3 Atlanta Braves to blame for series sweep at hands of Blue Jays
The Atlanta Braves were swept by the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend. Losers are four in a row, who's to blame?At 25-15, the Braves still have plenty of breathing room in the NL East. Atlanta have a five-game lead over the second-place Phillies, and a 5.5-game lead over the third-place N...
2023-05-16 01:24
MLB Rumors: Bryce Harper punishment, Braves history, Tim Anderson lip-reading
MLB Rumors: Should Bryce Harper expect punishment?Despite missing a month of action, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper could enter the NL MVP conversation shortly. Harper's numbers since returning to the lineup have been otherworldly. He underwent Tommy John surgery just five months ...
2023-05-15 22:46
MLB Power Rankings: How likely each of the 30 teams are to sell at the trade deadline
MLB Power Rankings of which teams are most likely to become trade deadline sellers.A whole lot can change between now and the MLB trade deadline. Many teams have played about 40 games this year. Sparky Anderson knows it takes 40 games to know what a team is or isn’t. In this week’s M...
2023-05-15 22:27
Blue Jays fans had a problem with Ronald Acuña's home run trot (Video)
Toronto Blue Jays fans at Rogers Centre think Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña took his time running around the basepaths.After losing the first two games of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays north of the border, Ronald Acuña and the Atlanta Braves had a sense o...
2023-05-15 03:52
A Braves-White Sox trade for a true ace to replace Max Fried
The Chicago White Sox are in free fall, while the Atlanta Braves need pitching help. A Lucas Giolito trade makes a lot of sense.As much as fans on Chicago's south side would prefer otherwise, the White Sox are clear sellers this season. The young Sox core of just a few years ago is set to h...
2023-05-15 01:25
Braves vs. Blue Jays prediction and odds for Sunday, May 14 (Atlanta avoids sweep)
The Atlanta Braves are looking to avoid a sweep against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday in Toronto.The Braves have dropped three straight games, but they are still in first place in the AL East this season. Collin McHugh (1-0, 3.38 ERA) will get the start as an opener for the Braves on Mother&rs...
2023-05-14 22:55
Braves fans won't like Brian Snitker's comment on A.J. Minter (Video)
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker still has confidence in reliever A.J. Minter, even though he's accounted for several losses of late.A.J. Minter's ERA is up to 8.05, as he gave up three hits and two runs to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Minter, previously one of the best relie...
2023-05-14 22:16
Stats behind another Marcell Ozuna bomb prove Braves made the right call
The Atlanta Braves have to feel pretty good about keeping designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, as he has since broken out of his slump.To start off the season, Atlanta Braves fans had seen enough of Marcell Ozuna. In the month of April, Ozuna owned a .091 batting average, a .206 on-base percentage, ...
2023-05-14 05:15
Braves Rumors: Red-hot trade target, Aces to acquire, Chipper sells
Braves Rumors: Brent Rooker has another big momentThe Oakland Athletics are dreadful, but a lone bright spot is the emergence of corner outfielder Brent Rooker. The 28-year-old has seemingly come out of nowhere for Oakland, which appears far more interested in their next location than the current ...
2023-05-14 01:57
MLB Rumors: Top trade targets for the Braves, Cardinals and Cubs
MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs should trade for Aroldis ChapmanWhat's wrong with a reunion?The Chicago Cubs could use some bullpen help -- as could most contending squads around the MLB trade deadline -- and Aroldis Chapman is very available. In fact, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Kans...
2023-05-13 22:48
Buck Martinez gets weird describing Spencer Strider, but not his 'stache (Video)
Buck Martinez described Spencer Strider in maybe the weirdest, but most fitting way possible.It's not every day the Toronto Blue Jays get to see the Atlanta Braves in person.Our friends north of the border may have fond memories of Atlanta from the 1992 World Series, but with the Braves...
2023-05-13 22:26
MLB stats are fun: Who has the fastest and slowest home run trots?
Sometimes MLB statistics can be fun. For instance, which players have the fasted and slowest home run trots so far in the 2023 season?The 2023 MLB season has gone on for over a month. While there's still plenty of games left to be played, that won't stop some fans from reacting to how ...
2023-05-13 11:28