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Zach McAllister didn't appear out of nowhere for the Indians last September at U.S. Cellular Field. He was making his 25th big-league start, but he looked too good to have a 4.56 ERA. Turns out the six strong innings McAllister threw against the White...

The Sports Xchange By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange Braves-Mets suspended, will be finished Saturday NEW YORK -- The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves will be even in more ways than one when Friday night's game resumes at 6:10 p.m. Saturday. "If that...

MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH The Braves' 20 home games are the fewest in the National League, but at 15-5, their winning percentage of .750 in the best in the majors. If the first-place Braves can come even close to that percentage...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Evan Gattis' second trip to New York will certainly be different than his first. In fact, the weekend travel illustrates just how much the improbable rookie slugger's life has changed....

RHP Brandon Beachy, coming back from Tommy John surgery, will make his first minor league rehab start Friday, pitching four innings for Triple-A Gwinnett against Toledo. He was scheduled to start for Gwinnett last Sunday, but the game was rained out....

The Sports Xchange Braves' Gattis embraces newfound fame Evan Gattis' second trip to New York will certainly be different than his first. In fact, the weekend travel illustrates just how much the improbable rookie slugger's life has changed. "I was...

The Sports Xchange By Guy Curtright, The Sports Xchange Gattis powers Braves; Twins' Opening Day starter sent to minors ATLANTA -- Evan Gattis sent Tuesday night's game into extra innings with a two-out pinch-homer in the ninth inning. On Wednesday,...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH The Braves don't want to rush pitching prospect Alex Wood. But they may not have a choice unless general manager Frank Wren can find a capable left-handed reliever. With the losses of...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Luis Avilan and Cory Gearrin have exceeded expectations. But with Eric O'Flaherty and Jonny Venters gone from the bullpen because of Tommy John surgery, the Braves need even more from...

Gattis' latest heroics help Braves win fifth straight ATLANTA -- The legend of Atlanta rookie Evan Gattis continues to grow. Down to their final out, Gattis hit a game-tying pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning and the Braves scored again in the...

The Sports Xchange By Stan Awtrey, The Sports Xchange Braves' Teheran shuts down Twins ATLANTA -- Rookie Julio Teheran showed the form that made him the Atlanta Braves' most effective pitcher during spring training, and as a result, he nearly came away...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH As younger brother Justin is surrounded by the media after another big game, B.J. Upton is ignored as he sits at the neighboring locker. There hasn't been much positive for him to...