Atlanta Braves

Wild Card Race All That's Left for Atlanta Braves
NFL: As the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 last night, the Braves were knocked out of a long streak of winning division titles.

Atlanta Braves Drop Anti-Gay Christian Group from "Faith Day"
The Atlanta Braves will be holding another "Faith Day" this weekend, mixing baseball with a religious message. But Focus on the Family won’t be there, because the Braves have given them the boot.

Jones Misses Breaking MLB Record as Braves Sweep 6th Straight Win
Though the Atlanta Braves dominated the night, Chipper Jones couldn’t quite pull out the swing needed to surpass the 1927 extra base hit record.

Is the Braves' dynasty valid?
Over a 14-year stretch, the Atlanta Braves have amassed 12 division championships and look to lock up their 13th. Yet, how will this stretch of success rate in the annals of record, particularly against their near-parallel -- the 1983-1998 SF 49ers?

Jones -- Not a "superstar"
The Atlanta Braves should trade Andruw Jones, especially if they can get a player of Magglio Ordonez's caliber. Jones is a selfish, unmotivated, hot dog, who reached his peak in 2001, and shows no promise of getting better anytime soon.

Braves shouldn't trade Jones for peanuts
Rumor has it the Atlanta Braves are considering trading Andruw Jones. How could they?

The same old question -- Will the Atlanta Braves win the NL East again? (Part 2)
The Braves, although undergoing another off-season makeover, look about ready to make another playoff run. Their rivals, the Phillies, have made some key pickups, and the Mets look to recover from an abysmal season. Finally, can the Marlins and Expos keep fighting their ever decreasing budgets and continue to win?

The same old question - Will the Atlanta Braves win the NL East again? (Part 1)
The Atlanta Braves have been able to prove detractors and nay sayers wrong before, and have won 12 straight division titles. Will this season prove different?

Braves dig the longball, edge Pirates
The Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in a Sunday afternoon game by a final score of 6-5

Still the same old NL East
The Atlanta Braves lost many stars from their pitching rotation during the offseason, two of the big aces going to divisional rivals. The one they chose to keep, Greg Maddux, is struggling. You'd think their divisional championship streak could be in jeopardy, but if you check the standings you'll see the familiar picture.

Tom Glavine -- Now Pitching off Broadway for the Mets
For 12 years, he was the star on an Atlanta Braves' team that had many. For $35 million over the next three years, Tom Glavine is bringing his act to a baseball park near you with the New York Mets.

It's the economy, stupid!
John Schuerholz of the Atlanta Braves is hopping mad after he traded Kevin Millwood to the Phillies. But, its hard to feel sorry for him or the Braves.

The Atlanta Braves' Catch 22
The Atlanta Braves' streak of winning consecutive series this season was recently stopped at 22, which is still higher than even Seattle (14) in their record-breaking season last year with 116 wins. But does Atlanta have enough to get them anywhere in the playoffs?

Braves at a critical crossroads
The Braves have an opportunity that could jumpstart their next run, but the window for that opportunity will close soon. Since Atlanta is struggling, they need to make a move that ensures a successful future. The first step -- dump four-time Cy Young winner, Greg Maddux.

Are the Mets hitting all cylinders? Not exactly...
Despite some rancid defense and anemic bats, the New York Mets are sitting atop the National League East. And they've already taken two series from the arch-rival Atlanta Braves.

The Sheff is ready to serve notice to the N.L. East
Despite years of producing All-Star numbers, Gary Sheffield has been known more for his attitude and run-ins with management. Now that he is a member of the Atlanta Braves, will he be able to finally shed that label?

This is not your father's National League East
With the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves each acquiring big name offensive talent this offseason, the face of the National League East has changed dramatically. Let the race begin!

Dynasty's last stand?
For the ninth time in ten postseason appearances, the Atlanta Braves make another early exit from the playoffs. Can their dynasty continue to last?

