Brett Davis-Imagn Images Wentz will look to build off two strong appearances since joining the Braves. As the Braves navigate the second half of the season without Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach and AJ Smith Shawver, one of the few bright spots has been lefty Joey Wentz, who the club signed off the scrap heap a few weeks ago. On Friday night in Arlington, Wentz will … [Read more...] about Joey Wentz to start against Rangers on Friday
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Braves Rumors: Ozuna, Johnson
Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is one of the team’s most obvious trade candidates. He’s a 34-year-old impending free agent on an Atlanta club that is 12 games under .500 and plans to listen on rental veterans between now and the July 31 deadline. Ozuna has been mired in a dreadful slump, hitting just .165/.257/.271 over his past 153 trips to the plate. Ozuna is still … [Read more...] about Braves Rumors: Ozuna, Johnson
Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement
Right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement on Foul Territory today. He was on the Braves’ roster until recently but was designated for assignment a week ago when that club acquired Dane Dunning. Chavez elected free agency after clearing waivers and has apparently decided to hang up his spikes in recent days. “I don’t think we’re gonna keep going,” Chavez said. “I think … [Read more...] about Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement
This Day in Braves History: Braves turn a triple play against Red Sox
Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images That’s always fun! Braves Franchise History 1926: Braves coach Art Devlin is riding Reds 3B Babe Pinelli. Coming off the field in the 3rd, Pinelli brushes against him. Devlin swings, starting one of the great baseball fights of the century. Police restore order, but not before Boston outfielder Frank Wilson is arrested … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Braves turn a triple play against Red Sox
Braves stumble into Texas – and here’s how you can watch
Brett Davis-Imagn Images Atlanta’s Summer of disillusionment continues. With less than one week until the trade deadline, the Atlanta Braves waltz into the greater-Dallas-Fort Worth area for a three-game tryst with the Texas Rangers after yet another disappointing a six-game home-stand that saw them drop two-out-of-three games against both the New York Yankees and the … [Read more...] about Braves stumble into Texas – and here’s how you can watch