2016 Atlanta Braves season

March 2026 November 2013 Atlanta Braves 2016 National League East Turner Field Atlanta, Georgia 68–93 (.422) 5th Liberty Media/John Malone John Coppolella Fredi GonzálezBrian Snitker Fox Sports SoutheastFox Sports South(Chip Caray, Joe Simpson, Tom Glavine, Dale Murphy) WCNNWNNX Atlanta Braves Radio Network(Jim Powell, Don Sutton, Mark Lemke) The 2016 Atlanta Braves season was the Braves' 20th and last season of home games at Turner Field before moving to SunTrust Park, 51st season in Atlanta and 146th season overall. The Braves improve on their 67–95 record from 2015, but finished in last place in the National League East. The Braves played 22 extra-inning games during the season, the most of any MLB team in 2016.Team Batting Game Finder: For 2016, Only extra-inning games https://www.baseball-reference.com/tiny/gm3Wz Baseball Reference August 26, 2017 Season standings National League East Atlanta Braves National League Wild Card Atlanta Braves Record vs. opponents ATL Detailed records National League Opponent W L WP RS Runs scored RA Runs against NL East Atlanta Braves Miami Marlins 11 7 11 7 y 94 78 New York Mets 10 9 10 9 y 68 76 Philadelphia Phillies 11 8 11 8 y 80 70 Washington Nationals 4 15 4 15 y 80 109 Total 36 39 36 39 y 322 333 NL Central Chicago Cubs 3 3 3 3 y 18 34 Cincinnati Reds 3 4 3 4 y 35 40 Milwaukee Brewers 2 5 2 5 y 17 30 Pittsburgh Pirates 3 4 3 4 y 35 40 St. Louis Cardinals 2 4 2 4 y 32 40 Total 13 20 13 20 y 137 184 NL West Arizona Diamondbacks 2 5 2 5 y 34 40 Colorado Rockies 1 6 1 6 y 18 41 Los Angeles Dodgers 1 5 1 5 y 20 28 San Diego Padres 4 2 4 2 y 33 23 San Francisco Giants 3 4 3 4 y 17 38 Total 11 22 11 22 y 122 170 American League Boston Red Sox 1 3 1 3 y 13 24 Chicago White Sox 2 1 2 1 y 17 13 Cleveland Indians 0 3 0 3 y 6 16 Detroit Tigers 2 1 2 1 y 8 9 Kansas City Royals 1 2 1 2 y 8 9 Minnesota Twins 2 2 2 2 y 16 21 Total 8 12 8 12 y 68 92 Season Total 68 93 68 93 y 649 779 Month Games Won Lost Win % RS Runs scored RA Runs against April 23 5 18 5 18 y 75 122 May 28 10 18 10 18 y 86 115 June 28 12 16 12 16 y 103 131 July 26 10 16 10 16 y 96 130 August 28 13 15 13 15 y 140 155 September 26 16 10 16 10 y 143 123 October 2 2 0 2 0 y 6 3 Total 161 68 93 68 93 y 649 779 Games Won Lost Win % RS Runs scored RA Runs against Home 81 31 50 31 50 y 335 404 Away 80 37 43 37 43 y 314 375 Total 161 68 93 68 93 y 649 779 Season summary thumb|Commemorative patch of the final season at Turner Field The 2016 season was the Braves' final season at Turner Field, before moving to their new home at SunTrust Park. The stadium was originally built as a venue for the 1996 Summer Olympics before being converted for use by the Braves for the 1997 season. The team scheduled a number of special events and limited-edition giveaways in honor of its final season at Turner and the players wore a commemorative sleeve patch on their uniforms for the entire season. The patch showed an outline of the stadium with the words "Turner Field; Final Season, 19972016".Braves planning commemoration of final season at the Ted https://sports.yahoo.com/news/braves-planning-commemoration-final-season-ted-232058824--mlb.html July 13, 2016 Yahoo! Sports Associated Press Yahoo! November 5, 2015 Atlanta August 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160827102433/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/braves-planning-commemoration-final-season-ted-232058824--mlb.html deadPerry Dayn LOOK: The Braves will wear a patch for their final season in Turner Field http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/look-the-braves-will-wear-a-patch-for-their-final-season-in-turner-field/ CBSSports.com CBS Interactive July 13, 2016 February 26, 2016 April Opening Day and first series vs. Nationals 2016 Opening Day lineup Position NameCenter Fielder Ender InciarteShortstop Erick AybarFirst Baseman Freddie FreemanThird Baseman Adonis GarcíaRight Fielder Nick MarkakisLeft Fielder Héctor OliveraCatcher A. J. PierzynskiSecond Baseman Jace PetersonStarting Pitcher Julio Teherán The Braves began their season with a 4–3 loss in 10 innings after blowing the save in the top of the 9th.O'Brien David Braves fumble away late lead in 10-inning loss to Nats http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-fumble-away-late-lead-in-10-inning-loss-to-/nqyn4/ April 4, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises April 4, 2016 Atlanta Nick Markakis of the Braves fell afoul of Major League Baseball's new "Chase Utley Rule" in the 7th inning when he slid too far out to the left of second base and initially prevented Daniel Murphy of the Nationals from making the double play.MLB's new Utley Rule costs Braves a baserunner against Nats http://bigstory.ap.org/article/223141aaaaed458aa91b0d037748ab41/mlbs-new-utley-rule-costs-braves-baserunner-against-nats April 4, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 4, 2016 Atlanta April 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160408114607/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/223141aaaaed458aa91b0d037748ab41/mlbs-new-utley-rule-costs-braves-baserunner-against-nats dead The Braves ended their two-game series against the Nationals with a 3–1 loss after Matt den Dekker, who had been called up from the Syracuse Chiefs just a few hours prior, hit a two-run double to right-center.Odum Charles Nationals top Braves 3–1 on den Dekker's 2-run double http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1cfad3ced5b446888c167de1f43fa97b/nationals-top-braves-3-1-den-dekkers-2-run-double April 7, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 6, 2016 Atlanta May 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160507133857/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1cfad3ced5b446888c167de1f43fa97b/nationals-top-braves-3-1-den-dekkers-2-run-double dead Consecutive series sweeps Despite opening up their next series with a four-run lead, the Braves gave up seven unanswered runs in a 7–4 loss to the Cardinals.Odum Charles Cardinals get MLB-record 3 pinch-hit HRs, beat Braves 7–4 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/f4bb128bb19741e6a31b1dec3177c743/diaz-lifts-cardinals-past-braves-7-4-pinch-hit-hr April 9, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 8, 2016 Atlanta May 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160512164657/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/f4bb128bb19741e6a31b1dec3177c743/diaz-lifts-cardinals-past-braves-7-4-pinch-hit-hr dead Atlanta also gave up an MLB record three home runs to pinch hitters.Saxon Mark Cardinals set MLB record with 3 pinch-hit homers to beat Braves https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/15167667/st-louis-cardinals-three-pinch-hit-home-runs-set-mlb-record-win-atlanta-braves ESPN.com ESPN Internet Ventures April 9, 2016 Atlanta April 9, 2016 In the second of the three-game series against the Cardinals, the Braves allowed nine unanswered runs in a 12–2 loss.Odum Charles Martinez leads Cardinals to 12–2 win over struggling Braves http://bigstory.ap.org/article/dcdcb747ac7c4839b39b5f81e6578f58/martinez-leads-cardinals-12-2-win-over-struggling-braves April 9, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 9, 2016 Atlanta May 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160514030605/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/dcdcb747ac7c4839b39b5f81e6578f58/martinez-leads-cardinals-12-2-win-over-struggling-braves dead After the loss, the Braves were the only team in the National League to have not won a single game yet.Braves struggle in all phases of game in 12–2 loss to Cards https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/04/10/braves-struggle-in-all-phases-of-game-in-12-2-loss-to-cards/82857508/ April 10, 2016 USA Today Associated Press Gannett Company April 10, 2016 Atlanta Atlanta closed out a three-game series against the Cardinals with a 12–7 loss.Odum Charles Braves' Winkler breaks elbow in 12–7 loss to Cardinals http://bigstory.ap.org/article/218394f194c34e658dce5d960cb94549/braves-right-hander-winkler-suffers-apparent-arm-injury April 10, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 10, 2016 Atlanta May 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160501113712/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/218394f194c34e658dce5d960cb94549/braves-right-hander-winkler-suffers-apparent-arm-injury dead Braves pitcher Daniel Winkler suffered an elbow fracture after pitching 6 2/3rd's innings.Bowman Mark Winkler fractures right elbow throwing pitch http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/171547784/daniel-winkler-leaves-game-with-elbow-injury MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media April 10, 2016 Atlanta April 10, 2016 April 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160413054221/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/171547784/daniel-winkler-leaves-game-with-elbow-injury dead Things didn't improve on the first road trip of the season as the Braves lost 6–4 to the Nationals and fell to 0–6 for the first time since 1988.Fendrich Howard Braves 0–6 for 1st time since '88 after 6–4 loss to Nats http://bigstory.ap.org/article/64402a02557940d99209289f2da0adbf/braves-0-6-1st-time-88-after-6-4-loss-nats April 11, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 11, 2016 Washington, D.C. May 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160531162451/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/64402a02557940d99209289f2da0adbf/braves-0-6-1st-time-88-after-6-4-loss-nats dead Mallex Smith, who earned a hit in his MLB debut, left the game in the fourth inning after suffering a cut to his face by his helmet.Fendrich Howard Braves CF Mallex Smith leaves MLB debut with cut on face http://bigstory.ap.org/article/cc652b4ae565477ba9df269a12bf8662/braves-put-new-cf-mallex-smith-leadoff-spot-mlb-debut April 11, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 11, 2016 Washington, D.C. May 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160531211648/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/cc652b4ae565477ba9df269a12bf8662/braves-put-new-cf-mallex-smith-leadoff-spot-mlb-debut dead After eight scoreless innings in the second game of the series, Bryce Harper brought in two runs on a double to left field and the Nationals won 2–1.Fendrich Howard Harper's 2-run double in 8th lifts Nationals past Braves 2–1 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2e2980d1016543f0bfcdfe2e773cc69d/harpers-2-run-double-8th-lifts-nationals-past-braves-2-1 April 12, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 12, 2016 Washington, D.C. June 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160602064343/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2e2980d1016543f0bfcdfe2e773cc69d/harpers-2-run-double-8th-lifts-nationals-past-braves-2-1 dead Home runs by Stephen Drew and Jayson Werth in the fourth inning handed the Braves their eighth loss of the season as the Nationals won 3–0.Valentine Harvey Roark pitches 7 innings, Nationals defeat winless Braves 3–0 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/0461535c795b4d48ae3541ce1f7870e3/roark-pitches-7-innings-nationals-defeat-winless-braves-3-0 April 13, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 13, 2016 Washington, D.C. June 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160602185847/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/0461535c795b4d48ae3541ce1f7870e3/roark-pitches-7-innings-nationals-defeat-winless-braves-3-0 dead The Braves ended their road series against the Nationals with a 6–2 loss.Quillen Ian Harper hits 1st slam, 100th HR; Nationals drop Braves to 0–9 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e8d6db4241794c2aae79cbaa39300487/harper-hits-1st-slam-100th-hr-nationals-drop-braves-0-9 April 14, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 14, 2016 Washington, D.C. June 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160604000408/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e8d6db4241794c2aae79cbaa39300487/harper-hits-1st-slam-100th-hr-nationals-drop-braves-0-9 dead First wins vs. Marlins After trailing 3–0 against the Marlins, the Braves scored six unanswered runs to win their first game of the season.Wine Steven Braves earn 1st win by rallying past Marlins, 6–3 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/7480cac5b31b4b96aaea8fb15cf49564/braves-earn-1st-win-rallying-past-marlins-6-3 April 15, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 15, 2016 Miami June 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160604104242/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/7480cac5b31b4b96aaea8fb15cf49564/braves-earn-1st-win-rallying-past-marlins-6-3 dead Jason Grilli earned his first save since July 2015 with a 6–4 win over the Marlins in the second game of the series.Wine Steven Grilli strikes out Stanton for save as Braves beat Miami 6–4 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/572677e3604e466494a0e1eaf93913e2/markakis-drives-3-help-braves-beat-marlins-again-6-4 April 16, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 16, 2016 Miami June 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160610000322/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/572677e3604e466494a0e1eaf93913e2/markakis-drives-3-help-braves-beat-marlins-again-6-4 dead The Braves swept the series over the Marlins with a 6–5 victory in a 10-inning game.Wine Steven Braves complete sweep by beating Marlins 6–5 in 10 innings http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2347cc1e078b49a7860994f6a657d82f/smiths-rbi-10th-helps-braves-beat-marlins-6-5-sweep April 17, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 17, 2016 Miami June 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160617055403/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2347cc1e078b49a7860994f6a657d82f/smiths-rbi-10th-helps-braves-beat-marlins-6-5-sweep dead Continued struggles The Braves earned their fourth win of the season against former Braves pitcher Alex Wood and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a lopsided 8–1 game at Turner Field.Henry George Bats of Flowers, Smith lead Braves to 4th straight win http://bigstory.ap.org/article/047746cd12ac440cb6538f1dbfba8dc9/bats-flowers-smith-lead-braves-4th-straight-win April 19, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 19, 2016 Atlanta June 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160624110239/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/047746cd12ac440cb6538f1dbfba8dc9/bats-flowers-smith-lead-braves-4th-straight-win dead Wood said after the game that it "was not really the way I pictured coming back here for the first time. Fastball command was the most frustrating thing. I don't even know if I've walked in a run before in my professional career. The walks were pretty frustrating. It was a tough one to swallow, but I have another one in five days."Padilla Doug Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Wood ambushed in return to Atlanta https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/dodger-report/post/_/id/19224/dodgers-alex-wood-ambushed-in-return-to-atlanta ESPN.com ESPN Internet Ventures April 20, 2016 Atlanta April 20, 2016 Despite a 3–1 lead, the Dodgers scored four unanswered runs to snap the Braves four-game win streak.Odum Charles Turner powers Dodgers past Braves, 5–3 in 10 innings http://bigstory.ap.org/article/4d2b90f4d042464991a2a0dd0719f3f9/turner-powers-dodgers-past-braves-5-3-10-innings April 21, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 21, 2016 Atlanta June 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160629222539/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/4d2b90f4d042464991a2a0dd0719f3f9/turner-powers-dodgers-past-braves-5-3-10-innings dead A Yasmani Grandal double in the 10th inning gave the Dodgers a 2–1 victory in the Braves's fourth extra-inning game of the season.Newberry Paul Grandal's double in 10th gives Dodgers 2–1 win over Braves http://bigstory.ap.org/article/5ee2ab240c3045969015a36c0a37717b/grandals-double-10th-gives-dodgers-2-1-win-over-braves April 21, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 21, 2016 Atlanta July 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160701005536/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/5ee2ab240c3045969015a36c0a37717b/grandals-double-10th-gives-dodgers-2-1-win-over-braves dead The Braves opened their next series with a 6–3 loss to the New York Mets.Glier Ray Matt Harvey's Performance Against Feeble Braves Offers No Answers https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/23/sports/baseball/matt-harveys-performance-against-feeble-braves-offers-no-answers.html?ref=sports&_r=0 April 23, 2016 The New York Times April 23, 2016 Atlanta In the second game of the series, the Braves lost 8–2.Puma Mike Steven Matz blows away awful Braves with deGrom up next https://nypost.com/2016/04/23/steven-matz-blows-away-awful-braves-with-degrom-up-next/ April 23, 2016 New York Post News Corp April 23, 2016 Atlanta The Braves ended their three-game series against the Mets with a 3–2 loss.Winklejohn