Max Scherzer is the best pitcher in MLB since the 2014 season. Jacob deGrom is second-best over that time. Scherzer has pitched only 49-2/3 innings for the Mets this season. DeGrom hasn’t pitched at all. New York still ended June with a 3½-game lead in the National League East over […]
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Braves’ Ronald Acuna leads NL in voting, will start All-Star Game
PHILADELPHIA – Major League Baseball on Thursday announced that Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña finished as the top vote-getter for the National League in the first phase of voting for the July 19 All-Star Game. This means Acuña will have a starting spot for the NL team, managed by Brian Snitker. […]
Phillies shell Ian Anderson, but Braves finish successful June in good position
PHILADELPHIA – The Braves’ dominant June ended with Thursday’s 14-4 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Atlanta is 44-33. ExploreRonald Acuna voted in as a starter in All-Star Game Here are five observations: 1. The Phillies pummeled the Braves, handing Atlanta a classic beatdown before it heads to […]
Will Braves’ Ronald Acuña return to the lineup Friday?
PHILADELPHIA – Days ago, Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña expressed concern and frustration because he could not put any pressure on his left foot. The Braves took off for Philadelphia, but left their superstar in Atlanta for treatment. ExploreMore AJC coverage of the Braves Acuña joined the team for Thursday’s series […]
Freddie Freeman’s agent accuses Braves of fostering ‘false’ narrative
PHILADELPHIA — Casey Close of Excel Sports Management, who represented Freddie Freeman in negotiations with the Braves, released a statement Thursday in which he said the Braves “have fostered a narrative about the negotiations which, stated plainly, is false.” ExploreMore AJC coverage of the Braves “Part of that false narrative […]
It’s clear Freddie Freeman isn’t where he wants to be
It should be impossible to feel sorry for Freddie Freeman. But I do. His return to Atlanta went off nicely, at least regarding tangible results. His new team won two of three. He got a key hit in the 10th inning of Game 3. He received his World Series ring. […]
Chase Elliott celebrates Georgia’s success at College Football Hall of Fame
Chase Elliott is a NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the premier drivers in the sport. But he’s also a huge fan of sports in Georgia. Elliott, a Dawsonville native, received a tour of the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after, he participated in a […]
Braves’ Will Smith has learned a lot through long career as reliever
PHILADELPHIA — On June 23 versus the Giants, Braves reliever Will Smith took the mound to protect a three-run lead at Truist Park. With one out, Smith felt he had a chance to punch out Austin Slater with an up-and-away fastball, but Slater hit a run-scoring single into right field. […]
Tyler Matzek, Eddie Rosario look like major-leaguers in Gwinnett rehab outings
Braves left-hander Tyler Matzek struck out two, with no walks or hits allowed, in a scoreless sixth inning as he started his rehab assignment with the Class AAA Gwinnett Stripers on Wednesday night in Norfolk, Va. The Stripers lost to the Tides 9-5. Matzek is coming back from a left-shoulder […]
Braves tie Atlanta-era franchise record with 21st win in June
PHILADELPHIA – The Braves on Wednesday defeated the Phillies, 4-1, in a complete victory. Atlanta won the series and will look for the sweep on Thursday. ExploreTyler Matzek, Eddie Rosario look like major-leaguers in Gwinnett rehab outings Here are five observations on the Braves (44-32): 1. These Braves have won […]