Another Day, Another Trade
On the field, Atlanta looked like a team that knew it needed a day of success. While Spencer Strider struggled a bit to begin the game, the offense eventually came alive. Big games from Ronald Acuna Jr., Marcell Ozuna, and Austin Riley resulted in a 10-7 win over the Royals. Yes, it is a bit late for the these games to make a difference in the standings, but stretches of success are never a bad thing for an offense that badly needs to show signs of life.
Off the field, Michael Harris II was recognized for what he had down on the field over the previous week as he won NL Player of the Week. He has been tremendous since the All-Star Break, including a historical weekend of production in Texas.
Atlanta also was busy as they try to find reinforcements for their MASH unit of a rotation. The Braves acquired veteran Carlos Carrasco from the Yankees on Monday, and Carrasco will likely start on Thursday. That is two vets in two days that the the Braves have added in Erick Fedde and Carrasco, in the hope each can eat innings for the rest of the season.
Braves News
Ronald Acuna Jr. is becoming one of the more prolific sources of long home runs in recent memory.
The Midseason Battery Power Top 30 prospects series is upon us, which you can follow all the content through the hyperlink. The latest installment is prospects 25-30.
Didier Fuentes looked good in his latest start down on the farm.
MLB News
In unfortunate news, MLB Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg passed away after battling a long illness.
Perhaps the biggest trade chip left on the market, Arizona and Eugenio Suárez got a scare as he was hit in the hand on Monday. X-rays were negative but more news should be known today.
The Rays were busy on Monday, as they traded catcher Danny Jansen to the Brewers while also acquiring catcher Nick Fortes from the Marlins.
Cardinals starter Sonny Gray has made it clear he prefers to stay in St. Louis.
The Tigers acquired Chris Paddack from the Twins on the same day that Reese Olson was likely lost for the rest of the regular season due to injury.
Emmanuel Clase of the Indians was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave due to an ongoing gambling investigation that now involves multiple pitchers with the Guardians.