Brett Davis-Imagn Images The first baseman joins a former Atlanta Braves legend on an exclusive list. Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 700 consecutive games when he took his bat to the plate in the top of the first inning of tonight’s game against the New York Mets. Olson is only the fifth player since divisional play started in 1969 to reach that … [Read more...] about Matt Olson’s consecutive game streak reaches 700

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wash, rinse, repeat. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: the Braves pitched decently enough, but a lifeless offense prevented any chance of winning the series as Atlanta fell to New York, 4-0, on Thursday night at Citi Field. It was 12-up, 12-down for both clubs in the first two innings, but there was a really unfortunate moment in the … [Read more...] about Braves lay another stinker in 4-0 loss to Mets

Rhona Wise-Imagn Images Atlanta looks to end the series on a high note. The Braves and Mets will close out the four-game series on Thursday night at Citi Field, concluding a stretch of seven games between the two division foes in a stretch of 10 days. It’s been a profitable stretch for the Braves over the past two weeks as they’ve gone 5-1 to stay alive in the NL East … [Read more...] about Braves wrap up series in New York behind Grant Holmes