<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" xmlns:activity="http://activitystrea.ms/spec/1.0/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>Newsvine - atlanta-braves</title><link>http://www.newsvine.com/atlanta-braves</link><description>Newsvine - atlanta-braves</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2013</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:44:44 +0000</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 04:06:40 +0000</pubDate><generator>http://www.newsvine.com</generator><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><item><title>Nationals, Strasburg fall to Braves 3-1</title>
<description><![CDATA[There aren't going to be many times when Stephen Strasburg doesn't give up an earned run and the Washington Nationals lose the game.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Ginsburg]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[David Ginsburg]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17727555-nationals-strasburg-fall-to-braves-3-1</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17727555-nationals-strasburg-fall-to-braves-3-1</guid><category>mlb</category><category>sports</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>nationals</category><category>washington-nationals</category><category>stephen-strasburg</category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:24:46 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=48c59558-1c21-4c6a-9708-8c89b2f91b19.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="292" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=48c59558-1c21-4c6a-9708-8c89b2f91b19.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="88" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, celebrates his two-run homer with his teammates during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=91596d79-ba5c-4dc3-b47c-abccbeac55df.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="280" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=91596d79-ba5c-4dc3-b47c-abccbeac55df.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="84" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b1fcd9c7-432b-4873-9bc2-f7832cbe9a43.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="268" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b1fcd9c7-432b-4873-9bc2-f7832cbe9a43.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="81" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla (26) celebrates with teammate Ramiro Pena after Pena drove him in with a two-run home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 6-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=2e3a75ca-57c0-4159-a966-c275cfdc2b41.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="302" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=2e3a75ca-57c0-4159-a966-c275cfdc2b41.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="91" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals relief pitcher Craig Stammen (35) pauses on the mound during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. Stammen gave up a two-run home run and the Braves won 6-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=612f9169-08a4-4e37-8eb9-1b6eb48f7729.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="292" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=612f9169-08a4-4e37-8eb9-1b6eb48f7729.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="88" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Ramiro Pena (14) watches his two-run homer during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 6-4, in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=9bcfd007-717a-4d8b-a9c2-b884feb68c80.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="336" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=9bcfd007-717a-4d8b-a9c2-b884feb68c80.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="101" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis (24) celebrates with relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 6-4 2in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=63bee879-f8c1-4073-b4bc-61576080b16e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="301" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=63bee879-f8c1-4073-b4bc-61576080b16e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="91" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, right, argues a call with first base umpire Bill Welke during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The Braves defeated the Nationals 3-1. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d2e90036-5b02-4d59-8e47-6fee6988d9f3.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="278" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d2e90036-5b02-4d59-8e47-6fee6988d9f3.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="84" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche, left, watches teammate Danny Espinosa make a catch on a pup up by the Atlanta Braves' Tim Hudson during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The Braves defeated the Nationals 3-1. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=dc331035-99ad-4469-85af-6ff0b87e3cbf.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="289" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=dc331035-99ad-4469-85af-6ff0b87e3cbf.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="87" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg sits in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 3-1. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=8a76ddeb-a7f8-4ee0-a6b2-b7f651b84df0.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="284" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=8a76ddeb-a7f8-4ee0-a6b2-b7f651b84df0.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="86" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, left, congratulates teammate Evan Gattis after he hit a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won  3-1.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a3b49f99-41c8-4066-b7c3-5c0cc220a227.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="289" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a3b49f99-41c8-4066-b7c3-5c0cc220a227.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="87" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Justin Upton, Braves beat Nats for 9th win in row</title>
<description><![CDATA[Justin Upton and Andrelton Simmons homered and the Atlanta Braves won their ninth in row as Paul Maholm beat the Washington Nationals 9-0 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Ginsburg]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[David Ginsburg]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17726599-justin-upton-braves-beat-nats-for-9th-win-in-row</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17726599-justin-upton-braves-beat-nats-for-9th-win-in-row</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>nationals</category><category>washington-nationals</category><category>tim-hudson</category><category>paul-maholm</category><category>justin-upton</category><category>stephen-strasburg</category><category>craig-stammen</category><category>ramiro-pena</category><category>andrelton-simmons</category><category>evan-gattis</category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:50:35 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=36e2b697-feb8-45c6-b6f3-d32c12caa4d4.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="278" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=36e2b697-feb8-45c6-b6f3-d32c12caa4d4.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="84" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson (23) throws to first, but Washington Nationals' Denard Span was safe, and Johnson received an error on the play, during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=bdbe997f-0796-480e-ae47-0cf373858eaf.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="293" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=bdbe997f-0796-480e-ae47-0cf373858eaf.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="88" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran (49) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=48c59558-1c21-4c6a-9708-8c89b2f91b19.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="292" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=48c59558-1c21-4c6a-9708-8c89b2f91b19.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="88" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, celebrates his two-run homer with his teammates during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=62af870f-579a-45a7-abcc-74d4c77dc856.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="373" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=62af870f-579a-45a7-abcc-74d4c77dc856.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="165" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler (48) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=89f65439-8191-4b24-a2e2-8a9d48180b6e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="311" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=89f65439-8191-4b24-a2e2-8a9d48180b6e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="94" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran, left, talks with catcher Gerald Laird during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=86bca503-f831-44ff-8f34-7e169e767c69.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="304" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=86bca503-f831-44ff-8f34-7e169e767c69.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="91" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) watches his one RBI home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=91596d79-ba5c-4dc3-b47c-abccbeac55df.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="280" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=91596d79-ba5c-4dc3-b47c-abccbeac55df.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="84" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b02e73e0-22c4-4bc6-888f-35eede337394.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="297" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b02e73e0-22c4-4bc6-888f-35eede337394.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="90" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Ramiro Pena (14) hits a two-run homer during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 6-4, in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b1fcd9c7-432b-4873-9bc2-f7832cbe9a43.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="268" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b1fcd9c7-432b-4873-9bc2-f7832cbe9a43.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="81" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla (26) celebrates with teammate Ramiro Pena after Pena drove him in with a two-run home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 6-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a0314bb8-1f19-4b77-84c4-7f3dc6e79427.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="258" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a0314bb8-1f19-4b77-84c4-7f3dc6e79427.