The Great Baseball Malaise
The wildcard round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Playoffs will end on Monday October 15, 2001 and with the exception of the Atlanta Braves dismantling of the Houston Astros, the series have been very entertaining. Unfortunately, I don't think anyone in Toronto (maybe even Canada) has noticed.

Does anybody want to win the NL East?
The Atlanta Braves are hanging on to first place by a thread over the Philadelphia Phillies. Can the Phillies overtake the Braves in September, or will the New York Mets want it more than they do. Read on and make your own conclusions.

A fan's view of the Atlanta Braves from day one (Part 3 of 3)
In 1966 the Braves, formerly of Milwaukee, became the Atlanta Braves. I was just a boy of eight at the time. I finally had a team in close proximity to my hometown of Mobile, Alabama to follow and cheer for. Follow along with me as I retrace the history of the Atlanta Braves from their humble beginnings to being America's team in Major League Baseball.

A fans's view of the Atlanta Braves from day one (Part 2 of 3)
In 1966 the Braves, formerly of Milwaukee, became the Atlanta Braves. I was just a boy of eight at the time. I finally had a team in close proximity to my hometown of Mobile, Alabama to follow and cheer for. Follow along with me as I retrace the history of the Atlanta Braves from their humble beginnings to being America's team in major league baseball.

A fan's view of the Atlanta Braves from day one (Part 1of 3)
In 1966 the Braves, formerly of Milwaukee, became the Atlanta Braves. I was just a boy of eight at the time. I finally had a team in close proximity to my hometown of Mobile, Alabama to follow and cheer for. Follow along with me as I retrace the history of the Atlanta Braves from their humble beginnings to being America's team in major league baseball.

Atlanta keeps on going And going...
The Atlanta Braves lost to the New York Mets 2-1 Sunday Night. In a thus far disappointing season, that hasn't been an uncommon happening. Look through a more focused lens, however, and it's only their second loss in 10 games, dropping them only two behind the Philadelphia Phillies.

John Rocker -- Still causing controversy
In order to compete with the American League East, the Cleveland Indians picked up John Rocker from the Atlanta Braves last weekend. It didn't take long, but already there's controversy in Cleveland over his signing.

Braving muddy waters
In the jumble known as the 2001 National League, the Atlanta Braves, a team remotely familiar with postseason appearances, have finally begun to emerge from the pack.

MBL: Braves' struggles result of off-season miscalculations
Atlanta's current woes can be traced to one thing: the team didn't do the math in the offseason. As a team, Atlanta lost far more than it gained in player signings, says Dean Lollis.

MLB: Greg who?
The Atlanta Braves survive their season opener over the Cincinnati Reds today, even without their number one arm.

MLB: National League East preview
What promise does the 2001 season hold for those teams trying to knock the Atlanta Braves from their perennial perch atop the National League East? Check out this preview to find out the fortunes of all the NL East squads.

MLB: The National League East: We've seen this before
While the Natinal League East is seemingly getting stronger every year, this year once again looks as though it will be the New York Mets' and Atlanta Braves' division to lose.

MLB: The Braves: An Aging, Struggling Team That Needs Changes
The Atlanta Braves are used to making it to the NLCS. Losing in the division series for the first time ever has created many questions for one of the "Teams of the '90s." What will they need to do to stay effective and in conention to be "Team of the '00s?"

MLB: A Brave(less) New World?
The Atlanta Braves have done in two games what it previously took them five years to do - suffer a pair of losses in National League Division Series action.

ALDS preview: Braves vs. Cardinals
The Braves lost home field to the Cards. Will it come back to haunt them, or will their postseason experience lead them to the next round of the playoffs?

Final Telecast Of 2000 Baseball Season To Feature First Place Braves
FX Baseball Saturday Night comes to a close this Saturday, September 30, as Todd Helton and the Colorado Rockies travel to Atlanta to take on Chipper Jones and the Atlanta Braves