Braves catcher William Contreras hilariously tried to fool an ump on a really bad pitch and MLB fans loved it All we can do is stand and applaud this hilarious attempt to fool an umpire. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2022
Phillies fall to Braves, 8-7, in 11th inning, fail to gain ground in wild-card race PHILADELPHIA — After an offensive explosion in the first five innings of Sunday’s game, the Phillies’ bats fell quiet once they returned from a rain delay that lasted 2 hours, 5 minutes. The Phillies entered the delay with a one-run lead, and for a while, it looked like the bullpen… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 26, 2022
Bailey Falter stumbles as Phillies scuffle against Braves PHILADELPHIA — The story of this Phillies season, however it ends, cannot be written without mention of Bailey Falter and all that he represents. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 25, 2022
Mark Bradley: A terrific Braves team has a clunker of a day. It happens. The Braves won the 2021 World Series. They’ve since gotten better. Sometimes it happens, though not often. It has happened twice over the past 20 years. The Phillies won the 2008 World Series; the next year, they improved by one win. The Astros won the 2017 Series; the next year,… Tribune News Service · Sep 21, 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
New father Nolan Arenado has four hits and Cardinals overcome Braves ST. LOUIS — Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said he had been looking forward to playing the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves this weekend here to see how his team stacked up against one of the clubs the Cardinals could be playing in October. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 27, 2022
Mark Bradley: Can the Braves find room for both Ozzie Albies and Vaughn Grissom? The Braves have a 25-year-old second baseman who’s a two-time All-Star and who’s under a not-lavish contract through 2027. They have an even younger second baseman who, through 14 big-league games, has an OPS of 1.123 and a batting average of .420. The former is Ozzie Albies, who’s rehabbing a… Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022
The Braves played ‘Narco’ after William Contreras’ HR and it had nothing to do with the Mets No, they were NOT trolling the Mets. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 16, 2022
Braves mount ninth-inning rally to stun Marlins, sweep four-game series MIAMI — Michael Harris is only 21 years old, but he treats the biggest, most important situations like he has experienced them many times. With the game on the line, he keeps a slow heartbeat, always able to show up when it matters most. He has done this time and… Tribune News Service · Aug 14, 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
Giancarlo Stanton comes full circle with homer to take home All-Star Game MVP Giancarlo Stanton's two-run homer in the fourth inning of Tuesday night's All-Star Game traveled 457 feet and landed toward the back of the left-field pavilion in Dodger Stadium, not far from where the former Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High star usually sat when he attended Dodgers games as a kid. Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2022
For Cubs’ Willson Contreras, it's straight from All-Star ‘dream come true’ to trade watch “To be honest,” Contreras said, “I don’t feel like this is going to be my last time with a Cubs uniform.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2022
Willson and William Contreras Are Living the Brotherly Dream They are the first siblings to start the All-Star Game together since Roberto and Sandy Alomar Jr. did it 30 years ago. Sports Illustrated · Jul 19, 2022
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw preparing for All-Star first he’s pretty sure he doesn’t deserve “I probably shouldn’t even be here, honestly,” Kershaw said before taking in the Home Run Derby. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Jul 18, 2022 Dodgers Ace Kershaw to Start ASG at Home Vs. Rays’ McClanahan This year’s Midsummer Classic will begin with a battle of the lefties.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022 Clayton Kershaw and Shane McClanahan named All-Star Game starters White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will bat seventh for the AL and Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is in the sixth spot for the NL.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2022 Cubs’ Willson Contreras on All-Star Game with brother William: ‘That was our dream’ The 2022 All-Star Game will mark the first time the brothers have played on the same team in their professional careers.
Chicago Tribune · Jul 11, 2022 Ian Happ’s 1st All-Star selection completes the Chicago Cubs outfielder’s career turnaround: ‘Baseball’s a wild ride’ Thirteen months ago, Ian Happ sat in Chicago Cubs manager David Ross’ office at Dodger Stadium.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2022 Drew Smyly returns from IL, throws two-plus innings in Cubs’ 11-9 loss to Dodgers The Dodgers swept the four-game series.
Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022 Giants walked off by Braves for 2nd time in 3 games, wasting Rodón’s brilliant effort ATLANTA — Carlos Rodón deserved to win. His bullpen let him down. And the Giants lost on a walk-off for the second time in three games with the defending World Series champions.
Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022 Michael Cunningham: Young Braves will be championship contenders for a while Their 349-264 record since the start of the 2018 season ranks fifth best in the majors behind the Dodgers, Yankees, Astros and Rays. The Braves are the only team from that group to win four consecutive division titles. Only the Dodgers, with two pennants and one championship, bested the Braves’…
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2022 Cubs win strange game as Braves lose series at Wrigley Field CHICAGO — The team that entered this series on a 14-game win streak has lost two in a row to the team that had lost 10 in a row before this. Baseball can be weird.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2022 Cubs’ Contreras wins battle of brothers in another victory over Braves Willson Contreras one-upped his younger brother William, going 3-for-5 while showing a high display of acumen as the Cubs seized a 6-3 win over the Braves.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 18, 2022 Brothers Willson and William Contreras shared heartwarming hug at home plate during Cubs-Braves What a touching moment for the Contreras brothers.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 18, 2022 Contreras Brothers Embrace During First Game Against Each Other Saturday marks the first time the two MLB stars have played in the same game in their careers.