WASHINGTON (AP) – The Atlanta Braves aren’t exactly easing outfield prospect Mallex Smith into things. Smith was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett and immediately put in Atlanta’s starting lineup to make his big league debut as the center fielder and leadoff hitter on Monday night against Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals. Says Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez: “You don’t bring a…
ATLANTA (AP) – Atlanta Braves right-hander Dan Winkler has broken his elbow throwing a pitch against St. Louis. After missing most of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Winkler threw a pitch behind Randal Grichuk in the seventh inning Sunday and immediately left the mound, holding his right arm to his chest. Winkler went down to his knees…
ATLANTA (AP) – Pinch-hitter Matt den Dekker, recalled from the minors earlier in the day, had a tiebreaking, two-run double in a three-run seventh inning that led the Washington Nationals over the Atlanta Braves 3-1 Wednesday night for an opening two-game sweep. Stephen Strasburg (1-0), starting his final season with the Nationals before becoming eligible for free agency, allowed one…
ATLANTA (AP) – Daniel Murphy was a huge hit in his Washington debut with a home run and a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and the Nationals rallied past the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in their season opener Monday. NL MVP Bryce Harper also went deep in his first plate appearance of the season for the Nationals, who tied it…
ATLANTA (AP) – Major League Baseball’s new “Chase Utley Rule” has cost the Atlanta Braves a baserunner in their opening game against the Washington Nationals. Max Scherzer walked Nick Markakis to lead off the seventh inning Monday. On Hector Olivera’s grounder to third base, Markakis slid wide into second base, upending Daniel Murphy after he took the throw from third…
