The Atlanta Braves lost star third baseman Austin Riley for the season over the weekend due to a fractured right hand. After dealing with injuries all season, losing Riley could represent a crushing blow for a team already clinging to life. To their credit, the Braves won’t quit, as evident by the decision to sign Gio Urshela to a major league deal on Tuesday. The #Braves … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Veteran Infielder Following Season Ending Injury To Austin Riley
Braves May Have Hit Breaking Point
What more is there to say about the 2024 season and injuries for the Atlanta Braves. It is unfortunate to report that the team has sustained another significant injury. Austin Riley, will be sidelined for an estimated six to eight weeks due to a right hand fracture. The incident occurred during the first inning of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels when Riley was … [Read more...] about Braves May Have Hit Breaking Point
Greg Maddux Documentary To Air on MLB Network
Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux is the subject of the newest MLB documentary, MLB Network Presents: One of a Kind, premiering at 8 PM ET on August 25. The documentary will show baseball fans just how Greg Maddux, also known as the Mad Dog, became one of the best pitchers in baseball history. He pitched for 23 seasons, winning four Cy Young Awards, and is the only pitcher in … [Read more...] about Greg Maddux Documentary To Air on MLB Network
Braves Outfielder’s Return Could Revive Lackluster Outfield Play
Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II is scheduled to return Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. Harris has been sidelined due to a grade two hamstring strain sustained on June 14th. The injury occurred while he was running from first to third base after a single hit down the right field line by Ozzie Albies against the Tampa Bay Rays. Snitker confirmed … [Read more...] about Braves Outfielder’s Return Could Revive Lackluster Outfield Play
Braves Bullpen Takes Hit as Key Reliever Goes Down
The Atlanta Braves have been dealt another blow, placing left-handed reliever A.J. Minter on the 15-day injured list with left hip inflammation. Atlanta recalled Dylan Lee from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his roster spot. Minter went on the IL with the same injury in late May and didn’t return until July 3. There is no timeline for Minter to return from his latest hip injury, but … [Read more...] about Braves Bullpen Takes Hit as Key Reliever Goes Down