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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Brian McCann

Brian McCann stories: 5 news summaries

(Newser) - Mark Kotsay knocked in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning with a two-out RBI double, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Oakland Athletics 3-2 Friday night for their eighth straight home victory. The loss was a season-high fourth in a row for the A's, who have dropped six of... More »

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Oakland Athletics • MLB • Atlanta Braves • Mark Teixeira • Brian McCann • baseball • Chipper Jones • Jeff Francoeur • Mark Kotsay • Manny Acosta • Alan Embree

 Sanchez' Hit Beats Braves 

Pirates rally to snap Atlanta's six-game win streak

May 9, 08 11:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - Freddy Sanchez singled home Brian Bixler with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves tonight. Sanchez went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and is 9-for-17 in four games since being moved to the top of the Pirates' lineup.... More »

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MLB • Atlanta Braves • Tom Glavine • Pittsburgh Pirates • National League • Brian McCann • Freddy Sanchez • baseball • Chipper Jones • Jeff Francoeur • Brian Bixler • John Grabow

(Newser) - Tim Hudson pitched his 11th career shutout and Brian McCann hit a two-run homer, helping the Atlanta Braves end a season-high four-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds last night. Hudson (4-2) gave up just three hits, and at one point retired 11 straight batters before... More »

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MLB • Cincinnati Reds • Atlanta Braves • Brian McCann • Tim Hudson • baseball • Chipper Jones • Edinson Volquez • Edwin Encarnacion

Opening Day

Nady, Pirates Outlast Braves in 12

Bullpens are horrific for both teams in marathon affair

Apr 1, 08 12:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tom Glavine left his first game back with Atlanta with a 4-2 lead after five innings, but that's when things were just getting started. The Braves' bullpen would quickly cough up that lead, before the Pirates relievers outshamed them, giving up five runs in the ninth inning, thanks to four... More »

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MLB • Atlanta Braves • Tom Glavine • Pittsburgh Pirates • Brian McCann • baseball • Xavier Nady • Jeff Francoeur • Jason Bay

Exit Texas for Teixeira?

Rangers 1B to be shipped to Atlanta for prospects in mid-season's biggest move

Jul 31, 07 4:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Braves are close to a deal with the Rangers for slugger Mark Teixeira, who will correct a power outage at first base. The Rangers will receive a handful of prospects, including majors-ready catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. With Brian McCann installed long-term behind the plate, the Braves could afford to lose... More »

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MLB • Texas Rangers • Atlanta Braves • Mark Teixeira • Jarrod Saltalamacchia • Brian McCann • Craig Wilson • Scott Thorman

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