Matt DeGrom makes successful return, Mets sweep Braves http://bigstory.ap.org/article/63ca3fcd96e34e77bfbd895f6cc59d3b/degrom-makes-successful-return-mets-sweep-braves April 24, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 24, 2016 Atlanta August 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160807124508/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/63ca3fcd96e34e77bfbd895f6cc59d3b/degrom-makes-successful-return-mets-sweep-braves dead In their first interleague series of the season, former Braves closer Craig Kimbrel earned his 94th career save at Turner Field in a 1–0 victory over the Braves.Mastrodonato Jason Kimbrel bounces back in Red Sox' win over Braves http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/red_sox/clubhouse_insider/2016/04/kimbrel_bounces_back_in_red_sox_win_over_braves April 25, 2016 Boston Herald Herald Media, Inc. April 25, 2016 Atlanta In the second game of the series, David Price pitched 14 strikeouts to secure an 11–4 victory over the Braves.Abraham Peter David Price K's 14, stuffs Braves https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/redsox/2016/04/26/david-price-stuffs-braves/F57qeKZJV75kGjpTlNZVjJ/story.html April 26, 2016 The Boston Globe Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC. April 26, 2016 Atlanta In the third game of the series and first of two at Fenway Park, the Braves surrendered a grand slam to Dustin Pedroia in a 9–4 loss to the Red Sox.Cunningham Michael Braves drop eighth straight, set record for April losses http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-drop-eighth-straight-set-record-for-april-l/nrC45/ April 27, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises April 27, 2016 Boston Freddie Freeman ended the Braves's 15-game home run-less streak with a deep ball into right-center field in the eighth inning.Mullen Maureen Freeman ends Braves' homerless drought http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/174968068/braves-homer-for-first-time-since-april-10 MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media April 28, 2016 Boston April 28, 2016 April 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160429131145/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/174968068/braves-homer-for-first-time-since-april-10 dead In the final game of the series, three RBI's by Markakis contributed to the Braves ending their eight-game losing skid with a 5–3 victory over the Red Sox.Alden Doug Braves end 8-game slide, beat Red Sox 5–3 behind Markakis http://bigstory.ap.org/article/4bf0998e27b34412b53f582df8edcead/braves-end-8-game-slide-beat-red-sox-5-3-behind-markakis April 29, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News April 29, 2016 Boston August 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160809222006/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/4bf0998e27b34412b53f582df8edcead/braves-end-8-game-slide-beat-red-sox-5-3-behind-markakis dead Despite a Freeman home run in the fourth inning, the Braves allowed six unanswered runs, including their fourth grand slam of the season, in a 6–1 loss to the Cubs.O'Brien David Cubs slam Braves bullpen in series opener http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/cubs-slam-braves-bullpen-in-series-opener/nrD59/ April 29, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises April 29, 2016 Chicago May 4–10 start A sacrifice fly by Markakis in the 10th inning allowed Daniel Castro to score the go-ahead run and beat the Cubs 4–3.Cranston Mike Short-handed Braves rally in 10th to knock off Cubs 4–3 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1a2eba4394484c839f969f9353ae6f5a/short-handed-braves-rally-10th-knock-cubs-4-3 May 1, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 1, 2016 Chicago August 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160815012144/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1a2eba4394484c839f969f9353ae6f5a/short-handed-braves-rally-10th-knock-cubs-4-3 dead In his 2016 debut, Mike Foltynewicz gave up three home runs in a 4–1 loss to the Mets.O'Brien David Mets rock 'Folty' in 1st inning, cruise past Braves http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/mets-rock-folty-in-1st-inning-cruise-past-braves/nrGGF/ May 2, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises May 2, 2016 New York City In the second game of the series, pitcher Matt Wisler surrendered one hit and earned his first win of the season in a 3–0 game against the Mets.Giglio Joe Matt Harvey's struggles, silent bats cost Mets in 3–0 loss to Braves http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2016/05/mets_braves_rapid_reaction.html#incart_river_index May 3, 2016 The Star-Ledger Advance Publications May 3, 2016 New York City The Braves fell 8–0 in the series finale to the Mets.Cohen Rachel Matz's arm, Duda's bat lead Mets to 8–0 rout of Braves http://bigstory.ap.org/article/b821007b77bd4580ade9c6297d1002f1/matz-duda-lead-mets-8-0-rout-braves May 4, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 4, 2016 New York City August 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160815175937/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/b821007b77bd4580ade9c6297d1002f1/matz-duda-lead-mets-8-0-rout-braves dead Primary leadoff hitter Markakis wasn't in the lineup for the series finale as he traveled back home to Baltimore to tend to a family emergency.Bowman Mark Markakis leaves Braves to tend to family matter http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/176171968/nick-markakis-leaves-braves-for-family-matter MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media May 4, 2016 New York City May 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160505193801/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/176171968/nick-markakis-leaves-braves-for-family-matter dead Two errors by the Braves led to a 7–2 loss in the first of three games against the Diamondbacks.Piecoro Nick Diamondbacks 'chilling' as they snap skid vs. Braves https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2016/05/07/diamondbacks-chilling-they-snap-skid-vs-braves/84059990/ May 6, 2016 The Arizona Republic Gannett Company May 6, 2016 Atlanta Former Braves starting pitcher Shelby Miller earned his first win of the season in a 4–2 victory over the Braves.Piecoro Nick Shelby Miller walks tightrope in beating Braves https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2016/05/07/shelby-miller-walks-tightrope-beating-braves/84101838/ May 7, 2016 The Arizona Republic Gannett Company May 7, 2016 Atlanta Despite a two-run RBI by Jeff Francoeur to tie the game, the Braves gave up two home runs in the 11th inning in a 5–3 loss to the Diamondbacks.Odum Charles Herrmann's 2 HRs lift D-backs over Braves 5–3 in 11 innings http://bigstory.ap.org/article/768fe6f8666e4aa5be1929f07a3eb189/herrmanns-2-hrs-lift-d-backs-over-braves-5-3-11-innings May 8, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 8, 2016 Atlanta August 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160816132502/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/768fe6f8666e4aa5be1929f07a3eb189/herrmanns-2-hrs-lift-d-backs-over-braves-5-3-11-innings dead Despite a ninth inning home run from Freeman and two players in scoring position, the Braves lost 3–2 in the first of three games against the Phillies.Gelb Matt Phillies beat Braves, move five games over .500 https://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160511_Phillies_beat_Braves__move_five_games_over__500.html May 10, 2016 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Media Network May 10, 2016 Atlanta After being recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett, Williams Pérez surrendered one hit in eight innings pitched in a 5–1 victory over the Phillies.Odum Charles Perez shines as Braves beat Phillies 5–1, end home drought http://bigstory.ap.org/article/109114252a1d4b82a724e8646cab2c2d/perez-shines-braves-beat-phillies-5-1-end-home-drought May 11, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 11, 2016 Atlanta August 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160817074312/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/109114252a1d4b82a724e8646cab2c2d/perez-shines-braves-beat-phillies-5-1-end-home-drought dead Despite a three-run double by Gordon Beckham in the seventh inning, the Braves were unable to capitalize with runners in walk off position in the ninth and fell 7–4 to the Phillies in the 10th.Odum Charles Rupp's 3-run double in 10th lifts Phillies past Braves 7–4 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/3247629f7ebc452b8da4c4309d82f6a9/rupps-3-run-double-10th-lifts-phillies-past-braves-7-4 May 12, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 12, 2016 Atlanta August 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160817190314/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/3247629f7ebc452b8da4c4309d82f6a9/rupps-3-run-double-10th-lifts-phillies-past-braves-7-4 dead The Braves opened up a three-game road series with a 5–1 loss to the reigning World Series champion Kansas City Royals.O'Brien David Rinse, repeat: Teheran sharp, Braves lose http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/rinse-repeat-teheran-sharp-braves-lose/nrMsH/ May 13, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises May 13, 2016 Kansas City, Missouri Foltynewicz earned his first win of the season with a 5–0 victory over the Royals.O'Brien David Foltynewicz shines again as Braves blank Royals http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/foltynewicz-shines-again-as-braves-blank-royals/nrM7m/ May 14, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises May 14, 2016 Kansas City, Missouri Despite tying the game in the ninth inning, Grilli gave up a two-run walk off home run to Kendrys Morales to fall 4–2 in the 13th inning.Skretta Dave Morales smacks 2-run walk-off homer, KC beats Braves in 13 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d6d1ef8ee8b24102920bf3aebec912d8/morales-smacks-2-run-walk-homer-kc-beats-braves-13 May 15, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 15, 2016 Kansas City, Missouri August 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160819041235/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d6d1ef8ee8b24102920bf3aebec912d8/morales-smacks-2-run-walk-homer-kc-beats-braves-13 dead Despite home runs from Francoeur and Kelly Johnson, the Braves fell 8–5 to the Pittsburgh Pirates.O'Brien David Perez gives up six early, Braves fall 8–5 to Pirates http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/perez-struggles-braves-lose-8-5-to-pirates/nrNsC/ May 16, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises May 16, 2016 Pittsburgh González and Tosca dismissed On May 17, Fredi González was fired from his position as team manager, as was Carlos Tosca from his position as bench coach.O'Brien David Braves fire Fredi Gonzalez as manager http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-fire-gonzalez-as-manager/nrN5k/ May 17, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises May 17, 2016 Pittsburgh Brian Snitker, manager of Triple-A Gwinnett, was promoted to interim manager of the Atlanta Braves.Bowman Mark Gonzalez dismissed as manager of Braves https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-dismiss-fredi-gonzalez-c178615590 MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media May 17, 2016 Pittsburgh May 17, 2016 May 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160518110024/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/178615590/braves-dismiss-fredi-gonzalez live His debut didn't fare too well as, despite a season-high of nine runs, a seven-run deficit in the first inning proved too much to overcome in a 12–9 loss.Graves Will Pirates spoil Snitker's debut as manager, top Braves 12–9 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d9cb0a7ddef54a6d8ed0fa00d1cd7e9d/pirates-spoil-snitkers-debut-manager-top-braves-12-9 May 17, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 17, 2016 Pittsburgh August 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820013827/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d9cb0a7ddef54a6d8ed0fa00d1cd7e9d/pirates-spoil-snitkers-debut-manager-top-braves-12-9 dead Tyler Flowers hitting in three of four plate appearances and Julio Teherán surrendering only five hits gave Snitker his first win as an MLB manager in a 3–1 victory over the Pirates.Graves Will Teheran guides Braves to 3–1 win over Pirates http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1e255d7449a2436b97646949386921b4/teheran-guides-braves-3-1-win-over-pirates May 18, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 18, 2016 Pittsburgh August 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820074417/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1e255d7449a2436b97646949386921b4/teheran-guides-braves-3-1-win-over-pirates dead The Braves closed out this four-game road series with an 8–2 loss.Graves Will Polanco powers Pirates by Braves 8–2 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/58502e01e5784096a48a0932ac309edd/polanco-powers-pirates-braves-8-2 May 19, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 19, 2016 Pittsburgh August 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820151938/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/58502e01e5784096a48a0932ac309edd/polanco-powers-pirates-braves-8-2 dead Regular shortstop Erick Aybar was removed from the lineup after undergoing a procedure to remove a dislodged chicken bone.Bowman Mark Aybar OK after chicken bone stuck in throat http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/179078494/erick-aybar-has-chicken-bone-stuck-in-throat MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media May 19, 2016 Pittsburgh May 19, 2016 May 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160520134251/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/179078494/erick-aybar-has-chicken-bone-stuck-in-throat dead Despite surrendering a run in the first inning, three two-run home runs from Freeman and Markakis gave the Braves a 7–1 victory in the first of three games against the Phillies.Cunningham Michael Braves ride Wisler, three homers to victory over Phillies http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-ride-wisler-three-homers-to-victory-over-ph/nrQ8C/ May 20, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises May 20, 2016 Philadelphia Pérez allowed only two hits in 6 1/3 innings pitched to give the Braves their second series victory of the season in a 2–0 win over the Phillies.Cunningham Michael Perez leads Braves to first series win in five weeks http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/perez-leads-braves-to-first-series-win-in-five-wee/nrRLL/ May 21, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises May 21, 2016 Philadelphia The Braves were unable to pull off a sweep of the series as they fell 5–0 to the Phillies.Gelston Dan Eickhoff shuts down Braves over 7 innings, Phillies win 5–0 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d1c8a147e27f4910af747f9d73ddebd1/eickhoff-shuts-down-braves-over-7-innings-phillies-win-5-0 May 22, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 22, 2016 Philadelphia August 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160821102756/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d1c8a147e27f4910af747f9d73ddebd1/eickhoff-shuts-down-braves-over-7-innings-phillies-win-5-0 dead The Braves opened up their next series back home with a 2–1 loss to the Brewers.Rosiak Todd Scooter Gennett's big plays put Brewers on top https://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/live-coverage-brewers-at-braves-b99731510z1-380721021.html May 24, 2016 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Gannett Company May 24, 2016 Atlanta Despite the loss, Julio Teherán recorded a career-high 12 strikeouts, including four in one inning.Bowman Mark Teheran notches 4-K inning in dazzling start http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/180000216/julio-teheran-strikes-out-4-in-1-inning MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media May 24, 2016 Atlanta May 24, 2016 May 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160526123029/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/180000216/julio-teheran-strikes-out-4-in-1-inning dead The Braves couldn't capitalize on loaded bases in the 12th inning, gave up a run on a single by Jonathan Villar and lost 3–2 in 13 innings.Newberry Paul Villar's RBI single in 13th, Brewers beat Braves 3–2 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a9e40f0be3b944989202297871fa1598/villars-rbi-single-13th-brewers-beat-braves-3-2 May 26, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 26, 2016 Atlanta August 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160822095954/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a9e40f0be3b944989202297871fa1598/villars-rbi-single-13th-brewers-beat-braves-3-2 dead The Braves concluded their three-game series against the Brewers with a 6–2 loss.Henry George Braun, Villar homer to help Brewers complete 3-game sweep