Phillies, Astros, and Padres Could Clinch Today. Today brings a day full of postseason baseball. With a full schedule of all four Division Series games happening in one day, it’s possible we could see three teams clinch a spot in the Championship Series. This postseason has brought us some memorable moments and some teams are …
Braves Sweep Mets Behind Bullpen’s Strong Showing Ummm…yeah, this article missed the mark. Kenley Jansen, and the rest of Atlanta’s bullpen, proved a key part of the Braves sweep of the New York Mets this weekend. Brian Snitker‘s job of managing the in playoffs has to feel easier seeing Jansen regain his form. He struggled …
Braves-Mariners Pitching Matchups The two teams with the longest winning streaks this season meet in Seattle this weekend. The Braves-Mariners series showcases two playoff contenders with solid pitching staffs. Here’s a look at the matchups: Friday Charlie Morton takes the mound against Robbie Ray. Max Fried and George Kirby face off on Saturday. Sunday the …
Atlanta-St Louis Battle Of Two Hottest Teams In NL Two of the hottest teams in baseball meet this weekend. The Atlanta-St Louis series could be a postseason preview. The Cardinals hold a six game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers, while the Braves are looking to keep pace with the New York Mets. St Louis appears …
Braves Starters Reason For Success In Biggest Home Stand The Braves home stand against the New York Mets and Houston Astros was the best stretch for Atlanta’s startingpitchers facing quality opponents. In six of the teams seven starts pitchers gave up two runs or fewer. All but two, Spencer Strider and Jake Odorizzi against the …
Acquiring Odirizzi, Iglesias Best Of Braves Moves The Atlanta Braves moves at the trade deadline were not big, splashy ones that get fans excited. GM Alex Anthopoulos traded away four prospects to acquire Matt Olson before this season. Because of that trade he had to find deals for players below the level of Andrew Benintendi …
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Three Pitchers Key To Atlanta’s Second Half The Atlanta Braves outlook for the second half revolves, in large part, around three pitchers: Ian Anderson, Charlie Morton, and Spencer Strider. Anderson and Morton likely have two more starts apiece before the trade deadline, August 2. Both have ERAs well above their career averages. Morton does lead …
Braves Best Stretch Still Going The Atlanta Braves held a team meeting when the team was four games below .500. Manager Brian Snitker told the team they had plenty of talent and were capable of much better. Immediately after Atlanta went on a 14 game winning streak, their longest in 22 years. The turnaround started …
New York-Atlanta Starters Matchups When a big series, such as the Mets-Braves battle for first place this week, pops up on the schedule the first thing fans check is the starting pitcher matchups. From game one tomorrow night this series offers plenty of intrigue in that department. Scherzer-Fried Is A Must See Pitching Duel Little …
Giants-Braves Series Decided On Clutch Hitting The San Francisco Giants-Braves series in Atlanta proved to be entetaining, with the home team winning three out of four. The Braves outscored the Giants by just one run 23-22, and both teams had chances to win all four games. Atlanta walked off in two of the wins, thanks …
Acuna Fuels Braves Race Towards Top of the NL East The Atlanta Braves streak reached 11 games Sunday with a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s the teams longest since winnining 14 in a row in 2013. Kyle Wright, the Braves first round pick in 2017, went six innings and struck out 7. He …
Jeff Passan has broken the news that Charlie Morton has broken his fibula: Charlie Morton had started Game 1 of the World Series against his former team, where he won a world series with the Houston Astros. Morton took a hard-hit ball off his ankle in the second inning. Yuli Gurriel hit a 102-mph liner …