Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Braves are on a hot streak...and not a positive one, as Bryce Elder is expected to take the mound against the Athletics. Who’s ready to watch the Atlanta Braves attempt to to win a game series? Before you scroll away, trust me, what’s understood doesn’t need to be said. It was just last week, right before the … [Read more...] about Can Bryce Elder help make up for the Braves’ losses this go ‘round?
Can you guess this Braves third baseman 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 third baseman in today’s in-5 trivia game?
This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy’s consecutive game streak ends at 740 games
Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1948 - Boston’s Johnny Sain becomes the National League’s first 11-game winner as he defeats Robin Roberts and the Phillies. Alvin Dark has three hits in the win and extends his hitting streak to 21 games. 1966 - Felipe Alou hits a pair of home runs off of Sandy Koufax to help Atlanta defeat the … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy’s consecutive game streak ends at 740 games
Are the Braves resetting Michael Harris II, or platooning him?
Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images We’ll probably find out tonight A short one today, and one I already summarized in a comment on last night’s lineup, but now up for wider discussion, I guess. Michael Harris II did not start last night, with a lefty on the hill for the Athletics. Harris is badly in need of a reset, though it’s unclear whether he is actually … [Read more...] about Are the Braves resetting Michael Harris II, or platooning him?
Braves Minor League Recap: Cedric De Grandpre throws six scoreless innings
Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Atlanta Braves started out the week hot, with three of the starters combining for 16 1⁄3 scoreless innings. One of those could have even gone deeper were it not for a scary play on a comebacker that knocked Lucas Braun from the game. In Gwinnett Jarred Kelenic has put up his first good stretch of play in … [Read more...] about Braves Minor League Recap: Cedric De Grandpre throws six scoreless innings