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Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday ...

Alex Verdugo's four hits and two runs scored in Saturday night's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins provided evidence he has given a spark to the Atlanta Braves' offense as the team's new leadoff hitter and starting left fielder.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic was embarrasingly thrown out after admiring what ended up being a base hit off his bat.

The Braves picked up the series victory and their first stretch of winning more than one game in a row this season.

As the Braves look to win their second game straight for the first time all season, and secure the series win, you can check out the game preview here and the lineups here. The Twins were ...

Minnesota Twins right-hander Justin Topa was to make his first big league start against the Atlanta Braves after 102 relief appearances.

The lefty outfielder continues to play the role of leadoff hitter in his second game as a Brave.

After a huge comeback win Friday night, the Braves will hope to finally find their footing this season behind last season's Cy Young winner who has had some brutal luck to start the season.

Fuentes tossed five innings of one-run ball in the Emperors' win ...

The headliner on Saturday has to be a start coming for Hurston Waldrep against the Phillies affiliate.