James McDonald pitched seven innings, Ronny Cedeno's triple keyed a five-run seventh and the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates beat the slumping Atlanta Braves for the second straight day, winning 5-0 on Tuesday night.

The Braves know the routine.

The Atlanta Braves bulked up for the playoff race Wednesday, acquiring first baseman Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs.

A healthy Jair Jurrjens is giving the Braves a lift in their attempt to hold off the Phillies in the NL East.

Hank Aaron expected Jason Heyward to make an immediate impact in a sport which needs young black stars.

Struggling through another disappointing season, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones met with team officials Tuesday to discuss his future and told The Associated Press he's considering retirement.

Struggling through another disappointing season, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones told The Associated Press he would meet with team officials Tuesday to discuss his future and acknowledged that he's considering retirement.

Chipper Jones was on the bench, nursing an injured finger.

Brooks Conrad slowed up as he rounded first base, unsure if his drive had cleared the left field wall to give the Atlanta Braves an improbable victory.

Placido Polanco, Jayson Werth and Shane Victorino each went deep, Cole Hamels survived a shaky start and the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen hung on to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Sunday.