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70 out of 162 games down, and it’s safe to say the 2026 Atlanta Braves (46-24) have been a much-needed balm after the last few years of underperformance. The injury bug and occasional offensive outages are still lingering, but the divisional cushion and current position atop MLB make it hard to complain. The first round […]
The Phils defeated the Marlins 7-0 at home on Monday night. They’re now 39-33 and 7.5 games behind the Braves. Gabriel Rincones Jr., called up after the Adolis Garcia injury, hit his first major league home run: I have to say I’m impressed with the casual home run pimpage and bat flip. It’s all part […] The post I’m Impressed with the Effortlessly Casual Bat Flip and Pimpage After Gabriel Rincones Jr.’s First Big League Home Run appeared first on Crossing Broad .
It was an off day for the Atlanta Braves but also a positive one in terms of injury updates on Monday. Drake Baldwin is back, returning from a 4-week absence due to an oblique strain. Spencer Strider will not need surgery, but instead will be shut down for four weeks and then will be on […]
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will miss at least four weeks of action, the team announced on Monday, after tests revealed inflammation in his right elbow.
The Atlanta Braves moved to reinforce their pitching depth Monday night after Spencer Strider’s injury created a roster challenge for the club. Atlanta brought pitcher Carlos Carrasco back on a minor league contract, keeping a familiar veteran option available as the club works through rotation uncertainty. The 39-year-old veteran returned alongside catcher Maverick Handley, who […] The post Braves bring back veteran arm after Spencer Strider injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Braves have brought Carlos Carrasco and Maverick Handley back to the organization on minor league contracts, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Both players were dropped from the 40-man roster last week. Carrasco’s return felt inevitable, as he’s been on and off the roster all season. The only question was whether he’d sign a minor league […]
The 2026 Mets will happily burst your bubble. Coming off a weekend that saw them take two of three from the Braves, the Mets’ series opener against the Reds offered the opportunity to take another step forward. Instead, they fell behind 9-0 early, left an incredible number of runners on base in the middle innings, […]
The Atlanta Braves have hit a bit of a rough patch of late, losing two straight series to the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets over the last week. Still, the Braves are in a good position overall, currently sitting with the best record in the MLB at 46-25. Recently, the team got a […] The post Braves get huge Drake Baldwin injury update ahead of Giants series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Braves announced that catcher Drake Baldwin has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Fellow catcher Austin Wynns has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. That opens an active roster spot for Baldwin and suggests the club put him on waivers a couple of days ago without initially removing him from the roster. The 40-man […]
Today is a much-needed off day for the Braves, who are back in Atlanta and hoping to get things back on track with a win tomorrow against the Giants. They got some, well, mixed news with Spencer Strider’s evaluation, as he’s been shut down for a month and will be reevaluated further. We did get […]
It sounds like the Atlanta Braves will be returning the services of catcher Drake Baldwin for their upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants. The Atlanta Braves X account wrote: “The #Braves today returned C Drake Baldwin from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list, and outrighted C Austin Wynns to Triple-A […] The post Braves Make Drake Baldwin Announcement Before Giants Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Atlanta Braves got some good news regarding Spencer Strider’s elbow, but he’ll still remain out for a while. The team announced that Strider will be shut down for four weeks before being re-evaluated. Following a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister today, RHP Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks and […] The post Braves Deadline Plans Shift Following Spencer Strider Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY .
Rejoice, one and all. The reigning NL Rookie of the Year returns. Sensing we needed some good news after the recent skid and mixed Spencer Strider update, the Braves have made an off-day move to reinstate Drake Baldwin from the IL and outright Austin Wynns to Triple-A Gwinnett. Baldwin went down on May 19 with […]
On Monday night, the New York Mets will begin a three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.Most recently, the Mets won the series finale against the Atlanta Braves 8-1.Bo Bichette went 2-for-5 in the win on Sunday.New York Mets Announce Bo Bichette DecisionAhead of the series opener with the Reds, the […] The post New York Mets Announce Bo Bichette Decision Before Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Braves revealed the plan for Spencer Strider moving forward. He’ll be shut down for the next four weeks, then take another MRI. If everything checks out, he’ll resume throwing. Following a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister today, RHP Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks and then undergo a follow-up […]
It would seem the Braves have avoided a crisis on the Spencer Strider front. According to a report from Mark Bowman of MLB.com, an MRI of Strider’s right elbow after his early exit in Friday’s 7-5 loss to the Mets showed no ligament damage. Although his fastball velocity fell precipitously to 88 mph before he […]
1:33pm: Atlanta released a statement this afternoon stating that Strider will be shut down for four weeks before undergoing a follow-up MRI. He will then begin a throwing progression if that scan is clear. 11:54am: The Braves received good news on injured right-hander Spencer Strider following an MRI on his throwing elbow. Imaging did not […]
It’s true that Tarik Skubal might not be available for the Cleveland Guardians. And maybe the Tigers would trade their star pitcher to the Braves. But here is the Guardians’ perfect trade offer for Skubal. Even with the recent injury to Jose Ramirez, the Guardians are in the thick of things in the American League […] The post Guardians’ perfect trade for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Major League Baseball has released the first round of updates for All-Star voting for this year’s MLB All-Star Game, which will be taking place in Philadelphia this season. Assuming things remain as they are, the locals will get an opportunity to boo three players in particular once the introductions are made, as the Braves currently […]
After Spencer Strider's injury scare over the weekend, the Atlanta Braves could use another frontline starting pitcher. Look no further than San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb.
The New York Mets have been up and down over the last few weeks, recently having a successful weekend by winning two out of three against the divisional rival Atlanta Braves. Still, overall, it’s been a frustrating season for New York, which currently sits at 32-39 and in last place in the NL East. Recently, […] The post Mets dealt another injury, this one to promising young pitcher appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There’s no place like home and the Atlanta Braves will surely be grateful to have spent some time in their own respective beds instead of what they had to deal during what ended up being a terrible road trip against the White Sox and Mets. With that being said, it’s not like the Braves are […]
We finally have the information we’ve all been waiting for on Spencer Strider, and it’s the best possible scenario. According to Mark Bowman, Strider avoided structural damage to the elbow. It does not look like he is going to need surgery, and his visit to Dr. Keith Meister is just focused on coming up with […]
The Atlanta Braves may have dodged a bullet with starting pitcher Spencer Strider. On Friday, Strider had to be removed from his start against the New York Mets due to right arm soreness. On Saturday, Strider was placed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation. He eventually went to see sports doctor Keith Meister, who […] The post Braves Receive Spencer Strider Update After Encouraging Visit with Sports Doctor appeared first on HEAVY .
The most glaring need for the Braves as the trade deadline approaches is starting pitching. Their current rotation is Chris Sale and hope for the best, with 35-year-old Martin Perez their second most reliable starter. That is not going to cut it come October — and while some internal options offer a potential solution, betting […]