Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. It was a less than ideal night for the Atlanta Braves, who were shutout by the Philadelphia Phillies 13-0. Bryce Elder got the ball and went just two innings. In those two frames, he allowed ten runs. It marked another mediocre start for Elder - his third in a row. Offensively, the Braves … [Read more...] about Braves News: Bryce Elder gets shelled, Nacho Alvarez Jr. exits, and more

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game. If you missed any of this week’s games, you will find a link below. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the … [Read more...] about Can you guess this Braves catcher in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Another great day on the mound for the legendary left-hander. Braves Franchise History 1963: Warren Spahn outduels Don Drysdale with a three-hitter to beat the Dodgers 1-0. It is the first time that Spahn has beaten the Dodgers on the road since 1948. He had lost 14 straight. (nine at Ebbets Field, four at Memorial Coliseum and one at Dodger Stadium). MLB History 1907: The … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn pitches a gem against Dodgers

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Somebody needs to go Well, last night was something. The Braves never really got off the ground last night. Ten runs allowed, nine earned, from Bryce Elder in the rain is no bueno. No one actually covered themselves in glory last night, save Michael Petersen. And he’ll likely be shipped to Gwinnett tomorrow for … [Read more...] about Who isn’t returning to Atlanta tonight?

Photo by Joshua Veon/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Braves are hoping Tornes can be their first international prospect in years to hit the ground running and not look back It’s been a long time since a teenager has gone to the rookie levels and just mashed for the Braves, and Diego Tornes is on a tear at the plate to start out his professional career. He leads a first … [Read more...] about Braves Minor League Recap: Diego Tornes extends hitting streak to 15