San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres continued what has been a whirlwind week with Friday’s acquisition of two-time All-Star outfielder Justin Upton from the Atlanta Braves. Upton, a National League Silver Slugger Award recipient in 2014, heads […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to mend a bulging disk in his neck. Markakis, who signed a four-year contract for a reported $44 million on Dec. 5, is expected to resume […]
Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Anthony Varvaro from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Aaron Kurcz and cash considerations on Wednesday. Varvaro, 30, was 3-3 with a 2.63 ERA in […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves announced a one-year deal with infielder Alberto Callaspo on Monday. Callaspo had a rough 2014 season for the Oakland Athletics, hitting just .223 with a .290 on-base percentage, four home runs, 15 doubles […]
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves have apparently agreed to deal with infielder Alberto Callaspo. Although terms of the agreement are unknown, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez confirmed the pact, pending a physical, to MLB Network Radio. Callaspo had […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves have signed former All- Star closer Jim Johnson to a one-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not announced, but the pact is believed to be worth $1.6 million. The 31-year-old righty […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves traded outfielder Jason Heyward and relief pitcher Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitchers Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins. The trade is the first major move for the Braves […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs acquired infielder Tommy La Stella and the No. 4 international signing bonus slot from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Arodys Vizcaino and three international signing bonus slots. La Stella made his major league […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Zoilo Almonte to a one-year contract Monday while bringing in a pair of veteran pitchers on minor league deals. Almonte had spent his entire career in the Yankees organization and hit […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves made a qualifying offer to starting pitcher Ervin Santana on Monday. Santana went 14-10 with a 3.95 ERA and 179 strikeouts last season, his first with Atlanta. The right-hander previously spent eight seasons […]