Jacob deGrom was throwing completely unfair 96 mph sliders against the Braves This should NOT be possible. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 8, 2022
Max Scherzer dominates Braves as Mets sweep doubleheader NEW YORK – The Braves lost both games of Saturday’s doubleheader, suffering a 6-2 defeat to the Mets in the nightcap at Citi Field. Atlanta is 64-45. Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022
Jake Odorizzi labors through Braves debut as Mets win first game of doubleheader NEW YORK – In Jake Odorizzi’s Braves debut, the Braves lost the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader to the Mets, 8-5. Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022
Mark Bradley: Vin Scully: The last of the great radio voices ATLANTA — It became my postgame ritual. I’d head home after a Braves’ game, and I’d listen to another game on Sirius XM. I became a fan of the Giants’ crew — Jon Miller, Duane Kiper, Mike Krukow and Dave Flemming — but I’d always check the Dodgers’ broadcast first.… Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022
Mets surrender 8 runs in first inning in 9-6 shellacking by Braves NEW YORK — As the Mets try to figure out how their new pieces fit and what it all means for their eventual World Series chances, they should try to remember that going down 8-0 in the second inning is not conducive to winning. Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022
Michael Cunningham: It’s not necessary for Braves to leap Mets in NL East, but it is urgent Everybody knows that the Braves don’t need to win the National League East to make the playoffs. There are three wild cards now, so they don’t even need to finish with one of the top two records for non-division winners. Getting in the postseason and then seeing what happens worked… Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022
Kansas City Royals reach a tipping point in reshaping their roster and organization That wave of young Kansas City Royals prospects who’ve been forecast and anticipated for several years may have finally crested. Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022
Nick Castellanos ends homer drought at right time to help Phillies split series with Braves ATLANTA — Nick Castellanos raised his right arm as he rounded first base. After touching second, he clapped his hands together. By the time he got to third, his teammates were waving towels and hanging over the dugout railing. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 3, 2022
SI:AM | Vin Scully’s Best Calls Over the course of 67 years in the booth, the legendary announcer was the soundtrack to some of the biggest moments in sports. Sports Illustrated · Aug 3, 2022
The Padres Are the Ideal Team for Baseball Fans They traded for Juan Soto, Josh Bell, Josh Hader and Brandon Drury. They operated the way you would if you owned a team. Sports Illustrated · Aug 3, 2022
Michael Cunningham: Braves get better, but Padres close gap with Juan Soto ATLANTA — There’s no way the Braves could match the package that the Padres offered to acquire Nationals superstar Juan Soto on Tuesday. The Braves no longer have the top-rated prospects necessary to pull it off. Anyway, it’s unlikely the team would want to do a deal like that. There’s… Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022
Braves rookie Spencer Strider dominates Phillies again in 13-1 rout, a reminder of the need to hold tight to young pitching ATLANTA — Spencer Strider stands barely 6 feet tall, but there’s fire in his right arm. And for seven innings Tuesday night, for the second time in a week, the Atlanta Braves rookie dialed up his low-effort, triple-digit fastball and overpowered the Phillies. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 3, 2022
Padres trade for Juan Soto had significant impact on their World Series odds Oddsmakers like the Padres a little more after their trade for Soto. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 2, 2022
Braves trade Will Smith to Astros for right-hander Jake Odorizzi ATLANTA — No stars were involved in a trade between the Astros and Braves, but it carried a certain impact. Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022 SI:AM | The MLB Trade Frenzy Got Started Early And there’s still plenty of time before the deadline.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022 Reports: Braves Shore Up Rotation, Outfield in Pair of Trades Atlanta reportedly acquired Astros starter Jake Odorizzi and Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman on Monday night.
Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022 Austin Riley’s new 10-year deal most lucrative in Braves’ history Years ago, Brian Bridges, then the Braves’ scouting director, went to a field to watch high school senior Austin Riley. At the time, most of the industry viewed Riley as a pitcher, but the Braves found themselves intrigued with his raw power.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022 Austin Riley, Braves Agree on Franchise Record Contract Extension Atlanta announced the star third baseman’s 10-year deal on Monday.
Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022 Braves bring back Ehire Adrianza, designate Robinson Canó for assignment The Braves on Monday brought back a familiar face who won a World Series with them.
Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022 Austin Riley walks it off as Braves sweep D-Backs ATLANTA — Max Fried and Merrill Kelly were at the forefront of the Braves and Diamondbacks’ Sunday matinee. Both starters pitched seven scoreless innings, resulting in a low-scoring affair that ended with a walk-off from a player who’s the hottest in baseball right now.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022 Rob Thomson’s patience pays off as Phillies take series against Braves with 7-2 win PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson has managed the Phillies on an interim basis for 55 days, not nearly long enough to establish a distinctive style of helmsmanship. If anything, the longtime coach and first-time skipper has projected consistency, calm, and a steady hand.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 27, 2022 Five ‘Angel and Devil’ Trade Deadline Debates Buy or sell? Let’s weigh the options for each of these teams in playoff contentions.
Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022 Michael Cunningham: Depleted farm leaves Braves with fewer trade assets than NL rivals ATLANTA — When Alex Anthopoulos made trades last summer, the goal was to give the Braves a chance to win a fourth consecutive National League East title and then see what happens in the postseason. The Braves are shoo-ins to play in the postseason this year, so any moves the…
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022 Aaron Nola struggles in first start in nine days as Phillies fall to Braves, 6-3 Despite their warts, the Phillies believe they can be a tough playoff team. It isn’t a delusional notion. They have two frontline starting pitchers, and well, anything can -- and often does -- happen in a short series.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 26, 2022 The Nationals Have No Choice but to Trade Juan Soto Get ready for an all-time blockbuster. Here’s why he is likely to be dealt within the next week.