http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 07 Oct 2008 6:47:04 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33672/angels-land-slugger-teixeira.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe Los Angeles Angels acquired slugging first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Atlanta Braves today, a trade that further bolsters the team with the best record in the major leagues. The Angels—who entered tonight's games with a whopping 11½-game lead in the American League West and are clearly aimed at making a World Series run—sent infielder Casey Kotchman and minor league pitcher Steve Marek to Atlanta.http://www.newser.com/story/33672/angels-land-slugger-teixeira.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 29 Jul 2008 17:36:07 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31458/mlbs-midterm-report-cards.html?refid=rss_all_defaultReport card time! Here’s how the rambunctious kids of MLB are doing so far, in Yahoo Sports’ Steven Henson’s estimation. A students —Rays, Red Sox, Cubs, Angels, White Sox Particular kudos go to the Rays, the poor kid who went to the head of the class. B students —Cardinals, Brewers, Twins, Phillies, Yankees, Athletics, Marlins, Orioles The Cardinals have a slight edge in the wildcard race. The Yankees, meanwhile, barely scrape together a B.http://www.newser.com/story/31458/mlbs-midterm-report-cards.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 02 Jul 2008 12:08:53 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/28189/braves-fan-dies-in-upper-deck-fall.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAn Atlanta Braves fan died after plummeting from the upper deck at Atlanta’s Turner Field, WSBTV.com reports. The 25-year-old man fell to the field-level concourse behind home plate during the bottom of the 8th inning in last night’s game against the New York Mets, a police rep said; he was pronounced dead at a hospital soon afterward.http://www.newser.com/story/28189/braves-fan-dies-in-upper-deck-fall.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 22 May 2008 7:08:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27734/kotsays-double-gives-braves-win-over-as.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMark Kotsay knocked in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning with a two-out RBI double, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Oakland Athletics 3-2 Friday night for their eighth straight home victory. The loss was a season-high fourth in a row for the A's, who have dropped six of seven on their current nine-game road trip.http://www.newser.com/story/27734/kotsays-double-gives-braves-win-over-as.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 16 May 2008 22:57:21 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27648/hamels-goes-distance-in-phillies-shutout.html?refid=rss_all_defaultCole Hamels pitched his first career shutout, Ryan Howard homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 last night. Pedro Feliz and Shane Victorino also homered and drove in two runs each for Philly, who lead the majors with 59 homers. Hamels (5-3) gave up just four hits, struck out six and walked two in his first complete game of the season.http://www.newser.com/story/27648/hamels-goes-distance-in-phillies-shutout.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 15 May 2008 23:16:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27525/glavine-gets-1st-win-for-braves-since-2002.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTom Glavine pitched 5 2-3 effective innings to earn his first win for Atlanta in six years and the Braves held on for an 8-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. Chipper Jones, Yunel Escobar and Kelly Johnson each hit solo homers and Brian McCann drove in three runs to support Glavine (1-1).http://www.newser.com/story/27525/glavine-gets-1st-win-for-braves-since-2002.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 14 May 2008 23:55:35 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27414/phillies-best-braves-5-4.html?refid=rss_all_defaultJayson Werth drove in four runs, Kyle Kendrick pitched six effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Tuesday night. Kendrick (3-2) shook off a shaky first inning and allowed three runs and six hits. Brad Lidge finished for his 10th save in as many chances, though he allowed his first earned run of the season.http://www.newser.com/story/27414/phillies-best-braves-5-4.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 13 May 2008 23:18:21 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27294/braves-douse-torrid-pirates-for-dh-split.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTim Hudson limited Pittsburgh to two hits and an unearned run over seven innings and the Atlanta Braves halted their seven-game road losing slide with an 8-1 victory that concluded Monday's doubleheader. In the opener, Freddy Sanchez hit a three-run double and Zach Duke pitched six shutout innings as the Pirates won 5-0, their sixth consecutive win.http://www.newser.com/story/27294/braves-douse-torrid-pirates-for-dh-split.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 12 May 2008 22:20:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27097/braves-road-woes-continue.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTom Gorzelanny shook off Mark Teixeira's two-run homer in the first inning to shut out Atlanta during the rest of his 7 1-3 innings, Jason Bay homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended the Braves' road woes with a 5-2 victory tonight. Gorzelanny (3-3), skipped over for a start because of a lower back problem, allowed just five hits after a difficult first inning.http://www.newser.com/story/27097/braves-road-woes-continue.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 10 May 2008 6:06:06 CDT