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Lookouts cut $500k check for first lease payment at Erlanger Park

The Chattanooga Lookouts made their first lease payment to the city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County for the team's new ballpark in the form of a physical check for $500,000.

By Daniel Dassow May 15, 2026

Staff File Photo by Seth Carpenter / Steve Weisberg takes a selfie with Looie the Lookout during the inaugural game for the Chattanooga Lookouts at Erlanger Park. The Lookouts wrote a check for $500,000 to the city and county a month later for the team's first lease payment.

Braves get shut out as Cubs dodge sweep in Atlanta, end four-game skid

Ian Happ went deep for the visitors, and five Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for a shutout of the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night at Truist Park.

By The Associated Press May 14, 2026

Matt Shaw, left, steals second base for the visiting Chicago Cubs before Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies can make the tag in the sixth inning of Thursday night's game at Truist Park. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Braves beat Cubs again, become first MLB team with 30 wins in 2026

The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win.

By PAUL NEWBERRY / The Associated Press May 13, 2026

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias, left, celebrates with catcher Drake Baldwin after Wednesday night's 4-1 home win against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

No. 24 Vols complete undefeated run through midweek games

The Tennessee Volunteers entered Tuesday's game against Belmont needing one home run to reach 100 for the season.

By David Paschall May 12, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee sophomore pitcher Nic Abraham allowed one run in nearly six full innings Tuesday during an 11-1 downing of Belmont inside Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Grant Holmes and 3 relievers pitch 1-hitter against Cubs, leading MLB-best Braves to win

Grant Holmes combined with three relievers on a one-hitter, Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game set between the National League's top teams.

By BILL TROCCHI / Associated Press May 12, 2026

Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) works in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Enhanced Lindsey Nelson Stadium has been a hit with Vols

When Tennessee defeated Texas 14-9 on Saturday night to clinch the baseball series against the Longhorns, the key components of the Volunteers were quick to credit the supporters inside Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

By David Paschall May 11, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee baseball fans along with Vols players and Alabama players stand for the national anthem before a game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium late last month.

Almost everywhere you look in the American League, there’s mediocrity to be found

Brice Turang's homer in the ninth inning gave Milwaukee a three-game sweep of the New Yankees and was the latest example of an early-season trend.

By Laney Vaughn May 11, 2026

Baltimore Orioles' infield coach Miguel Cairo, center, argues after being ejected from a baseball game against the Athletics, Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)

Bryce Elder solid on mound as Braves win road series vs. Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves suddenly looked a lot more comfortable at Dodger Stadium. Back-to-back wins there helped them return to the top of the MLB standings.

By The Associated Press May 10, 2026

Atlanta Braves starter Bryce Elder pitches during Sunday's series finale against the host Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves won the final two contests of the three-game series. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Braves get going at plate to end eight-game skid at Dodger Stadium

The Atlanta Braves finally ended their losing streak at Dodger Stadium, and just in time to give themselves a shot at a series win Sunday in Los Angeles.