Bryce Harper scores four runs without swinging bat once (VIDEO)

Bryce Harper had a very strange night on Thursday. And made MLB history while having it.

As the Nationals routed the Braves 15-1, Harper came to the plate four times, looked at 20 pitches and didn't swing at a single one. And after each time he walked, he managed to come around and score.

His final line for the night: 0-for-0, four runs, one RBI and four walks.

.@BHarper3407’s four-BB, four-run game puts him in company with the likes of Rickey Henderson: http://t.co/5ClBmOaDVL pic.twitter.com/VRHp46P0Yd

— Cut4 (@Cut4) September 4, 2015

Scoring four runs in a game without registering an official at-bat is a bizarre feat you don't see too often. In fact, it's only happened three other times since 1914. The only other players to score four runs in a game without registering an official at-bat include these guys:

And none of those three Hall of Famers had an RBI to boot.

After the game, Harper told reporters:

"I've got confidence in everybody on our team to get a job done behind me," said Harper. "I'll take my walks when I can. And when they throw the ball over the plate, I'll take my hits, too."

The Nats pulled Harper in the sixth inning because the game was out of hand. But it would have been fun to see how far the slugger could have gone without taking a cut.

Braves, Yankees hold moment of silence for man who died booing A-Rod (VIDEO)

The Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees held a moment of silence before Sunday's game at Turner Field for for the baseball fan who fell over a balcony and died while booing Alex Rodriguez Saturday night.  

A-Rod was one of the players paying their respects to Braves fan Gregory Murrey of Alpharetta, Georgia, who plummeted from the top deck of the stadium during the seventh inning of the game between the Braves and Yankees the night before.

Witnesses claim the 60-year-old insurance broker was screaming at A-Rod — who was on deck and getting ready to pinch hit for the Yankees at the time — when Murrey lost his balance and fell. 

Umpires did not stop the game and play resumed as the injured Murrey was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later.

While the flag flew at half-staff at Turner Field on Sunday, the Braves displayed a photo of Murrey on the video board and observed a moment of silence before the afternoon game.

After the game Rodriguez told reporters: "It’s sad. Upsetting, for sure. My prayers go out to his family." 

Murrey's son, Jason, released a statement to the New York Daily News on behalf of his family.

"Gregory "Ace" Murrey was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend to many,' the statement read. 'He dearly loved his family, Atlanta, and the Atlanta Braves.

"The night Greg passed away, he was doing one of his favorite things — watching the Braves.

"At this time, the family wishes for you to respect their privacy as they mourn the loss of such an extraordinarily wonderful man."

Murrey was a season ticket holder at the stadium for 23 years.   

R.I.P.

Braves outfielder Eury Perez celebrates catch he didn't make (VIDEO)

Eury Perez had a couple of plays in the fifth inning of the Giants-Braves matchup on Tuesday that make fans shake their heads in wonder then hang them in frustration.

First, the Braves outfielder made a sensational backhanded diving catch to rob the Giants' Brandon Crawford of an extra-base hit. But on an almost identical play moments later he thinks he robbed Ehire Adrianza the same way and stands up and celebrates by sticking his glove into the air — only to find out the ball wasn't there.

Here's a wide-angle shot for a more complete view:

GIF: Eury Perez thinks he made a great catch but he really didn’t. pic.twitter.com/gS8k6TA55T

— Carmen Kiew (@carmenkiew) August 5, 2015

At least the Braves dugout had a good laugh about it after he returned to the dugout.

We'll give both plays equal time in this video:

A.J. Pierzynski attempts to frame pitch that bounced five feet in front of home plate (VIDEO)

Framing a pitch is a one way for catchers to get their pitchers a sneaky strike on throws that are borderline close to the zone. The art form has been perfected by few but questioned by many as they angrily get called out on Ks.

And during Monday's Giants-Braves game, Atlanta catcher A.J. Pierzynski actually attempted to frame a breaking ball that bounced about five feet in front of home plate.

