The Braves skid against the Nationals has now hit eight straight. To add to the ill feelings for Atlanta, their rivals set a franchise record along the way in claiming Thursday's series finale 7-0.

ATLANTA (AP) — When a ball hit by Nick Markakis glanced off Martin Prado's glove and into left field, driving in the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning, the Braves felt a break finally had gone their ...

Former Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis enjoyed a strong MLB career. He spent nine seasons in Baltimore with the Orioles and six years with the Atlanta Braves. While he earned three Gold ...

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 17: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Turner Field on July 17, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta won 1-0. (Photo by Kevin Liles ...