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Phillies, Aaron Nola can’t overcome Ronald Acuña’s big day at the plate

ATLANTA — One could make the argument that Ronald Acuña Jr. single-handedly delivered a 4-3 loss to the Phillies on Saturday night. He gave the Braves a 2-0 lead with a first-pitch home run off of Aaron Nola in the bottom of the third, and then tacked on two more…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 18, 2022

Braves take advantage of rare Seranthony Domínguez meltdown and pile on Phillies

ATLANTA — Facing the reigning World Series champion Braves in their home ballpark never was going to be an easy task, and for the first seven innings of the game, the Phillies played a pesky brand of baseball, one that seemed to be working against the Braves. Then came the…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 17, 2022

The MLB Playoff Race Is Getting Wild With Three Weeks to Go

We are three weeks away from the start of the playoffs, with the first game of all four wild-card series scheduled back-to-back-to-back. You can be sure that MLB will market the event as baseball’s version of the first day of March Madness. (Fall Frenzy, anyone?) But regardless of how well…

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16, 2022

Giants best Braves behind strong pitching with some heated moments

SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Cobb had one of the toughest lineups in baseball before him. Armed with his devastating splitter, he quieted the defending champions in the Giants’ 3-2 win against the Braves on Monday night.

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022

Kenley Jansen blew another save to ruin an epic Braves comeback and Brian Snitker still defended him

It doesn't make sense.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022

Former MLB pitcher turned cop Varvaro dies in car crash

Anthony Varvaro, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who retired in 2016 to become a police officer in the New York City area, was killed in a car accident on his way to work at the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony in Manhattan

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2022

MLB’s Most Traded Player Is Happy to Be Back Home

Jesse Chavez has been dealt 10 times in his career, but this season has been a lot—even for him.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 8, 2022

Mets pitchers Chris Bassitt and Jacob deGrom dominate Pirates in doubleheader sweep

The Mets got two much-needed victories over the Pirates Wednesday after waking up tied with the Braves in the NL East standings.

Tribune News Service · Sep 8, 2022

Radio host Doug Gottlieb admits ‘no credible basis’ for claims about Freddie Freeman contract talks

Always double-check your sources, kids.

Tribune News Service · Sep 8, 2022

Oakland A’s bullpen lit up as defending World Series champs earn series sweep

OAKLAND, Calif. – A’s left-hander Ken Waldichuk had a fairly solid outing Wednesday in his first career start at the Coliseum – with the exception of two loud at-bats by the Atlanta Braves.

Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022