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Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the Braves look to win their second game straight for the first time all season, and secure the series win, you can check out the game preview here and the lineups here. The Twins were originally slated to start Simeon Woods Richardson on the mound, but have scratched him this afternoon, in favor of a bullpen … [Read more...] about Braves vs Twins Game Thread: 4/19/2024

Steven Bisig-Imagn Images I can’t believe I have to ask I have seen a fair amount of baseball. I understand some of it. Some parts, like how exactly anyone can hit a curveball with a round bat, completely eludes me. So I don’t understand everything. But I understand how long a Major League Baseball regular season lasts. It’s one hundred and sixty-two games. It’s … [Read more...] about Do you understand how long a baseball season is?

Hurston Waldrep | Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The headliner on Saturday has to be a start coming for Hurston Waldrep against the Phillies affiliate. Saturday has some interesting pitchers to watch in the Atlanta Braves system, led by Hurston Waldrep. Waldrep is the only big prospect, but Adam Maier and Rayven Antonio are both also worth a watch, and we still … [Read more...] about Braves Minor League Preview 4/19: Hurston Waldrep back on the mound

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images Fuentes tossed five innings of one-run ball in the Emperors’ win There were several significant performances on Friday, as AJ Smith-Shawver, Ian Mejia, Didier Fuentes and Ethan Bagwell turned in great outings for their respective clubs. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the action. (9-9) Gwinnett Stripers 3, … [Read more...] about Braves Minor League Recap: Didier Fuentes strikes out nine for Rome

Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves began the homestand on a high note after defeating the Minnesota Twins 6-4. A five-run eighth inning was just what the Braves needed to get back in the win column. Working late #BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/rXRfVLhjZ4— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 19, … [Read more...] about Braves News: Comeback win over Twins, Alex Verdugo debuts, and more