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Charlie Morton loves seeing his fellow Braves starters thrive

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Braves right-hander Charlie Morton, at age 39, appreciates seeing the team’s other starters blossom.

Tribune News Service · Mar 12, 2023

The Braves’ rotation has some questions, but Max Fried is a certainty

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Braves’ rotation could be a strength, perhaps even among the best in MLB, with multiple Cy Young candidates. It could also be a bit shaky, with various outcomes that could lead the Braves to pursue external help by July.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023

Catcher Sean Murphy begins to familiarize himself with Braves pitchers

NORTH PORT, Fla. – As he familiarizes himself with all of his new pitchers, new Braves catcher Sean Murphy must study their pitchers, how they like to work, what makes them tick and more. Oh, and he’s also working closely with catching coach Sal Fasano as he continues honing the…

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

‘It Feels Like Failure’: The Braves’ Promising Season Is Over

This team was better than the one that won the World Series last year. That’s what makes this early exit so painful.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2022

David Murphy: Reasons to believe in a Phillies Game 4 clinch: Bryce Harper, home cooking, history and more

PHILADELPHIA — They need to get it done in Game 4. That’s all there is to say. The Phillies have some room to breathe. They’d be wise not to use it.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 15, 2022

Braves’ Charlie Morton ready for Game 4 of NLDS

PHILADELPHIA — Charlie Morton said he began preparing days ago to pitch either game 3 or 4 of the National League Division Series against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park.

Tribune News Service · Oct 15, 2022

Phillies ride Aaron Nola, Rhys Hoskins to 9-1 win over Braves and move one win from NLCS

PHILADELPHIA — Years from now, when they roll highlights from the 2022 Phillies’ postseason run, the clip of Rhys Hoskins demolishing a ball into the left-field seats, raising both arms, and spiking his bat — and let’s be clear: this was a Jalen Hurts-quality spike — will play prominently.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 15, 2022

Braves expect crowd in Philadelphia to be rowdy

PHILADELPHIA — Around the sports world, Philadelphia fans’ reputation precedes them. They are tough and rowdy. They can be extremely difficult on visiting teams and the opponent’s fans. They do not pull any punches (sometimes literally).

Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022

Mets swept in Atlanta as chances of NL East title all but gone

ATLANTA — The Mets, the wire-to-almost-wire leaders of the NL East, are on the precipice of having to settle for a wild-card spot.

Newsday · Oct 3, 2022

How the Tiebreaker Rule Impacts the MLB Playoff Race

The most consequential series this weekend is between the top two teams in the NL East, the only division race that still isn’t decided. The Braves host the Mets in a three-game set at Truist Park in Atlanta. New York currently holds a one-game lead in the NL East, and…

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30, 2022