Braves waste early chances to continue frustrating trend
ATLANTA -- Splitting a four-game set against the Dodgers doesn’t seem too bad, unless you account for how the Braves could have won this series. The Braves took their offensive frustrations to another level as they squandered a few prime scoring opportunities during the early stages of a 9-0 loss
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Iglesias allows earned run for 1st time since June 16 in loss
ATLANTA -- Raisel Iglesias allowing an earned run for the first time in nearly three three months is certainly headline worthy. But his two-out struggles during the Dodgers’ seven-run ninth (five of those allowed by Iglesias) stood as just one of the reasons the Braves suffered a 9-2 loss on
Clemente Award nomination 'special' to Sale
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Braves' offense undaunted by Dodgers as Sale collects 17th win
ATLANTA – In the Braves’ series opener against the Dodgers on Friday night at Truist Park, Atlanta hit a pair of two-run home runs en route to a victory. In Game 2 on Saturday, Atlanta thumped Los Angeles pitching as Orlando Arcia and Matt Olson each tallied three-run doubles in
8 surging players who have turned it on for contenders
The outcome of every baseball game has the same value -- it's either one win or one loss. But for teams vying for a playoff spot, each victory in September tastes a little sweeter. Each victory hurts a little deeper. The weight of each result feels a little heavier. As
Heading to Truist Park? The Infatuation has your food guide right here
If you come to Truist Park hungry, fear not: There is no shortage of remedies. And while a hot dog, some popcorn and a cold beverage can certainly hit the spot to help you focus on the game, why not be a little more adventurous? (Have you met the 4
VOTE: Sale named Braves' nominee for Roberto Clemente Award
The Roberto Clemente Award, considered baseball's most prestigious individual honor for Major Leaguers, annually recognizes the MLB player who best represents the game through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.
Braves top Dodgers as thrill of postseason race revs up
ATLANTA -- As the Braves strengthened their postseason bid with a rain-soaked 6-2 win over the Dodgers on Friday night at Truist Park, it was easy to understand why Whit Merrifield was determined to return to Atlanta’s lineup one week after fracturing a bone in his left foot. “Time’s running
'I will play': Albies vows return in '24 as right-handed hitter
ATLANTA -- Ozzie Albies gave Braves fans the message they have been waiting to hear on Friday, when he said he will bat exclusively right-handed when he returns to Atlanta’s lineup, possibly within the next week. “I don’t know the date, but I will play,” Albies said. Albies has been
López's status makes rotation's future look promising
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Braves continue to lean on rotation in midst of Wild Card race
WASHINGTON -- Wednesday was a difficult day for the Braves in the nation’s capital. They learned around noon that they’ll be without one of their top starters until the final weekend of the regular season at the earliest, as the shoulder inflammation that forced Reynaldo López from his Tuesday start
Reynaldo López hits IL with right shoulder inflammation
WASHINGTON -- The Braves will have to absorb the absence of another key player, as the team placed placed right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation on Wednesday, one day after the All-Star exited his start against the Nationals after just one inning. López will
Sale tops latest Starting Pitcher Power Rankings
Here at the Starting Pitcher Power Rankings, our season began with a Braves pitcher on top. Five-plus months and 12 polls later, with the regular season winding down, a Braves pitcher is back at No. 1. While would-be Atlanta ace Spencer Strider made only two starts before undergoing elbow surgery,
Prospects we want to see in the AFL -- one from each team
We love the Arizona Fall League and can't wait to see several of baseball's best prospects face off against each other. The 30-game schedule begins Oct. 7, with the Fall Stars Game slated for Nov. 9 and the championship game for Nov. 16. Since the developmental circuit began play in
Braves have strong crop of pitching prospects
Good pitching can be hard to find -- look at the flurry of activity at the Trade Deadline for evidence -- so clubs that can develop talents on the mound themselves can get a considerable leg up on the competition. Think of where the Phillies would be without homegrown talents
Braves overcome López's early exit to rout Nationals
WASHINGTON -- There haven’t been many starting pitchers more effective when healthy this season than Reynaldo López, and few teams have relied more on their rotation during the stretch run than the Braves. Now, Atlanta may find itself fighting for its seventh straight postseason appearance without López and his 2.03
Ozuna ranked 4th in latest MVP poll
As the 2024 regular season heads down the homestretch, there remains a clear frontrunner in each league for the Most Valuable Player Award, according to our latest MVP poll. But don't look now -- there is a star shortstop making a late charge in each race. As usual, MLB.com experts
Offensive woes continue as Braves spoil Morton's strong start
ATLANTA -- The Braves are capable of making a deep postseason run with their starting rotation. But their offense might prevent them from even making the playoffs. Instead of building off the momentum of Sunday’s comeback win over the Blue Jays, the Braves failed to get anything going offensively in
This free agent-to-be is hoping to stay with Braves
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Sale's gem sets up walk-off win as Braves tie Mets in WC race
ATLANTA -- Chris Sale strengthened his bid to win the National League’s Triple Crown and Cy Young Award on Sunday, but really all he cared about was playing a part in what has a chance to be one of the most important wins the Braves will need while attempting to
'It is a grind': Schwellenbach struggles as Braves give up nine runs, 17 hits
ATLANTA -- The Braves’ bid for a seventh straight National League East title essentially died in Philadelphia last weekend. Now they can only hope to prove resilient enough to at least earn a playoff spot via the Wild Card race during this injury-ravaged season. A rough stretch introduced another cruel