Cardinals-Braves game is postponed because of rain, doubleheader planned for Saturday
5 months ago

Cardinals-Braves game is postponed because of rain, doubleheader planned for Saturday

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves originally scheduled for Friday night was postponed because of persistent rain. The Braves plan to recall right-hander Bryce Elder from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Saturday night’s second game against Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray. Atlanta rookie Spencer Schwellenbach, who had been scheduled to start on Friday night, has been pushed back to Sunday’s final game of the three-game series. IF Brian Anderson became a free agent after declining his assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett.. RHP Ian Anderson is scheduled to make his first rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett, and his fifth minor league rehab start overall, on Saturday as he continues his recovery from 2023 Tommy John surgery.

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Braves and Mets split doubleheader to make postseason
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Braves and Mets split doubleheader to make postseason

LA Times  

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, left, forces out Atlanta’s Jorge Soler at first base during the fourth inning of the second game of a doubleheader between the teams Monday. The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a stunning loss in the first game of a makeup doubleheader, claiming the last postseason berth with a 3-0 win over the Mets …

Braves fall to Royals 4-2, will play doubleheader against Mets to determine whether in playoffs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Braves fall to Royals 4-2, will play doubleheader against Mets to determine whether in playoffs

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Charlie Morton gave up a three-run homer to Michael Massey in the first inning and the Atlanta Braves squandered a chance to clinch a postseason berth, losing to the playoff-bound Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Sunday in what was supposed to be the final day of the regular season. “This whole thing here has been something that I …

Mets and Braves to play doubleheader on Monday after forecast washes out rest of pivotal series
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Mets and Braves to play doubleheader on Monday after forecast washes out rest of pivotal series

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The final two games of a crucial series between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves were postponed Wednesday by heavy rains ahead of Hurricane Helene. “We’ve got to move on to the next series now,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “I hope the Royals can get here,” said Braves manager Brian Snitker, looking ahead to an ominous …

José Ramírez homers and drives in a pair, Ben Lively goes 5 innings, and Guardians top Cardinals 5-1
3 months ago

José Ramírez homers and drives in a pair, Ben Lively goes 5 innings, and Guardians top Cardinals 5-1

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — José Ramírez had three hits including his 36th home run, drove in two and stole his 40th base as the Cleveland Guardians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Friday night to move closer to the AL Central crown. “When you watch him play, it’s OK, this guy wants to play, he wants to be the best,” …

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 …

Braves bash Twins starter Bailey Ober before storm delay and then breeze to 10-6 victory
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Braves bash Twins starter Bailey Ober before storm delay and then breeze to 10-6 victory

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Olson hit a three-run homer and a two-run double in the first two innings against Bailey Ober before the game was stopped by a thunderstorm, powering Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves past the sputtering Minnesota Twins 10-6 on Monday night. “No excuses.” Ober, who had logged at least six innings and allowed three runs or fewer …

Ramón Laureano’s homer helps power Braves to 3-1 victory over Angels
4 months ago

Ramón Laureano’s homer helps power Braves to 3-1 victory over Angels

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ramón Laureano homered for the second straight game and the Atlanta Braves wrapped up a 10-game road trip with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. “There were some rough games in there but any time you can come West and finish over.500 that’s pretty good,” manager Brian Snitker said. I don’t think any …

Steer drives in 3 with 3 hits as Reds beat Winans, Braves 9-4. 2nd game of doubleheader postponed
5 months ago

Steer drives in 3 with 3 hits as Reds beat Winans, Braves 9-4. 2nd game of doubleheader postponed

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Spencer Steer drove in three runs with three extra-base hits, Elly De La Cruz also had three hits, including a home run, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the slumping Atlanta Braves 9-4 on Wednesday. “I think it’s as simple as that.” Steer said the Reds, who had 12 hits, were “spraying line drives all over the field.” Winans …

Williams, Nationals hold down weak-hitting Braves 3-1 for rare 4-game series win
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Williams, Nationals hold down weak-hitting Braves 3-1 for rare 4-game series win

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Trevor Williams combined with four relievers on a five-hitter and Washington beat Atlanta 3-1 on Thursday night for the Nationals’ first four-game series win over the Braves since 2016. The Nationals won three of four for their first four-game series win against Atlanta since Aug. 18-21, 2016 — the year before the Braves moved to Truist Park. “To …

Fried pitches a 3-hitter and Ozuna homers to help the Braves beat the Cubs 9-2
7 months ago

Fried pitches a 3-hitter and Ozuna homers to help the Braves beat the Cubs 9-2

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Max Fried struck out nine while throwing a three-hitter for his second complete game of the season, and the Atlanta Braves beat Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs 9-2 on Wednesday night. “Tonight I wanted to make a point of emphasis to go after hitters, get early contact and be a little bit more of the aggressor rather …

Sale continues dominant run as Braves beat Padres 3-0 to split twinbill; San Diego wins opener 6-5
7 months ago

Sale continues dominant run as Braves beat Padres 3-0 to split twinbill; San Diego wins opener 6-5

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Chris Sale allowed only five hits in seven innings to continue his strong run and the Atlanta Braves snapped their season-worst, four-game losing streak by beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Monday night to split a doubleheader. Shildt said Machado’s go-ahead hit was “Manny doing Manny things.” Ozuna and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers in the third …

Washington’s series opener at the Chicago White Sox has been postponed by rain
7 months, 1 week ago

