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What was the worst All-Star non-/selection?
This is the sort of thing I normally check myself, but I just haven’t had the time or inclination. The one that jumps out at me immediately is JJ Wetherholt, who is literally seventh in MLB among position players (and I think still in the top ten overall when pitchers and Shohei Ohtani are included), […]
Braves vs. Mets series recap: If it’s not one thing, it’s another
If I told you that over the course of this four game series against the New York Mets that the Atlanta Braves would score 29 runs and hit 11 dingers, you’d think that Atlanta just absolutely had their way with the Mets across the four games. Instead, that offensive explosion coincided with the bullpen continuing […]
Braves News: Owen Murphy Debut, Series Split with Mets, More
Monday was another disappointing development for the Braves. Despite another good start from Reynaldo Lopez, the Braves gave up the lead in the top of the 9th inning and then lost in extras. The game included the MLB debut of Braves prospect Owen Murphy, who was one strike away from allowing no runs in the […]
Braves lose coin-flip game after a solid start from Reynaldo Lopez
Looking for a series win in a four game series, the Braves had Reynaldo Lopez on the mound, hoping to build on his last start against Freddy Peralta and the Mets. Michael Harris gave Atlanta a chance to take an early lead in the first with a leadoff single, but Peralta got out of it […]
Braves vs Mets Game Thread: 7/6/2026
The Braves have a chance for a 4-game series win behind Reynaldo Lopez against the Mets today. Join us and discuss tonight’s game in the comments below! Game Info Game Date/Time: Monday, July 6, 7:15 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA TV: BravesVision Streaming: MLB.tv Radio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan
Braves news and notes: Walt Weiss defines Owen Murphy’s role, speaks on the farm system, Austin Riley
The series finale between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets is about to start shortly and as usual, Walt Weiss spoke with the media ahead of the game and gave his thoughts on various hot On Owen Murphy “Good for him [earning a call-up],” began Weiss when talking about Owen Murphy. “He’s going […]
Braves place Eli White on the paternity list, select José Azócar to active roster
A hearty congratulations to girl dad Eli White. In another set of moves prior to tonight’s series finale versus the Mets, the Braves placed him on the paternity list. Back with the major league club is outfielder José Azócar. Azócar is on a variation of the Carrasco minor league contract / selection / DFA / […]
Michael Harris leads off, Jim Jarvis starts at shortstop vs Mets
Going for a series win behind Reynaldo Lopez, the Braves are shuffling their lineup a bit, swapping Michael Harris up to the leadoff spot and Drake Baldwin down to cleanup. Jim Jarvis gets another start at shortstop, facing the righty Peralta. Meanwhile, AJ Ewing gets the start at leadoff for the Mets and Francisco Lindor […]
Braves go for series win, facing Freddy Peralta
At the time that I am writing this, it appears that top prospect Owen Murphy is being called up, but its unclear when he will be deployed, though presumably he will either start today’s game or tomorrow’s. The scheduled starter has been Reynaldo Lopez for today’s game. Lopez is coming off his best start in […]
Braves officially call up Owen Murphy, DFA Carlos Carrasco, recall JR Ritchie and place Martín Pérez on IL
On Sunday night, we reported that Owen Murphy would be the next big prospect call-up for the Atlanta Braves. This was after the news came out that Martín Pérez would likely be heading to the IL due to the injury that he suffered after getting hit with a comebacker during Sunday’s loss to the Mets. […]
Atlanta Braves 2026 MLB Draft Preview: Scouting the MLB Draft League
I wrote this same piece last year and some of these names have already been making noise. Miguel Sime is a part of the Futures Game, Samuel Cozart is a potential first rounder next year after going to college instead of signing, and one of the honorable mentions (Cardell Thibodeaux) recently signed with the Braves […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Cam Caminiti, AJ Smith-Shawver shine
(42-43) Gwinnett Stripers @ (37-49) Durham Bulls – POSTPONED (35-41) Columbus Clingstones 4, (46-35) Knoxville Smokies 5 Box Score After going ahead early, the Clingstones were unable to make a one run lead last – unfortunately due to some timely hitting by the Smokies in the games middle innings. Brett Sears got the start for […]
Why isn’t Dylan Lee an All-Star?
