'20 done for Marlins, but club 'proud' of run
Against all odds, the Marlins became one of MLB’s best stories in an unprecedented 60-game regular season. Their tale was a true underdog story, beginning just after Opening Day, when 18 players tested positive for COVID-19. Given little chance to finish above last place in the challenging National League East,
5 key moments from Marlins' memorable '20
From the start of Summer Camp, the Marlins treated the abbreviated season as a 60-game playoff sprint.
'This team is special': Braves sweep to NLCS
Though he has been with the Braves for nearly a decade, Freddie Freeman hasn’t been around long enough to fully grasp what it means for the team to be heading to the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2001. But as the Braves secured a spot in
Wright emerges as a force in Braves' rotation
Kyle Wright is no longer the pitcher who was optioned to the alternate training site in August because he could not find the strike zone. Wright is different. He is better, but he still remembers that previous version of himself. Wright is grateful for his early-season struggles, because that learning
Marlins' young arms show gains in playoffs
The Marlins’ remarkable season came to a bittersweet end on Thursday afternoon in their 7-0 loss to the Braves in Game 3 the National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park. But what comes next could be even more exciting than their first postseason run since 2003.
Braves get big inning, led (again) by d’Arnaud
It doesn’t matter where the ball is pitched. Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is crushing it anwhere. d’Arnaud had another huge hit in Atlanta’s four-run third inning in a 7-0 victory over Miami in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Thursday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.
Dickerson's great grab gets Miami out of jam
The Marlins escaped a no-out, bases-loaded situation in the second inning of Thursday afternoon's 7-0 Game 3 loss to the Braves in the National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park, thanks to a run-saving catch by left fielder Corey Dickerson.
Atlanta's stingy pitchers on historic run
If the Dodgers or Padres want to punch their ticket to the World Series, they’re going to have to figure out how to score against the Atlanta Braves’ pitching staff. The Braves beat the Marlins, 7-0, in Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on
ATL-MIA Game 3 lineups, FAQ (FS1)
The Braves have had the Marlins’ number for most of the season, winning six of 10 in the regular season and then the first two games of the National League Division Series. Now they are one win away from punching their ticket to the NL Championship Series. After blanking Miami,
Miami confident in Sixto to avoid elimination
After failing to come through with the big hit off the Braves' pitching staff in Wednesday afternoon’s 2-0 loss in Game 2 of the National League Division Series, the Marlins face elimination on Thursday afternoon. They’ll hand the ball to rookie sensation Sixto Sánchez with their season on the line
Quiet bats can't back emerging López in G2
The emergence of Pablo López has been one of many bright spots for the Marlins in their improbable playoff season. The 24-year-old is arguably the most improved player in the organization, and on Wednesday afternoon, he proved the spotlight wasn’t too big for him. In head-to-head matchups with Ronald Acuña
Rookie has Braves on cusp of NLDS sweep
Ian Anderson helped subdue the concerns about the Braves’ rotation when he debuted in August, now he stands as a key reason why this October is shaping up to be a memorable one for Atlanta. Anderson delivered yet another impressive scoreless effort, and Dansby Swanson hit the first of the
Braves' stellar bullpen led by 'The Death Star'
Brian Snitker chuckled Wednesday, when he heard that Darren O’Day nicknamed Tyler Matzek “The Death Star” because he is the secret weapon that comes out of the Braves’ bullpen and destroys everything.
d’Arnaud powers Braves with 2nd NLDS HR
Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud moved into the cleanup spot on Sept. 9, putting him behind three of the best hitters in baseball: Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman and Marcell Ozuna. He looks at home there.
Wright 'itching' to get out there for Game 3
When Kyle Wright starts Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Marlins at Minute Maid Park on Thursday afternoon, he’ll be attempting to help the Braves clinch this best-of-five series. It will be the most significant start in the young career of the 25-year-old hurler, who has
Marlins bothered by Acuña's high slide
Ronald Acuña Jr. getting hit by a 97.5 mph Sandy Alcantara sinker in the third inning and the emotional aftermath weren’t the only hot-button takeaways from the Marlins’ 9-5 loss to the Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. A sore subject with the Marlins that didn’t
MIA-ATL Game 2 lineups, FAQ (MLBN)
It will be interesting to see if the drama will continue when the Marlins and the Braves play Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.
Led by d'Arnaud, Braves 'do damage' in G1
Five years after helping the Mets make a magical run to the 2015 World Series, Travis d'Arnaud is ready to help the Braves enjoy what would be their most satisfying postseason in nearly two decades. The intimidating strength of the Braves’ powerful lineup is immediately seen, with Ronald Acuña Jr.,
Braves' lights-out 'pen picks up Fried (4 IP)
Max Fried expected more from himself in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, but even aces have afternoons like his on Tuesday afternoon. Fried allowed four runs in four innings in the Braves’ 9-5 victory over the Marlins at Minute Maid Park. He said afterward that whenever he
Acuña on HBP: 'They can't get me out'
Ronald Acuña Jr.’s battles against the Marlins were extended after he hit yet another home run against them, then he was hit by yet another pitch in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday afternoon at Minute Maid Park, a 9-5 Braves win. Acuña became the youngest
Sandy gives Miami 'everything he’s got' in G1
After Sandy Alcantara plunked Ronald Acuña Jr. with a pitch that stirred both dugouts in the bottom of the third inning of Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday afternoon, Alcantara took a deep breath and focused on the next batter and the next pitch he needed
Alcantara solid, but 'pen unravels in 6-run 7th
Sandy Alcantara certainly got the Braves’ attention. The hard-throwing right-hander yielded a leadoff homer to Ronald Acuña Jr. and plunked him with a sinker his next time up, as emotions began to boil in the third inning. Alcantara regrouped and made it into the seventh. But after manager Don Mattingly
Cooper's lefty dominance keys big 3rd inning
Before the Braves put up a six-run seventh inning to hand the Marlins a 9-5 loss in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, Miami had a big inning of its own, thanks in part to Garrett Cooper once again coming through against left-handed pitching.
Marte out for NLDS; Marlins go with 14 arms
“Next man up” has been the Marlins’ mentality all season.
Braves' DS roster includes 15 pitchers, Pache
ATLANTA -- As the Braves move to the next round of the postseason, they will continue to carry top prospect Cristian Pache. They will also now have the option to call upon Bryse Wilson or Huascar Ynoa, two pitchers who were placed on the Braves’ National League Division Series roster