Topic: Atlanta Braves

Levi Walker Jr, the only Native American to have portrayed controversial Atlanta Braves mascot "Chief Noc-A-Homa," has died at 80, his family announced.

Tributes from around the world praised former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Sunday at her home in Plains, Ga. She was 96.

The Los Angeles Angels are turning to Ron Washington, hiring the veteran manager after another losing season, while the franchise waits to find out if star player Shohei Ohtani will depart in free agency.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros clinched respective berths in the NLCS and ALCS by dispatching of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins on Day 9 of the MLB playoffs.

The Atlanta Braves erased a four-run deficit, rallying past the Philadelphia Phillies to tie their National League Division Series 1-1. The Arizona Diamondbacks also picked up a win to take a 2-0 series lead.

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. yanked second base from the dirt and hoisted it over his head, prompting cheers after becoming the first player in MLB history to record 70 steals and 40 home runs in the same season.

The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals, but still managed to win the National League Central after a Chicago Cubs fielding error led to an Atlanta Braves victory, cementing their division title.

The Atlanta Braves placed ace pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list, ending his regular season just ahead of the playoffs, the team announced Friday.

Miami Marlins players say they are in high gear during a push toward the playoffs, gaining confidence from a weekend sweep of the MLB-best Atlanta Braves as their offense smolders and their ace pitcher eyes a return.

All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. became the first player in MLB history to hit 30 home runs and steal at least 60 bases in the same season with a grand slam in an Atlanta Braves win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.