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="78" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=88996a5f-bf8d-447f-80b0-8e034ac0174a.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="291" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=88996a5f-bf8d-447f-80b0-8e034ac0174a.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="88" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch to the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=dd168a0b-7c5c-42e5-847c-2b41a15050c3.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=dd168a0b-7c5c-42e5-847c-2b41a15050c3.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4e23e5a2-af7b-4003-bf6f-bfe648f65db2.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="286" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4e23e5a2-af7b-4003-bf6f-bfe648f65db2.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="86" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman makes a throwing error with two outs iin the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The error led to a two-run home run by the next batter, Evan Gattis.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=28ab5b2e-5774-4f83-bd28-ad7fb5757c44.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=28ab5b2e-5774-4f83-bd28-ad7fb5757c44.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Evan Gattis hits a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=828cb318-305e-4581-bbec-410b4cfa5f3b.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=828cb318-305e-4581-bbec-410b4cfa5f3b.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Paul Maholm delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=14a0cf93-fc75-42a8-a735-e4105f28ecb0.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="297" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=14a0cf93-fc75-42a8-a735-e4105f28ecb0.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="90" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) watches as second baseman Danny Espinosa (8) catches a ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a954c74f-65f2-469c-bb92-2b30bb4ce53e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a954c74f-65f2-469c-bb92-2b30bb4ce53e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=c936081d-c61d-4ee9-ad21-93b5c022d37d.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="426" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=c936081d-c61d-4ee9-ad21-93b5c022d37d.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="128" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons is greeted by teammates Dan Uggla, center, and Chris Johnson as he steps on home plate after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=22e5859b-7cb1-4918-9140-638685891f4d.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="268" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=22e5859b-7cb1-4918-9140-638685891f4d.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="81" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez, center, walks back to the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=8fd0009f-436c-4632-9e72-a86bf2702f0e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=8fd0009f-436c-4632-9e72-a86bf2702f0e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons hits a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=29614aef-435f-4036-ae86-d026dac7de8c.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=29614aef-435f-4036-ae86-d026dac7de8c.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, left, congratulates teammate Evan Gattis after they both scored on a single hit by Chris Johnson during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Gattis, Minor lead Braves past Marlins 8-0</title>
<description><![CDATA[Evan Gattis hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves completed their second consecutive three-game sweep when they beat the reeling Miami Marlins 8-0 Wednesday night.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Wine]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Steven Wine]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17661791-gattis-minor-lead-braves-past-marlins-8-0</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17661791-gattis-minor-lead-braves-past-marlins-8-0</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>marlins</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>paul-maholm</category><category>justin-upton</category><category>kris-medlen</category><category>miami-marlins</category><category>miami-marlins'</category><category>evan-gattis</category><pubDate>Tue, 9 Apr 2013 02:09:03 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=18393ae4-0ac6-4dc7-92bd-e8b1e3a7900f.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="325" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=18393ae4-0ac6-4dc7-92bd-e8b1e3a7900f.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="98" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, right, is congratulated by third base coach Brian Snitker after Upton hit a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=fc15eca5-a738-440f-ba7d-0523a38c7566.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="501" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=fc15eca5-a738-440f-ba7d-0523a38c7566.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="150" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Miami Marlins' Kevin Slowey delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, April 8, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=fede7894-5767-4466-a7a7-756579f08ce1.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="261" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=fede7894-5767-4466-a7a7-756579f08ce1.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="79" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria and his wife Julie, right, watch during the first inning of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves, Monday, April 8, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=e5319255-10cd-40f1-8fc2-549206ac76f4.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="369" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=e5319255-10cd-40f1-8fc2-549206ac76f4.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="167" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves left fielder Justin Upton blows a bubble as he prepares to bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April 8, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=62832ee5-426b-4b91-9e44-d04208f2db3b.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="241" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=62832ee5-426b-4b91-9e44-d04208f2db3b.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="73" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Kris Medlen pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=88242335-16a5-48c9-be81-86f53100b3af.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="333" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=88242335-16a5-48c9-be81-86f53100b3af.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="185" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons (19) celebrates with Evan Gattis (24) after hitting a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=527e4383-7f3e-4b1b-9bbd-099284db2121.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="341" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=527e4383-7f3e-4b1b-9bbd-099284db2121.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="180" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Miami Marlins' Wade LeBlanc (23) pitches to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. 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(AP Photo/J Pat Carter)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4fa7f466-f649-4598-bbfc-03f9ddae7703.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="215" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4fa7f466-f649-4598-bbfc-03f9ddae7703.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="65" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;A fan sits in left field to watch a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins in Miami, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=be613533-f495-461a-b45a-e32e7dccd2e1.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="300" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=be613533-f495-461a-b45a-e32e7dccd2e1.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="90" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Evan Gattis hits a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Miami. Andrelton Simmons and Jason Heyward scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a3c082fe-4d5f-4aef-8acc-d4fcee99000c.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="307" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a3c082fe-4d5f-4aef-8acc-d4fcee99000c.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="92" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Miami Marlins second baseman Donovan Solano (17) flips over Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton (8) as he throws to first for the double play during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Miami. Evan Gattis was out at first base. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=e015657c-c153-4f6f-a782-9698a31f5185.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="310" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=e015657c-c153-4f6f-a782-9698a31f5185.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="93" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Evan Gattis, center, is congratulated by Andrelton Simmons after Gattis hit a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Miami. Gattis scored Simmons and Jason Heyward. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=500b7e30-c396-4783-a1ff-65e492189edf.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="297" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=500b7e30-c396-4783-a1ff-65e492189edf.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="89" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Juan Francisco watches the ball after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Miami. Francisco scored Dan Uggla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=2772a40a-2497-49aa-83fa-f754ac117e36.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="308" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=2772a40a-2497-49aa-83fa-f754ac117e36.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="93" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Juan Francisco, center, is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Miami. Francisco scored Dan Uggla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Upton brothers homer in 9th, Braves rally to win</title>
