.

Uggla's 2 HRs power Braves to 8-1 win over Dodgers

LOS ANGELES - Dan Uggla's batting average is the last thing on his mind. The slugging second baseman prefers to concentrate on home runs, RBIs and the Atlanta Braves' comfortable lead atop the NL East.

Medlen homer proves to be the difference in Braves' win

LOS ANGELES - Kris Medlen grew up in Southern California and made frequent trips to Dodger Stadium. Saturday night, in his second career start at Chavez Ravine, the Atlanta Braves' right-hander had the best of both worlds on the mound and at the plate.

Dodgers beat Braves on wild pitch in 10th

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers earned their first walk-off victory of the season, and once again rookie Yasiel Puig had a hand in things.

Hudson's strong start for Braves wasted in 5-0 loss to Dodgers

Teheran dominant as Braves sweep Pirates, 5-0

ATLANTA - Julio Teheran held Pittsburgh without a hit for 7 2-3 innings before settling for a combined one-hit shutout, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pirates 5-0 on Wednesday.