Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Can the rookie throw enough strikes in Coors Field? The rotation carousel never stops for the Atlanta Braves, who will turn to rookie AJ Smith-Shawver to start Tuesday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies. Earlier on Tuesday, Atlanta recalled Smith-Shawver from Gwinnett and designated Ian Anderson for assignment to make room on the … [Read more...] about AJ Smith-Shawver faces German Marquez in game two of Braves-Rockies series
Braves roll usual lineup against Rockies on Tuesday
Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images If it ain’t broke... The Braves have been rolling offensively the last few weeks, especially since Alex Verdugo slotted into the top of the order. Check out these stats: The Braves started 0-7 in disastrous fashion.Since then, Atlanta leads the NL in wRC+ (121), home runs (31), slugging percentage (.452), and wOBA (.351) while averaging … [Read more...] about Braves roll usual lineup against Rockies on Tuesday
Braves Minor League Preview 4/29
Brett Sears | Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK Brett Sears looks to continue tearing up the competition. Tuesday means it’s time for a new set of opponents for the affiliates in the Atlanta Braves system. It also means we get another chance to see Brett Sears shut down Low-A hitters - though if he keeps pitching this well, he won’t be long for … [Read more...] about Braves Minor League Preview 4/29
AJ Smith-Shawver to start Tuesday, Ian Anderson DFA’d
Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Two expected moves as Atlanta hopes to sneak Anderson through waivers. As most expected to be the case, A.J. Smith-Shawver will start Tuesday night’s game against the Rockies. To make room on the big league roster, Ian Anderson, who the Braves claimed off waivers on Sunday from the Angels, was designated for assignment. The Braves will … [Read more...] about AJ Smith-Shawver to start Tuesday, Ian Anderson DFA’d
Braves News: Comeback in Coors, Jarred Kelenic, Eddie Rosario, more
Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images A busy day, and another win, for the Braves. Monday was a busy day for the Braves on and off the field. On the field, they got the job done in a 6-3 win over the Rockies, despite starting the game down 3-0 after the first inning. Off the field, Atlanta made some changes to its pitching depth and the Outfield. Recently claimed Ian … [Read more...] about Braves News: Comeback in Coors, Jarred Kelenic, Eddie Rosario, more