<description><![CDATA[B.J. and Justin Upton never had the nerve to imagine an ending like the one they provided Saturday night &#8212; not even after they both moved to the Atlanta Braves this offseason.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Henry]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[George Henry]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/07/17636321-upton-brothers-homer-in-9th-braves-rally-to-win</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/07/17636321-upton-brothers-homer-in-9th-braves-rally-to-win</guid><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>ap</category><category>bbn</category><category>cubs</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>justin-upton</category><pubDate>Sun, 7 Apr 2013 04:32:20 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=83a2ee9f-6efe-4208-8c1b-b3b4bdb775cb.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="365" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=83a2ee9f-6efe-4208-8c1b-b3b4bdb775cb.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="168" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f5e9fb8a-22b0-4b95-83a3-b8eb90bb0ee4.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="314" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f5e9fb8a-22b0-4b95-83a3-b8eb90bb0ee4.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="196" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Villanueva delivers against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=fc993fca-ef81-4444-ac98-a556ec45c2d5.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=fc993fca-ef81-4444-ac98-a556ec45c2d5.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Chicago Cubs short stop Starlin Castro, left, tags Atlanta Braves' B.J. Upton out as he slides into second during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4fd28955-0425-4897-8c28-781488428bd1.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="331" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4fd28955-0425-4897-8c28-781488428bd1.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="186" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton blows a gum bubble as he walks up to the batter's box during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=cebc2ba5-4214-4f6c-b532-17993a677682.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="489" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=cebc2ba5-4214-4f6c-b532-17993a677682.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="147" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves third baseman Juan Francisco, left, throws to first during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d5ab687f-6bf6-4537-8c6e-bc53a320a27e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="285" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d5ab687f-6bf6-4537-8c6e-bc53a320a27e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="86" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton hits a walkoff home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 6-5. 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(AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=6b70a26f-a806-42ee-9ecd-37dc6f33d74b.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="506" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=6b70a26f-a806-42ee-9ecd-37dc6f33d74b.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="152" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, top right, is doused by teammates as he crosses home plate after hitting a walkoff home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 6-5. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=25a41f00-8aaa-4aa8-ba7d-379c8e4b138a.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="315" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=25a41f00-8aaa-4aa8-ba7d-379c8e4b138a.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="95" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, right, is doused by teammates as he crosses home plate after hitting a walkoff home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 6-5. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=1dea4bc6-7384-43c5-9b02-5425f8570935.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="355" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=1dea4bc6-7384-43c5-9b02-5425f8570935.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="173" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, center, is doused by teammates as he crosses home plate after hitting a walkoff home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cub, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 6-5. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Hudson pitches, hits Braves past Cubs, 5-1</title>
<description><![CDATA[Tim Hudson pitched six-plus strong innings and added an RBI and Ramiro Pena hit a two-run single to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Sunday.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Henry]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[George Henry]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17622541-hudson-pitches-hits-braves-past-cubs-5-1</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17622541-hudson-pitches-hits-braves-past-cubs-5-1</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>cubs</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>chicago-cubs</category><category>tim-hudson</category><category>carlos-marmol</category><category>justin-upton</category><category>mike-minor</category><category>ramiro-pena</category><pubDate>Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:27:57 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b857529e-1196-4e2d-a452-3bf03cd40543.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="341" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b857529e-1196-4e2d-a452-3bf03cd40543.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="180" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor delivers against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of their baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=89b73c62-11a5-4dd9-bad5-3aa37605c7c5.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="385" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=89b73c62-11a5-4dd9-bad5-3aa37605c7c5.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="160" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton hits a run in on a sacrifice fly against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=37f81351-93fe-4ae4-ba23-a79cec0d89f2.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="394" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=37f81351-93fe-4ae4-ba23-a79cec0d89f2.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="156" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs during a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=eaa53d91-3e71-4963-8f16-bb8d2ab4a1e6.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="324" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=eaa53d91-3e71-4963-8f16-bb8d2ab4a1e6.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="98" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo catches the pop fly of Atlanta Braves' B.J. Upton in the first inning of their baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=2884d887-dad1-4b75-948a-e3e3019ac0b3.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="369" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=2884d887-dad1-4b75-948a-e3e3019ac0b3.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="167" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Scott Feldman pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=917e52df-a187-4627-9c3e-a2212d6ed859.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="384" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=917e52df-a187-4627-9c3e-a2212d6ed859.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="160" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Chicago Cubs pitcher Scott Feldman fields a bunt and throws the runner out at first against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning of their baseball game, in Atlanta, on Friday, April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a8fb4032-c143-43c1-97b6-42274df2b681.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="257" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a8fb4032-c143-43c1-97b6-42274df2b681.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="77" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves runner Andrelton Simmons, right, slides safely into second under the tag of Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro in the fourth inning of their baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. 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(AP Photo/Butch Dill)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4fd28955-0425-4897-8c28-781488428bd1.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="331" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4fd28955-0425-4897-8c28-781488428bd1.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="186" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton blows a gum bubble as he walks up to the batter's box during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. 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(AP Photo/John Bazemore) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b43ab332-3a68-4585-b958-add4d1d0ba1a.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="484" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b43ab332-3a68-4585-b958-add4d1d0ba1a.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="145" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija reacts after hitting an Atlanta Braves batter in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Atlanta, Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=96089385-3a8f-4d34-9550-ee5b614784c1.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="326" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=96089385-3a8f-4d34-9550-ee5b614784c1.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="98" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward (22) argues with umpire Dan Bellino after being caught stealing in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Atlanta, Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>NL Capsules</title>
<description><![CDATA[Justin Upton, Jason Heyward and rookie Evan Gattis homered, helping Paul Maholm and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-2 on Wednesday night.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Associated Press]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[The Associated Press]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17594815-nl-capsules</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17594815-nl-capsules</guid><category>mlb</category><category>sports</category><category>capsules</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>philadelphia-phillies</category><category>nl</category><category>paul-maholm</category><category>jason-heyward</category><category>evan-gattis</category><pubDate>Thu, 4 Apr 2013 07:24:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Lee blanks Braves to give Phillies 1st win</title>
