The Atlanta Braves are calling up pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach, the team’s No. 3 prospect for his major league debut, Robert Murray of FanSided reports. Schwellenbach’s promotion comes at a time when the Braves are facing serious injuries. Ronald Acuna Jr. is out for the season and AJ Smith-Shawver was diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain last week. The No. 1 … [Read more...] about National League Contender Calls Up No. 3 Prospect from Double-A
Possible Landing Spots For Former Nats Top Prospect
Víctor Robles was once touted as a future five-tool star with game-changing ability. With Bryce Harper‘s departure looming, the Washington Nationals expected Robles to lead the extension of the team’s window of contention. Instead, Juan Soto burst on the scene and snatched that young star role while Robles struggled with injuries and underperformance. And while he helped … [Read more...] about Possible Landing Spots For Former Nats Top Prospect
35-Year-Old Lefty is Dominating Hitters On a Routine Basis
It was another impressive outing for 35-year-old left-hander Chris Sale. Sale (8-1), struck out eight while pitching seven innings of one-run ball. Sale has reformed his game that earned him seven consecutive All-Star selections from 2012-18 before injuries caught up to him. “Just doing what I need to do,” Sale said to The Canadian Press. “We all have our part on the team. Just … [Read more...] about 35-Year-Old Lefty is Dominating Hitters On a Routine Basis
Ronald Acuña Jr Out For The Year With Torn ACL
As the Atlanta Braves battle it out with the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League East division title, Atlanta will now be without their best player for the remainder of the season. On Saturday night, the Braves announced that outfielder and last year’s unanimous MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. to a torn ACL during their game with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. OF … [Read more...] about Ronald Acuña Jr Out For The Year With Torn ACL
Braves Sign Another Former Mets Utility Infielder
The Atlanta Braves want to be the New York Mets so bad. The team seemingly can’t stop picking up infielders that the Mets get rid of. The latest instance is Joey Wendle, whom the Braves signed to a major league contract on Friday. Luis Guillorme, Zack Short and now Joey Wendle have joined the Braves in the first third of the season. https://t.co/Cn9Ypi5BJK — Tim Healey … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Another Former Mets Utility Infielder