Several clubs have found success in turning relievers into starters this season, and the Braves are one of them. Though there’s a lot of baseball left in the season, the experiment to stretch Lopez out has been a resounding success thus far.
Atlanta adds another fresh arm to the mix. Atlanta Braves announced that they have recalled right-hander Darius Vines and optioned Bryce Elder to Gwinnett between games of Monday’s doubleheader.
The Atlanta Braves offense finally showed some life in Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Padres, but it still wasn’t enough to earn the victory, as they failed to make timely hits with runners in scoring position.
Joe Jimenez allowed four runs in the eighth to send the Braves to their fourth straight loss. Reynaldo Lopez turned in a good performance but the Atlanta Braves squandered a five-run lead in a 6-5 loss to the San Diego Padres The Braves offense came out swinging against Dylan Cease in the first.
It was reported on Friday that former Los Angeles Angels infielder (and teammate of Shohei Ohtani) David Fletcher placed wagers through the same illegal bookie as Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.
The Braves are 26-16, the exact same record they had after 42 games last year when they went on to win 104 games, but it certainly doesn’t feel the same.
The Braves offensive rut continued over the weekend, as they mustered just two runs in two games against the Padres, losing both. Nobody’s been able to get it going offensively, outside of Marcell Ozuna, and it doesn’t help that two All-Stars are missing from the lineup.
Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. isn't accustomed to struggling much in his career. His issues continued Sunday with a gaffe in the outfield.
The Braves are reportedly eyeing Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin as a potential trade target for later in the season. “Atlanta is keeping a close eye
No surprises for the Braves’ lineup in Game 1 of Monday’s doubleheader The Atlanta Braves will try to snap a three-game losing streak Monday when they take on the San Diego Padres in a split doubleheader.
Action Network's John Feltman has a three-leg MLB same game parlay (SGP) for Monday, May 20, which pays out +1000 for a trio of winning bets today.
Daysbel Hernandez will serve as the 27th man for the Braves in Monday’s doubleheader The Atlanta Braves announced that right-hander Daysbel Hernandez will serve as the 27th man for Monday’s doubleheader against the San Diego Padres.
The Braves have lost three straight games and are now 5.0 games back in the NL East standings The Atlanta Braves will try to pick up the pieces Monday when they wrap up a four-game series against the San Diego Padres with a split doubleheader.
1947 - The Boston Braves fall to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in a game that features 22 hits that are all singles. 1953 - The Milwaukee Braves play their 13th home game and surpass the attendance total for the previous season, when the franchise played in Boston.
Not the best the weekends in Atlanta. It was another forgettable performance for the Braves on Sunday. Unfortunately, this time it arguably was the worst performance by the Braves all season in a 9-1loss to the Padres.
Action Network expert Tony Sartori makes a Braves vs. Padres prediction for the series finale on Monday, May 20, at Truist Park, including MLB odds on the moneyline, over/under and spread.
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Bryce Elder continued to struggle, failing to make it more than 3 innings, while the offense is in a really rough spot at the moment. The Braves were hoping Bryce Elder could lead the way to tying the four game series and crucially eat some innings, with the Monday double-header looming.
The Braves are reportedly “keeping a close eye on” the pitcher as a potential trade target prior to the deadline.
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has missed almost a week with a side issue, but at least for now, he's not heading to the injured list.
Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried will try to build on some recent dominating outings on Friday in the opener a four-game homestand against the San Diego Padres.
Matt Olson blasted a three-run homer to support another strong effort by Chris Sale and lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-0 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
The Atlanta Braves were denied history on Saturday.
The Atlanta Braves have had some great pitchers over the past 30 years. But the one thing those pitchers have not done during that stretch is throw a no-hitter.
Chris Sale has become the No. 1 starter that the Braves didn’t know they would need this season, as he’s turned back the clock to his All-Star form from years past.
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