Dale Zanine-Imagn Images We're in nightmare territory Eli White got off to a tremendous start, but he lost time once Ronald Acuña came back and Alex Verdugo inexplicably got more playing time. Verdugo is down to 78 wRC+, has no real reason to think that'll improve, and plays terrible defense. Okay, White hasn't been a lot better, but he can at least defend. … [Read more...] about Eli White returns as Braves try to stop skid
Can you guess this Braves shortstop in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game. If you missed any of this week’s games, you will find a link below. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the … [Read more...] about Can you guess this Braves shortstop in today’s in-5 trivia game?
This Day in Braves History: Braves hit back-to-back-to-back-to-back home runs
In typical baseball fashion, the Braves somehow ended up losing a game where they hit four homers in a row. Braves Franchise History 1961: The Milwaukee Braves set a major league record with four consecutive home runs by Eddie Mattews, Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Frank Thomas against the Reds. Matthews and Aaron homer off starter Jim Maloney. Adcock and Thomas homer off … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Braves hit back-to-back-to-back-to-back home runs
How long until Aaron Bummer gets an opportunity to close?
Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Next man up The Braves have had six relievers attempt a save this season, at least by MLB definition. I don’t know that there have been six that have pitched with a lead in the ninth. Raisel Iglesias is sporting a 6.75 ERA, Daysbel Hernandez is on the IL, Pierce Johnson went kablooey yesterday, Dylan Lee has three blown saves, Enyel De Los … [Read more...] about How long until Aaron Bummer gets an opportunity to close?
Braves News: Searching for rock bottom, Craig Kimbrel DFA, more
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday Well...the Braves are in a brutal spot right now. They are having some absurdly bad luck in close games (0-9 in the last 9 one-run games and 0-12 in the last 12 two-run games) and have already eaten up essentially all of their margin for error for the season and perhaps more. They are … [Read more...] about Braves News: Searching for rock bottom, Craig Kimbrel DFA, more