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Polanco Powers Pirates Past Braves

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Gregory Polanco homered and tripled, John Jaso collected three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Thursday night. Polanco hit a two-run shot to left-center in the second off Mike Foltynewicz (1-2)…

Braves Erick Aybar Gets Chicken Bone Stuck in His Throat

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Atlanta Braves removed infielder Erick Aybar from the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after getting a chicken bone stuck in his throat. Manager Brian Snitker said Aybar arrived at PNC Park Thursday…

Braves Fire Manager Fredi Gonzalez

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, who couldn't survive the worst record in the majors. Braves general manager John Coppolella confirmed the firing of Gonzalez, in his sixth season. The numbers for the Braves are…

Nick Markakis Leaves Braves For Family Emergency

NEW YORK (AP) - Braves right fielder Nick Markakis has left the team because of a family emergency. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said before Wednesday's game against the Mets that Markakis had headed home to Maryland. The veteran is expected to…

David Price Fans 14 at Red Sox Rip Braves

ATLANTA (AP) - David Price matched his career high with 14 strikeouts, Travis Shaw homered and drove in five runs and the Boston Red Sox beat Atlanta 11-4 on Tuesday night as the Braves' staggering home-run drought reached 15 games.…

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