A.J.'s comical attempt at getting a strike call on a pitch in the dirt didn't fool umpire Dan Iassogna, but yes, in cricket, it would be a strike, wicked googly or whatever they call it.

Motivational speaker Donnie Moore breaks a brick over Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez's chest (VIDEO)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez thought it would be a good idea to jack things up during spring training by bringing in a motivational speaker.

So, on an idea from outfielder Jonny Gomes, Gonzalez hired strongman Donnie Moore to pump up the team and ended up having a cement block broken on his chest in the ultimate trust exercise.

Here's the heart-pounding (1:27) video:

Then Moore ripped a couple of phone books for an encore:

"If this doesn't get you ready for baseball idk! Donnie Moore ripping phone books for my team ! pic.twitter.com/v4GJyq3bgZ”” @Micah_Bedsole
— ®odney ©hase (@chase_poland) March 14, 2015

And remember kids, if you need to get hyped up, stick to energy drinks.

Neil Walker hits home run ball into Allegheny River ... no really (VIDEO)

On Monday night, Pirates second baseman Neil Walker jacked a baseball over the PNC Park stands and into the Allegheny River and no, it wasn't just a mic'd up Andrew McCutchen's exaggeration of the home run shot.

Walker literally hit the ball into the river.

Walker's solo home run was just the 35th ever to reach the Allegheny River on a bounce, and he's 23rd player to pull off the glorious feat.

Unfortunately, the home team's comeback hopes sunk as fast as the ball did into the murky river and the Pirates fell to the Braves 7-3.

"Tell you the truth, I couldn't care less," Walker said about his water shot. "I wish it had come with the bases loaded and us down by three runs. As it was, it was just one run in another loss."

PBS' 'Antiques Roadshow' finds $1 million Boston Red Stockings baseball collection

The PBS series "Antiques Roadshow" hit one out of the park after someone showed up with a collection of pristine 1870s Boston baseball memorabilia.

The treasure trove of signatures and rare baseball cards from Boston Red Stockings players was appraised at $1 million for insurance purposes, series producer Marsha Bemko said.

She said it's the largest sports memorabilia find in the history of the 19-year-old public TV show, which travels America looking for varied heirlooms and treasures.

The valuable collection was brought to an "Antiques Roadshow" taping Saturday in New York City. The owner inherited it from her great-great-grandmother, who ran a Boston boarding house where the team lived in 1871-72, PBS said.

The owner's identity was kept private for security reasons, PBS said Monday. The collection had not been formally valued before but the owner had once been offered $5,000 for the cache, according to PBS.

"Antiques Roadshow" appraiser Leila Dunbar, says the "crown jewel" of the items is a May 1871 letter to the Boston landlady that includes notes from three future Hall of Fame members: Albert Spalding, the future sporting good magnate, and brothers Harry and George Wright. The letter included the players' appreciation for their host's cooking.

The baseball franchise is now the Atlanta Braves — the only one of today's 30 Major League franchises to have fielded a team every season professional baseball has been in existence.

Appraisals from the New York City visit will be featured in three hours of "Antiques Roadshow" episodes to air in 2015 on public TV stations. The series is broadcast on Monday nights.

Mets fan has crazy reaction to routine play (VIDEO)

A fan in the Citi Field stands got a little too excited after Juan Lagares popped up to Freddie Freeman in the eighth inning of the Braves-Mets game Thursday night.

Lagares stepped up to the plate with two runners on base but comon ... waddayacrazy?!

It's a good thing the unhappy Metsie was wearing sunglasses because he might be a new member the Hair Club if he wasn't.

Now with your best New Yawk accent, try to repeat what this Crazy Eddie wannabe was really saying: Our fans are insaaane!

Kole Calhoun makes amazing game-saving catch, knocks in go-ahead run (VIDEO)

Kole Calhoun made an amazing diving catch in the bottom of the 10th inning to rob Justin Upton of a game-winning walk-off hit Saturday night.