http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ddf32c2d26d7457ba30d5caa888ddb2b/braun-villar-homer-help-brewers-complete-3-game-sweep May 27, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 27, 2016 Atlanta August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160825191305/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ddf32c2d26d7457ba30d5caa888ddb2b/braun-villar-homer-help-brewers-complete-3-game-sweep dead Despite surrendering two runs in the third inning, key hits by Freeman and Markakis led to four unanswered runs scored by the Braves in a 4–2 win over the Marlins.Spencer Clark Miami Marlins implode late, fall to lowly Atlanta Braves 4–2 http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article80505122.html May 27, 2016 Miami Herald The McClatchy Company May 27, 2016 Atlanta The Braves earned their first home series win of the season in a 7–2 victory over the Marlins.Odum Charles Braves beat Marlins 7–2 to lock up first home series win http://bigstory.ap.org/article/7ccd9347b57b4b628a43961c1508d6fe/braves-beat-marlins-7-2-lock-first-home-series-win May 28, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 28, 2016 Atlanta August 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160827050050/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/7ccd9347b57b4b628a43961c1508d6fe/braves-beat-marlins-7-2-lock-first-home-series-win dead The Braves failed to sweep the Marlins for the second time this season in a 7–3 loss to conclude the series.Odum Charles Dietrich hits HR, drives in 4 as Marlins beat Braves 7–3 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/70e214e0d0f54db8b03f3523ad5524af/dietrich-hits-hr-drives-4-marlins-beat-braves-7-3 May 29, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News May 29, 2016 Atlanta August 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160827071507/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/70e214e0d0f54db8b03f3523ad5524af/dietrich-hits-hr-drives-4-marlins-beat-braves-7-3 dead The Braves opened up their next series with a 5–3 win over the Giants.Schulman Henry Giants' Duffy bruised by pitch as Samardzija is bruised by Braves https://www.sfchronicle.com/giants/article/Giants-Duffy-gets-wrist-X-rays-as-Giants-lose-7953199.php May 30, 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Hearst Corporation May 30, 2016 registration Atlanta Wisler put on a solid pitching performance until he allowed three runs in the eighth inning and the Braves fell 4–0.Bowman Mark Haft Chris Braves get nothing going vs. Peavy http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/181321912/jake-peavy-allows-1-hit-vs-braves-on-birthday MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media May 31, 2016 Atlanta May 31, 2016 June 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160602123434/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/181321912/jake-peavy-allows-1-hit-vs-braves-on-birthday dead June More struggles Despite trailing 4–1 at a point in the game, Markakis scored the tying run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning, Chris Withrow kept the Braves in the game with his relief performance and Freeman hit a walk-off home run to right-center to beat the Giants 5–4 in the 11th inning.Odum Charles Freeman's HR in 11th inning lifts Braves past Giants, 5–4 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e94506bab3e443e0bc252afceee2181e/freemans-hr-11th-inning-lifts-braves-past-giants-5-4 June 1, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News June 1, 2016 Atlanta August 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160827202720/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e94506bab3e443e0bc252afceee2181e/freemans-hr-11th-inning-lifts-braves-past-giants-5-4 dead The Braves concluded their home-stand with a 6–0 loss to the Giants after squandering an early scoring opportunity by Chase d'Arnaud and Freeman in the first inning.Odum Charles Braves waste early scoring chance, fall to Giants 6–0 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/41ec540fb67846f68ccae0104fe66c69/braves-waste-early-scoring-chance-fall-giants-6-0 June 2, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News June 2, 2016 Atlanta August 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160828015223/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/41ec540fb67846f68ccae0104fe66c69/braves-waste-early-scoring-chance-fall-giants-6-0 dead Despite opening the game with a two-run lead, the Braves surrendered four home runs, including three to Corey Seager, in a 4–2 loss to the Dodgers.O'Brien David Seager's 3 homers lead Dodgers' 4–2 win over Teheran and Braves http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/seagers-3-homers-lead-dodgers-4-2-win-over-teheran/nrZgT/ June 4, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises June 4, 2016 Los Angeles Despite holding Clayton Kershaw to his shortest outing of the season and fewest strikeouts in over two years, the offensive-inept Braves were unable to capitalize and fell 4–0 to the Dodgers.O'Brien David Braves shut out 4–0 by Kershaw and Dodgers bullpen http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-shut-out-4-0-by-kershaw-and-dodgers-bullpen/nrZyY/ June 5, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises June 5, 2016 Los Angeles The Braves concluded their series against the Dodgers by giving up multiple home runs in a 12–6 loss.Harris Beth Home-run happy Dodgers rout Braves 12–6 for series sweep http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1e86434f813c4b6b8bbeca541979993e/home-run-happy-dodgers-rout-braves-12-6-series-sweep June 5, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News June 5, 2016 Los Angeles August 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160828150939/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1e86434f813c4b6b8bbeca541979993e/home-run-happy-dodgers-rout-braves-12-6-series-sweep dead The Braves opened their next three-game series with Pérez exiting the game due to triceps soreness in the fifth inning and falling 7–2 to the Padres.O'Brien David Perez knocked around as Braves' skid continues at San Diego http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/perez-knocked-around-as-braves-skid-continues-at-s/nrbhw/ June 7, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises June 7, 2016 San Diego Despite carrying a one-run lead into the ninth inning, Arodys Vizcaíno blew the save by surrendering a home run and a walk off single in a 4–3 loss.O'Brien David Vizcaino blows save, Padres extend Braves' losing streaks http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/vizcaino-blows-save-padres-extend-braves-losing-st/nrcGx/ June 8, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises June 8, 2016 San Diego The Braves concluded their series with the Padres with Teherán surrendering just two runs in eight innings. Vizcaíno, who blew the save the night before, earned the save and the Braves won 4–2.Wilson Bernie Inciarte, Teheran lead Braves to 4–2 win against Padres http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d8df5635b9d249498300c728ac620cec/inciarte-teheran-lead-braves-4-2-win-against-padres June 8, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News June 8, 2016 San Diego August 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160828233357/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d8df5635b9d249498300c728ac620cec/inciarte-teheran-lead-braves-4-2-win-against-padres dead Back home at the Ted after a six-game road trip, Bud Norris pitched seven innings and gave up only four hits and one run as the Braves won 5–1 over the Cubs.Sullivan Paul Braves notch rare home victory with 5–1 decision over Cubs http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-lose-to-braves-spt-0611-20160610-story.html June 10, 2016 Chicago Tribune Tribune Publishing June 10, 2016 Atlanta The next game in the series saw Anthony Rizzo, who was scratched from the lineup the day before due to back issues, hit his 14th home run of the season as the Braves fell 8–2 to the Cubs.Wittenmyer Gordon Rizzo's back apparently well again as he homers in win https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/rizzos-back-apparently-well-again-as-he-homers-in-win/ June 11, 2016 Chicago Sun-Times Sun-Times Media Group June 11, 2016 Atlanta The Braves closed out their three-game series with a 13–2 loss to the Cubs.Odum Charles Lester allows no earned runs as Cubs rout Braves 13–2 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2f7b66557b4845a6adcaa0548fe93b90/lester-allows-no-earned-runs-cubs-rout-braves-13-2 June 12, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News June 12, 2016 Atlanta September 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160913203125/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2f7b66557b4845a6adcaa0548fe93b90/lester-allows-no-earned-runs-cubs-rout-braves-13-2 dead Turnaround Despite a scoring opportunity with bases loaded in the eighth inning, the Braves squandered it, gave up a shallow left hit to Joey Votto with bases loaded and lost 9–8 to the Reds.Rosecrans Trent Bases-loaded walk gives Reds win over Braves, 9–8 https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2016/06/13/bases-loaded-walk-gives-reds-win-over-braves-9-8/85852520/ June 14, 2016 The Cincinnati Enquirer Gannett Company June 14, 2016 Atlanta After a rough first inning for Teherán, the Braves only put up a run in a 3–1 loss to the Reds.Rosecrans Trent Reds offense cold, but enough to top Braves https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2016/06/14/reds-offense-cold-but-enough-top-braves/85903230/ June 14, 2016 The Cincinnati Enquirer Gannett Company June 14, 2016 Atlanta After failing to score a walk off with bases loaded in the 11th and giving up two runs in the top of the 13th, a single by d'Arnaud allowed Jace Peterson to score the walk off run and gave the Braves a 9–8 victory.Rosecrans Trent Braves rally past Reds in 13th for 9–8 win https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2016/06/16/braves-rally-past-reds-13th-9-8-win/85963290/ June 16, 2016 The Cincinnati Enquirer Gannett Company June 16, 2016 Atlanta During the game, Freeman doubled in the third, tripled in the fourth, hit a home run in the sixth and singled in the 11th to become only the seventh Braves player to hit for the cycle and first to do so since Mark Kotsay in 2008.Sachs Aimee Freddie takes a ride on the Free-cycle https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-freddie-freeman-hits-for-cycle-c184321684 MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media June 16, 2016 Atlanta June 16, 2016 June 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160617141310/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/184321684/braves-freddie-freeman-hits-for-cycle live The Braves concluded the four-game series with two home runs from Freeman in a 7–2 victory over the Reds.Odum Charles Freeman stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves beat Reds 7–2 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/66e30692280e4c54aed6bce7ba57a6da/freeman-stays-hot-2-run-hr-braves-beat-reds-7-2 June 16, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News June 16, 2016 Atlanta September 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160915054700/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/66e30692280e4c54aed6bce7ba57a6da/freeman-stays-hot-2-run-hr-braves-beat-reds-7-2 dead In the first of a five-game road trip, Braves relief pitcher John Gant pitched six and 2/3 innings and allowed only one run and two hits to earn his first win in Major League Baseball in a 5–1 victory over the Mets.O'Brien David Gant impressive in 1st win as Braves beat Mets http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/gant-impressive-in-1st-win-as-braves-beat-mets/nrh6p/ June 18, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises June 18, 2016 New York City After Inciarte scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, relief pitcher Jim Johnson struck out Curtis Granderson to earn his first save of the season and give the Braves the series victory in a 4–3 win over the Mets.O'Brien David Bold Inciarte leads Braves to 4th straight win http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/bold-inciarte-leads-braves-to-4th-straight-win/nrjLt/ June 19, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises June 19, 2016 New York City Teherán pitched a complete game, gave up only one hit, kept the Mets from putting up a run in a 6–0 win and gave the Braves their longest win streak of the season.Fitzpatrick Mike Teheran leads Braves past Mets for 5th straight win http://bigstory.ap.org/article/3429d340402e44bebdda875fc3b36adb/teheran-leads-braves-past-mets-5th-straight-win June 19, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News June 19, 2016 New York City September 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160916194139/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/3429d340402e44bebdda875fc3b36adb/teheran-leads-braves-past-mets-5th-straight-win dead Despite trailing 2–0 going into the eighth inning, Peterson tied the game with a two-run homer and hit the go-ahead RBI single to give the Braves their sixth straight win in a 3–2 victory over the Marlins.Cunningham Michael Peterson lifts Braves to sixth straight victory http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/peterson-lifts-braves-to-sixth-straight-victory/nrkYG/ June 22, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises June 22, 2016 Miami The Braves' six-game win streak came to an end in a 3–0 loss to the Marlins.Wine Steven Conley pitches 8 innings to help Marlins beat Braves 3–0 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/f247b2e57a0d4dec829e7ab6dd515d32/conley-pitches-8-innings-help-marlins-beat-braves-3-0 June 22, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News June 22, 2016 Miami September 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160918001238/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/f247b2e57a0d4dec829e7ab6dd515d32/conley-pitches-8-innings-help-marlins-beat-braves-3-0 dead The Braves opened up their next series at home with a two-run go-ahead homer by Adonis García in the eighth inning to beat the Mets 4–3Wagner James Mets Get Rare Good News on Injuries, Then Fall to Braves https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/24/sports/baseball/mets-get-rare-good-news-on-injuries-then-fall-to-braves-for-fourth-straight-time.html?ref=sports&_r=0 June 23, 2016 The New York Times June 23, 2016 Atlanta Despite a six-run rally in the fifth inning, the Braves were unable to overcome the eight-run deficit they found themselves in early in the game and lost 8–6 to the Mets.Kerber Fred Steven Matz's elbow raising questions after delayed shelling https://nypost.com/2016/06/24/steven-matzs-delayed-shelling-overshadows-bats-big-day/ June 24, 2016 New York Post News Corp June 24, 2016 Atlanta After a scoreless pitching duel between Jacob deGrom and Teherán and going into extra innings, Kelly Johnson – who was traded from the Braves to the Mets earlier in the month – hit the game-winning home run in the 11th inning to hand the Braves a 1–0 loss.Ackert Kristie Kelly Johnson smacks solo shot in 11th to lift Mets over Braves, 1–0 http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/kelly-johnson-smacks-solo-shot-11th-lift-mets-braves-article-1.2688162 June 26, 2016 New York Daily News Daily News, L.P. June 26, 2016 Atlanta The Braves concluded the four-game series with home runs from Freeman and Garcia and a 5–2 victory over the Mets.Odum Charles Freeman, Garcia homer as Braves beat Colon, Mets 5–2 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2daba81ea75845bdad80a0f580e41aa6/freeman-garcia-homer-braves-beat-colon-mets-5-2 June 26, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News June 26, 2016 Atlanta September 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160919043210/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2daba81ea75845bdad80a0f580e41aa6/freeman-garcia-homer-braves-beat-colon-mets-5-2 dead The Braves started their next series with an 8–3 loss to the Indians who came into the game riding a nine-game win streak.Hoynes Paul Cleveland Indians roll to 10th straight victory with 8–3 win over Atlanta Braves http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2016/06/cleveland_indians_atlanta_brav_4.html#incart_m-rpt-1 June 27, 2016 The Plain Dealer Advance Publications June 27, 2016 Atlanta Starting pitcher Gant left the game in the third inning due to a left oblique strain.Sachs Aimee Gant exits vs. Indians with left oblique strain http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/186562238/braves-right-hander-john-gant-exits-early MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media June 28, 2016 Atlanta June 28, 2016 July 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160701185146/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/186562238/braves-right-hander-john-gant-exits-early dead Despite tying the game in the sixth inning, an RBI single by Carlos Santana in the ninth inning led to a three-run