Josh Collmenter looks solid in Atlanta Braves debut
Saturday was a day of firsts for Josh Collmenter and the Atlanta Braves. Acquired earlier this week from the Chicago Cubs, Collmenter made his Braves debut, starting against the Washington Nationals....
View ArticleAtlanta Braves call-up third base prospect Rio Ruiz
For a team brimming with minor league talent, the Atlanta Braves have been surprisingly conservative with promoting their prospects after the Sept. 1 roster expansion. A lot of that stems from having...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves top Washington Nationals in seven-inning game
On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves managed a rare win against the Washington Nationals in a game that lasted just seven innings and featured more delays than actual game time (2:57 delay, 2:36 game time)....
View ArticleAtlanta Braves rookie Aaron Blair records first career win
Let’s play a game. Which of the following did Atlanta Braves rookie Aaron Blair do for the first time on Monday? Get engaged to his college girlfriend Be involved in a lopsided blockbuster trade Allow...
View ArticleBaltimore Orioles prospect Trey Mancini homers in MLB debut
On Tuesday, Baltimore Orioles prospect Trey Mancini made his Major League debut, starting at designated hitter for an O’s squad deep in the heart of a Wild Card race. In the bottom of the third, he...
View ArticleSan Diego Padres to promote multiple top prospects
On Wednesday, the San Diego Padres will treat their fans to a glimpse at the future. In their latest (and probably last) wave of September call-ups, the team will promote six players including multiple...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves complete sweep of New York Mets on highlight reel catch
Say what you will about the front office blowing up the Major League roster but the current crop of players on the Atlanta Braves are not about to roll over and concede. On Wednesday, the Braves won...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves stay hot, extend winning streak to six
Let’s play two truths and a lie with the 2016 Atlanta Braves. Here are your options: They have literally never been over .500. They fired their manager just 50 games into the season. They have recorded...
View ArticleSeattle Mariners catcher Steve Clevenger suspended for remainder of season...
On Friday, the Seattle Mariners announced that catcher Steve Clevenger has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the season. The suspension comes after Clevenger posted a series of racially...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves: one streak extended, one streak snapped
I’ve got good new and bad news for Atlanta Braves fans who love streaks. Let’s start with the bad. On Saturday, the Miami Marlins beat the Braves 6-4. For Miami, the win snapped a three game losing...
View ArticleBaltimore Orioles fend off Arizona Diamondbacks, extend Wild Card lead
On a somber day throughout the league, it’s easy to forget that 28 teams were still in action. While baseball may seem of secondary importance during a time like this, we’re still going to do our best...
View ArticleCarlos Rodon silences Cleveland Indians over eight scoreless innings
As September draws to a close and the postseason picture becomes clearer, elite teams from both leagues have begun to clinch playoff berths. The Boston Red Sox have guaranteed themselves a spot in the...
View ArticleDetroit Tigers starter Matt Boyd allows cycle without recording an out
On Sunday, Kansas City Royals starter Edinson Volquez lasted just 2 2/3 innings, facing 17 batters, allowing six hits, four walks, four earned runs, and a homer. It was a disaster of a start and did...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman named NL Player of the Week…again
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has been named National League Player of the Week. This marks the third time this season and second time in...
View ArticleRobinson Cano leads Seattle Mariners past Houston Astros in 11-inning game
On Monday, Robinson Cano and the Seattle Mariners inched closer to securing their first playoff berth in nearly a decade and a half. In a game that lasted 11 innings and nearly four hours (3:52), the...
View Article2016 MLB Awards Predictions
As the 2016 Major League Baseball season comes to a close, the top performers throughout the game will soon be celebrated for their accomplishments. Say what you will about the voting and evaluation...
View ArticleSan Francisco Giants acquire Gordon Beckham for six games
With just a week remaining in the season, the San Francisco Giants have acquired infielder Gordon Beckham from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. Because Beckham will be joining...
View ArticleIsrael wins final qualifier, 16-team field set for 2017 World Baseball Classic
Earlier this week, Israel won the fourth and final qualifying round for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. While rosters have not been announced, the 16-team field and each of the four-team pools is now...
View ArticleSt. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, and New York Mets all win, NL Wild...
What do you do when your back is up against the wall and you’re clawing your way towards an uncertain playoff berth? Apparently you score 12 runs. On Tuesday, the three teams vying for the two National...
View ArticleHunter Renfroe homers twice, sets San Diego Padres rookie record for RBI
Shhh… No one tell Hunter Renfroe that this Major League Baseball thing is supposed to be hard. The 24-year-old San Diego Padres prospect is just a week removed from leading the Triple-A El Paso...
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