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With both Eric O'Flaherty and Jonny Venters out for the year, Atlanta's left with a void in their bullpen.

The Atlanta Braves placed relief pitcher Eric O'Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list prior to Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

A certain trend is becoming increasingly apparent in the early part of the season for Braves right-hander Kris Medlen: home runs.

On May 17, manager Fredi Gonzalez and the Atlanta Braves will finally have the entire lineup available for Friday night's game with the Los Angeles Dodgers .

Andrelton Simmons hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning, then made an eye-popping play to start the ninth as the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Monday night and ended their four-game losing streak.