rally by the Indians and the Braves fell 5–3.Hoynes Paul Team Streak does it again: Cleveland Indians rally in 9th for 11th straight victory http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2016/06/cleveland_indians_atlanta_brav_6.html#incart_m-rpt-1 June 28, 2016 The Plain Dealer Advance Publications June 28, 2016 Atlanta The Braves concluded the series with a 3–0 loss to the Indians who earned their 12th straight victory.Odum Charles Salazar rolls, Indians beat Braves 3–0 for 12th straight win http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1f7f03d3f7fc43db844af6251f7ee99e/salazar-rolls-indians-beat-braves-3-0-12th-straight-win June 29, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News June 29, 2016 Atlanta September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920020200/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1f7f03d3f7fc43db844af6251f7ee99e/salazar-rolls-indians-beat-braves-3-0-12th-straight-win dead Despite giving up a three-run homer in the second inning, seven unanswered runs and a save by Mauricio Cabrera gave the Braves an 8–5 victory in the first of a four-game series against the Marlins.Spencer Clark Miami Marlins cough up early lead in rain-delayed loss in Atlanta http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article87074987.html July 1, 2016 Miami Herald The McClatchy Company July 1, 2016 Atlanta July Despite a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth by Tyler Flowers and bases loaded in the 10th and 11th inning, a two-run double by pinch-hitter José Fernández in the 12th inning gave the Marlins a 7–5 victory over the Braves.Henry George Marlins' Fernandez wins it with pinch-hit double in 12th http://bigstory.ap.org/article/fde887a23b8e4012a4cfe57e68fd917f/jose-fernandez-delivers-dramatic-pinch-hit-double-12th July 2, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News July 2, 2016 Atlanta September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920064952/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/fde887a23b8e4012a4cfe57e68fd917f/jose-fernandez-delivers-dramatic-pinch-hit-double-12th dead The next day proved rough for Fernández as he surrendered eight hits, six runs and a walk in five and 2/3rd's innings pitched as the Braves beat the Marlins 9–1.Odum Charles Day after pinch-hit heroics, Fernandez roughed up by Braves http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1259f38b3e994c96a4dc4140c4318277/freeman-braves-rough-marlins-ace-fernandez-9-1-win July 2, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News July 2, 2016 Atlanta September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920083844/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1259f38b3e994c96a4dc4140c4318277/freeman-braves-rough-marlins-ace-fernandez-9-1-win dead Fort Bragg Game The Braves concluded their four-game series against the Marlins with a 5–2 loss in the Fort Bragg Game, the first ever Major League Baseball game played at a United States military installation in Fort Bragg.Mock Joe Marlins top Braves in unique Fort Bragg Game https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/07/03/braves-marlins-fort-bragg-game/86662532/ July 4, 2016 USA Today Gannett Company July 4, 2016 Fort Bragg The Braves opened their next series by surrendering seven runs in the second inning in an 8–2 loss to the Phillies.O'Brien David Seven-run 2nd inning dooms De La Cruz and Braves http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/seven-run-2nd-inning-dooms-de-la-cruz-and-braves/nrrz7/ July 4, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises July 4, 2016 Philadelphia Foltynewicz gave up four homers in six innings pitched in a 5–1 loss to the Phillies.O'Brien David Phillies pound 4 homers off 'Folty' in 5–1 win over Braves http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/phillies-pound-4-homers-off-folty-in-5-1-win-over-/nrsWb/ July 5, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises July 5, 2016 Philadelphia Despite carrying a one-run lead into the eighth inning, a two-run homer by Freddy Galvis gave a 4–3 victory to the Phillies.Maaddi Rob Freddy Galvis' 2-run homer lifts Phillies over Braves 4–3 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/c48b233f6cc34c15964aad8e8c061418/freddy-galvis-2-run-homer-lifts-phillies-over-braves-4-3 July 6, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News July 6, 2016 Philadelphia September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920075124/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/c48b233f6cc34c15964aad8e8c061418/freddy-galvis-2-run-homer-lifts-phillies-over-braves-4-3 dead In a makeup game postponed from April 30 due to rain, Markakis hit two home runs – including the game-tying home run in the ninth – and Flowers hit a two-out single in the 11th inning to give the Braves a 4–3 victory over the Cubs.Cranston Mike Markakis homers twice, Braves beat slumping Cubs in 11 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/52a5847a58cb44b2ba95024b780c9bde/markakis-homers-twice-braves-beat-slumping-cubs-11 July 8, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News July 8, 2016 Chicago September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920064935/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/52a5847a58cb44b2ba95024b780c9bde/markakis-homers-twice-braves-beat-slumping-cubs-11 dead The Braves put on their best offensive output of the season to date with 15 hits, eight of which came in the fifth inning alone, 11 runs – four of which also came in the fifth inning – and three home runs from Flowers, Freeman and Markakis to beat the White Sox 11–8 in the first of a three-game series.Stinson Thomas With 15 hits, Braves pummel White Sox 11–8 http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/with-15-hits-braves-pummel-white-sox-11-8/nrt67/ July 9, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises July 9, 2016 Chicago Three home runs weren't enough to overcome a five-run deficit as the Braves fell 5–4 to the White Sox in the second game of the series.Stinson Thomas Viva Colombia: White Sox outlast Braves 5–4 http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/viva-colombia-white-sox-outlast-braves-5-4/nrwHc/ July 9, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises July 9, 2016 Chicago The Braves concluded the series with Foltynewicz allowing five hits, no runs and two homers scored by Francoeur and Peterson to beat the White Sox 2–0.Ladewski Paul Shields moves forward, but White Sox fall to Braves, 2–0 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/4c6bd45522454274be485f81554e1c63/shields-moves-forward-white-sox-fall-braves-2-0 July 10, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News July 10, 2016 Chicago September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920073543/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/4c6bd45522454274be485f81554e1c63/shields-moves-forward-white-sox-fall-braves-2-0 dead After All-Star break In their first game following the All-Star break, the Braves gave up 11 runs – including a grand slam in the ninth inning – in an 11–2 loss to the Rockies.Saunders Patrick Jorge De La Rosa, Rockies roll over sluggish Braves https://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/15/jorge-de-la-rosa-rockies-roll-over-sluggish-braves/ July 15, 2016 The Denver Post Digital First Media July 15, 2016 Atlanta Despite leading by three runs going into the eighth inning and Foltynewicz only surrendering two hits in 7 1/3 innings pitched, four different pitchers in the eighth allowed the Rockies to rally back, allowed Trevor Story to score the go-ahead run, ended a 43-game losing streak when trailing after seven innings and resulted in a 4–3 loss to the Rockies.Saunders Patrick Rockies snap 43-game streak, come back late to beat Braves https://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/16/rockies-snap-43-game-streak-come-back-late-to-beat-braves/ July 16, 2016 The Denver Post Digital First Media July 16, 2016 Atlanta After eight and a half innings of a scoreless pitching duel between Teherán and Jon Gray, d'Arnaud hit a walk off single off Gonzalez Germen that allowed Inciarte to score and gave the Braves a 1–0 victory over the Rockies.Henry George D'Arnaud's single in 9th gives Braves home win vs. Rockies http://bigstory.ap.org/article/06d409958eb149e4a7cb7f04d5adfc1c/darnauds-single-9th-gives-braves-home-win-vs-rockies July 17, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News July 17, 2016 Atlanta September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920075117/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/06d409958eb149e4a7cb7f04d5adfc1c/darnauds-single-9th-gives-braves-home-win-vs-rockies dead Despite scoring first with an RBI double from Francoeur in the fourth inning, the Braves surrendered three home runs in an 8–2 loss to the Reds.Cunningham Michael Reds hit three homers off Wisler for victory over Braves http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/reds-hit-three-homers-off-wisler-for-victory-over-/nrz35/ July 18, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises July 18, 2016 Cincinnati Despite a blown save opportunity by Johnson, a sacrifice fly by Inciarte in the 11th led to the go-ahead run that gave the Braves a 5–4 victory.Cunningham Michael Braves outlast Reds for victory in 11th http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-outlast-reds-for-victory-in-11th/nr2Yb/ July 20, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises July 20, 2016 Cincinnati The Braves closed out the series with two home runs, but squandered a two-run lead to fall 6–3 to the Reds.Kay Joe Braves fall to Reds 6–3, drop series between NL's worst http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a594531605a141bda58522fb2275fadd/braves-fall-reds-6-3-drop-series-between-nls-worst July 20, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News July 20, 2016 Cincinnati September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920064907/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a594531605a141bda58522fb2275fadd/braves-fall-reds-6-3-drop-series-between-nls-worst dead The Braves opened up their next road series by surrendering a three-run homer in the sixth inning and falling 6–3 to the Rockies.O'Brien David CarGo's homer off Folty propels Rockies past Braves http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/cargos-homer-off-folty-propels-rockies-past-braves/nr3f6/ July 22, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises July 22, 2016 Denver Despite loading the bases with one out in the ninth inning, the Braves were unable to capitalize and fell 4–3 to the Rockies.O'Brien David Braves leave bases loaded in 9th, lose 4–3 to Rockies http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-leave-bases-loaded-in-9th-lose-4-3-to-rocki/nr4CY/ July 23, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises July 23, 2016 Denver Teherán exited the game in the fifth inning with upper back discomfort.Bowman Mark Braves hoping Teheran's back injury is minor http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/191141194/braves-julio-teheran-injured-against-rockies/ MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media July 23, 2016 Denver July 23, 2016 July 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160724162709/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/191141194/braves-julio-teheran-injured-against-rockies/ dead What had started as a strong outing for Wisler with only surrendering two hits after five innings pitched turned into a five-run collapse in the sixth inning as the Braves fell 8–4 to the Rockies.O'Brien David Sixth inning dooms Braves again in loss to Rockies http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/sixth-inning-dooms-braves-again-in-loss-to-rockies/nr4RR/ July 24, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises July 24, 2016 Denver The Braves concluded the four-game series by surrendering seven runs, including a home run, in a 7–2 loss to the Rockies.Graham Pat Chatwood, Story help Rockies sweep Braves with 7–2 win http://bigstory.ap.org/article/53da82aa8cd34c81a2a720f848102bb2/story-helps-rockies-sweep-braves-7-2-win July 24, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News July 24, 2016 Denver September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920064911/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/53da82aa8cd34c81a2a720f848102bb2/story-helps-rockies-sweep-braves-7-2-win dead Lucas Harrell held the Twins to four singles and three walks over six innings pitched as the Braves ended a five-game losing streak with a 2–0 win in the first of two games against the Twins.O'Brien David Harrell sharp in Braves' 2–0 win against Twins http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/harrell-sharp-in-braves-2-0-win-against-twins/nr5gC/ July 27, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises July 27, 2016 Minneapolis The Braves concluded the two-game series with every player in the lineup earning one hit, three players hitting home runs, Foltynewicz earned the victory and Johnson earned the save in a 9–7 victory over the Twins.Mason Tyler Freeman HR, 5 RBIs as Braves top Twins for 2-game sweep http://bigstory.ap.org/article/58054d4edc344a038241580ee3134a07/freeman-hr-5-rbis-braves-top-twins-2-game-sweep July 28, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News July 28, 2016 Minneapolis September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920064944/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/58054d4edc344a038241580ee3134a07/freeman-hr-5-rbis-braves-top-twins-2-game-sweep dead Five unanswered runs weren't enough to overcome a seven-run deficit, four of which came in the first inning alone, as the Braves fell 7–5 in the first of a four-game home series against the Phillies.Gelb Matt Phillies win, but Nola struggles again http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160729_Phillies_win__but_Nola_struggles_again.html July 28, 2016 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Media Network July 28, 2016 Atlanta Tyrell Jenkins surrendered one unearned run, four hits and four walks to earn his first career victory and Johnson earned his fifth save of the season as the Braves beat the Phillies 2–1.Gelb Matt Phillies' Velasquez loses as trade talk swirls http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160730_Phillies__Velasquez_pitches_well_in_2-1_loss.html July 29, 2016 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Media Network July 29, 2016 Atlanta A blown 2–1 lead through the fifth inning progressed into the Phillies accumulating no hits, four walks, two errors, a hit batter and four runs while batting around in the eighth inning and the Braves fell 9–5.Gelb Matt Hellickson gets job done in Phillies win, awaits trade fate https://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20160731_Hellickson_gets_job_done_in_Phillies_win__awaits_trade_fate.html July 30, 2016 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Media Network July 30, 2016 Atlanta The Braves closed out the four-game series against the Phillies with a two-run homer by Francouer in a 2–1 victory.Henry George Francouer's 2-run homer lifts Braves over Phillies 2–1 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/f8cf8f2d6e0549dfb9a4e08b343eb37a/francouers-2-run-homer-lifts-braves-over-phillies-2-1 July 31, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News July 31, 2016 Atlanta September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920075231/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/f8cf8f2d6e0549dfb9a4e08b343eb37a/francouers-2-run-homer-lifts-braves-over-phillies-2-1 dead August Despite putting up the first run of the game and not allowing a hit through the first four innings, the Braves – thanks in part to Foltynewicz's struggles with batters the third time up – gave up five runs, including a home run to Matt Joyce, in a 5–3 loss to the Pirates.Brink Bill Pirates break losing streak with victory against Braves https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pirates-Blog/2016/08/02/Pirates-break-losing-streak-with-victory-against-Braves/stories/201608020215 August 2, 2016 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Block Communications August 2, 2016 Atlanta Despite allowing four runs in the first inning, the Braves rallied back to score eight unanswered runs and earned Rob Whalen his first career victory as a major league pitcher in an 8–4 win over the Pirates.Brink Bill Locke struggles, offense flops in loss to Braves https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pirates-Blog/2016/08/03/Locke-struggles-offense-flops-in-loss-to-Braves/stories/201608030218 August 3, 2016 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Block Communications August 3, 2016 Atlanta The Braves concluded their three-game home stand, thanks to an improbable stolen base attempt by García in the seventh inning, with a 5–2 victory to win the series against the Pirates.Odum Charles Adonis Garcia, Braves run past slumping Pirates, 5–2 