With the bases loaded and the game between the Angels and Braves tied at 6-6, Calhoun chased down Upton's lob to extend the wild game.

And Calhoun wasn't through with his heroics.

The right fielder's bases-loaded single in the 13th inning drove in the go-ahead run (VIDEO) and the Angels recovered after blowing a four-run lead in the ninth to beat the Braves 11-6.

That's called taking over a game.

Braves-Brewers game delayed by giant video screen malfunction (PHOTO)

Play between the Braves and Brewers was halted for a few minutes on Monday night because the graphics on Turner Field's giant video screen morphed into a blinding test pattern.

Because the video board is in dead center field and right in the batter's (and catcher's and umpire's) line of sight, it was turned off completely so play could resume, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel.

So, this just happened. #Braves pic.twitter.com/Fo2yVRsKCU
— Joe Morgan (@joe_morgan) May 20, 2014

Luckily for everyone — except Ryan Braun — the giant video board started working properly a few innings later.

Fans cheer as the scoreboard comes back to life...then proceed to boo since Ryan Braun's photo is showing. #Braves
— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) May 20, 2014

And pity the poor guy who had to adjust and hold the oversized antenna for the rest of the game.

Taunting Phillies fans reaction to Braves' game-winning grand slam is priceless (VIDEO)

The Philadelphia Phillies were on the verge celebrating a win against Atlanta on Monday night when one group of Phillies fans got a serious lesson in humility after the Braves won with what turned out to be a game winning, ninth-inning grand slam.

The Phillies were up by one in the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park when Braves slugger Dan Uggla came up to bat.

The loud-mouthed Phillies fans did what they do best and taunted Uggla — who had already hit one home run that game. 

But that festive mood in the stands changed after Uggla drove a pitch from Jake Diekman deep into the seats in left field for the grand salami.

The slow-mo replay video of the Phillies fans clearly shows them go from unbridled glee to soul-sucking depression with one swing of the bat.

And fans from Flushing to South Beach rejoiced.

Carl Crawford makes spectacular catch while flipping over railing (GIF)

The Los Angeles Dodgers carried a six-run lead into the late innings of NLDS Game 3 against the Braves on Sunday night, thanks in large part to Carl Crawford's three-run homer in the second inning. In the eighth, he contributed with this spectacular play on the field.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly must have been clutching his heart while he watched his star player tumble into the left field stands — especially with a big lead in hand — but knows this is the playoffs.

Crawford was fine.

Here's Crawford's home run and catch on video below:

Elliot Johnson takes scary tumble into dugout (VIDEO)

The Atlanta Braves' Elliot Johnson makes a tremendous effort chasing a foul pop-up, sending him flying into the Phillies' dugout during the sixth inning of Sunday's game.

The third baseman chased a foul ball right through an opening in the dugout and got nary a hand from his Philadelphia counterparts as he tumbled down the stairs. But after the scary-looking play, Johnson did get a nice round of applause from the Turner Field crowd when he climbed back out to the field.

Foul ball makes splash-landing in Turner Field vendor's tray (VIDEO)

An Evan Gattis foul popup near home plate landed directly in an unsuspecting vendor's drink tray, triggering a huge splash-landing during Tuesday's Brewers-Braves game at Turner Field. Even Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy stopped and did a double-take when the ball sent beverages flying.

The slightly soaked vendor refused a fan's offer of the wayward ball and instead laughed it off to high-fives and cheers from the surrounding crowd

Dan Uggla makes backwards throw and still gets out (GIF)

One 2013's funnier plays happened during the Braves-Nationals game Tuesday night when Dan Uggla actually threw the ball backwards on fielder's choice to first, but the team still got the out at home.

Confused? Here's the breakdown:

Uggla whiffs on the throw, then picks up the ball. His relay throw to Freddie Freeman led to Denard Span being thrown out at home on a 3-6-4-3-2 double play. Or 3-6-4-4-3-2 —depending how you look at it.

