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Jeff Curry-Imagn Images All of Atlanta’s Opening Day starting pitchers are now injured. This morning the Atlanta Braves made official that starting pitcher Grant Holmes is going on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Holmes was the last remaining Opening Day starting pitcher left in Braves’ rotation. The corresponding move was the return of reliever … [Read more...] about Grant Holmes hits 15-day IL, Daysbel Hernandez returns to Atlanta

Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Maybe they can ignite the offense with some Leiter fluid ... which sounds worse when you say it out loud. Let’s take a look at how Bryce Elder has recen … Okay, let’s not. It’s been bad. Over the course of July, his xFIP is close to 5 as his strikeouts have plummeted and his walks have stayed high. His 4.86 ERA isn’t as bad as his … *opens eyes … [Read more...] about Braves look for Leiter touch in Sunday finale

Jerome Miron-Imagn Images I’ll try to avoid more innuendo Jurickson Profar has been fine since he came back. A 105 wRC+ against his 110ish expectations isn’t too bad, and especially coming back from suspension and facing pitchers who are basically literally in mid-season form, he’s acclimated fairly well. His walk and strikeout rates are a little worse than … [Read more...] about Braves to try to Jack some home runs

Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Let’s not talk about last night. It is literally impossible for me to hear the name of the Major League Baseball Texas Rangers and not think of Walker, Texas Ranger. It was one of the first TV shows that I remember my parents actually letting me stay up to watch past my bedtime. I can still hear the theme song rolling through my head, so … [Read more...] about Braves vs. Rangers Game Thread: 7/27/25