If there is one positive about the Atlanta Braves this this year, it is that if they face a quality opponent not from the NL West, they typically do pretty well (10-6 vs non NL West teams with a .550 or better W% this year.)
They also are now 4-0 against the rival Mets this season after last night’s dramatic 3-2 victory to start the series in New York. Spencer Schwellenbach added to his All-Star resume, Ronald Acuna Jr. remained scolding hot, and Dylan Lee one of the best bullpen performances of the year.
It is a good start to what must be a good week for Atlanta. They now will look to continue their success with Spencer Strider on the mound on Tuesday.
Braves News
Ronald Acuna Jr is now fourth in the All-Star voting for NL Outfielders, so more votes are needed for him to have a spot as a starter.
While no official timeline has been set, it was revealed the Chris Sale has two ribs with small fractures. The Braves feel Chris Sale will pitch again this season.
Nacho Alvarez has continued to swing a hot bat in Gwinnett, including reach base all five times on Sunday.
MLB News
Another day and another homer for Cal Raleigh, who is starting to make some noise as an AL MVP candidate.
Corbin Carroll is headed to the IL with a chip fracture in his wrist.
Twins exercised manager Rocco Baldelli’s 2026 option.