Braves lose to Philly for 2nd straight season, 100 wins again not enough in NLDS exit
1 year, 2 months ago

Braves lose to Philly for 2nd straight season, 100 wins again not enough in NLDS exit

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Spencer Strider could not watch Nick Castellanos’ second home run off him in Game 4. If he had, Strider might have read the sign that read “Bye-Bye Strider.” It was soon bye-bye Braves — once again an October departure in Philly. And we hit 300 some homers and didn’t happen in this playoff series.” Maybe it was the short break from the regular season to the start of the NLDS that cooled off the Braves. “If you ask them, I’m sure they’ll tell you I hung a couple of sliders.” Just one month earlier, the Braves took three of four and clinched their sixth straight NL East title in Philadelphia. After Philadelphia star Bryce Harper committed a baserunning blunder that closed out Atlanta’s Game 2 win, Arcia cracked “Attaboy, Harper!” inside of the Braves’ jubilant clubhouse.

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Mets clinch playoff spot with dramatic comeback in wild Game 1 of doubleheader
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mets clinch playoff spot with dramatic comeback in wild Game 1 of doubleheader

New York Times  

Maybe it was the magical touch of Grimace. Whatever the cause, the Mets have clawed their way back to the postseason, clinching a spot with a wild, see-sawing game 161 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the first game of Monday’s rescheduled doubleheader. It was a game befitting the Mets’ roller-coaster season, one that saw dramatic lead changes and left …

Mets and Braves set for showdown in Atlanta with playoff dreams at stake in rivalry’s next chapter
3 months ago

Mets and Braves set for showdown in Atlanta with playoff dreams at stake in rivalry’s next chapter

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — All summer long, one massive series kept looming on the schedule. “I’m stoked for the opportunity,” said New York slugger Pete Alonso, set to become a free agent after the World Series. New York is a half-game ahead of Arizona for the second of three National League wild cards, while the Braves trail the Diamondbacks by 1 …

Braves’ run of 6 straight NL East titles ends with 4-3 loss to Marlins
3 months ago

Braves’ run of 6 straight NL East titles ends with 4-3 loss to Marlins

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The Atlanta Braves’ run of six straight NL East titles ended Friday night with a 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins as Jake Burger singled and doubled. We’re down to eight, and we need to take care of business tomorrow.” Kyle Stowers also singled and doubled for Miami, on track for its worst record since going 57-105 in …

Mets score 10 runs in 3 straight games for 1st time, delay Phillies’ playoff clinch with 10-6 win
3 months ago

Mets score 10 runs in 3 straight games for 1st time, delay Phillies’ playoff clinch with 10-6 win

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mark Vientos, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Alvarez homered off Taijuan Walker, and the New York Mets scored 10 runs in three straight games for the first time in their 63-season history with a 10-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. “We’re capable of having games like that.” Rookie Luisangel Acuña, a brother of …

Atlanta Braves blow a 4-run lead in a costly 6-5 loss to Cincinnati Reds
3 months ago

Atlanta Braves blow a 4-run lead in a costly 6-5 loss to Cincinnati Reds

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Michael Harris II and Matt Olson homered for Atlanta, but the Braves blew a four-run lead in a costly 6-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. “We kind of shot ourselves in the foot a couple times,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. There were a couple plays that could have been executed better.” Spencer Steer homered …

Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach retires 19 hitters in a row, Braves beat Phillies 3-2
4 months ago

Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach retires 19 hitters in a row, Braves beat Phillies 3-2

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach retired 19 hitters in a row and the Atlanta Braves took two of three in their series with NL East-leading Philadelphia, beating the Phillies 3-2 Thursday night. “None are any more important than the others because it’s just about winning games.” Schwellenbach, a surprise contributor to a rotation that lost ace Spencer Strider to a …

The Philadelphia Phillies are hot, loose and loving life as one of the best teams in baseball
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Philadelphia Phillies are hot, loose and loving life as one of the best teams in baseball

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are hot, that much is certain, with Bryce Harper and Zack Wheeler powering and pitching the team to the best record in baseball and a recent home winning streak that nearly matched the franchise record. The Phillies ended each of the last two seasons among baseball’s best. Last season, the Phillies took a 3-2 series lead …

The Phillies, owners of the best record in baseball, are good. Can they be great?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Phillies, owners of the best record in baseball, are good. Can they be great?

