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The Atlanta Braves (26-16) host the San Diego Padres (24-24) on Monday after a streak of three losses. First pitch is at 12:20 PM ET. The Braves will call on Reynaldo Lopez (2-1) against the Padres and Dylan Cease (5-3).
Bryce Elder continued to struggle, failing to make it more than 3 innings, while the offense is in a really rough spot at the moment. The Braves were hoping Bryce Elder could lead the way to tying the four game series and crucially eat some innings, with the Monday double-header looming.
The Braves are reportedly “keeping a close eye on” the pitcher as a potential trade target prior to the deadline.
The Atlanta Braves have been struck by the injury bug this season but still reside in second place in the National League East. They’re still considered a powerhouse though, as they’re in line to be in playoff contention late in the season.
The Atlanta Braves are "keeping a close eye" on Tampa Bay Rays starting righthander Zach Eflin, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported. The Braves could…
The Braves will hope their offense can wake up against Yu Darvish and the Padres, as Bryce Elder will look to build on his last start. Well a very weirdly-scheduled series with four games from Friday through Monday just got weirder on Saturday, as the game was rained out and moved to a Monday doubleheader.
The Atlanta Braves need a little bit of help. With their revered hitting lineup not playing up their previous form, the team needs some help holding leads and preventing runs.
The San Diego Padres (23-24) square off against the Atlanta Braves (26-15) on the road on Sunday starting at 7:10 PM ET. The Braves will give the nod to Bryce Elder (1-1, 4.79 ERA), who is eyeing win No.
1981 - Terry Harper leads off the game with a single before Pirates pitcher Jim Bibby retires the next 27 batters in order. Atlanta falls 5-0 with Phil Niekro taking the loss.
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The Braves were rained out again Saturday, but we did get a bag of news on various injuries around the roster.
Atlanta and San Diego will play a split doubleheader Monday. After a nearly two hour delay, Saturday’s game between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres has been rained out.
Rain, rain go away! Saturday’s game between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres has been delayed due to rain in the area of Truist Park. It looks like a band of showers will be passing through and the game should be able to get underway after that.
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has missed almost a week with a side issue, but at least for now, he's not heading to the injured list.
Alex Anthopoulos is never a general manager to sit on his hands at any point during the year, especially approaching the MLB trade deadline. He’s made at least one move every season since becoming general manager of the Braves, and that isn’t expected to change this year.
The Braves received some fantastic news after a couple of underwhelming performances leading to back-to-back losses, as Pierce Johnson returns to the active roster following a 17-day stint on the IL.
Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried will try to build on some recent dominating outings on Friday in the opener a four-game homestand against the San Diego Padres.
It feels like the Braves are in a funk, yet they sit at 26-14 on the season, on pace for over 100 wins, and have won six of their last eight games. That’s the standard they’ve set for themselves over the last couple of seasons, but things would look a lot worse if not for their pitching staff, which has vastly exceeded preseason expectations.
Veteran Charlie Morton will try to extend Atlanta's stretch of dominant pitching at home on Wednesday when the Braves host the Chicago Cubs in the finale of their three-game series.
Matt Olson blasted a three-run homer to support another strong effort by Chris Sale and lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-0 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley exited Sunday’s game after an injury scare. He felt tightness in his left side and was removed from the contest as a result.
The Atlanta Braves were denied history on Saturday.
The Atlanta Braves have had some great pitchers over the past 30 years. But the one thing those pitchers have not done during that stretch is throw a no-hitter.
Only 53 pitchers in MLB history have reached the 200 saves milestone. Eight of those pitchers are Hall of Famers who produced more. Two of those Hall of Famers have 600 or more saves in their respective careers.
Chris Sale has become the No. 1 starter that the Braves didn’t know they would need this season, as he’s turned back the clock to his All-Star form from years past.
Marcell Ozuna continues to rake this season.
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