Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Well the Braves’ injured ace returned to action Wednesday and looked roughly like himself, but the offense had an abysmal outing again and spoiled Strider’s return. Matt Olson sounded pretty frustrated after the game and you can’t blame him. Olson in particular has been victim to some … [Read more...] about Braves News: Spencer Strider returns, Matt Olson shares frustration at offensive impotence, more
Spencer Strider returns but Bassitt bests Braves’ bats, 3-1
Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Spencer Strider is back. Chris Bassitt, with some umpiring help, was better. The Atlanta Braves have been offensively resurgent, whether you believe it or not. But, that all came crashing down on today, the day of my daughter’s wedding the day of my cat’s quinceañera the day of Spencer Strider’s return to the mound, as they basically … [Read more...] about Spencer Strider returns but Bassitt bests Braves’ bats, 3-1
Matt Olson, per report: “We can’t do this sh*t forever”
Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images The Braves have to start doing better — and nobody knows this better than the players, themselves. Matt Olson in particular has voiced his frustrations. On Wednesday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves fell to 5-13 on the season after they dropped a 3-1 matinee affair against the Blue Jays. The return of Spencer Strider was a solid one, as he … [Read more...] about Matt Olson, per report: “We can’t do this sh*t forever”
Braves Minor League Preview 4/16
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports JR Ritchie headlines another day of Braves MiLB action Four games on tap for the Atlanta Braves farm system with MLB Veteran Chasen Shreve taking to the mound for the Gwinnett Stripers, while hot shot prospect JR Ritchie looks to continue his strong start to the season. Riley Frey aims to make his first start of the season for the … [Read more...] about Braves Minor League Preview 4/16
Both Braves’ catchers in lineup again
Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jarred Kelenic is likely day-to-day after his diving catch yesterday. Well, the Atlanta Braves are going with the whole “two catchers both in the lineup” tactic two days in a row now. Not that they have much choice, with Marcell Ozuna still out of action with hip issues. Here’s the lineup: Ninety-nine on the … [Read more...] about Both Braves’ catchers in lineup again