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — There is a fog machine that rests in a vacant locker adjacent to Zack Wheeler’s, and for the past few years, the ace has controlled the postgame mist. “It’s not fun,” Wheeler said, “clawing back.” Zack Wheeler allowed no earned runs over seven innings as the Phillies swept away the Giants. “I feel like we’re winning in different …

Braves await test results on Strider’s sore elbow following complaints of discomfort in shaky start
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Braves await test results on Strider’s sore elbow following complaints of discomfort in shaky start

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Spencer Strider, Atlanta’s ace and the major league leader in wins and strikeouts last season, will have tests on his right elbow Saturday after complaining about discomfort in Friday night’s game. He recorded four strikeouts and struggled with control, walking three batters in Atlanta’s 6-5 win over Arizona in 10 innings. Braves manager Brian Snitker said Strider “was …

Phillies hope crushing NLCS collapse won’t lead to next generation of failure
1 year, 1 month ago

Phillies hope crushing NLCS collapse won’t lead to next generation of failure

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper said all the right things about how he could have done more to lead the Phillies back to the World Series. This year’s Phillies insist more postseason appearances are ahead, that the Game 7 loss won’t serve as some sort of generational defeat like the others that will send them back into the baseball abyss. Should …

The Braves’ two playoff flops can’t be coincidence. This group needs to change
1 year, 2 months ago

The Braves’ two playoff flops can’t be coincidence. This group needs to change

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Sometime after the Braves transitioned again from a 100-plus-win team to postseason mush, but before Ronald Acuña Jr. brushed past waiting media members several times in the clubhouse and eventually walked out the clubhouse with his exit words, “No habla,” at least one Atlanta player struck on something that everybody should think about. The Braves didn’t face-plant again …

MLB playoffs: Astros power past Twins and into ALCS; Phillies take series lead over Braves
1 year, 2 months ago

MLB playoffs: Astros power past Twins and into ALCS; Phillies take series lead over Braves

LA Times  

Houston Astros’ Jose Abreu rounds the bases after his two-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 4 of the ALDS against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in Minneapolis. José Abreu homered for the third time in two games, a two-run rocket in the fourth inning that launched the Houston Astros to their seventh straight AL Championship Series appearance …

Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 meltdown behind them against Braves
1 year, 2 months ago

Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 meltdown behind them against Braves

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Take the results at face value and maybe there’s enough reason for the Phillies to believe they’re in the same encouraging spot as a year ago. Nick Castellanos said the Phillies “thrive after we get punched in the face, man.” Thomson and Game 3 starter Aaron Nola said vibes were good in Philly, especially with a needed day …

Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d’Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play
1 year, 2 months ago

Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d’Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Baseball’s most potent group of sluggers finally got into the swing of things -- maybe just in time to save the season for the Atlanta Braves. Travis d’Arnaud and Riley hit two-run homers as the Braves, who were held without a hit into the sixth inning, rallied from a four-run deficit to stun the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Monday …

Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS
1 year, 2 months ago

Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — This is Bryce Harper’s favorite time of year. Harper hit his 12th career postseason homer, Suárez and a half-dozen teammates combined on a five-hitter, and the Phillies stifled baseball’s most prolific offense for a 3-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Saturday night. “This is where he kind of shines.” …

MLB playoffs: Bryce Harper homers, Phillies shut down Braves in Game 1 of NLDS
1 year, 2 months ago

MLB playoffs: Bryce Harper homers, Phillies shut down Braves in Game 1 of NLDS

LA Times  

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper celebrates hitting a solo homer against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday in Atlanta. Bryce Harper homered, Ranger Suárez and the Philadelphia bullpen stifled baseball’s most prolific offense, and the Phillies blanked the 104-win Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their NL Division Series. HOUSTON …

