Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images Can the Braves even up the series in Oakland? Outside of Michael Soroka finally making his much-anticipated return to Major League Baseball, last night’s contest was one to forget. Here’s hoping that tonight’s game between the Atlanta Braves and the Oakland Athletics is a totally different affair — one in which the Braves pick up a … [Read more...] about Braves at Athletics Game Thread: 5/30/2023
Braves fade quietly in frustrating series loss to Athletics
Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports If this is a blip, then this is one nasty-looking blip! The Atlanta Braves are now one game away from getting swept by the Oakland Athletics. With help from an error on a ground ball from Austin Riley, the A's picked up their second straight win after having lost 11 straight games, with both wins coming against the Braves. This was … [Read more...] about Braves fade quietly in frustrating series loss to Athletics
Daily Hammer Podcast: Braves lose to Athletics in Michael Soroka’s return
D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports A Bittersweet Monday Evening in Oakland Monday was a great day for the Braves franchise, fanbase, and one Michael Soroka. Soroka completed six innings of productive pitching against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night. Though Soroka would take the loss and gave up four runs over six innings, the Braves have to be encouraged by his … [Read more...] about Daily Hammer Podcast: Braves lose to Athletics in Michael Soroka’s return
This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth plays in his final game
Braves Franchise History 1935 - Babe Ruth makes his last major league appearance playing the first inning of the opener of a doubleheader against the Phillies. Ruth grounds out in his final major league at-bat. MLB History 1967 - Whitey Ford announces his retirment from baseball due to an elbow injury. Ford’s final appearance came in Detroit on May 21, but he was forced to … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth plays in his final game
Braves vs. Athletics: May 29-31
Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Atlanta Braves will begin a two-city road trip Monday night with a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics. Series Schedule Monday, May 29, 8:07 p.m. ET (Bally Sports South) Michael Soroka Paul Blackburn Tuesday, May 30, 9:40 p.m. ET (Bally Sports South) Bryce Elder JP Sears Wednesday, May 31, 3:37 … [Read more...] about Braves vs. Athletics: May 29-31