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/0c8cc87dfbf5400ba004fa78eb9c33c3/adonis-garcia-braves-run-past-slumping-pirates-5-2 August 5, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News August 5, 2016 Atlanta September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920112849/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/0c8cc87dfbf5400ba004fa78eb9c33c3/adonis-garcia-braves-run-past-slumping-pirates-5-2 dead While Joel De La Cruz only surrendered two hits and five walks over 5 1/3rd innings pitched, Jaime García hit the go-ahead RBI with a single in the second inning and the Braves fell 1–0 in the first of three games against the Cardinals.Cunningham Michael Cards lefty Garcia dominates Braves http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/cards-lefty-garcia-dominates-braves/nsBSn/ August 5, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 5, 2016 St. Louis Three-run homers from Freeman and García, and two-run homers from Inciarte and trade deadline acquisition Matt Kemp contributed to the Braves highest offensive output of the season in a 13–5 rout of the Cardinals.Cunningham Michael Braves belt four homers to rout Cards http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-belt-four-homers-to-rout-cards/nsBjZ/ August 6, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 6, 2016 St. Louis The Braves concluded the three-game road series with Foltynewicz holding the Cardinals to one run and six hits, scored his first career run and Johnson earned his eighth save of the season in a 6–3 victory.Fallstrom R.B. Foltynewicz leads way, Braves top Cardinals http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d6bdea0559294c8784f4956b16129ac8/foltynewicz-leads-way-braves-top-cardinals August 7, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News August 7, 2016 St. Louis August 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160810105919/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d6bdea0559294c8784f4956b16129ac8/foltynewicz-leads-way-braves-top-cardinals dead A sacrifice fly to the center-field warning track by Beckham allowed Kemp to score the go-ahead run in the 12th and the Braves won 4–3 in the first of four games against the Brewers.O'Brien David Beckham sac fly lifts Braves past Brewers in 12 innings http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/beckham-sac-fly-lifts-braves-past-brewers-in-12-in/nsCSB/ August 9, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 9, 2016 Milwaukee Despite giving up the first run of the game off a Ryan Braun home run, the Braves scored two runs on a walk and three singles in the seventh inning to win the second game of the series 2–1.O'Brien David Braves come back for 2–1 win, their 4th straight and 10th in 14 games http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-come-back-for-2-1-their-4th-straight-and-10/nsCzY/ August 9, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 9, 2016 Milwaukee Two home runs from Freeman weren't enough to overcome a three-run homer by Chris Carter in the third inning as the Braves fell 4–3.O'Brien David Freeman's 2 homers not enough in Braves' 4–3 loss to Brewers http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/freemans-2-homers-not-enough-in-braves-4-3-loss-to/nsDWX/ August 11, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 11, 2016 Milwaukee In the final game of the series, the Brewers scored a run in every inning of the game – only the eighth time this feat has occurred since 1961 – as the Braves could only put up an Aybar homer in an 11–3 loss.Gruman Andrew Brewers score in all 8 innings they bat, beat Braves http://bigstory.ap.org/article/9fd51dbdd6d04a12a3b311f089051310/brewers-hit-3-hrs-back-garza-beat-braves-11-3 August 11, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News August 11, 2016 Milwaukee September 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160921005802/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/9fd51dbdd6d04a12a3b311f089051310/brewers-hit-3-hrs-back-garza-beat-braves-11-3 dead A three-run homer by Freeman and a solo home run by Peterson led to the Braves snapping a 14-game losing streak at Nationals Park in an 8–5 win in the first of three games against the Nationals.O'Brien David Braves beat Strasburg, snap 14-game skid at Nationals Park http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-beat-strasburg-snap-14-game-skid-at-nationa/nsFXL/ August 12, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 12, 2016 Washington, D.C. A four-run rally in the ninth inning wasn't enough to overcome a five-run deficit as the Braves fell 7–6 in the second game of the series.O'Brien David Braves 9th-inning rally falls short in 7–6 loss to Nationals http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-9th-inning-rally-falls-short-in-7-6-loss-to/nsFmc/ August 13, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 13, 2016 Washington, D.C. The Braves concluded the three-game series and 10-game stretch on the road by surrendering a three-run homer to Anthony Rendon in a 9–1 loss to the Nationals.Valentine Harvey Jenkins can't control Nationals, Braves finish 5–5 on trip http://bigstory.ap.org/article/66249e114bbe41c9843e60754c902d0b/jenkins-cant-control-nationals-braves-finish-5-5-trip August 14, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News August 14, 2016 Washington, D.C. September 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160921032038/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/66249e114bbe41c9843e60754c902d0b/jenkins-cant-control-nationals-braves-finish-5-5-trip dead A two-run rally in the bottom of the eighth to pull to within a run was not enough to overcome the three-run deficit or a Trevor Plouffe RBI in the top of the ninth as the Braves dropped fell 4–2 in the first of a two-game interleague series against the Twins.Neal III La Velle E. Ervin Santana continues run of strong outings as Twins top Atlanta http://www.startribune.com/ervin-santana-continues-run-of-strong-outings-as-twins-top-atlanta/390389431/ August 17, 2016 Star Tribune Star Tribune Media Company LLC August 17, 2016 Atlanta The Braves concluded their two-game series against the Twins by surrendering 10 runs in a 10–3 loss.Henry George Gibson pitches first nine-inning complete game, Twins win http://bigstory.ap.org/article/88e608e8089341f584b16893e68a6fb1/gibson-pitches-first-nine-inning-complete-game-twins-win August 17, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News August 17, 2016 Atlanta September 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160921051822/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/88e608e8089341f584b16893e68a6fb1/gibson-pitches-first-nine-inning-complete-game-twins-win dead Despite pulling to within a run off a Kemp groundout in the sixth inning, the Nationals went on a five-run tear in the eighth to beat the Braves 8–2 in the first of a four-game series.Janes Chelsea Reynaldo Lopez stymies Braves, saves Nationals bullpen https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/reynaldo-lopez-stymies-braves-saves-nationals-bullpen/2016/08/19/42855fe8-657f-11e6-96c0-37533479f3f5_story.html August 19, 2016 The Washington Post Nash Holdings LLC August 19, 2016 Atlanta Despite a three-run rally in the eighth to tie the game, Clint Robinson hit a go-ahead RBI single to left field that handed the Braves their sixth straight loss in a 7–6 defeat.Janes Chelsea Clint Robinson lifts Nationals in ninth after defense falters in eighth https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/clint-robinson-lifts-nationals-in-ninth-after-defense-falters-in-eighth/2016/08/19/705b9524-664f-11e6-be4e-23fc4d4d12b4_story.html August 19, 2016 The Washington Post Nash Holdings LLC August 19, 2016 Atlanta A late rally by the Braves wasn't enough to overcome giving up eight runs in the fourth inning as the Braves lost their seventh straight game in an 11–9 defeat.Janes Chelsea Nats explode for eight-run fourth, then hang on for 11–9 win https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/nats-explode-for-eight-run-fourth-then-hang-on-for-11-9-win/2016/08/20/7aa97478-6718-11e6-8b27-bb8ba39497a2_story.html August 20, 2016 The Washington Post Nash Holdings LLC August 20, 2016 Atlanta The Braves concluded the four-game series against the Nationals with a walk-off homer from Peterson in the 10th inning to snap a seven-game losing streak in a 7–6 victory.Henry George Peterson's homer in 10th sends Braves past Nationals http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/f88f9526d8614b8280d621f8fb9e8a57/petersons-homer-10th-sends-braves-past-nationals August 21, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News August 21, 2016 Atlanta https://web.archive.org/web/20160923083939/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/f88f9526d8614b8280d621f8fb9e8a57/petersons-homer-10th-sends-braves-past-nationals September 23, 2016 dead Despite two homers from Freeman, Vizcaíno blew a 7–4 lead in the seventh inning and Gant gave up a walk-off homer to Paul Goldschmidt in the ninth as the Braves fell 9–8 in the first of a four-game series against the Diamondbacks.O'Brien David Freeman homers twice, Viz blows big lead, Braves lose 9–8 http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/freeman-homers-twice-viz-blows-big-lead-braves-los/nsKdt/ August 23, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 23, 2016 Phoenix, Arizona Trailing by a run with three runners on base and two outs in the eighth inning, Kemp hit a base-clearing double to right-field that put the Braves ahead and went on to win 7–4.O'Brien David Kemp's bases-clearing hit lifts Braves past Diamondbacks http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/kemps-bases-clearing-hit-lifts-braves-past-diamond/nsLBX/ August 24, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 24, 2016 Phoenix, Arizona A four-run rally in the ninth inning tied the game, but a sacrifice fly by former Braves prospect Brandon Drury allowed Jake Lamb to score the winning run in the 11th inning and the Braves fell 10–9.O'Brien David Braves lose in 11 innings on sac fly by ex-Braves prospect Drury http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-lose-in-11-innings-on-sac-fly-by-ex-braves-/nsLmc/ August 25, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 25, 2016 Phoenix, Arizona After a stint in AAA, Wisler surrendered only one run and two hits with four strikeouts and three walks as the Braves used the three runs scored in the third inning to split the series with the Diamondbacks in a 3–1 victory.Romero Jose Wisler throws 8 strong, leads Braves over Diamondbacks http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/c0d76c81aeed4d36b4a8e9cb4a506ac7/wisler-throws-8-strong-leads-braves-over-diamondbacks August 26, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News August 26, 2016 Phoenix, Arizona https://web.archive.org/web/20160923235429/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/c0d76c81aeed4d36b4a8e9cb4a506ac7/wisler-throws-8-strong-leads-braves-over-diamondbacks September 23, 2016 dead Despite loading the bases in both the first and second innings, the Braves were unable to score a run and surrendered five runs in those first two innings in a 7–2 loss in the first of three games against the Giants.O'Brien David Braves waste early chances in 7–0 loss to Giants http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-waste-early-chances-in-7-0-loss-to-giants/nsMqx/ August 27, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 27, 2016 San Francisco A three-run homer by Kemp in the fourth inning and one run surrendered in 7 2/3rd innings pitched by Foltynewicz was enough to secure a 3–1 win for the Braves in the second game of the series.O'Brien David Kemp's bat, Folty's arm lead Braves in 3–1 win over Giants http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/kemps-bat-foltys-arm-lead-braves-in-3-1-win-over-g/nsM5m/ August 28, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises August 28, 2016 San Francisco The Braves concluded the series by surrendering four homers in a 13–4 loss to the Giants.Wagaman Michael Giants hit 4 homers to back Bumgarner and beat Braves 13–4 http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/5daab492584a4e7ea4931e0029391a5a/giants-hit-4-homers-back-bumgarner-and-beat-braves-13-3 August 28, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News August 28, 2016 San Francisco https://web.archive.org/web/20160924060548/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/5daab492584a4e7ea4931e0029391a5a/giants-hit-4-homers-back-bumgarner-and-beat-braves-13-3 September 24, 2016 dead In their return to Turner Field on August 30, the Braves put on an offensive showcase with 12 hits and scored on six of those hits to win 7–3 in the first of a three-game series against the Padres.Lin Dennis Bethancourt exits early in Padres' loss to Braves http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/aug/30/padres-bethancourt-intercostal-strain-exits-braves/ August 30, 2016 The San Diego Union-Tribune Tribune Publishing August 30, 2016 Atlanta The next day, the Braves continued their high offensive output with 12 hits and eight runs scored, including an Inciarte run scored off a Paul Clemens balk in the first inning, to beat the Padres 8–1 in the second game of the series.Lin Dennis Clemens no match for Wisler as Padres fall again http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/aug/31/padres-clemens-fall-to-wisler-braves/ August 31, 2016 The San Diego Union-Tribune Tribune Publishing August 31, 2016 Atlanta September The Braves concluded the three-game series against the Padres on September 1 with another high offensive output, that included a Freeman homer that kick-started a five-run rally in the fifth inning, as they earned their first home sweep of the season in a 9–6 victory.Newberry Paul Braves complete 1st home sweep this season, beat Padres 9–6 http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/7b0349efd2e843d4a5dcf31b84f01692/braves-complete-1st-home-sweep-season-beat-padres-9-6 September 1, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News September 1, 2016 Atlanta https://web.archive.org/web/20160924065413/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/7b0349efd2e843d4a5dcf31b84f01692/braves-complete-1st-home-sweep-season-beat-padres-9-6 September 24, 2016 dead Back on the road in Philadelphia on September 2, the Braves, starting the top of the ninth inning with the game tied 4–4, batted around with hits from Inciarte, Garcia, Freeman, Kemp, Markakis and Freeman a second time to score five runs, and win 9–4 in the first of a three-game series against the Phillies.O'Brien David Braves score 4 in 9th, beat Phillies for 8th win in 12 games http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-score-4-in-9th-beat-phillies-for-8th-win-in/nsQ5j/ September 3, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises September 3, 2016 Philadelphia The next night, two homers from Garcia, a fielders choice grounder from Flowers to drive in the go-ahead run and a ground out from Peterson to bring in another run gave the Braves a 6–4 victory in the second game of the series.O'Brien David Garcia homers twice, Braves win in 10 innings to extend streak http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/garcia-homers-twice-braves-win-10-innings-exte/nsRRS/ September 4, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises September 4, 2016 Philadelphia In the final game of the three-game series, Teheran gave up only five hits and struck out seven batters in six innings pitched, Kemp hit his 28th homer of the season in the second and Freeman hit his 29th in the eighth, and Johnson earned his 15th save of the season to beat the Phillies 2–0.Sanfilippo Anthony Braves beat Phillies 2–0 for 6th straight win http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/1af78d9cee0342de95d4aaade78f3755/braves-beat-phillies-2-0-6th-straight-win September 4, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News September 4, 2016 Philadelphia https://web.archive.org/web/20160924071150/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/1af78d9cee0342de95d4aaade78f3755/braves-beat-phillies-2-0-6th-straight-win September 24, 2016 dead In the first game of a three-game series in the nation's capital, a fielder's choice RBI by Peterson and a two-run rally in the ninth wasn't enough to overcome a five-run deficit – a two-run homer by Trea Turner and a three-run homer by Chris Heisey, both in the third inning – and the Braves's six-game win streak was snapped with a 6–4 loss to the Nationals.Cunningham Michael Scherzer, Nats end Braves' streak at six http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/scherzer-nats-end-braves-streak-at-six/nsRwB/ September 5, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises September 5, 2016 Washington, D.C. After Perez gave up a 4–1 lead in the third inning of the second game of the series, which included a Rendon grand slam and a homer from Ryan Zimmerman, the Braves rallied back with RBI's from Dansby Swanson and Joel De La Cruz to tie the game at 6–6.Cunningham Michael Braves rally but fall to Nats