Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images The Braves will begin a long stretch of games with a four-game series against the Padres The Atlanta Braves will continue their homestand Friday with a four-game series against the San Diego Padres. Friday’s game will begin a stretch of 17 straight games without an off day for the Braves. Atlanta began the homestand with a series win … [Read more...] about Braves set to continue homestand against Padres
This Day in Braves History: May 16th
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1929 - The Braves sweep a doubleheader against New York despite Mel Ott hitting for the cycle. Joe Dugan also finished with four hits in Game 2. 1953 - Billy Bruton leads off the game with a single, Phillies pitcher Curt Simmons retires the next 27 batters to take a 3-0 win. The loss snaps Milwaukee’s six … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: May 16th
Takeaways from the Braves’ series win over the Cubs
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Braves continued their home dominance by taking two of three from the Cubs. The Atlanta Braves couldn’t finish off a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs, but did come away with another series win. The Braves will enjoy another off day on Thursday before beginning a long stretch of games (17 in a row) without … [Read more...] about Takeaways from the Braves’ series win over the Cubs
Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Schwellenbach shines in Double-A debut
Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images Schwellenbach struck out nine batters across six frames for Mississippi. Mississippi got a pair of incredible performances on the mound from two of Atlanta’s top prospects on Wednesday as the Braves swept both games in their Double-A doubleheader in what was a full day of action down on the farm. (20-21) Gwinnett … [Read more...] about Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Schwellenbach shines in Double-A debut
Braves News: Sean Murphy nears return, offensive doldrums continue, more
Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday The Braves offense continues to scuffle, as the pitching has kept the ship afloat recently. Sean Murphy is nearing his return and Austin Riley will hopefully return Friday, so that should help. The ball and bad luck have been significant factors to hinder this Atlanta … [Read more...] about Braves News: Sean Murphy nears return, offensive doldrums continue, more