Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Raisel Iglesias not certain to close games as his struggles continue. Prior to tonight’s game against the San Francisco Giants, MLB.com’s Braves reporter Mark Bowman posted that embattled Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias is not available for tonight’s game and he future usage as the team’s closer is no longer certain. Iglesias … [Read more...] about The Braves closer’s role unsettled, per report
Braves select Craig Kimbrel, Dylan Dodd; trade Scott Blewett
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images The moves shake up Atlanta’s bullpen after yesterday’s implosion. The Atlanta Braves have selected relievers Craig Kimbrel and Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett. To make room on their 26-man roster, the Braves placed reliever Daysbel Hernandez on the 15-day IL and traded reliever Scott Blewett to the Baltimore Orioles … [Read more...] about Braves select Craig Kimbrel, Dylan Dodd; trade Scott Blewett
Spencer Schwellenbach looks to help Braves get on track against the Giants
Can Schwellenbach help the Braves get back on track? | Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Braves have struggled mightily, but Schwellenbach has been a bright light in the darkness The struggling Atlanta Braves will travel out west to San Francisco to face the Giants in hopes of turning things around after losing eight out of their last ten games which was bookended by … [Read more...] about Spencer Schwellenbach looks to help Braves get on track against the Giants
What would trading Marcell Ozuna look like?
Bill Streicher-Imagn Images You can trade Marcell Ozuna, but you won’t necessarily get what you want The “Trading Marcell Ozuna” call from some began before the Atlanta Braves got home from the West Coast after Spring Training. It was hyperbolic then, but much less so now. The Braves’ rapid descent into the Draft Lottery is in its third week now. Jeff Passan now says … [Read more...] about What would trading Marcell Ozuna look like?
This Day in Braves History: Dallas Keuchel signs one year deal
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The veteran hurler chooses to stay in Atlanta for another season. Braves Franchise History 1986: San Diego Padres manager Steve Boros is ejected before the first pitch of the game with the Atlanta Braves when he tries to give umpire Charlie Williams a videotape of a disputed play in the previous night’s 4-2 loss to Atlanta. 2013: … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Dallas Keuchel signs one year deal