<description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee allowed two hits in eight scoreless innings and the Philadelphia Phillies scored twice in the second inning to win their first game of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[George Henry]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[George Henry]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17559358-lee-blanks-braves-to-give-phillies-1st-win</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17559358-lee-blanks-braves-to-give-phillies-1st-win</guid><category>mlb</category><category>phillies</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>cliff-lee</category><category>philadelphia-phillies</category><category>paul-maholm</category><category>cole-hamels</category><category>justin-upton</category><category>jason-heyward</category><category>freddie-freeman</category><category>evan-gattis</category><pubDate>Tue, 2 Apr 2013 02:19:35 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a291251d-5519-4876-b2dd-831255d9255d.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="265" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a291251d-5519-4876-b2dd-831255d9255d.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of an opening day baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Atlanta. 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(AP Photo/David Goldman)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=619ea3b9-58f7-4ed9-8a33-a7136ef86687.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="343" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=619ea3b9-58f7-4ed9-8a33-a7136ef86687.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="103" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley, left, runs to first base after hitting a single to score teammates Cole Hamels, right, and Ben Revere, not pictured, in the fifth inning of an opening day baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=13257823-1609-49e5-827b-39debcdbb0df.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="268" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=13257823-1609-49e5-827b-39debcdbb0df.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="81" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla, left, gestures as he passes Philadelphia Phillies catcher Erik Kratz after scoring on a home run in the second inning of an opening day baseball game, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Atlanta. 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(AP Photo/David Goldman) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b5b70a08-841d-40af-abe6-3af37280a955.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="356" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b5b70a08-841d-40af-abe6-3af37280a955.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="173" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws in the first inning of an opening day baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Atlanta. 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(AP Photo/David Goldman) &lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=29296d1e-e10e-4309-9c9c-75636f1f67a1.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="315" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=29296d1e-e10e-4309-9c9c-75636f1f67a1.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="95" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton (8) is greeted with a low-five by his brother B.J. Upton after hitting a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton)  MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT (WXIA, WGCL, FOX 5)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=6b7133e9-aad9-4887-8614-e32f5b776d7a.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=6b7133e9-aad9-4887-8614-e32f5b776d7a.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman watches his three-run double to left center field against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Atlanta.  AP Photo/John Amis)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=ce6963e0-1100-4f23-b7f1-38e115b049e5.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="265" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=ce6963e0-1100-4f23-b7f1-38e115b049e5.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay works against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April, 3, 2013. (AP Photo/John Amis)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=68c44d8f-3943-43da-9c26-fc4a43d8de9e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="356" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=68c44d8f-3943-43da-9c26-fc4a43d8de9e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="173" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Paul Maholm works against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April, 3, 2013. (AP Photo/John Amis)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d3910e3f-0069-4357-abf1-87033daa6de4.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="253" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d3910e3f-0069-4357-abf1-87033daa6de4.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="76" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Paul Maholm, right, works against Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=eac658ec-261d-4eed-b992-355531f24f76.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="341" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=eac658ec-261d-4eed-b992-355531f24f76.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="180" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay works against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April, 3, 2013. (AP Photo/John Amis)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=9b37471b-4e3d-4d36-9187-0584f33a7a11.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="298" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=9b37471b-4e3d-4d36-9187-0584f33a7a11.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="90" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;As it rains, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel reacts as Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman hits a three-RBI double during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton)  MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT (WXIA, WGCL, FOX 5)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=0758b1fc-0250-40b6-9f4a-53c66cbe5dc7.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="286" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=0758b1fc-0250-40b6-9f4a-53c66cbe5dc7.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="86" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves Evan Gattis, is swarmed by teammates Freddie Freeman, left rear, and Jason Heyward, right, after hitting a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=7b4c371d-a371-4e74-8e76-8df3f0e632b4.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="311" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=7b4c371d-a371-4e74-8e76-8df3f0e632b4.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="94" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=9e27dbd7-be7f-4ad2-9039-4501f060782e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="322" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=9e27dbd7-be7f-4ad2-9039-4501f060782e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="97" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen throws to first in attempt to catch Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins leading off the base in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a3245240-4614-4821-a624-37ddf421948e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="443" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a3245240-4614-4821-a624-37ddf421948e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="133" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Gerald Laird, left, catches a throw from the outfield as Philadelphia Phillies' Erik Kratz, right, scores off a sacrifice fly by Chase Utley, not pictured, in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=7c97bb5c-b296-431c-91f3-dafb21776e7b.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="459" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=7c97bb5c-b296-431c-91f3-dafb21776e7b.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="138" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee tosses the ball to first base after fielding a ground out by Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=ac93077a-6556-4a89-b07a-962ec6a844d8.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="507" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=ac93077a-6556-4a89-b07a-962ec6a844d8.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="152" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' B.J. Upton misses the catch on a single hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=eeb356e3-6f22-4abd-9f7d-395beb7f3168.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="482" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=eeb356e3-6f22-4abd-9f7d-395beb7f3168.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="145" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, right, rolls into Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins after sliding into second base on a double play in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Braves beat Future Stars 10-0 in exhibition</title>
<description><![CDATA[Dan Uggla's three-run homer cleared the left-center fence by a good 15 feet. A few pitches later, Chris Johnson's no-doubter sailed even farther, landing under the scoreboard and bouncing between fans.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Brandt]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[David Brandt]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/30/17532351-braves-beat-future-stars-10-0-in-exhibition</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/30/17532351-braves-beat-future-stars-10-0-in-exhibition</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>mississippi</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>chris-johnson</category><category>dan-uggla</category><category>mike-minor</category><category>future-stars</category><category>evan-gattis</category><category>trustmark-park</category><pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:32:11 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=2aadbdd6-f6a4-494f-8615-fcca537e87df.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="371" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=2aadbdd6-f6a4-494f-8615-fcca537e87df.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="166" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor (36) throws against the Future Stars during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Pearl, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d20ff637-6106-4dc1-8e17-6267db1882f9.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="246" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d20ff637-6106-4dc1-8e17-6267db1882f9.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="74" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Second base umpire Spencer Flynn signals Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons (19) safe on a throw to second over Future Stars infielder Phil Gosselin during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Pearl, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=0d0dd873-031c-45ce-b404-2845350babd8.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=0d0dd873-031c-45ce-b404-2845350babd8.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;An autograph seeker holds out a baseball bearing a signature of Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) before an exhibition baseball game against the Future Stars, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Pearl, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=2fa30f28-42e6-4b0d-8e34-656ba23e00f0.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="282" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=2fa30f28-42e6-4b0d-8e34-656ba23e00f0.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="85" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Autograph seekers present baseballs for signing by Atlanta Braves players before an exhibition baseball game against the Future Stars, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Pearl, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Hudson fine, Venters hurt as Braves top Tigers</title>
