Professional Sports

Atlanta United Wednesday announced the signing of 18-year-old striker Jeffrey Otoo.

Jake Peavy faced the minimum 21 batters through seven innings, Denard Span drove in two runs with three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday night.

Angel McCoughtry has a one-word explanation of why her team has been successful in the early part of the season — positivity.

Mike Foltynewicz is showing he can be more than just a fastball pitcher — and that he can be part of the Braves' long-term rotation.

Derek Dietrich hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer and drove in four runs before being hit on the back of his head by a foul ball hit into his dugout, and the Miami Marlins beat Atlanta 7-3 on Sunday to avoid being swept by the last-place Braves for the second time this season.

Pedro Severino went 1-for-3 with two RBI, boosting the Syracuse Chiefs to a 3-1 victory over the Gwinnett Braves Sunday afternoon at Coolray Field.

Braves interim manager Brian Snitker says Gordon Beckham is "bouncing around like he's a teenager."

Nick Markakis hit a tie-breaking, two-run single off third baseman Nick Prado's glove with two outs and the bases loaded in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Friday night for a rare home win.

Atlanta Braves utility infielder Reid Brignac has been designated for assignment and third baseman Adonis Garcia has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.

The Atlanta Braves' dismal season took another turn for the worse Thursday when outfielder Hector Olivera was suspended through Aug. 1 for his arrest on domestic violence charges.