Washington still won 4-0, though, and swept the doubleheader. They've now won 27 of their last 37.

Brave's bat boy removes live bat from Turner Field

During the second inning of last night's Phillies-Braves game, an injured bat fell onto the infield of Turner Field — the winged kind of bat .

Who's the first person you think of when you want to remove a bat from the base paths? The batboy — why of course.

Appropriately, the Braves' brave batboy safely carries it off the field and shows it off in the team's dugout where nobody wants anything to do with the little bug-eater.

As it turned out, the Braves didn't need the extra bat —they won 6-3.

Chris Johnson tapes mouth shut as peace offering with umpire

Chris Johnson of the Atlanta Braves took the comical high road as a way of avoiding a collision with authority before Sunday's game by showing umpire Jim Joyce that he was sorry for an outburst that got him ejected the night before.

Johnson literally taped his mouth shut while standing in the Braves dugout, getting Joyce's attention with the help of manager Fredi Gonzalez, and tipped his cap Joyce's way after being acknowledged by the ump. 

Johnson's unique way of saying I'm sorry was a refreshing break in MLB's player-umpire cold war.

Tim Hudson's wife thanks Mets' Eric Young Jr. for 'playing the game the right way' after freak play

Tim Hudson was the one laid up in the hospital with a possible career-ending broken ankle Thursday but it was Eric Young Jr. — the Mets player who unintentionally stepped on Hudson's ankle Wednesday night — who also got some words of encouragement from the Braves pitcher's wife, Kim.

Young was beside himself with guilt after being party to the gruesome injury, but took to Twitter on Thursday to voice his appreciation for those who had supported him.

@EYJr: "Thank you all for the kind words. I sincerely appreciate it. Continued prayers for a speedy recovery for Tim. Thank you again. #praying4Tim."

Kim Hudson responded to Young's tweet with her own kind words absolving him of any blame: 

"@EYJr Thank you for playing the game the right way. You're obviously one of the good guys. We appreciate you," she tweeted.

@EYJr Thank you for playing the game the right way. You're obviously one of the good guys. We appreciate you.
— Kim Hudson (@kimberlybhudson) July 25, 2013

Earlier Thursday morning, Kim sent a similar tweet to the Mets.

"Cant say enough great things about the @Mets organization and the way they handled Tim's injury: players, medical team, security #grateful."

Ironically, Young was removed after the third inning of Thursday afternoon's game with pain in his right knee. Mets manager Terry Collins told reporters before the game that Young's leg had been "tweaked" after the freak play.

So he did need a little love.

Freddie Freeman's foul-tip breaks camera at Citi Field

It sounds like bats and ankles weren't the only things being broken Wednesday night at Citi Field after Freddie Freeman inadvertently proved to be an destructive guest — after his foul-tip sailed backwards and smashed into the expensive behind-the-plate camera.

The Braves first baseman's wayward foul in the second-inning shattered the camera's lens cover and even Freeman had to cringe at the result of his at-bat.

Jason Heyward's diving catch saves game against Mets

Atlanta Braves center fielder Jason Heyward claims his ninth inning catch of Justin Turner's fly-out to seal the Braves 2-1 victory over the New York Mets Monday night was probably the best of his young career.

Heyward, playing center in his first game after an 11-day rehab from a hamstring strain, came from out of nowhere, racing over from the right-center gap to snag Turner's shot into left-center. He dove and fully extended his big body to catch the ball inches from the ground.

“I knew I had to dive, because I didn’t think it was in my reach,” he said. “As I got closer I thought, obviously you’re going to try to make the play here with two outs, the game on the line. If you don’t catch it, so be it. But fortunately, I was able to get a good enough jump.”

Heyward popped up to show he’d caught it, and teammates hugged Heyward as the stunned crowd at Citi Field raised their hands in astonishment.