SAN DIEGO — Padres infielder Luis Arraez announced on Sunday that he will not participate in Tuesday’s All-Star Game presented by MasterCard. This decision came after San Diego concluded the first half of the season with a 6-3 loss to the Braves at Petco Park. Arraez, who was absent in the first-half finale, has been…
The Atlanta Braves have faced significant injuries this season, losing their top pitcher and hitter to season-ending injuries midway through the year. Despite this, the team has managed to perform well, thanks to other players stepping up. The bullpen, too, has remained strong despite the absence of veteran reliever AJ Minter, who has been injured…
The St. Louis Cardinals activated catcher Willson Contreras from the injured list ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Atlanta Braves. Contreras, who will be catching and batting third, is returning to the majors for the first time since fracturing his forearm on May 7. In corresponding moves, the Cardinals sent backup catcher Nick Raposo…
The New York Yankees will be without designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton for a significant period following a recent lower-body injury. After the Yankees’ 3-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves, Stanton stated he expects to be sidelined for about a month. Stanton said, “It should be a four-week range, so as soon as possible, it should…
The Atlanta Braves are dealing with some concerning news about one of their players. According to The Athletic, Austin Riley’s return to the field is uncertain due to a rib injury on his left side that is preventing him from swinging a bat. Riley’s absence has forced the Braves to rearrange their infield lineup for…
The Atlanta Braves’ bullpen continues to face setbacks. On Tuesday, the team revealed that Tyler Matzek, a reliever, has been sidelined for 15 days due to inflammation in his left elbow. To replace Matzek, the Braves have called up Ray Kerr, a left-handed reliever, to join the active roster. The #Braves today recalled LHP Ray…
In Atlanta, ahead of a highly anticipated weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians, second baseman Ozzie Albies has been reinstated to the active roster by the Atlanta Braves. This move sets the stage for a showdown between the two teams boasting the best records in Major League Baseball. Albies has made a timely return from…
Since 2014, the Atlanta Braves have consistently dominated their season matchups against the Miami Marlins. To kick off their three-game series against their National League East rivals on Monday night, the Braves are bringing up a new pitcher from the minor leagues. 24-year-old right-hander Bryce Elder called up from Triple-A Gwinnett, will make his season…
Throughout his time as the Braves’ general manager, Alex Anthopoulos has demonstrated a talent for making shrewd signings that often turn out to be unexpectedly impactful. It seems he may have pulled off another one. According to Francys Romero, the Braves are finalizing a minor-league contract with Yuli Gurriel, a two-time World Series champion. …
In the early stages of the regular season, the Atlanta Braves found themselves at the center of controversy due to a questionable call made by home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman. During Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Dreckman’s decision on a pivotal 2-2 pitch from Braves pitcher Max Fried significantly impacted the outcome of the…