Robert Edwards-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. As reported Thursday, the Atlanta Braves made a series of roster moves following the appalling contest with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Up first, the club announced that right-hander Craig Kimbrel was selected to the major league roster. Dylan Dodd also earned a promotion and was recalled to Atlanta. … [Read more...] about Braves News: Craig Kimbrel gets the call, winless in June, and more
Can you guess this Braves catcher 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 catcher in today’s in-5 trivia game?
This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz records his 2,000th career strikeout
Photo by STEVE SCHAEFER/AFP via Getty Images A milestone punch-out for the future Hall of Famer. Braves Franchise History 1923: The Boston Braves acquire pitcher Jesse Barnes and catcher Earl Smith from the New York Giants in exchange for pitcher Mule Watson and catcher Hank Gowdy. 1925: The Braves and the Reds turn five double plays each in a 12-inning game to set a … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz records his 2,000th career strikeout
Braves battle but eventually botch it in 5-4 loss to Giants
Photo by Emma Bronsteader/MLB Photos via Getty Images It’s like they’re finding new and interesting ways to lose on a nightly basis at this point. The Atlanta Braves battled back from being down 3-0 after the first inning but it still wasn’t enough to pull off the win. The game eventually was decided in extra innings and a wild pitch is what ended up handing a 5-4 win … [Read more...] about Braves battle but eventually botch it in 5-4 loss to Giants
Sean Murphy gets the start and Austin Riley bats second against the Giants
Sean Murphy gets the start tonight | Brett Davis-Imagn Images Sean Murphy and Austin Riley both hit a HR last time they faced Birdsong It would be nice to say that the Atlanta Braves’ offense has been feast or famine after yesterday’s ten run output. However, it has been much more famine than feast. In their previous ten games before their loss yesterday, they averaged … [Read more...] about Sean Murphy gets the start and Austin Riley bats second against the Giants