<description><![CDATA[Tim Hudson is ready to start on opening day for the Atlanta Braves.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17476792-hudson-fine-venters-hurt-as-braves-top-tigers</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17476792-hudson-fine-venters-hurt-as-braves-top-tigers</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>tigers</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>detroit-tigers</category><category>tim-hudson</category><category>jonny-venters</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:38:08 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Gee pitches 6 shutout innings, Mets beat Braves</title>
<description><![CDATA[Dillon Gee stayed positive despite his tough spring for the New York Mets.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17460087-gee-pitches-6-shutout-innings-mets-beat-braves</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17460087-gee-pitches-6-shutout-innings-mets-beat-braves</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>mets</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>new-york-mets</category><category>dillon-gee</category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:12:18 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Zimmerman hits 3 HRs, powers Nationals over Braves</title>
<description><![CDATA[Ryan Zimmerman has already told Nationals manager Davey Johnson that he needs only 50 at-bats in spring training to be ready for the regular season.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17443425-zimmerman-hits-3-hrs-powers-nationals-over-braves</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17443425-zimmerman-hits-3-hrs-powers-nationals-over-braves</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>nationals</category><category>washington-nationals</category><category>washington-nationals'</category><category>ryan-zimmerman</category><category>davey-johnson</category><category>bryce-harper</category><category>wilson-ramos</category><category>danny-espinosa</category><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:30:06 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=0635fd35-a45f-4b34-ace4-3eb4fbbb2c75.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="259" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=0635fd35-a45f-4b34-ace4-3eb4fbbb2c75.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="78" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, steals second base as the baseball gets away from Atlanta Braves infielder Andrelton Simmons, right, during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Viera, Fla.  A throwing error was charged to Braves catcher Matt Pagnozzi and it led to a run scored by Nationals' Denard Span. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=c2c4e30b-0e7a-43db-8554-d0a196c8f104.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=c2c4e30b-0e7a-43db-8554-d0a196c8f104.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa tosses his bat as he watches his three-run home run leave the park during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Viera, Fla. 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(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b9d3454f-d5e1-417d-90f8-f49b0e31c37b.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="263" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b9d3454f-d5e1-417d-90f8-f49b0e31c37b.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="79" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla.  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(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=da0a0233-396d-437e-8521-b1eb9214d863.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="254" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=da0a0233-396d-437e-8521-b1eb9214d863.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="76" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals pitcher Ross Detwiler warms up before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=e4ff61fa-e268-4473-996a-81c58f3973c3.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="488" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=e4ff61fa-e268-4473-996a-81c58f3973c3.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="146" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Eric O'Flaherty warms up before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Simmons homers for Braves in win over Astros</title>
<description><![CDATA[Paul Maholm extended his streak of not allowing an earned run to 24 2-3 innings as the Atlanta Braves beat a split squad of Houston Astros 2-0 on Thursday in the final Grapefruit League game for both teams.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17431309-simmons-homers-for-braves-in-win-over-astros</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17431309-simmons-homers-for-braves-in-win-over-astros</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>astros</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>houston-astros</category><category>grapefruit-league</category><category>dan-uggla</category><category>paul-maholm</category><category>julio-teheran</category><category>andrelton-simmons</category><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:57:32 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=72f7163d-1010-4b63-987b-3afa54853220.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=72f7163d-1010-4b63-987b-3afa54853220.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran delivers a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b70ecb78-ca51-4dc8-b76b-99713bc5127a.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b70ecb78-ca51-4dc8-b76b-99713bc5127a.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla watches his home run clear the left field fence during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=dad65cea-2c27-4aad-87d2-19c0f563cc2e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=dad65cea-2c27-4aad-87d2-19c0f563cc2e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Houston Astros pitcher Philip Humber delivers a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=27974bb9-d54b-47e5-a6c7-953c3ab6c9b5.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="293" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=27974bb9-d54b-47e5-a6c7-953c3ab6c9b5.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="88" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Houston Astros pitcher Philip Humber tosses a new baseball in the air after giving up his third solo home run in the fifth inning an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=e85954e2-1ce3-461a-a0e3-5b3164011628.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="256" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=e85954e2-1ce3-461a-a0e3-5b3164011628.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="77" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Paul Maholm delivers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  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(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=3783eccc-8d5c-4523-aadf-12db4e8a3beb.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="273" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=3783eccc-8d5c-4523-aadf-12db4e8a3beb.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="82" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward jumps out of the dugout to run to his position in the outfield at the start of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=ceea8be2-467d-4a7b-85b0-ad81fe61f3eb.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="275" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=ceea8be2-467d-4a7b-85b0-ad81fe61f3eb.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="83" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Houston Astros outfielder Justin Maxwell talks with fans before the start of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Hudson throws 6 shutout innings, Braves beat Nats</title>
<description><![CDATA[Hours after being picked as the Atlanta Braves' starter on opening day, Tim Hudson showed why he deserved the honor.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Guy Curtright]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Guy Curtright]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17406083-hudson-throws-6-shutout-innings-braves-beat-nats</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17406083-hudson-throws-6-shutout-innings-braves-beat-nats</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>nationals</category><category>washington-nationals</category><category>tim-hudson</category><category>atlanta-braves'</category><category>justin-upton</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:53:45 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=e77726a3-8064-459d-81b5-37e45ae62e02.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=e77726a3-8064-459d-81b5-37e45ae62e02.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson delivers during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=167245c2-5e9a-45bc-bf77-08aa8e63d550.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="270" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=167245c2-5e9a-45bc-bf77-08aa8e63d550.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="81" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals pitcher Dan Haren delivers during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=70abc3bb-a6a0-47aa-8386-805327f04b51.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=70abc3bb-a6a0-47aa-8386-805327f04b51.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves infielder Andrelton Simmons dives for a ground ball during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Freeman's 2 HRs, 4 RBIs lead Braves over Pirates</title>
