Braves acquire Brandon Phillips from Reds in trade (Yahoo Sports)

The Atlanta Braves acquired three-time All-Star Brandon Phillips on Sunday from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for two pitchers. The Braves traded away left-hander Andrew McKirahan and minor league right-hander Carlos Portuondo. ''We are thrilled to 'welcome home' Brandon to Atlanta, where he will play in front of his family and friends and many of his fans,'' Coppolella said.