Last Word On Baseball

Of all the home runs in Braves’ history, Babe Ruth’s three home runs in one game for the then-Boston Braves at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field in 1935 was as historic as it was impressive. As the years pass, the feat has taken on a bit of legend as well. At times, it crosses the borders of fact and fiction. The discussion of the Braves’ long-standing status as a team with prolific … [Read more...] about Ruth’s Final Home Runs, In a Braves Uniform, Were Legendary

The New York Mets vs the Atlanta Braves will be an exciting matchup between two division rivals at Citi Field. Both teams are looking to make a push for the top spot in the National League East standings. This adds an extra level of intensity to this showdown. window.pickup={ready:function(){return … [Read more...] about Mets vs Braves: Battle of East Division Rivals at Citi Field

While the Atlanta Braves did not make any starting pitching moves at the MLB trade deadline, they received rotation help with the return of left-hander Max Fried. Fried missed close to three months because of a strained left forearm. He made his first start since May on August 3 against the Chicago Cubs. Fried picked up where he’d left off. He retired Chicago’s first 12 hitters … [Read more...] about Return of Max Fried Crucial for Braves’ Pennant Hopes

A collective sigh of relief by Atlanta Braves players and management upon learning that X-rays of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s left elbow were negative. The gasps turned to giddy laughter the next day. Acuña returned to the lineup Tuesday and went 3-6, including an RBI double in the fourth, as the Braves won, 6-5. Acuna was struck by a 98-mph fastball from Pittsburgh Pirates reliever … [Read more...] about Atlanta Gets Good News After Braves Star Returns

The Atlanta Braves gained a hand for the bullpen, acquiring reliever Brad Hand from the Colorado Rockies at the MLB trade deadline. In fact, Atlanta began action on trades a week before the deadline. Two deals saw the Braves acquire right-hander Pierce Johnson from the Rockies and left-hander Taylor Hearn from the Texas Rangers. Hearn, however, went to Kansas City for infielder … [Read more...] about Braves Bypass Trading for a Starter, but Add Bullpen Depth