<description><![CDATA[Freddie Freeman was already fitting in nicely in the cleanup spot for Atlanta. Now, the Braves also have leadoff batter Andrelton Simmons back and he's hitting well, too.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/20/17390128-freemans-2-hrs-4-rbis-lead-braves-over-pirates</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/20/17390128-freemans-2-hrs-4-rbis-lead-braves-over-pirates</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>pirates</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>pittsburgh-pirates</category><category>freddie-freeman</category><category>andrelton-simmons</category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:01:57 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type></item><item><title>JUpton 2 HRs, 6 RBIs lead Braves over Phils 17-10</title>
<description><![CDATA[Justin Upton appears to be getting into regular-season form, only slightly behind brother B.J.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Guy Curtright]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Guy Curtright]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17360920-jupton-2-hrs-6-rbis-lead-braves-over-phils-17-10</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17360920-jupton-2-hrs-6-rbis-lead-braves-over-phils-17-10</guid><category>mlb</category><category>phillies</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>philadelphia-phillies</category><category>justin-upton</category><category>kris-medlen</category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:16:24 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=128eb202-6b3a-42c6-a188-39ac75e8784a.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="292" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=128eb202-6b3a-42c6-a188-39ac75e8784a.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="88" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia Phillies catcher Humberto Quintero, right, watches a ball hit by Atlanta Braves Justin Upton leave the park for a two-run home run during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 18, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=af783f2d-23a5-4203-9cb2-2d14b0347888.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="283" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=af783f2d-23a5-4203-9cb2-2d14b0347888.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="85" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Kris Medlen delivers a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, March 18, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=52f84a1b-ee7e-48f7-98df-08740844191e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="268" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=52f84a1b-ee7e-48f7-98df-08740844191e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="81" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Rodrigo Lopez delivers a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, March 18, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=61e6cbb7-8578-4475-bd4c-c24e38430327.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="262" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=61e6cbb7-8578-4475-bd4c-c24e38430327.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="79" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Darin Ruf leans against the outfield fence after the ball hit his glove and then went over the fence for a two-run home run by Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 18, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  Ruff was not charged with an error on the play.  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<description><![CDATA[With Johan Santana sidelined, Jonathon Niese is looking more and more like the New York Mets' opening day starter.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bill Whitehead]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Bill Whitehead]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17348744-teheran-strikes-out-7-as-braves-beat-mets-2-1</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17348744-teheran-strikes-out-7-as-braves-beat-mets-2-1</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>mets</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>new-york-mets</category><category>new-york-mets'</category><category>chris-johnson</category><category>with-johan-santana</category><category>jonathon-niese</category><category>freddie-freeman</category><category>julio-teheran</category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:17:59 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=685bd2b1-7a5a-4224-8c6e-f1de36c982d4.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="341" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=685bd2b1-7a5a-4224-8c6e-f1de36c982d4.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="180" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Mets third baseman David Wright stands in the dugout before an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, March 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Wright recently strained a muscle in his rib cage while working out before a World Baseball Classic game, which could cause him to miss opening day with the injury. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b51ecefe-1586-4b81-b728-76ea61d34042.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="286" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b51ecefe-1586-4b81-b728-76ea61d34042.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="86" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Sunday, March 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=5d981d9a-60be-4ef4-9220-3ac4c6e3a73d.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="386" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=5d981d9a-60be-4ef4-9220-3ac4c6e3a73d.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="116" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Chris Johnson hits a solo home run during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, March 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Braves won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=5103939d-72aa-443b-9e0d-fded4e5b5b5a.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="245" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=5103939d-72aa-443b-9e0d-fded4e5b5b5a.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="74" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Mets left fielder Collin Cowgill catches a ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Jose Constanza for an out during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Sunday  March 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Braves won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=871bdda5-447b-4bb8-81ae-9573ef8d4fd7.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="250" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=871bdda5-447b-4bb8-81ae-9573ef8d4fd7.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="75" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Mets starting pitcher Jonathon Niese throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, March 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f7ef71fd-5adc-4ebe-9909-631018494fc2.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="239" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f7ef71fd-5adc-4ebe-9909-631018494fc2.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="72" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson warms up before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Sunday March 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=79df2cf1-caf3-464d-a7f0-3bc9f868f139.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="341" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=79df2cf1-caf3-464d-a7f0-3bc9f868f139.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="180" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;CORRECTS DATE TO MARCH 17 - New York Mets third baseman David Wright stands in the dugout before an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday March 17, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Wright recently strained a muscle in his rib cage while working out before a World Baseball Classic game, which could cause him to miss opening day with the injury. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=6a6f8511-912e-4745-bc8a-4a40d0fbf277.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="286" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=6a6f8511-912e-4745-bc8a-4a40d0fbf277.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="86" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;CORRECTS DATE TO MARCH 17 - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Sunday March 17, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f21932c9-d3fa-4f1d-8020-6abb4a364b8c.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="386" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f21932c9-d3fa-4f1d-8020-6abb4a364b8c.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="116" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;CORRECTS TO MARCH 17 NOT 16  -Atlanta Braves' Chris Johnson hits a solo home run during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Braves won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=45915ae3-d777-4d6b-90d3-46c8dfc5c95e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="245" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=45915ae3-d777-4d6b-90d3-46c8dfc5c95e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="74" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;CORRECTS DATE TO MARCH 17 - New York Mets left fielder Collin Cowgill catches a ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Jose Constanza for an out during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Sunday  March 17, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Braves won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=aad66a5a-4d77-4952-9bff-cbdf72e91d68.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="239" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=aad66a5a-4d77-4952-9bff-cbdf72e91d68.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="72" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;CORRECTS DATE TO MARCH 17 - Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson warms up before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Sunday March 17, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Maholm shuts down Yankees, 4-0</title>
<description><![CDATA[With two weeks left in spring training, Atlanta Braves left-hander Paul Maholm already appears to be in regular-season form.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17341779-maholm-shuts-down-yankees-4-0</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17341779-maholm-shuts-down-yankees-4-0</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>yankees</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>new-york-yankees</category><category>paul-maholm</category><category>juan-francisco</category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:05:37 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Lucas Duda homers in Mets' win over Braves</title>