Washington’s series opener at the Chicago White Sox has been postponed by rain

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Monday night’s game between the Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox has been postponed by rain. Manager Dave Martinez said Thomas could begin running the bases in the next couple of days.. OF Jesse Winker felt a little better a day after he left Sunday’s loss to the Red Sox because of back spasms. Before the series opener …

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1
7 months, 1 week ago

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Atlanta’s Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York’s J.D. “It’s something pretty special and something for a pitching staff to be proud of, especially when it’s combined,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. It’s hard.” Fried opened with seven no-hit innings and Joe Jiménez worked around a pair of …

Braves hit 3 homers, including go-ahead shot by Harris, to support Sale in 5-2 win over Arizona
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Braves hit 3 homers, including go-ahead shot by Harris, to support Sale in 5-2 win over Arizona

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Michael Harris II hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning, left-hander Chris Sale gave Atlanta’s rotation a boost in his first home start, and the Braves beat Arizona 5-2 on Sunday to cap a three-game sweep of the Diamondbacks. “It’s my first time pitching here ever and my first time pitching here for the Braves,” Sale said. …

Braves acquire left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer in multiplayer trade with White Sox
1 year, 1 month ago

Braves acquire left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer in multiplayer trade with White Sox

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves acquired left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer in a multiplayer trade with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. The Braves sent pitchers Mike Soroka, Jared Shuster and Riley Gowens, along with infielders Nicky Lopez and Braden Shewmake, to the White Sox. While the Braves led the majors with 104 wins this year, the White Sox finished …

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 score twice on Suzuki’s fielding error, overcome 6-run deficit to beat Cubs
1 year, 2 months ago

Braves score twice on Suzuki’s fielding error, overcome 6-run deficit to beat Cubs

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Sean Murphy reached on a two-run fielding error by right fielder Seiya Suzuki in the eighth inning and the major league-leading Atlanta Braves overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Tuesday night. “I honestly thought it went into my glove, so it was just that split second where it just blurred my vision.” Both …

Nationals and Phillies are rained out and the game is rescheduled as part of a single-admission DH
1 year, 4 months ago

Nationals and Phillies are rained out and the game is rescheduled as part of a single-admission DH

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals were rained out Monday night, and the game will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader on Tuesday. Ranger Suárez will start the second game for the National League champion Phillies while the Nationals send All-Star Josiah Gray to the mound. The Phillies entered Monday tied with San Francisco for …

Olson homers, drives in 3 to help Braves sweep Cards
1 year, 8 months ago

Olson homers, drives in 3 to help Braves sweep Cards

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Matt Olson homered and drove in three, and the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Wednesday. “We’re playing good baseball right now,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. But definitely a really good swing and we’ll see a lot more of that.” Elder got help from his defense in the fourth …

MLB wild-card playoffs: Phillies stun Cardinals with six-run comeback in ninth
2 years, 2 months ago

MLB wild-card playoffs: Phillies stun Cardinals with six-run comeback in ninth

LA Times  

Philadelphia scored six times in the ninth inning off the stingy St. Louis bullpen, highlighted by a bases-loaded single by Jean Segura, and the Phillies beat the National League Central champion Cardinals 6-3 on Friday in the opening game of their NL wild-card series. The Cardinals, who were 74-3 this season when leading after eight innings, were poised to put …

Wright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit
2 years, 2 months ago

Wright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — As he was going through the postgame handshake line, Kyle Wright received a request from Braves manager Brian Snitker. “To think of where he was a year ago to now is so awesome.” Wright became the first 20-game winner in the majors this season and Atlanta beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Saturday to stop a three-game losing …

Kim’s tie-breaking double helps Padres beat Braves 7-3 in 11
2 years, 7 months ago

Kim’s tie-breaking double helps Padres beat Braves 7-3 in 11

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Ha-Seong Kim had a run-scoring double to give San Diego the lead in a four-run 11th inning and the Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Sunday to win the three-game series. Kim moved to third on a throwing error by shortstop Dansby Swanson and scored on Jurickson Profar’s grounder to second base, beating Ozzie Albies’ throw to …

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,” …

Happ, Cards bullpen combine on 1-hitter, top Pirates 4-1
3 years, 4 months ago

Happ, Cards bullpen combine on 1-hitter, top Pirates 4-1

Associated Press  

Happ combined with a trio of relievers on a one-hitter, Tommy Edman and Paul DeJong homered early and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the skidding Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Tuesday night. “He’s under control with everything he’s doing,” St. Louis manager Mike Shidlt said of the 38-year-old Happ. “Both of his starts against us, he’s really executed balls to both …

Duvall, Soler home runs power Braves past Cardinals 7-4
3 years, 4 months ago

Duvall, Soler home runs power Braves past Cardinals 7-4

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler homered, and Stephen Vogt drove in the eventual game-winning run with a sacrifice fly as the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 on Wednesday night. “Look, we’ve got a guy we love to death and has done a tremendous for us for several years,” St. Louis manager Mike Shildt said …

Lester expected to start for St. Louis against Atlanta
3 years, 4 months ago

Lester expected to start for St. Louis against Atlanta

Associated Press  

Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis; Tuesday, 8:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Max Fried Cardinals: Jon Lester FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals +110, Braves -127; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: St. Louis and Atlanta will face off on Tuesday. Drew Smyly recorded his fourth victory and Ronald Acuna Jr. went 1-for-2 with a home run and …

Photos from Dodgers’ loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of NLCS
4 years, 2 months ago

Photos from Dodgers’ loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of NLCS

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ journey through the 2020 MLB playoffs continued Monday in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Dodgers second baseman Kiké Hernández hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the NLCS. Atlanta Braves baserunner Dansby Swanson beats …

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