http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/nats-outlast-braves/nsSSQ/ September 6, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises September 6, 2016 Washington, D.C. However, the Nationals responded with a three-run eighth inning, which included Michael Taylor scoring on a Flowers throwing error, and a Swanson single RBI in the ninth wasn't enough to prevent a 9–7 loss.Bowman Mark Ladson Bill Early noise, late rally not enough vs. Nats http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/199879698/3-run-8th-drives-nationals-to-win-over-braves/ MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media September 7, 2016 Washington, D.C. September 7, 2016 September 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160908164432/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/199879698/3-run-8th-drives-nationals-to-win-over-braves/ dead In the final game of the series, Chris Withrow blew a two-run lead in the seventh inning and the game eventually went into extra innings.Cunningham Michael 'Folty' strong but Nats sweep Braves with walk-off in 11th http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/nats-sweep-braves-with-walk-off-hit-in-11th/nsS5Y/ September 8, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises September 8, 2016 Washington, D.C. A Peterson RBI single in the 10th put the Braves up a run in the 10th, but Rendon responded with an RBI single to tie the game again.Bowman Mark Ladson Bill Swanson goes yard in loss to Nationals http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/200029192/nationals-rally-three-times-two-sweep-braves/ MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media September 8, 2016 Washington, D.C. September 8, 2016October 2024 medicmedic A walk-off single by Wilson Ramos in the 11th secured a 5–4 victory for the Nationals.Valentine Harvey Strasburg feels pinch in elbow, Nats beat Braves in 11th http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/e9bfc5b26fad4e879dd6380342ec11e4/strasburg-leaves-early-injury-nats-beat-braves-11th September 8, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News September 8, 2016 Washington, D.C. https://web.archive.org/web/20160924074922/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/e9bfc5b26fad4e879dd6380342ec11e4/strasburg-leaves-early-injury-nats-beat-braves-11th September 24, 2016 dead The Braves started the first of a three-game series on September 9 with a 4–0 lead, but a six-run unanswered rally – which included a two-run homer by Curtis Granderson – by the Mets beginning in the sixth inning led to a 6–4 defeat for the Braves.Wagner James Rally to Beat the Braves, and a Favorable Schedule, Buoy the Mets' Hopes https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/10/sports/baseball/rally-to-beat-the-braves-and-a-favorable-schedule-buoy-the-mets-hopes.html?ref=baseball&_r=0 September 10, 2016 The New York Times September 10, 2016 Atlanta In the second game of the series, Kemp tied the game with a homer in the sixth and a walk-off RBI single by Garcia in the 10th gave the Braves a 4–3 victory over the Mets.Puma Mike Mets fall out of wild-card spot as win streak comes to a halt https://nypost.com/2016/09/10/mets-fall-out-of-wild-card-spot-as-win-streak-comes-to-a-halt/ September 10, 2016 New York Post News Corp September 10, 2016 Atlanta In the final game of the series, the Braves gave up 10 runs – including a third inning grand slam by Yoenis Céspedes – in a 10–3 loss to the Mets.Henry George Cespedes, Lugo lead Mets to 10–3 win over Braves http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/88b20efb813a4db1b1b6931ab63621ab/cespedes-lugo-lead-mets-10-3-win-over-braves September 11, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News September 11, 2016 Atlanta https://web.archive.org/web/20160924152451/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/88b20efb813a4db1b1b6931ab63621ab/cespedes-lugo-lead-mets-10-3-win-over-braves September 24, 2016 dead In the first of a three-game series against the Marlins on September 12, the Braves put up seven unanswered runs in the first three innings – including a Markakis homer – before giving up seven runs to the Marlins.Fernandez Andre Marlins lose to the Braves again despite overcoming large early deficit http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article101492932.html September 12, 2016 Miami Herald The McClatchy Company September 12, 2016 Atlanta The Braves responded with five runs to beat the Marlins 12–7.Frisaro Joe James Pat Braves bounce back to win after big Marlins rally http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/200973562/nick-markakis-braves-beat-marlins/ MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media September 13, 2016 Atlanta September 13, 2016 September 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160914154336/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/200973562/nick-markakis-braves-beat-marlins/ dead Five runs, including a two-run homer by Freeman and a solo homer by Kemp, were not enough to overcome seven runs by the Marlins in a 7–5 loss in the second game of the series.Fernandez Andre Marlins hold off the Braves for a much-needed 7–5 victory http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article101697567.html September 13, 2016 Miami Herald The McClatchy Company September 13, 2016 Atlanta In the final game of the series, benches cleared after José Ramírez threw a pitch that went behind the head of Marlins pitcher José Fernández.Fernandez Andre Marlins close out final game at Turner Field with another comeback victory http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article101928227.html September 14, 2016 Miami Herald The McClatchy Company September 14, 2016 Atlanta No punches were thrown and Ramírez was ejected from the game.Bowman Mark Ramirez tossed in benches-clearing incident http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/201416722/benches-clear-in-marlins-braves-game/ MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media September 15, 2016 Atlanta September 15, 2016 September 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160915060908/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/201416722/benches-clear-in-marlins-braves-game/ dead The Marlins went on to win 7–5.Odum Charles Ozuna homers, Marlins beat Braves 7–5 after benches empty http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/d215680d50e94e5888933a174e5274a7/ozuna-homers-marlins-beat-braves-7-5-after-benches-empty September 14, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News September 14, 2016 Atlanta https://web.archive.org/web/20160924164103/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/d215680d50e94e5888933a174e5274a7/ozuna-homers-marlins-beat-braves-7-5-after-benches-empty September 24, 2016 dead In the first of a three-game series against the Nationals on September 16, Max Scherzer surrendered only two runs in seven innings pitched, the Nationals put up seven runs, including a two-run homer from Turner, and the Braves fell 7–2.Castillo Jorge Trea Turner, Max Scherzer power Nationals past Braves https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/trea-turner-max-scherzer-power-nationals-past-braves/2016/09/16/cb6d9fe6-7c2c-11e6-bd86-b7bbd53d2b5d_story.html September 16, 2016 The Washington Post Nash Holdings LLC. September 16, 2016 Atlanta Despite surrendering a lead-off homer to Tuner to start the second game of the series, the Braves responded with six runs off nine hits in the fifth inning and beat the Nationals 7–3.Castillo Jorge Gio González knocked out in fifth as Braves pound Nationals, 7–3 https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/gio-gonzalez-knocked-out-in-fourth-as-braves-pound-nationals-7-3/2016/09/17/37285452-7c0e-11e6-bd86-b7bbd53d2b5d_story.html September 17, 2016 The Washington Post Nash Holdings LLC. September 17, 2016 Atlanta In the final game of the series, Wisler surrendered just two runs and Garcia drove in three runs before the game was called in the bottom of the seventh, and the Braves won their first series against the Nationals this season in the final game against the NL East rival for the season.Henry George Garcia, Wisler pace Braves in rain-shortened win http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/337699dfa20f4b698f27e3f0b6363488/garcia-wisler-pace-braves-rain-shortened-win September 18, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP Sports September 18, 2016 Atlanta https://web.archive.org/web/20160924200402/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/337699dfa20f4b698f27e3f0b6363488/garcia-wisler-pace-braves-rain-shortened-win September 24, 2016 dead In the first of a three-game road series against the Mets on September 19, the Braves put up seven runs, including a solo homer by Freeman, and Blair surrendered just two runs off four hits in six innings pitched to earn his first victory of the season in a 7–3 win over the Mets.O'Brien David Blair gets 1st W, Freeman keeps sizzling as Braves beat Mets http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/blair-gets-1st-w-freeman-keeps-sizzling-as-braves-/nsbbm/ September 20, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises September 20, 2016 New York City In the second game, the Braves put up five runs, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning by Garcia, and Johnson earned the save to win series in a 5–4 victory over the Mets.O'Brien David Garcia's 3-run homer sends Braves past Mets again http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/garcias-3-run-homer-sends-braves-past-mets-again/nsb7j/ September 20, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises September 20, 2016 New York City The Mets jumped to a three-run lead in the final game of the series, but the Braves rallied back with four unanswered runs, which included a two-run homer by Anthony Recker in the seventh inning, to take the lead in the top of the ninth.O'Brien David Spectacular game-Ender catch finishes Braves sweep of Mets http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-rally-again-to-beat-and-sweep-the-mets/nscfh/ September 22, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises September 22, 2016 New York City In an almost exact repeat of the night before, Braves closer Johnson faced off against Cespedes with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.DiComo Anthony Knobler Danny Game Ender! Walk-off dazzler denies Mets https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-inciarte-robs-yoenis-cespedes-for-win-c202671076 MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media September 22, 2016 New York City September 22, 2016 September 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160923045637/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/202671076/braves-inciarte-robs-yoenis-cespedes-for-win/ live Cespedes hit the ball to deep right-center and had the distance for a three-run homer, but center fielder Inciarte raced towards the wall, made the jump and caught the ball above the fence to get the final out for a 4–3 Braves victory in their final game of the season against the Mets.Fitzpatrick Mike Inciarte robs Cespedes as pesky Braves foil Mets again, 4–3 http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/b523fb5ab4334c15a7e27abd22352097/inciarte-robs-cespedes-pesky-braves-foil-mets-again-4-3 September 22, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News September 22, 2016 New York CitySeptember 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes In the first of a four-game road series against the Marlins on September 22, the Braves put up six runs, including two homers from Kemp totaling three runs, in a 6–3 victory over the Marlins.O'Brien David Kemp homers twice as Braves win sixth straight http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/kemp-homers-twice-as-braves-win-sixth-straight/nsdGz/ September 22, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises September 22, 2016 Miami In the second game of the series, the Braves rallied back from a two-run deficit to score three unanswered runs and beat the Marlins 3–2.O'Brien David Braves' 3–2 comeback win pushes streak to season-high 7 games http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-3-2-comeback-win-pushes-streak-to-season-hi/nsdqX/ September 24, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises September 24, 2016 Miami In the third inning, Kemp was ejected, and so was manager Snitker, for arguing with the home plate umpire over a 3–1 pitch call.Bowman Mark Kemp ejected in third for arguing strike call http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/202979912/braves-matt-kemp-ejected-vs-marlins/ MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media September 24, 2016 Miami September 23, 2016 September 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160925142800/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/202979912/braves-matt-kemp-ejected-vs-marlins/ dead Despite Freeman's adding to his 28-game hit streak with two hits and a homer, the Braves couldn't overcome Blair surrendering six hits, five runs and three walks in 3 1/3 innings pitched, and fell 6–4 for only the second time at Marlins Park in 2016 in the third game of the series.O'Brien David Marlins snap Braves win streak at 7, but Freeman streaks continue http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/marlins-snap-braves-win-streak-at-7-but-freeman-st/nsd8W/ September 24, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cox Enterprises September 24, 2016 Miami The final game of the series was cancelled following the news that Marlins pitcher José Fernández died in a boating accident earlier that morning.Reynolds Tim Wine Steven Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez dies in boating accident http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/d8a65392c58241d495ace8248e68d4fa/marlins-say-jose-fernandez-has-been-killed September 25, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News September 25, 2016 Miami https://web.archive.org/web/20160925182243/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d8a65392c58241d495ace8248e68d4fa/marlins-say-jose-fernandez-has-been-killed September 25, 2016 dead The game was never made up as the season was nearly ending and both teams were out of playoff contention.Marlins ace Jose Fernandez killed in boating accident https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/09/25/jose-fernandez-killed-boating-accident-marlins/91076824/ October 3, 2016 USA Today Gannett Company September 25, 2016 In the first of a three-game home series against the Phillies on September 28, the Braves found themselves in a six-run hole, largely due to Teheran surrendering a grand slam homer in the first inning.Bowman Mark Zolecki Todd Braves rally from down 6 to defeat Phillies http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/203609224/braves-rally-from-down-6-to-defeat-phillies/ MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media September 28, 2016 Atlanta September 28, 2016 September 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160929135509/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/203609224/braves-rally-from-down-6-to-defeat-phillies/ dead However, they scored seven unanswered runs and beat the Phillies 7–6.Gelb Matt Phillies lose to Braves, rookie Roman Quinn sidelined by another injury https://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/phillies/Electric-Phillies-rookie-Roman-Quinn-sidelined-by-yet-another-injury.html September 28, 2016 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Media Network September 28, 2016 Atlanta High offensive output defined the second game of the series as the Braves put up 12 runs, nine of which were surrendered by Adam Morgan, in a 12–2 win over the Phillies.Gelb Matt Phillies thumped again; GM preaches patience for 2017 https://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20160929_Phillies_thumped_again__GM_preaches_patience_for_2017.html September 28, 2016 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Media Network September 28, 2016 Atlanta With the score tied at one in the bottom of the eighth, Kemp opened the floodgates with an RBI double into right field that allowed Swanson to score and the Braves swept the Phillies 5–2 in the final division series of the season.Winkeljohn Matt Hellickson leaves early, Gomez rocked late in 5–2 loss http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/20bc17a9805d4519a54670308ffce3fa/hellickson-leaves-early-gomez-rocked-late-5-2-loss September 30, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News September 30, 2016 Atlanta https://web.archive.org/web/20161002195307/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/20bc17a9805d4519a54670308ffce3fa/hellickson-leaves-early-gomez-rocked-late-5-2-loss October 2, 2016 dead In the first game of the final series of the season and final series at Turner Field on September 30, the Braves put up just two runs, via solo homers from Kemp and Brandon Snyder, against six runs by the wild-card hopeful Detroit Tigers, three of which came via two Miguel Cabrera homers, in