Braves face Phillies in NLDS looking for payback after shocking playoff loss a year ago
1 year, 2 months ago

Braves face Phillies in NLDS looking for payback after shocking playoff loss a year ago

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves walked off the field a year ago a thoroughly beaten team, their defense of the World Series championship wiped out in less than a week. “When you’re able to draw back on experience and you’re able to lean on experience, that’s going to be huge.” In an effort to maintain their edge while sitting out …

Young Marlins flop against Phillies in NL Wild Card Series sweep
1 year, 2 months ago

Young Marlins flop against Phillies in NL Wild Card Series sweep

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Bell warned his young Miami Marlins teammates of the dangers that lurked in Philadelphia. Yes, the Phillies’ big bats of Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott and aces Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola certainly played a factor in why the Marlins should have been wary. “I was trying to prepare the guys for it just on the flight …

Braves tie season record with 307 homers as Ozuna hits pair in 10-9 loss to Nationals
1 year, 2 months ago

Braves tie season record with 307 homers as Ozuna hits pair in 10-9 loss to Nationals

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — One final power milestone for the Atlanta Braves was especially memorable for Marcell Ozuna. Ozuna homered twice as the Braves tied the major league season record of 307 but lost their regular-season finale 10-9 to the Washington Nationals on Sunday as Jacob Young drove in two runs with a go-ahead single in the ninth. “God gave me another …

Philadelphia Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year
1 year, 2 months ago

Philadelphia Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper extended his arms as wide as they could stretch and waited for his jubilant Phillies teammates to sock him in the midsection with bottles of bubbly that had been turned into super soakers. And in his bare feet, the owner who once vowed he would spend “stupid money” to make the Phillies winners again had something …

Atlanta Braves clinch 6th straight NL East title, beat Phillies 4-1 as Strider gets 17th win
1 year, 3 months ago

Atlanta Braves clinch 6th straight NL East title, beat Phillies 4-1 as Strider gets 17th win

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Crammed into the visitor’s clubhouse, the Atlanta Braves puffed on their championship cigars, showered each other with bubbly, shot-gunned beers and danced in alcohol puddles — until the music briefly paused. The Braves clinched their sixth straight NL East title, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Wednesday night behind Spencer Strider’s major league-leading 17th win and Austin Riley’s …

Olson ties team homer mark, Braves beat Phillies 7-6 in 10 innings to move to brink of NL East title
1 year, 3 months ago

Olson ties team homer mark, Braves beat Phillies 7-6 in 10 innings to move to brink of NL East title

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Matt Olson could have picked any number of milestones that stood out as his favorite in a season where his 51 homers matched the best in Braves’ history. Olson even considered Atlanta’s 281 total homers — a number stretched when the Braves hit three more against the Phillies — the most in a season for any team in …

Albies hits 3-run homer in 10th, Braves rally to beat reeling Mets 13-10 for 3-game sweep
1 year, 6 months ago

Albies hits 3-run homer in 10th, Braves rally to beat reeling Mets 13-10 for 3-game sweep

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Ozzie Albies’ walk-off homer for the Braves did more than just complete their three-game sweep of the NL East-rival New York Mets. That’s the way we play.” It also marked the first time in Mets history they lost three consecutive games they led by at least three runs. Alonso returned to New York for further tests after his …

Braves avoid sweep with walk-off, but Dodgers settle for moral victory
1 year, 7 months ago

Braves avoid sweep with walk-off, but Dodgers settle for moral victory

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts watches his home run next to Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud during the sixth inning on Wednesday in Atlanta. “That’s gonna happen.” Roberts still came away from the series with the National League East leaders encouraged by the Dodgers’ performance. “Coming off a grind of a series in St. Louis, being on the road for seven straight …