Talking about All-Star selections these days feels kind of weird, because it’s to the level where I’m not even sure the league cares that much (the players probably do, not the league), and the deluge of injury and “I-just-don’t-wanna-play” replacements makes the actual proceedings less like an All-Star Game and more like a WBC-but-with-even-less-commitment. Anyway, […]
Braves prospect Owen Murphy will be called up to Atlanta, per report
With Martín Pérez very likely heading to the IL after having injured his forearm getting hit with a comebacker and Carlos Carrasco also likely to receive yet another DFA, there’s a spot that’s available in Atlanta’s pitching staff at the moment. As it turns out, the Atlanta Braves may be turning to a rookie who […]
Martín Pérez exits game vs. Mets and is likely heading to IL
Martín Pérez has had some pretty rotten luck when it comebackers lately and now it appears that one was enough to take him out of a game. Back on June 24, Pérez took a comebacker to the leg and hadn’t really looked completely right since taking that hit. Now, he’s unfortunately taken a comebacker to […]
Braves nearly pull off remarkable ninth-inning comeback vs. Mets
Behind a three-run first inning, it seemed the Braves were going to carry their Saturday momentum right into Sunday afternoon’s home game against the New York Mets. Then they were held scoreless for the next seven innings. Facing a seven-run deficit after the Mets posted a five-run top of the ninth, the bats awakened but […]
Braves vs. Mets rain delay chat and discussion
If you will allow me to put my armchair meteorologist hat on, I read an article somewhere about how this heat dome that’s been causing temperatures to skyrocket in recent days has been collapsing since Thursday. As such, that’s been causing enough of a disruption in the atmosphere to where thunderstorms are even more likely […]
Braves vs Mets chat and discussion: Martín Pérez vs. Nolan McLean
With the Phillies biting at the Braves’ heels, Atlanta needs every win it can get right now. The Braves have taken care of business against the Mets through two games, celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a 14-3 demolition Saturday night. Now they give the ball to Martín Pérez Sunday afternoon against New York’s Nolan McLean […]
Jim Jarvis, Dominic Smith starting Braves’ Sunday matinee vs. Mets
With a right-handed starter on the mound for the New York Mets in Sunday’s 12:30 p.m. ET game, the Atlanta Braves unsurprisingly are pivoting back to a righty-focused batting order. Drake Baldwin is back in the leadoff spot after Mauricio Dubón led off Saturday night, dropping Dubón into the five-hole. Additionally, Dominic Smith gets the start at […]
Carlos Carrasco returns, JR Ritchie optioned
The Atlanta Braves have selected pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the active roster and optioned pitcher JR Ritchie to Triple-A. Ritchie pitched three innings an notched his first career save – of the three inning variety – last night. Carrasco has pitched in seven games with the Braves this season and has been through the “designated […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Herick Hernandez K’s 8
The action in the Atlanta Braves system on the 4th of July was nearly cut in half due to rain and power issues cancelling three of the seven games on the slate. Of the four games on the schedule to get played the Braves teams lost the first three, and needed a late inning comeback […]
Braves look to keep renewed July vibes rolling with Martín Pérez facing Mets
After a dismal June, July has started pretty well for the Atlanta Braves. The Braves have started the month with three wins in four games, clinching at least a split of their four-game series against the New York Mets with a 14-3 demolition Saturday night. But considering Atlanta lost six of its last seven series […]
Do you need a premium seat for Braves games?
By the time you read this, I’ll likely be on my way to Truist Park for today’s game with the Braves. During day games, I do enjoy some of their premium seating options. I’m not there but the food, but rather the air conditioning. On a hot day, Truist Park lets you know that its […]
Braves News: All-Star selections, Ha-Seong Kim to the IL, more
Well the All-Star game selections were announced Saturday night and while these haven’t exactly been meritocratic, there were some funny ones (Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with a 97 wRC+, for example). It’s a shame that Dylan Lee didn’t make the team, though there may be time yet as a replacement. Dylan is 6th in all of […]
Braves finally back Chris Sale, as Mets’ defense provides an assist
With Chris Sale on the mound, the Braves were going for a much-needed win against the Mets with Chris Sale on the mound. Sale pitching is always comforting, but the Braves were unable to win a Chris Sale start in the month of June. Both Sale and Sean Manaea worked around a base hit in […]
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