a 6–2 loss.Fenech Anthony Tigers have 'fun,' top Braves, 6–2, now 1/2 game out of wild card spot https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/09/30/detroit-tigers-atlanta-braves/91360268/ October 1, 2016 Detroit Free Press Gannett Company October 1, 2016 Atlanta October In the second game of the series against the Tigers on October 1, the Braves damaged the Tigers' wild-card hopes with five runs, including a two-run homer by Freeman and a solo homer by Markakis, in a 5–3 victory.McCosky Chris Squandered chances leave Tigers on brink of elimination https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/10/01/tigers-teetering-elimination-loss/91419430/ October 2, 2016 The Detroit News Digital First Media October 2, 2016 Atlanta In the final game of the season, and last at Turner Field, the Braves beat the Tigers 1–0 with Freddie Freeman's first-inning sacrifice fly providing the only run of the game to finish the season at 68–93,Beck Jason Bowman Mark Teheran, Braves close Turner Field with shutout http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/204585320/braves-eliminate-tigers-close-turner-field/ October 3, 2016 MLB.com Major League Baseball Advanced Media October 2, 2016 Atlanta October 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161004040207/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/204585320/braves-eliminate-tigers-close-turner-field/ deadNewberry Paul Tigers eliminated with 1–0 loss to Teheran, Braves http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/7e39aaa11b4f42e49e81ca7a039815c9/tigers-eliminated-1-0-loss-teheran-braves October 3, 2016 Associated Press Associated Press AP News October 2, 2016 Atlanta https://web.archive.org/web/20161005090822/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/7e39aaa11b4f42e49e81ca7a039815c9/tigers-eliminated-1-0-loss-teheran-braves October 5, 2016 dead and for the first time all season, the Braves did not have the worst record in the National League.October 2016 This win eliminated the Tigers from postseason contention. Game log Legend Braves win Braves loss PostponementBoldBraves team member Atlanta Braves; 2016 Game Log: 68–93 (Home: 31–49; Away: 37–43; Neutral 0–1) y Atlanta Braves; April: 5–18 (Home: 1–12; Away: 4–6) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/Streak |- style="background:#fbb;" | 1 || April 4 || Nationals || 3–4 (10) || Treinen (1–0) || O'Flaherty (0–1) || Papelbon (1) || 48,282 || 0–1 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 2 || April 6 || Nationals || 4–6 || Strasburg (1–0) || Norris (0–1) || Papelbon (2) || 18,531 || 0–2 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 3 || April 8 || Cardinals || 4–7 || Siegrist (1–0) || O'Flaherty (0–2) || Rosenthal (1) || 24,824 || 0–3 || L3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 4 || April 9 || Cardinals || 2–12 || Martinez (1–0) || Teherán (0–1) || — || 33,471 || 0–4 || L4 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 5 || April 10 || Cardinals || 7–12 || Oh (1–0) || Johnson (0–1) || Rosenthal (2) || 23,214 || 0–5 || L5 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 6 || April 11 || @ Nationals || 4–6 || Scherzer (1–0) || Norris (0–2) || Papelbon (4) || 18,119 || 0–6 || L6 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 7 || April 12 || @ Nationals || 1–2 || Treinen (2–0) || Johnson (0–2) || Rivero (1) || 18,378 || 0–7 || L7 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 8 || April 13 || @ Nationals || 0–3 || Roark (1–1) || Wisler (0–1) || Papelbon (5) || 19,400 || 0–8 || L8 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 9 || April 14 || @ Nationals || 2–6 || Strasburg (2–0) || Teherán (0–2) || — || 21,144 || 0–9 || L9 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 10 || April 15 || @ Marlins || 6–3 || Ogando (1–0) || Phelps (2–1) || Vizcaíno (1) || 18,071 || 1–9 || W1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 11 || April 16 || @ Marlins || 6–4 || Norris (1–2) || Koehler (0–2) || Grilli (1) || 33,123 || 2–9 || W2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 12 || April 17 || @ Marlins || 6–5 (10) || Grilli (1–0) || Jackson (0–1) || Wisler (1) || 24,780 || 3–9 || W3 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 13 || April 19 || Dodgers || 8–1 || Weber (1–0) || Wood (1–2) || — || 14,160 || 4–9 || W4 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 14 || April 20 || Dodgers || 3–5 (10) || Blanton (1–1) || Grilli (1–1) || Jansen (6) || 16,087 || 4–10 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 15 || April 21 || Dodgers || 1–2 (10) || Hatcher (2–1) || Ogando (1–1) || Jansen (7) || 18,431 || 4–11 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 16 || April 22 || Mets || 3–6 || Harvey (1–3) || Norris (1–3) || Familia (4) || 21,173 || 4–12 || L3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 17 || April 23 || Mets || 2–8 || Matz (2–1) || Chacín (0–1) || — || 35,230 || 4–13 || L4 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 18 || April 24 || Mets || 2–3 || deGrom (2–0) || Blair (0–1) || Familia (5) || 32,085 || 4–14 || L5 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 19 || April 25 || Red Sox || 0–1 || Porcello (4–0) || Teherán (0–3) || Kimbrel (6) || 22,735 || 4–15 || L6 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 20 || April 26 || Red Sox || 4–11 || Price (3–0) || Wisler (0–2) || — || 23,487 || 4–16 ||L7 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 21 || April 27 || @ Red Sox || 4–9 || Wright (2–2) || Norris (1–4) || — || 33,308 || 4–17 || L8 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 22 || April 28 || @ Red Sox || 5–3 || Chacín (1–1) || Buchholz (0–3) || Vizcaíno (2) || 32,232 || 5–17 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 23 || April 29 || @ Cubs || 1–6 || Strop (1–0) || Johnson (0–3) || — || 34,007 || 5–18 || L1 |- style="background:#bbb;" | — || April 30 || @ Cubs |colspan="7" | Postponed (inclement weather) (Makeup date: July 7, 2016) |- y Atlanta Braves; May: 10–18 (Home: 4–10; Away: 6–8) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/Streak |- style="background:#cfc;" | 24 || May 1 || @ Cubs || 4–3 (10) || Vizcaíno (1–0) || Rondón (0–1) || Grilli (2) || 40,164 || 6–18 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 25 || May 2 || @ Mets || 1–4 || Colón (2–1) || Foltynewicz (0–1) || — || 23,847 || 6–19 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 26 || May 3 || @ Mets || 3–0 || Wisler (1–2) || Harvey (2–4) || Vizcaíno (3) || 27,356 || 7–19 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 27 || May 4 || @ Mets || 0–8 || Matz (4–1) || Chacín (1–2) || — || 31,783 || 7–20 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 28 || May 6 || D-backs || 2–7 || Greinke (3–2) || Blair (0–2) || — || 23,514 || 7–21 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 29 || May 7 || D-backs || 2–4 || Miller (1–3) || Norris (1–5) || Ziegler (6) || 22,178 || 7–22 || L3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 30 || May 8 || D-backs || 3–5 || Delgado (1–1) || Johnson (0–4) || Ziegler (7) || 17,106 || 7–23 || L4 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 31 || May 10 || Phillies || 2–3 || Morgan (1–0) || Wisler (1–3) || Gómez (12) || 14,490 || 7–24 || L5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 32 || May 11 || Phillies || 5–1 || Pérez (1–0) || Eickhoff (1–5) || — || 13,760 || 8–24 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 33 || May 12 || Phillies || 4–7 || Bailey (2–0) || Grilli (1–2) || Gómez (13) || 15,643 || 8–25 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 34 || May 13 || @ Royals || 1–5 || Vólquez (4–3) || Teherán (0–4) || — || 33,132 || 8–26 || L2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 35 || May 14 || @ Royals || 5–0 || Foltynewicz (1–1) || Gee (0–1) || — || 36,541 || 9–26 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 36 || May 15 || @ Royals || 2–4 (13) || Wang (2–0) || O'Flaherty (0–3) || — || 33,861 || 9–27 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 37 || May 16 || @ Pirates || 5–8 || Niese (4–2) || Pérez (1–1) || Melancon (12) || 16,905 || 9–28 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 38 || May 17 || @ Pirates || 9–12 || Nicasio (4–3) || Blair (0–3) || Melancon (13) || 19,400 || 9–29 || L3 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 39 || May 18 || @ Pirates || 3–1 || Teherán (1–4) || Liriano (3–3) || Vizcaíno (4) || 18,201 || 10–29 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 40 || May 19 || @ Pirates || 2–8 || Locke (2–3) || Foltynewicz (1–2) || — || 23,074 || 10–30 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 41 || May 20 || @ Phillies || 7–1 || Wisler (2–3) || Nola (3–3) || — || 27,257 || 11–30 || W1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 42 || May 21 || @ Phillies || 2–0 || Pérez (2–1) || Morgan (1–2) || Vizcaíno (5) || 20,196 || 12–30 || W2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 43 || May 22 || @ Phillies || 0–5 || Eickhoff (1–5) || Kelly (0–1) || — || 23,367 || 12–31 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 44 || May 24 || Brewers || 1–2 || Blazek (2–1) || Norris (1–6) || Jeffress (12) || 15,185 || 12–32 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 45 || May 25 || Brewers || 2–3 (13) || Blazek (3–1) || Kelly (0–2) || Torres (1) || 12,869 || 12–33 || L3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 46 || May 26 || Brewers || 2–6 || Peralta (3–5) || Wisler (2–4) || Torres (2) || 14,885 || 12–34 || L4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 47 || May 27 || Marlins || 4–2 || Krol (1–0) || Phelps (3–3) || Vizcaíno (6) || 19,325 || 13–34 || W1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 48 || May 28 || Marlins || 7–2 || O'Flaherty (1–3) || Ureña (1–1) || — || 33,879 || 14–34 || W2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 49 || May 29 || Marlins || 3–7 || Koehler (3–5) || Teherán (1–5) || — || 50,247 || 14–35 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 50 || May 30 || Giants || 5–3 || Foltynewicz (2–2) || Samardzija (7–3) || — || 23,147 || 15–35 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 51 || May 31 || Giants || 0–4 || Peavy (2–5) || Wisler (2–5) || — || 15,723 || 15–36 || L1 |- y Atlanta Braves; June: 12–16 (Home: 7–10; Away: 5–6) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/Streak |- style="background:#cfc;" | 52 || June 1 || Giants || 5–4 || Withrow (1–0) || Law (1–1) || — || 15,107 || 16–36 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 53 || June 2 || Giants || 0–6 || Bumgarner (7–2) || Blair (0–4) || — || 15,983 || 16–37 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 54 || June 3 || @ Dodgers || 2–4 || Maeda (5–3) || Teherán (1–6) || Jansen (16) || 46,366 || 16–38 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 55 || June 4 || @ Dodgers || 0–4 || Kershaw (8–1) || Norris (1–7) || — || 47,126 || 16–39 || L3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 56 || June 5 || @ Dodgers || 6–12 || Kazmir (5–3) || Wisler (2–6) || — || 47,950 || 16–40 || L4 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 57 || June 6 || @ Padres || 2–7 || Friedrich (3–1) || Pérez (2–2) || — || 20,203 || 16–41 || L5 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 58 || June 7 || @ Padres || 3–4 || Thornton (1–0) || Vizcaíno (1–1) || — || 22,198 || 16–42 || L6 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 59 || June 8 || @ Padres || 4–2 || Teherán (2–6) || Pomeranz (5–6) || Vizcaíno (7) || 22,248 || 17–42 || W1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 60 || June 10 || Cubs || 5–1 || Norris (2–7) || Hammel (7–2) || — || 30,547 || 18–42 || W2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 61 || June 11 || Cubs || 2–8 || Arrieta (10–1) || Wisler (2–7) || — || 43,114 || 18–43 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 62 || June 12 || Cubs || 2–13 || Lester (8–3) || Gant (0–1) || — || 31,625 || 18–44 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 63 || June 13 || Reds || 8–9 || Ohlendorf (5–5) || Vizcaíno (1–2) || Cingrani (7) || 13,198 || 18–45 || L3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 64 || June 14 || Reds || 1–3 || Finnegan (3–4) || Teherán (2–7) || Wood (1) || 13,176 || 18–46 || L4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 65 || June 15 || Reds || 9–8 || Ogando (2–1) || Simón (2–7) || — || 14,953 || 19–46 || W1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 66 || June 16 || Reds || 7–2 || Wisler (3–7) || Straily (4–3) || — || 21,885 || 20–46 || W2 |- bgcolor="ccffcc" | 67 || June 17 || @ Mets || 5–1 || Gant (1–1) || Harvey (4–9) || — || 40,148 || 21–46 || W3 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 68 || June 18 || @ Mets || 4–3 || Álvarez (1–0) || Reed (1–1) || Johnson (1) || 32,134 || 22–46 || W4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 69 || June 19 || @ Mets || 6–0 || Teherán (3–7) || deGrom (3–4) || — || 41,576 || 23–46 || W5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 70 || June 21 || @ Marlins || 3–2 (10) || Withrow (2–0) || Barraclough (3–2) || Vizcaíno (8) || 19,961 || 24–46 || W6 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 71 || June 22 || @ Marlins || 0–3 || Conley (4–4) || Gant (1–2) || Ramos (23) || 22,642 || 24–47 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 72 || June 23 || Mets || 4–3 || Johnson (1–4) || Reed (1–2) || Vizcaíno (9) || 22,324 || 25–47 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 73 || June 24 || Mets || 6–8 || Robles (2–3) || Blair (0–5) || Familia (25) || 25,565 || 25–48 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 74 || June 25 || Mets || 0–1 (11) || Reed (2–2) || Álvarez (1–1) || Familia (26) || 40,879 || 25–49 || L2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 75 || June 26 || Mets || 5–2 || Norris (3–7) || Colón (6–4) || Vizcaíno (10) || 20,484 || 26–49 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 76 || June 27 || Indians || 3–8 || Bauer (6–2) || Jenkins (0–1) || — || 15,538 || 26–50 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 77 || June 28 || Indians || 3–5 || Kluber (8–7) || Vizcaíno (1–3) || Allen (15) || 19,206 || 26–51 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 78 || June 29 || Indians || 0–3 || Salazar (10–3) || De La Cruz (0–1) || Allen (16) || 16,600 || 26–52 || L3 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 79 || June 30 || Marlins || 8–5 || Álvarez (2–1) || Chen (4–3) || Cabrera (1) || 16,097 || 27–52 || W1 |- y Atlanta Braves; July: 10–16 (Home: 4–5; Away: 6–10; Neutral: 0–1) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/Streak |- style="background:#fbb;" | 80 || July 1 || Marlins || 5–7 (12) || Wittgren (3–1) || Kelly (0–3) || McGowan (1) || 32,036 || 27–53 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 81 || July 2 || Marlins || 9–1 || Harrell (1–0) || Fernández (10–4) || — || 23,448 || 28–53 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 82 || July 3 || vs. Marlins (@ Fort Bragg)|| 2–5 || Conley (5–5) || Wisler (3–8) || — || 12,582 || 28–54 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 83 || July 4 || @ Phillies || 2–8 || Eickhoff (6–9) || De La Cruz (0–2) || — || 19,064 || 28–55 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 84 || July 5 || @ Phillies || 1–5 || Eflin (1–2) || Foltynewicz (2–3) || — || 18,426 || 28–56 || L3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 85 || July 6 || @ Phillies || 3–4 || Neris (3–3) || Vizcaino (1–4) || Gomez (23) || 19,211 || 28–57 || L4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 86 || July 7 || @ Cubs || 4–3 (11) || Alvarez (3–1)|| Patton (1–1) || Cabrera (2) || 41,480 || 29–57 || W1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 87 || July 8 || @ White Sox || 11–8 || Wisler (4–8)|| Sale (14–3) || — || 26,199 || 30–57 || W2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 88 || July 9 || @ White Sox || 4–5 || Quintana (7–8) || Teheran (3–8) || Jones (3) || 23,888 || 30–58 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 89 || July 10 || @ White Sox || 2–0 || Foltynewicz (3–3) || Shields (4–10) || Johnson (2) || 29,156 || 31–58 || W1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bbcaff;" | colspan="10" | 87th All-Star Game in San Diego, California |- style="background:#fbb;" | 90 || July 15 || Rockies ||2–11|| De La Rosa (6–6) || Harrell (1–1) || — || 27,236 || 31–59 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 91 || July 16 || Rockies ||3–4|| Logan (1–0) || Johnson (1–5) || Estevez (5) || 28,393 || 31–60 || L2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 92 || July 17 || Rockies ||1–0|| Johnson (2–5) || Germen (2–1) || — || 18,873 || 32–60 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 93 || July 18 || @ Reds ||2–8|| Finnegan (5–7) || Wisler (4–6) || — || 21,989 || 32–61 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 94 || July 19 || @ Reds || 5–4 (11) || Cabrera (1–0) || Cingrani (2–3) || — || 23,080 || 33–61 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 95 || July 20 || @ Reds || 3–6 || DeSclafani (5–0) || Harrell (1–2) || — || 22,091 || 33–62 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 