<description><![CDATA[Jeremy Hefner showed that he can punch out hitters if he gets riled up enough.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Guy Curtright]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Guy Curtright]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17328925-lucas-duda-homers-in-mets-win-over-braves</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17328925-lucas-duda-homers-in-mets-win-over-braves</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>mets</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>new-york-mets</category><category>lucas-duda</category><category>jeremy-hefner</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:10:42 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=be89ab75-92c7-41f6-94e7-5b560d488eaf.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="297" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=be89ab75-92c7-41f6-94e7-5b560d488eaf.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="89" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Mets' Lucas Duda hits a solo home run during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, March 15, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d686b5ff-d51f-4451-94c7-353f87ce7a0f.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="265" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d686b5ff-d51f-4451-94c7-353f87ce7a0f.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Mets pitcher Jeremy Hefner delivers a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, March 15, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b9c8298b-a2ae-48f1-8b7a-252e25b3f03f.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="279" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=b9c8298b-a2ae-48f1-8b7a-252e25b3f03f.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="84" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson delivers a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets on Friday, March 15, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a67fcc81-b598-40b0-9652-2a03e99cf87a.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="286" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a67fcc81-b598-40b0-9652-2a03e99cf87a.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="86" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Fans reach out for autographs from Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets on Friday, March 15, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Joe Kelly pitched 4 solid innings for Cardinals</title>
<description><![CDATA[Joe Kelly and Shelby Miller are roommates and best friends, and come November they will serve as best man at each other's wedding just seven days a part.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17314978-joe-kelly-pitched-4-solid-innings-for-cardinals</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17314978-joe-kelly-pitched-4-solid-innings-for-cardinals</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>cardinals</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>louis-cardinals'</category><category>shelby-miller</category><category>joe-kelly</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:44:42 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Medlen knocked out of game by liner in Braves' win</title>
<description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez was more surprised than concerned after Kris Medlen was hit by two line drives Wednesday night.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/13/17302539-medlen-knocked-out-of-game-by-liner-in-braves-win</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/13/17302539-medlen-knocked-out-of-game-by-liner-in-braves-win</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>marlins</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>atlanta-braves'</category><category>fredi-gonzalez</category><category>kris-medlen</category><category>miami-marlins</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:44:35 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=241265c0-c29a-4223-953d-1ba3575cb8f5.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=241265c0-c29a-4223-953d-1ba3575cb8f5.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Baseball fans watch as the Miami Marlins play the Atlanta Braves during an exhibition spring training baseball game at Roger Dean Stadium Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. 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(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d56e4ed2-8a8d-4122-bc79-20d38aa707d1.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="368" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d56e4ed2-8a8d-4122-bc79-20d38aa707d1.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="167" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. 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<description><![CDATA[Julio Teheran took another step into winning the fifth spot in the Atlanta Braves' rotation, extending the St. Louis Cardinals' offensive woes.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Guy Curtright]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Guy Curtright]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17286574-teheran-pitches-5-hitless-innings-for-braves</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17286574-teheran-pitches-5-hitless-innings-for-braves</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>cardinals</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>louis-cardinals</category><category>louis-cardinals'</category><category>atlanta-braves'</category><category>freddie-freeman</category><category>julio-teheran</category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:31:10 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=37e40054-1955-43ba-91ac-279fa4c8ece9.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="253" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=37e40054-1955-43ba-91ac-279fa4c8ece9.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="76" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran delivers a pitch in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=7521c841-ae5b-457f-b47b-5a5072809590.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="279" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=7521c841-ae5b-457f-b47b-5a5072809590.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="84" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman hits an RBI single in the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=0f864d94-018e-4462-b3f0-3c4048dd8e25.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="275" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=0f864d94-018e-4462-b3f0-3c4048dd8e25.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="83" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Westbrook delivers a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=441f6b64-ea55-4865-a49a-35aa0dfd0d2e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="303" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=441f6b64-ea55-4865-a49a-35aa0dfd0d2e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="91" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;St. Louis Cardinals' Justin Christian hits a two-run triple during the seventh inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=843e03cc-0aa1-43b5-a04d-c40bd1c56168.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="289" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=843e03cc-0aa1-43b5-a04d-c40bd1c56168.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="87" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;St. Louis Cardinals' Justin Christian, right, is chased by Atlanta Braves pitcher Luis Avilan after being caught in a run-down during the seventh inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Strasburg struggles in 6th as Braves top Nats</title>
<description><![CDATA[Stephen Strasburg dominated for five innings, then got hit hard in the sixth.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17272759-strasburg-struggles-in-6th-as-braves-top-nats</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17272759-strasburg-struggles-in-6th-as-braves-top-nats</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>nationals</category><category>washington-nationals</category><category>stephen-strasburg</category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:03:57 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f199b9af-a254-4f45-9883-11ba01734be3.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="243" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f199b9af-a254-4f45-9883-11ba01734be3.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="73" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg warms up in the bullpen before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla.  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(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4d7d3a79-40bd-4681-be53-2a0d2f058769.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="284" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4d7d3a79-40bd-4681-be53-2a0d2f058769.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="86" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals infielder Ian Desmond throws to first base during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla.  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(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=bdd23713-8620-4dcb-85bc-a54579fbac39.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="373" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=bdd23713-8620-4dcb-85bc-a54579fbac39.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="165" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves pitcher Paul Maholm delivers a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d8afd19c-833a-4ea3-b0fa-337f67a3b254.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="254" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d8afd19c-833a-4ea3-b0fa-337f67a3b254.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="77" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves players stretch before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Figgins 4 for 4 as Marlins beat Braves 10-2</title>