Phils go quietly in Series finale as bopper becomes bunter
2 years, 1 month ago

Phils go quietly in Series finale as bopper becomes bunter

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Kyle Schwarber went from big bopper to bad bunter. One of the Philadelphia Phillies’ most fearsome sluggers popped up foul on a two-strike bunt attempt with his team one inning from World Series elimination. “Their pitching has been pretty spot on.” After ending an 11-year playoff drought and becoming the first third-place team in baseball history to reach …

Phils set for 1st home playoff game since 2011, face Braves
2 years, 2 months ago

Phils set for 1st home playoff game since 2011, face Braves

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard swung and stumbled, belly flopped onto the dirt, then hobbled a step or two before he crumpled to the ground in pain. For 11 years, Howard’s groundout in the season’s final at-bat served as a flashpoint for a franchise that briefly ruled the NL East, only to fall into a chasm of bad baseball and meaningless …

Phillies’ Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster
2 years, 2 months ago

Phillies’ Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harper’s home run in their clinching wild-card victory at St. Louis. The infielders are first baseman Matt Olson, second basemen Orlando Arcia and Vaughn Grissom, shortstop Dansby Swanson, third baseman Austin Riley, utility man Ehire Adrianza and catchers …

Phillies hold off Cardinals 2-0 to sweep NL wild-card series
2 years, 2 months ago

Phillies hold off Cardinals 2-0 to sweep NL wild-card series

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — The Phillies wasted no time taking their raucous celebration from the infield at Busch Stadium, where the Cardinals had trudged off to mourn the end of an era, into the visiting clubhouse, where the champagne flowed freely and Calum Scott’s “Dancing On My Own” pounded through the speakers. “It’s a tough one, when you know it’s Yadi’s …

Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011
2 years, 2 months ago

Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — When the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi after a 22-29 start to the season, it was hard to imagine that Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and interim manager Rob Thomson would be dancing in a champagne shower come October. The video board at Minute Maid Park displayed the team’s logo and the words: “Congratulations Philadelphia” as the Phillies …

Beasts of NL East: Braves beat Phils for 4th straight title
3 years, 2 months ago

Beasts of NL East: Braves beat Phils for 4th straight title

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have done it all before — many, many times before — but this one felt a bit different. “It’s unbelievable what these guys accomplished with everything we went through.” The Braves didn’t climb above.500 until Aug. 6, yet they went on to capture their 21st division title — more than any other team — since …

Braves survive scary ninth inning, hold off Phillies 2-1
3 years, 2 months ago

Braves survive scary ninth inning, hold off Phillies 2-1

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A dominant late-September performance by Charlie Morton left the Atlanta Braves hoping it was a preview of October postseason starts to come. “I think it’s cut and dried.” Even winning out may not be enough for Philadelphia, which still needs the New York Mets to beat the Braves in the final regular-season series. “You’ve got to keep grinding,” …

Pennant Fever: Phillies make baseball fun again in Philly
3 years, 4 months ago

Pennant Fever: Phillies make baseball fun again in Philly

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Look at Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola and the rest of these Phillies, out here making Philly -- hey, remember the days when Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard made postseason play the norm? Only the rain slowed the Phillies on Tuesday night as they took an eight-game winning streak into the start of a three-game series against the reigning …

Atlanta Braves a formidable obstacle in the Dodgers’ path to the World Series
4 years, 2 months ago

Atlanta Braves a formidable obstacle in the Dodgers’ path to the World Series

LA Times  

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr., center, and Dansby Swanson, left, congratulate Marcell Ozuna after Ozuna and Freddie Freeman scored in the third inning against the Miami Marlins in on Thursday in Houston. Freeman’s.341 batting average, 13 home runs and 53 RBIs might make him the National League MVP, yet teammate Marcell Ozuna was the team leader in long balls, RBIs …

Braves sweep Marlins in NLDS, will play Dodgers next
4 years, 2 months ago

Braves sweep Marlins in NLDS, will play Dodgers next

LA Times  

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright delivers during the second inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Rookie Kyle Wright dazzled for six innings in his postseason debut, and the Atlanta Braves rode their superb pitching to beat the Miami Marlins 7-0 Thursday for a three-game sweep and their first trip …

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