96 || July 21 || @ Rockies || 3–7 || Bettis (8–6) || Foltynewicz (3–4) || Estevez (7) || 36,527 || 33–63 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 97 || July 22 || @ Rockies || 3–4 || Gray (6–4) || De La Cruz (0–3) || Estevez (8) || 35,880 || 33–64 || L3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 98 || July 23 || @ Rockies || 4–8 || Anderson (3–3) || Wisler (4–10) || — || 46,195 || 33–65 || L4 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 99 || July 24 || @ Rockies || 2–7 || Chatwood (9–6) || Jenkins (0–2) || — || 34,695 || 33–66 || L5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 100 || July 26 || @ Twins || 2–0 || Harrell (2–2) || Satnana (3–9) || Johnson (3) || 26,690 || 34–66 || W1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 101 || July 27 || @ Twins || 9–7 || Foltynewicz (4–4) || Duffey (5–8) || Johnson (4) || 29,482 || 35–66 || W2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 102 || July 28 || Phillies || 5–7 || Nola (6–9) || Wisler (4–11) || Gomez (27) || 22,785 || 35–67 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 103 || July 29 || Phillies || 2–1 || Jenkins (1–2) || Velasquez (8–3) || Johnson (5) || 27,732 || 36–67 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 104 || July 30 || Phillies || 5–9 || Hellickson (8–7) || Teheran (3–9) || — || 38,236 || 36–68 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 105 || July 31 || Phillies || 2–1 || Cabrera (2–0) || Bailey (3–1) || Johnson (6) || 27,732 || 37–68 || W1 |- y Atlanta Braves; August: 13–15 (Home: 5–6; Away: 8–9) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/Streak |- style="background:#fbb;" | 106 || August 2 || Pirates || 3–5 || Cole (7–6) || Foltynewicz (4–5) || Watson (1) || 20,633 || 37–69 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 107 || August 3 || Pirates || 8–4 || Whalen (1–0) || Locke (8–7) || — || 19,281 || 38–69 || W1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 108 || August 4 || Pirates || 5–2 || Cervenka (1–0) || Rivero (0–4) || Johnson (7) || 20,527 || 39–69 || W2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 109 || August 5 || @ Cardinals || 0–1 || García (8–8) || De La Cruz (0–4) || Oh (9) || 42,421 || 39–70 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 110 || August 6 || @ Cardinals || 13–5 || Hernández (1–0) || Martínez (10–7) || — || 45,468 || 40–70 || W1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 111 || August 7 || @ Cardinals || 6–3 || Foltynewicz (5–5) || Wainwright (9–6) || — || 42,960 || 41–70 || W2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 112 || August 8 || @ Brewers || 4–3 (12)|| Cunniff (1–0) || Torres (2–2) || Johnson (9) || 20,976 || 42–70 || W3 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 113 || August 9 || @ Brewers || 2–1 || Jenkins (2–2) || Peralta (4–8) || Cabrera (3) || 20,048 || 43–70 || W4 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 114 || August 10 || @ Brewers || 3–4 || Anderson (7–10) || De La Cruz (0–5) || Thornburg (4) || 20,035 || 43–71 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 115 || August 11 || @ Brewers || 3–11 || Garza (4–4) || Hernández (1–1) || — || 30,167 || 43–72 || L2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 116 || August 12 || @ Nationals || 8–5 || Foltynewicz (6–5) || Strasburg (15–3) || Johnson (10) || 29,089 || 44–72 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 117 || August 13 || @ Nationals || 6–7 || López (1–1) || Whalen (1–1) || Melancon (33) || 38,490 || 44–73 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 118 || August 14 || @ Nationals || 1–9 || Roark (13–6) || Jenkins (2–3) || — || 29,107 || 44–74 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 119 || August 16 || Twins || 2–4 || Santana (6–9) || De La Cruz (0–6) || Kintzler (12) || 17,611 || 44–75 || L3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 120 || August 17 || Twins || 3–10 || Gibson (5–7) || O'Flaherty (1–4) || — || 19,304 || 44–76 || L4 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 121 || August 18 || Nationals || 2–8 || López (2–1) || Whalen (1–2) || — || 24,099 || 44–77 || L5 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 122 || August 19 || Nationals || 6–7 || Glover (1–0) || Johnson (2–6) || Melancon (35) || 30,292 || 44–78 || L6 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 123 || August 20 || Nationals || 9–11 || Scherzer (13–7) || Jenkins (2–4) || Melancon (36) || 42,421 || 44–79 || L7 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 124 || August 21 || Nationals || 7–6 (10) || Ramírez (1–0) || Kelley (1–2) || — || 25,341 || 45–79 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 125 || August 22 || @ D-backs || 8–9 (10)|| Burgos (1–1) || Gant (1–3) || — || 15,789 || 45–80 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 126 || August 23 || @ D-backs || 7–4 || Ramírez (2–0) || Barrett (1–2) || Johnson (11) || 18,780 || 46–80 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 127 || August 24 || @ D-backs || 9–10 (10)|| Corbin (5–13) || Ramírez (2–1) || — || 15,376 || 46–81 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 128 || August 25 || @ D-backs || 3–1 || Wisler (5–11) || Ray (7–11) || Johnson (12) || 18,698 || 47–81 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 129 || August 26 || @ Giants || 0–7 || Samardzija (11–9) || De La Cruz (0–7) || — || 41,283 || 47–82 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 130 || August 27 || @ Giants || 3–1 || Foltynewicz (7–5) || Suárez (3–2) || Johnson (13) || 41,635 || 48–82 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 131 || August 28 || @ Giants || 4–13 || Bumgarner (13–8) || Blair (0–6) || — || 41,675 || 48–83 || L1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 132 || August 30 || Padres || 7–3 || Teheran (4–9) || Jackson (3–5) || — || 20,309 || 49–83 || W1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 133 || August 31 || Padres || 8–1 || Wisler (6–11) || Clemens (2–4) || — || 20,899 || 50–83 || W2 |- y Atlanta Braves; September: 16–10 (Home: 8–6; Away: 8–4) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/Streak |- style="background:#cfc;" | 134 || September 1 || Padres || 9–6 || Foltynewicz (8–5) || Cosart (0–2) || Johnson (14) || 22,253 || 51–83 || W3 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 135 || September 2 || @ Phillies || 8–4 || Cabrera (3–0) || Gómez (3–3) || — || 17,175 || 52–83 || W4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 136 || September 3 || @ Phillies || 6–4 || Bradley (1–0) || Ramos (1–2) || Cabrera (4) || 19,453 || 53–83 || W5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 137 || September 4 || @ Phillies || 2–0 || Teherán (5–9) || Thompson (1–5) || Johnson (15) || 21,322 || 54–83 || W6 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 138 || September 5 || @ Nationals || 4–6 || Scherzer (16–7) || Weber (1–1) || — || 26,005 || 54–84 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 139 || September 6 || @ Nationals || 7–9 || Glover (2–0) || Ramírez (2–2) || Melancon (39) || 17,161 || 54–85 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 140 || September 7 || @ Nationals || 4–5 (11) || Latos (7–2) || Bradley (1–1) || — || 19,894 || 54–86 || L3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 141 || September 9 || Mets || 4–6 || Robles (6–4) || Cabrera (3–1) || Familia (48) || 28,225 || 54–87 || L4 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 142 || September 10 || Mets || 4–3 (10) || Withrow (3–0) || Goeddel (1–1) || — || 47,841 || 55–87 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 143 || September 11 || Mets || 3–10 || Lugo (4–2) || Perez (2–3) || — || 32,829 || 55–88 || L1 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 144 || September 12 || Marlins || 12–7 || Roe (1–0) || Ellington (2–2) || — || 18,271 || 56–88 || W1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 145 || September 13 || Marlins || 5–7 || Nicolino (3–6) || Wisler (6–12) || Ramos (35) || 20,125 || 56–89 || L1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 146 || September 14 || Marlins || 5–7 || Fernández (15–8) || Teherán (5–10) || Ramos (36) || 21,498 || 56–90 || L2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 147 || September 16 || Nationals || 2–7 || Scherzer (17–7) || Gant (1–4) || — || 33,618 || 56–91 || L3 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 148 || September 17 || Nationals || 7–3 || Collmenter (2–0) || Gonzalez (11–10) || – || 36,016 || 57–91 || W1 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 149 || September 18 || Nationals || 6–2 (7) || Wisler (7–12) || Ross (7–5) || – || 37,296 || 58–91 || W2 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 150 || September 19 || @ Mets || 7–3 || Blair (1–6) || Syndergaard (13–9) || — || 29,655 || 59–91 || W3 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 151 || September 20 || @ Mets || 5–4 || Teherán (6–10) || Gsellman (2–2) || Johnson (16) || 30,764 || 60–91 || W4 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 152 || September 21 || @ Mets || 4–3 || Krol (2–0) || Familia (3–4) || Johnson (17) || 32,187 || 61–91 || W5 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 153 || September 22 || @ Marlins || 6–3 || Collmenter (3–0) || Ureña (4–8) || Cabrera (5) || 22,086 || 62–91 || W6 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 154 || September 23 || @ Marlins || 3–2 || Cunniff (2–0) || Ramos (1–4) || Cabrera (6) || 23,924 || 63–91 || W7 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 155 || September 24 || @ Marlins || 4–6 || Ellington (4–2) || Blair (1–7) || Ramos (39) || 26,178 || 63–92 || L1 |- style="background:#bbb; | – || September 25 || @ Marlins ||colspan=7| Game cancelled (death of Marlins pitcher José Fernandez) |- style="background:#bfb;" | 156 || September 27 || Phillies || 7–6 || Cabrera (4–1) || Hernandez (3–4) || — || 22,348 || 64–92 || W1 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 157 || September 28 || Phillies || 12–2 || Foltynewicz (9–5) || Morgan (2–11)|| — || 22,104 || 65–92 || W2 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 158 || September 29 || Phillies || 5–2 || Cabrera (5–1) || Gomez (3–5) || — || 32,121 || 66–92 || W3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 159 || September 30 || Tigers || 2–6 || Norris (4–2) || Wisler (7–13) || — || 41,500 || 66–93 || L1 |- y Atlanta Braves; October: 2–0 (Home: 2–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/Streak |- style="background:#bfb;" | 160 || October 1 || Tigers || 5–3 || Blair (2–7) || Zimmermann (9–7) || Johnson (19) || 40,124 || 67–93 || W1 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 161 || October 2 || Tigers || 1–0 || Teheran (7–10) || Verlander (16–9) || Johnson (20) || 51,220 || 68–93 || W2 |- |- | Legend:      #cfc darkgray = Win      #fbb darkgray = Loss      #bbb darkgray = PostponementBold = Braves team member Roster 2016 Atlanta Braves Roster Pitchers 39 Darío Álvarez 36 Aaron Blair 72 Jed Bradley 62 Mauricio Cabrera 54 Hunter Cervenka 43 Jhoulys Chacín 55 Josh Collmenter 39 Brandon Cunniff 36,60 Joel De La Cruz 26 Mike Foltynewicz 52 John Gant 39 Jason Grilli 63 Lucas Harrell 32 Roberto Hernández 67 Jason Hursh 61 Tyrell Jenkins 53 Jim Johnson 55 Casey Kelly 46 Ian Krol 56 Matt Marksberry 20 Bud Norris 34 Eric O'Flaherty 40 Alexi Ogando 57 Williams Pérez 36,40 José Ramírez 50 Chaz Roe 68 Shae Simmons 49 Julio Teherán 38 Arodys Vizcaíno 48 Ryan Weber 63 Robert Whalen 58 Daniel Winkler 37 Matt Wisler 51 Chris Withrow 54 Madison Younginer Catchers 25 Tyler Flowers 15 A. J. Pierzynski 20 Anthony Recker Infielders  1 Erick Aybar  7 Gordon Beckham  4 Reid Brignac 14 Daniel Castro 23 Chase d'Arnaud  5 Freddie Freeman 13 Adonis García 24 Kelly Johnson 74 Blake Lalli  8 Jace Peterson 32 Rio Ruiz 19 Brandon Snyder  2 Dansby Swanson Outfielders 64 Emilio Bonifacio 18 Jeff Francoeur 11 Ender Inciarte 27 Matt Kemp 22 Nick Markakis 28 Héctor Olivera 17 Mallex Smith  2 Drew Stubbs Other batters 30 Matt Tuiasosopo Manager 33 Fredi González 43 Brian Snitker Coaches 99,65 Alan Butts (bullpen catcher) 70 Buddy Carlyle (coaching assistant) 59 José Castro (assistant hitting) 45 Roger McDowell (pitching)  9 Terry Pendleton (first base) (bench) 12 Eddie Pérez (bullpen)(first base) 16 Bo Porter (third base) 62 Horacio Ramírez (assistant coach) 58 Marty Reed (bullpen) 27,28 Kevin Seitzer (hitting) 32 Carlos Tosca (bench) 71 José Yepez (bullpen catcher) Statistics Batting (Updated as of 10/2/16) Players in bold are on the active major league roster as of the 2022 season. Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; Avg. = Batting average; OBP = On-base percentage; SLG = Slugging percentage; SB = Stolen bases Player G Games played AB At bats R Runs H Hits 2B Doubles 3B Triples HR Home runs RBI Runs batted in AVG Batting average OBP On-base percentage SLG Slugging percentage SB Stolen bases Erick Aybar973352781142226.242.293.3133 Gordon Beckham852402552161530.217.300.3541 Aaron Blair1521010000.048.048.0480 Emilio Bonifacio2438680003.211.268.2111 Reid Brignac1329362001.207.207.2760 Daniel Castro baseball471308261007.200.241.2081 Jhoulys Chacín58020001.250.250.2500 Josh Collmenter 36000000.000.000.0000 Chase d'Arnaud842332457142121.245.317.3359 Joel De La Cruz2216030001.188.188.1880 Tyler Flowers832812776180841.270.357.4200Mike Foltynewicz2236351001.139.162.1670 Jeff Francoeur992572964130733.249.290.3812 Freddie Freeman1585891021784363491.302.400.5696 John Gant207000000.000.000.0000 Adonis García134532651452901465.273.311.4063 Lucas Harrell58000000.000.000.0000 Roberto Hernández24000000.000.000.0000 Ender Inciarte13152285152247329.291.351.38116 Tyrell Jenkins1413000000.000.000.0000 Jim Johnson651000000.000.000.0000 Kelly Johnson Kelly Johnson (baseball)4912182660110.215.273.2891 Casey Kelly102000000.000.000.0000 Matt Kemp5621435601501239.280.336.5191 Ian Krol631000000.000.000.0000 Blake Lalli1013021001.154.154.2310 Nick Markakis158599671613801389.269.346.3970 Bud Norris2212120100.167.375.3330 Héctor Olivera Héctor Olivera (baseball)619241002.211.238.2630 Williams Pérez1117000000.000.000.0000 Jace Peterson1153504589161729.254.350.3665 A. J. Pierzynski812471554150223.219.243.3041 Anthony Recker339062580215.278.394.4331 Rio Ruiz57120102.286.286.5711 Mallex Smith72189284574322.238.316.36516 Brandon Snyder37468115149.239.255.6520 Drew Stubbs2038690013.237.310.3164 Dansby Swanson38129203971317.302.361.4423 Julio Teherán31491101002.204.220.2240 Rob Whalen510020000.200.200.4000 Matt Tuiasosopo33000000.000.000.0000 Ryan Weber166000000.000.000.0000 Matt Wisler2946270002.152.167.1520 Team totals1615514649140429527122615.255.321.38475 Pitching (Updated as of 10/2/16) Players in bold are on the active major league roster as of 2022. Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts Player W Wins L Losses ERA Earned run average G Games played GS Games started SV Saves IP Innings pitched H Hits allowed R Runs allowed ER Earned runs allowed HR Home runs allowed BB Walks allowed K Strikeouts Darío Álvarez313.00160015.011553528 Aaron Blair277.591515070.0826159143446 Jed Bradley115.146007.0744064 Mauricio Cabrera512.82410638.131141201932 Hunter Cervenka103.18500634.020141222335 Jhoulys Chacín125.4055026.22917164827 Josh Collmenter202.3733019.015553516 Brandon Cunniff204.24150017.014982916 Joel De La Cruz074.88229062.2654034102237 Mike Foltynewicz954.3122220123.112561591835111 John Gant144.86207050.054322772149 Jason Grilli125.29210217.016111021323 Lucas Harrell223.3855029.125131111221 Roberto Hernández118.002209.01388416 Jason Hursh0033.752001.1455031 Tyrell Jenkins245.88148052.0553534113326 Jim Johnson Jim Johnson (baseball, born 1983)263.066502064.257232232068 Casey Kelly035.82101021.2301414177 Ian Krol203.18630051.054191841356 Matt Marksberry005.404003.1522112 Bud Norris374.222210070.168343362860 Eric O'Flaherty146.91390028.239252231122 Alexi Ogando213.94360032.032181422329 Williams Pérez236.041111053.257373671527 José Ramírez José Ramírez (pitcher)223.58330032.226161321833 Chaz Roe103.60210020.014880726 Shae Simmons001.357006.2611003 Julio Teherán7103.2130300188.015770672241167 Arodys Vizcaíno144.424301038.237251932650 Ryan Weber115.45162036.14622227523 Rob Whalen126.5755024.220201841225 Daniel Winkler Daniel Winkler (baseball)000.003002.1000014 Matt Wisler7135.0027261156.215990872649115 Chris Withrow303.58460037.229161551728 Madison Younginer006.438007.01255044 Team totals68934.51161161391447.214147797251775471227 Farm system Minor League Baseball AAA Gwinnett Braves International League Brian Snitker and John Moses AA Mississippi Braves Southern League Luis Salazar A-Advanced Carolina Mudcats Carolina League Rocket Wheeler A Rome Braves South Atlantic League Randy Ingle Rookie Danville Braves Appalachian League Robinson Cancel Rookie GCL Braves Arizona League Nestor Perez Rookie DSL Braves Dominican Summer League Francisco SantiestebanLEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Rome References 30em External links 2016 Atlanta Braves season at Baseball Reference 2016 Atlanta Braves season Official Site Category:Atlanta Braves seasons Atlanta Braves Atlanta Braves