While other NL contenders beefed up for the playoffs, the Atlanta Braves seemed to keep missing out on players who could’ve boosted their hopes. Turns out, they landed the guy they wanted all along. Atlanta acquired speedy outfielder Michael Bourn from the Houston Astros on Sunday in a five-player deal, giving the Braves their first true leadoff hitter in at least six years.

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Dan Uggla is starting to feel like a legitimate slugger again. Uggla hit a three-run homer against his former team for the second straight night, helping Tim Hudson and the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Saturday. “I was just staying positive,” said Uggla, who is heating up after a terrible start this season.

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The Atlanta Braves’ biggest offseason addition is finally coming up with big hits. Dan Uggla belted a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, Brandon Beachy combined with two relievers on a three-hitter and Atlanta beat Florida 5-0 on Friday night to end the Marlins’ five-game winning streak.

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Clay Hensley achieved his goal of lasting longer than five innings. It just wasn’t good enough to beat Brandon Beachy on Friday night. Hensley surrendered a tiebreaking three-run homer by Dan Uggla in the seventh inning and the Florida Marlins managed just three hits against Beachy and two relievers, losing 5-0 to the Atlanta Braves to end their five-game winning streak.

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With the Carlos Beltran sweepstakes over, all teams, including the Atlanta Braves are in search of another outfielder to help fill a hole in their lineups. There are several talented options that could be available for the right price, but which one is the better fit for the…

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Wilkin Ramirez was optioned to Class AAA Gwinnett, a day after he was recalled when OF Jordan Schafer went on the disabled list. After the 19-inning game Tuesday against the Pirates, and another extra-inning game Wednesday, manager Fredi Gonzalez felt he needed the extra arm in the…

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The last thing the Atlanta Braves or Pittsburgh Pirates wanted to see on July 27 was another extra-inning game. Not even 24 hours after the two teams played 19 innings in a game that ended with controversy, they squared off in what turned out to be another extra-inning affair.

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The Pirates have stayed close to first place in the NL Central by taking advantage of their scoring chances. For the second straight extra-innings loss to Atlanta, the Pirates failed to deliver the key hit. David Ross hit a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning and the Braves beat Pittsburgh 2-1 on Wednesday night for their second straight victory in extra innings.

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Carlos Beltran may be getting closer to joining the San Francisco Giants, ESPN.com reported, citing two sources with knowledge of the talks. The New York, who are looking to part with the free-agent-to-be, are reportedly acquiring pitcher Zack Wheeler, a top pitching prospect in…

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Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said his team’s 19-inning game against the Braves deserved a better ending. After his review of his contested call which ended the game, home plate umpire Jerry Meals said he “might” agree. Julio Lugo scored from third base on a contested play at the plate, giving Atlanta a 4-3 win in 19 innings over Pittsburgh early Wednesday morning.

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