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The Sports Xchange By Guy Curtright, The Sports Xchange Braves 2, Nationals 1 (10) ATLANTA -- After Tim Hudson and Gio Gonzalez dueled to a standoff, the game came down to the bullpens. Thanks to B.J. Upton's clutch hit, it was Atlanta celebrating a...

The Sports Xchange By Guy Curtright, The Sports Xchange Braves' B.J. Upton finally comes through in clutch ATLANTA -- After Tim Hudson and Gio Gonzalez dueled to a standoff, the game came down to the bullpens. Thanks to B.J. Upton's clutch hit, it...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH If all goes well in Brandon Beachy's next three minor league rehab outings, the Braves, 3-2 losers to Washington on Friday, won't have to worry about finding an extra starter for their...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH After going a man short in the bullpen for two weeks, the Braves now have a full complement of seven relievers. That was good news for 2012 second-round draft choice Alex Wood, who...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Jason Heyward wasn't hitting before he had to go on the disabled list after an emergency appendectomy and he didn't hit any better after he came back. The Braves right fielder may be...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez created a stir when he said on Friday that he wondered if B.J. Upton might be best served by a short stint in the minors as a way to get out of his...

The Sports Xchange Braves 7, Blue Jays 6 TORONTO -- Brian McCann connected for two homeruns, including a go-ahead shot in the 10th inning, to lift the Atlanta Braves past the Toronto Blue Jays, 7-6, on Tuesday. Jordan Schafer and Evan Gattis also...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH There is no longer any question about who the ace of the Braves' starting rotation is anymore. Going into the season, there might have been a debate between Tim Hudson and Kris Medlen....

SportsDirect Inc. Recap: Braves 7, Blue Jays 6 (10) Braves 7, Blue Jays 6 (10): Brian McCann's second home run of the game leading off the 10th inning guided Atlanta past host Toronto. McCann launched a pitch from reliever Thad Weber (0-1) Into the...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Brandon Beachy threw just half of his 70 pitches for strikes and one of the balls went to the backstop for a run-scoring wild pitch. But there was also plenty of good to build from as...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Minnesota Twins - INSIDE PITCH In his short time in the major leagues, outfielder Oswaldo Arcia made a name for himself. His aggressive-swinging power hitting had fans anticipating his plate appearances and excited...

MINNEAPOLIS — There are no secrets as far as Orioles right-hander Tommy Hunter is concerned. He figures he's been a good pitcher in the past — he went 13-4 with a 3.73 ERA for the Texas Rangers in 2010 — and he'll be a good pitcher...