<description><![CDATA[Trying to revive his career with the Miami Marlins, Chone Figgins had a big day against the Atlanta Braves.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Guy Curtright]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Guy Curtright]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/10/17259508-figgins-4-for-4-as-marlins-beat-braves-10-2</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/10/17259508-figgins-4-for-4-as-marlins-beat-braves-10-2</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>marlins</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>chone-figgins</category><category>wade-leblanc</category><category>miami-marlins</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:05:59 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=cbf81c18-0f54-42b4-9729-19e8b79484b0.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="286" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=cbf81c18-0f54-42b4-9729-19e8b79484b0.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="86" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves catcher Jose Yepez, right, watches as Miami Marlins' Marcell Ozuna hits a three-run home run during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  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(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d6e40f66-8529-424f-a925-287b0756f04e.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="300" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d6e40f66-8529-424f-a925-287b0756f04e.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="90" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Miami Marlins' Gorkys Hernandez, left, congratulates teammate Christian Yelich after Yelich hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=74d0fd78-22ae-4a61-959f-43193d2f922d.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=74d0fd78-22ae-4a61-959f-43193d2f922d.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Miami Marlins' Christian Yelich smiles after scoring a run during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=8f4db19f-1675-4365-b7ea-373cebaf6b18.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="290" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=8f4db19f-1675-4365-b7ea-373cebaf6b18.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="87" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves first base coach Terry Pendleton, right, looks on as B.J. Upton takes off his helmet after getting picked off first base during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item><item><title>Johnson retires all 11 batters, Jays beat Braves</title>
<description><![CDATA[Even though the Toronto Blue Jays have plenty of new faces after a winter makeover, newcomer Josh Johnson said the team's already one big happy family.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/08/17240096-johnson-retires-all-11-batters-jays-beat-braves</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/08/17240096-johnson-retires-all-11-batters-jays-beat-braves</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>blue-jays</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>toronto-blue-jays</category><category>jays</category><category>josh-johnson</category><pubDate>Fri, 8 Mar 2013 21:49:28 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Jeter, Rivera make spring training debuts</title>
<description><![CDATA[In a few years, this will be a scene from Old-Timers' Day: Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera walking on the field to loud ovations.]]></description>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Didtler]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Mark Didtler]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17201142-jeter-rivera-make-spring-training-debuts</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17201142-jeter-rivera-make-spring-training-debuts</guid><category>mlb</category><category>braves</category><category>sports</category><category>yankees</category><category>atlanta-braves</category><category>new-york-yankees</category><category>mariano-rivera</category><category>new-york-yankees'</category><category>derek-jeter</category><category>dan-uggla</category><pubDate>Wed, 6 Mar 2013 03:31:50 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=738872f5-5be6-4882-a0d8-b137f9470949.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=738872f5-5be6-4882-a0d8-b137f9470949.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Evan Gattis is hit by a pitch from New York Yankees' Mark Montgomery during the sixth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. 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(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f019819f-d59b-4359-8878-51f30f789bb8.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="452" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f019819f-d59b-4359-8878-51f30f789bb8.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="136" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton follows through on an RBI ground-out off New York Yankees' David Phelps during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. At right is Yankees catcher Chris Stewart. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=aa11d002-f310-45ce-8052-dc1a7113f96a.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="381" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=aa11d002-f310-45ce-8052-dc1a7113f96a.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="161" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Paul Maholm pitches during the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f9fd64e2-b8d1-485f-8e3d-7a77e881c41c.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=f9fd64e2-b8d1-485f-8e3d-7a77e881c41c.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Yankees' David Phelps pitches during the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4d8c7fae-9245-450c-90ab-dc472a93e1cd.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=4d8c7fae-9245-450c-90ab-dc472a93e1cd.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves' Joey Terdoslavich tosses back a ball from the outfield during batting practice before a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a35f1067-943f-46b3-9bc9-d8fc88ff1371.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="260" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=a35f1067-943f-46b3-9bc9-d8fc88ff1371.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="78" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Yankees Derek Jeter runs to first base after connecting for a single during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlatna Braves at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, March 9, 2013. Jeter singled sharply to left field on his first pitch since breaking an ankle last fall in the AL championship series. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d999fa02-c8ed-48e3-b011-e268a59782cb.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="274" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d999fa02-c8ed-48e3-b011-e268a59782cb.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="83" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera, who announced his plans to retire at the end of this season, delivers a warmup pitch before facing the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, March 9, 2013.  (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d4a091bf-42b3-4d54-87cf-573a3620eb98.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="347" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=d4a091bf-42b3-4d54-87cf-573a3620eb98.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="104" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Yankees Derek Jeter reacts after connecting for a single during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlatna Braves at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, March 9, 2013. Jeter singled sharply to left field on his first pitch since breaking an ankle last fall in the AL championship series. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=3aec663d-aefa-4986-96af-070e3ec8461f.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="261" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=3aec663d-aefa-4986-96af-070e3ec8461f.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="79" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Yankees' Derek Jeter connects for a first-inning single against the Atlanta Braves in his first at-bat in a spring training baseball game since breaking an ankle during the 2012 playoffs, at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, March 9, 2013.  (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=8809d3e9-9a51-47bc-86ee-205b625ae9dc.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="275" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=8809d3e9-9a51-47bc-86ee-205b625ae9dc.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="83" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Atlanta Braves shortstop Tyler Pastornicky, left, looks on as New York Yankees Derek Jeter reacts after he was out at second base on a play during a spring training baseball game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=536ff95b-dac8-4207-8e7b-2aaf4e082118.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="323" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=536ff95b-dac8-4207-8e7b-2aaf4e082118.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="97" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Yankees Derek Jeter reacts after connecting for a single during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlatna Braves at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, March 9, 2013. Jeter singled sharply to left field on his first pitch since breaking an ankle last fall in the AL championship series. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=397e21cf-1401-47ac-9eed-d6fe8933ac21.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="496" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=397e21cf-1401-47ac-9eed-d6fe8933ac21.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="149" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter talks with Yankees trrainer Steve Donohue after batting as the designated hitter in a spring training baseball game against the Altanta Braves at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, March 9, 2013.  (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=203537d5-9552-4ae1-8410-7879eadf9805.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="275" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=203537d5-9552-4ae1-8410-7879eadf9805.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="83" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera delivers against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, March 9, 2013. Rivera, who pitched a scoreless inning, announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2013 season on Saturday. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=7eb9fd3f-e488-4227-97a5-77fe5ad96985.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="279" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=7eb9fd3f-e488-4227-97a5-77fe5ad96985.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="84" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera delivers against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=403355f0-69e4-4566-842d-dad8499e0f9b.jpg&amp;width=400" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="308" ><media:thumbnail url="http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=403355f0-69e4-4566-842d-dad8499e0f9b.jpg&amp;width=120" width="120" height="199" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera waves toward the stands after pitching a scoreless fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves in a spring training baseball game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, March 9, 2013. Rivera announced earlier in the day he plans to retired at the end of the 2013 season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item></channel></rss>